18 really loses spin??17g is the sweetspot. 16g is too harsh on the arm. 18g plays softer but loses durability, spin and control. I find 17g to play comfortable without losing the benefit of Hyper G's excellent spin and control.
I find that with shaped strings, thinner gauges don’t benefit from the string gripping the ball as much because the shape is not as prominent. I have tried all 3 gauges and can say there’s better spin potential with 16&17g. The spin potential also lasts longer because the ridges grind down quicker with thinner gauges.18 really loses spin??
Great analyze!!I find that with shaped strings, thinner gauges don’t benefit from the string gripping the ball as much because the shape is not as prominent. I have tried all 3 gauges and can say there’s better spin potential with 16&17g. The spin potential also lasts longer because the ridges grind down quicker with thinner gauges.
Tried it and loved it but it was dead in 5hours... :/17 is the best.
Tried it and loved it but it was dead in 5hours... :/
I will not. I'm actually trying my first gut/poly hybrid and it is just amazing!! Pure heaven!!!Yup, just gotta re string it a lot lol.
I will not. I'm actually trying my first gut/poly hybrid and it is just amazing!! Pure heaven!!!
I pray for it to last minimum 10hours...!!!
VS Touch 16/Max Power Rough 17 <3
Tried tonight 18g. No big difference with 17. Little more comfort and spin/slice but nothing spectacular... Pretty close control.Still hoping to get more input from other users, apart from the above, that have tried the 17g v. 18g and their thoughts on spin potential and playability between the two.
Tried tonight 18g. No big difference with 17. Little more comfort and spin/slice but nothing spectacular... Pretty close control.
2hours. Will keep you informed. But 17g last only 5hours in great playability... So I don't expect more with 18g... (like any poly finally...)How long did you test it? Keep us updated on duration of playability, please and thanks.
5 hours is awful.. Are you a tough grader or it gets that noticeably bad immediately? That's like.. two hitting sessions.2hours. Will keep you informed. But 17g last only 5hours in great playability... So I don't expect more with 18g... (like any poly finally...)
I just started playing tennis after a. Both of calf injury and it’s still freshly strung. VS natural team at mains and timo at crosses.@dnguyen is Timo a shaped poly as well? Did you have issues with the shaped profile wearing down after a few hours? That's what I was concerned with on the Hyper G 18 since it was speculated above.
Just missed your question. It is round poly.@dnguyen is Timo a shaped poly as well? Did you have issues with the shaped profile wearing down after a few hours? That's what I was concerned with on the Hyper G 18 since it was speculated above.
After 5hours with 17g, strings are moving quite much and snapback reduce... Not the case with Ultra Cable, for example. But I still like HG!5 hours is awful.. Are you a tough grader or it gets that noticeably bad immediately? That's like.. two hitting sessions.
After 5hours with 17g, strings are moving quite much and snapback reduce... Not the case with Ultra Cable, for example. But I still like HG!