Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
wow, you must be a big hitter. I used 18 g and didn't break it for about 6 hours
Solinco Hyper-G... who has tried??
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SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
String: Solinco Hyper G 16 Gauge
Racquet: Pro Staff 95 (345g, 33cm balance, 345 swingweight)
Tension: 25/22 kg
Power: 5
Control: 9
Comfort: 6
Touch: 8
Spin: 8
Durability: 8
Playability Duration: 8
This is a interesting string… It is more on the muted side in terms of feel, but it still manages to make me feel connected to the ball by having some noticeable stiffness behind it. It pockets the ball surprisingly well for a rather stiff 16 gauge string (hence the more muted feel I think) and manages to remain quite predictable. String movement is not its forte, so the launch angle isn’t especially high, making it quite suited to really brushing aggressively at the ball, as the ball doesn’t launch unpredictably.
I really liked the way it felt from the baseline, giving me a good balance of power and control (there was enough power on tap when I couldn’t swing fully, but the string very much felt controllable on full swings too), and the pocketing gave me a nice sensation of where the ball was going. The stringbed also felt surprisingly forgiving considering it was fully strung with a rather stiff 16 gauge poly.
For whatever reason though, once I moved up to the net I no longer felt quite as comfortable, as it felt like the ball wasn’t going exactly where I wanted it to (the ball didn’t pop off the stringbed as directly as I’d like). This was especially noticeable on drop volleys, where my depth control was lacking. The stringbed also felt less forgiving than it did from the baseline, and I felt like I was was making more off center contact than usual.
On serve is where I felt the string’s stiffness the most and where it almost caused discomfort. It did offer great placement and a good access to spin though, and its lack of a extreme launch angle made heavy spin serves rather predictable and easy to place near the lines. I would have appreciated more power in this area however, though I suppose I can partly blame my racquet for that too haha.
In comparison to my usual string (Wilson Revolve 17):
Revolve offers a livelier feel (more power and a higher launch angle), more spin, more comfort, and more pop off the stringbed (a more direct feel). Hyper G on the other hand offers superior predictability, playability duration, and control.
Whereas Revolve is better for more linear strokes with a slightly closed racquet face (as the amazing string movement and elasticity makes for a great access to spin, good net clearance, and good directional control), Hyper G is better when really “brushing up the back of the ball”, as the low launch angle still provides enough control. Hyper G is the more versatile string as both kinds of strokes are easily executed with it, but the results on more linear strokes are more devastating with Revolve I would say.
On volleys I preferred Revolve, as the more direct feel resulted in better placement and thus it felt easier to confidently punch a ball deep or to drop it short. The stringbed also felt more forgiving with Revolve, resulting in me hitting solid volleys more regularly.
I preferred Revolve on first serves, as it was more lively and resulted in what seemed like easier pace and more exaggerated spin, but I preferred Hyper G on second serves, where the predictability allowed me to go for more without doubting the results. Revolve has a tendency to spray balls on strokes meant to provide extreme spin, especially after a few hours of play when the extreme slickness begins to wear off.
Overall, I would choose Revolve if I could restring every few hours (while the slick coating produces its maximum results), but the long term consistency of Hyper G is better for my needs (and my wallet).
Racquet: Pro Staff 95 (345g, 33cm balance, 345 swingweight)
Tension: 25/22 kg
Power: 5
Control: 9
Comfort: 6
Touch: 8
Spin: 8
Durability: 8
Playability Duration: 8
This is a interesting string… It is more on the muted side in terms of feel, but it still manages to make me feel connected to the ball by having some noticeable stiffness behind it. It pockets the ball surprisingly well for a rather stiff 16 gauge string (hence the more muted feel I think) and manages to remain quite predictable. String movement is not its forte, so the launch angle isn’t especially high, making it quite suited to really brushing aggressively at the ball, as the ball doesn’t launch unpredictably.
I really liked the way it felt from the baseline, giving me a good balance of power and control (there was enough power on tap when I couldn’t swing fully, but the string very much felt controllable on full swings too), and the pocketing gave me a nice sensation of where the ball was going. The stringbed also felt surprisingly forgiving considering it was fully strung with a rather stiff 16 gauge poly.
For whatever reason though, once I moved up to the net I no longer felt quite as comfortable, as it felt like the ball wasn’t going exactly where I wanted it to (the ball didn’t pop off the stringbed as directly as I’d like). This was especially noticeable on drop volleys, where my depth control was lacking. The stringbed also felt less forgiving than it did from the baseline, and I felt like I was was making more off center contact than usual.
On serve is where I felt the string’s stiffness the most and where it almost caused discomfort. It did offer great placement and a good access to spin though, and its lack of a extreme launch angle made heavy spin serves rather predictable and easy to place near the lines. I would have appreciated more power in this area however, though I suppose I can partly blame my racquet for that too haha.
In comparison to my usual string (Wilson Revolve 17):
Revolve offers a livelier feel (more power and a higher launch angle), more spin, more comfort, and more pop off the stringbed (a more direct feel). Hyper G on the other hand offers superior predictability, playability duration, and control.
Whereas Revolve is better for more linear strokes with a slightly closed racquet face (as the amazing string movement and elasticity makes for a great access to spin, good net clearance, and good directional control), Hyper G is better when really “brushing up the back of the ball”, as the low launch angle still provides enough control. Hyper G is the more versatile string as both kinds of strokes are easily executed with it, but the results on more linear strokes are more devastating with Revolve I would say.
On volleys I preferred Revolve, as the more direct feel resulted in better placement and thus it felt easier to confidently punch a ball deep or to drop it short. The stringbed also felt more forgiving with Revolve, resulting in me hitting solid volleys more regularly.
I preferred Revolve on first serves, as it was more lively and resulted in what seemed like easier pace and more exaggerated spin, but I preferred Hyper G on second serves, where the predictability allowed me to go for more without doubting the results. Revolve has a tendency to spray balls on strokes meant to provide extreme spin, especially after a few hours of play when the extreme slickness begins to wear off.
Overall, I would choose Revolve if I could restring every few hours (while the slick coating produces its maximum results), but the long term consistency of Hyper G is better for my needs (and my wallet).
branman1986
Rookie
I think there's a fairly big difference between the 16 and 17 gauges because people seem to get such different results with them. I found the Hyper G 17 the opposite with regards to groundstrokes and volleys. Loved it on volleys, hated it on groundstrokes.
skydog
Professional
Trying out a hybrid of 18g Hyper G in the mains @ 55 lbs crossed with 17g Babolat Spireltek black @ 60 lbs. First hit last night went better than expected. A bit more power than I was expecting, but still getting good spin generation.
I am running this setup vs Diadem Soltice Pro in a similar configuration. Versus the Diadem, I am getting a bit more power (probably gauge related as Diadem is 16L) and better comfort from the Hyper G, but probably a hair more spin generation from the Soltice. The combo is definitely better in all facets vs my standard Cyclone/PPC set up at the same tensions. Better spin gen, better comfort, and a bit more controllable power. Looking forward to see how long it lasts.
I am running this setup vs Diadem Soltice Pro in a similar configuration. Versus the Diadem, I am getting a bit more power (probably gauge related as Diadem is 16L) and better comfort from the Hyper G, but probably a hair more spin generation from the Soltice. The combo is definitely better in all facets vs my standard Cyclone/PPC set up at the same tensions. Better spin gen, better comfort, and a bit more controllable power. Looking forward to see how long it lasts.
anubis
Hall of Fame
I've gone back to using it, but I am shocked at some of the low tensions I'm seeing around here 
I can't use it @ any tension less than 58 lbs in my Babolat Pure Aeros. Anything less, and everything goes long. I'm actually going to experiment with the low 60's once I get my shipment in. I feel like the older and lazier I get, the tighter I need the string bed, otherwise I just can't keep the ball in play.
I can't use it @ any tension less than 58 lbs in my Babolat Pure Aeros. Anything less, and everything goes long. I'm actually going to experiment with the low 60's once I get my shipment in. I feel like the older and lazier I get, the tighter I need the string bed, otherwise I just can't keep the ball in play.
branman1986
Rookie
I've gone back to using it, but I am shocked at some of the low tensions I'm seeing around here
Which gauge? Seems like there's quite a difference between the gauges. With the 17 gauge I agree I think I'd like it around 59ish. Last played at 56lbs and way too powerful.
anubis
Hall of Fame
I use 16l, which is pretty darned near 16G anyway.
Doubles
Legend
I use the 16L, too, but I string at 48 lbs with it and have nice control. When it warms up and I move into outdoor tennis I'll probably go up to 52 or so.
JBH
Rookie
IME if you need to string over 56 or so then go to the thicker gauge. If you go high with the 17g, it will stretch into the 40's anyway and you'll be in the same boat, just a few hours later.
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Little update:
I've gradually clocked in a few more hours and this string seems to die by restricting string movement even further, feeling stiffer, shrinking the sweetspot and generally becoming less and less comfortable (more and more dead). So durability is good, but I would call playability duration if comfort is a concern average.
I've gradually clocked in a few more hours and this string seems to die by restricting string movement even further, feeling stiffer, shrinking the sweetspot and generally becoming less and less comfortable (more and more dead). So durability is good, but I would call playability duration if comfort is a concern average.
SloppyStringJobs
New User
Has anybody played with both Pro line 2 and Hyper G? How does the feel and comfort compare? Spin?
Thinking about trying Hyper G as it looks like the play-ability duration is slightly better according to the feedback and TW reviews.
Thinking about trying Hyper G as it looks like the play-ability duration is slightly better according to the feedback and TW reviews.
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tennis1111
Semi-Pro
Pro line 2 is much softer and more powerfull and also more comfortable. For me Pro line 2 has better spin but hyper g has better control.
Tennis_Monk
Hall of Fame
can anyone compare this to ALU POWER ROUGH and Weiss cannon Ultra cable?. Thanks in advance.
marquette100
Semi-Pro
nothing special. Yonex tour poly spin is much better.
SloppyStringJobs
New User
Interesting, the data and reviews suggest more spin for hyper g.
I'll pass on it for now. Thanks for the feedback.
tennis1111
Semi-Pro
But hyper G performed fantastic as a cross in hybrid with multi. Don't give up on it, try it. It is good string but very different from Pro line 2
DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
Still don't understand the hype for such a stiff string that plays like a wire. If you want sth that plays with same response and the same harsh feel on contact but is more arm friendly try black code or cyclone. Personally i prefer powerful soft strings like cyclone tour or pacific x force.
TennisManiac
Hall of Fame
I have a pack of Hyper-G 17 gauge to try. I usually play with Alu Power strung around 46. I understand that Alu Power is slightly more powerful, and I don't want to give any of that up with Hyper-G. So I was thinking about stringing it up at around 44 or so. Any suggestions?
mrtrinh
Professional
IMO Hyper G is more powerful. Currently have a blade strung up with 17g. It's softer so you might want to bump it up 2lbs.
mrtrinh
Professional
softer than tour bite and about on par with tour bite soft.
TennisManiac
Hall of Fame
Interesting to hear. That's what I would have thought comparing the lab results between the two. But a few people have told me that they thought Alu was more powerful. Even Andy said it too. Which was suprising to hear. Maybe I'll string it up at the same tension as my usual Alu and see for myself. I just don't want it to be too under powered like Tour Bite or Cyclone. I hate those super low powered stiff poly's.
TennisManiac
Hall of Fame
I got to play with Hyper-G today. I strung it up at the same tension as my usual Alu Power at 46 in my modified PS97. Here's what I found.
Power - Alu Power
Spin - Hyper-G
Comfort - Hyper-G
Control - Alu Power (very slightly)
Feel - Alu Power
String Movement - Alu Power
Durability - Unknown
All in all, Alu Power is a much better string for me in my racquet and I won't be switching. Hyper-G would be a great string to have in a powerful frame such as a Babolat Pure Drive or something like that. It's just too low powered to be in a modern day players frame. You have to work too hard all the time to get depth and penetration which would eventually wear out your wrist, elbow and shoulder. Hyper-G is basically just another version of Cyclone... which I hate.
Power - Alu Power
Spin - Hyper-G
Comfort - Hyper-G
Control - Alu Power (very slightly)
Feel - Alu Power
String Movement - Alu Power
Durability - Unknown
All in all, Alu Power is a much better string for me in my racquet and I won't be switching. Hyper-G would be a great string to have in a powerful frame such as a Babolat Pure Drive or something like that. It's just too low powered to be in a modern day players frame. You have to work too hard all the time to get depth and penetration which would eventually wear out your wrist, elbow and shoulder. Hyper-G is basically just another version of Cyclone... which I hate.
Moonballballer
Semi-Pro
I don't get it. Hyper-G has less control but it also less powerful and gives more spin?
I play with Hyper-G 16 at the moment and in terms of string movement it is the best I've had so far. Even after about 6 hours the mains have not moved at all.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
I disagree with this. I would give it power rating of 7 or so, decent power for poly. and control not as good,,,like 7 or 8
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
yes, Feel really not good with Hyper G.... with poor feel, I have poor control. I strongly feel that Feel of string contributes heavily to control of the string as well
danbrenner
Legend
Hi Nos! That's a great point that not too many players realize. The feel of a string directly correlates with ones ability to control. That is a very advanced and deep train of thought that hopefully more players will come to realize. Thank you for that. So for all the other players that are waiting for your reply, what string do u recommend at the moment. ? Thanks in advance.
danbrenner
Legend
Hi Nos! That's a great point that not too many players realize. The feel of a string directly correlates with ones ability to control. That is a very advanced and deep train of thought that hopefully more players will come to realize. Thank you for that. So for all the other players that are waiting for your reply, what string do u recommend at the moment. ? Thanks in advance.
tennisBIEST
Professional
Mini review of Solinco Hyper G 16L
-2 Head Graphene Extreme Lite customized 11.4 ounces 8 pts HL
-Regular setup Pro's Pro Black Out Full bed 46/46
-Hit for 1 hour with one racquet w/Hyper-G 46lbs and then last hour with one racquet w/Hyper-G strung at 44lbs.
- The racquet strung with HG at 46 felt too stiff in compassion to my normal Black Out and I felt I was hitting short and lacking the pace I'm accustomed too. After an hour grabbed my other racquet that had maybe two hours of Black Out use and I found that pace and comfortable feeling again. Only problem with the Black Out in a full bed is it loses its playability quickly and the launch angle gets lower and lower due to the strings not snapping back. Then pulled out another racquet strung e/ HG at 44lbs and BAM! found the best combination of spin, pace, comfort and shot confidence I've experienced to date. I'm not a big server but I value a string that had some life and spin so I can go higher percentage first serves with hard spin into the body and clean up the short returns with big groundstrokes. The HG at 44 played beautifully with that strategy because the ball really kickes nicely. I could go on and on but what I have concluded is that HG at a couple pounds lower due to its stiffer or thicker gauge than my Black Out provides more spin and better pocketing and longer playability.
-2 Head Graphene Extreme Lite customized 11.4 ounces 8 pts HL
-Regular setup Pro's Pro Black Out Full bed 46/46
-Hit for 1 hour with one racquet w/Hyper-G 46lbs and then last hour with one racquet w/Hyper-G strung at 44lbs.
- The racquet strung with HG at 46 felt too stiff in compassion to my normal Black Out and I felt I was hitting short and lacking the pace I'm accustomed too. After an hour grabbed my other racquet that had maybe two hours of Black Out use and I found that pace and comfortable feeling again. Only problem with the Black Out in a full bed is it loses its playability quickly and the launch angle gets lower and lower due to the strings not snapping back. Then pulled out another racquet strung e/ HG at 44lbs and BAM! found the best combination of spin, pace, comfort and shot confidence I've experienced to date. I'm not a big server but I value a string that had some life and spin so I can go higher percentage first serves with hard spin into the body and clean up the short returns with big groundstrokes. The HG at 44 played beautifully with that strategy because the ball really kickes nicely. I could go on and on but what I have concluded is that HG at a couple pounds lower due to its stiffer or thicker gauge than my Black Out provides more spin and better pocketing and longer playability.
CopolyX
Hall of Fame
In order to paint a clear picture with has much details as we can, we need to have a balance of Objective and Subjective, Feel is Subjective
http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/comparestrings.php
basic string compare
Luxilon ALU Power 125/16L / Solinco Hyper-G 16L (1.25)/ Difference %
Stiffness (lb/in) 209 /218 /4
Tension Loss (%) 47/ 25/ -47
Energy Return (%) 85/ 89/ 5
Spin Potential 4.6/ 6.1 / 33
String to String Friction (COF) 0.097 / 0.09/ -7
String to Ball Friction (COF) 0.446/ 0.55/ 23
Hi,
Looking for a Poly string(s) that plays like Hyper-G or Cyclone, but has a decent tension loss of Hyper-G. Any recommendation?
Property Solinco Hyper-G 17 (1.20) Volkl Cyclone 18 Difference %
Material Polyester Polyester NA
Stiffness (lb/in) 195 181 -7
Tension Loss (%) 26 48 85
(Hope it is ok to tag along this thread since it is talking about Hyper-G)
Thanks.
Looking for a Poly string(s) that plays like Hyper-G or Cyclone, but has a decent tension loss of Hyper-G. Any recommendation?
Property Solinco Hyper-G 17 (1.20) Volkl Cyclone 18 Difference %
Material Polyester Polyester NA
Stiffness (lb/in) 195 181 -7
Tension Loss (%) 26 48 85
(Hope it is ok to tag along this thread since it is talking about Hyper-G)
Thanks.
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haqq777
Legend
Currently have it in my PD 2012 - love it. To me it feels very similar to Cyclone. Hyper-G might be just a tad stiffer and it gets more and more stiff from my experience as you play. I use 17 gauge or thinner anyway so stiffness never bothers me. If it hasnt broken by 8-10 hour mark, I cut it out anyway. The only difference I felt was probably a slight launch angle change (Hyper-G is lower compared to Cyclone). Playability wise, I have not come across any poly till date that would not be dead after 10 hour mark for me. Same for Hyper G.
Tar Heel Tennis
Professional
I strung Hyper-G 20g for a friend in a Wilson Steam 99s. We played today and he mentioned that the string was moving but not snapping back into place. Has anyone else experienced this? I was under the impression that a property of 'all' polys is snap-back
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
WHEN is Hyper G soft coming out ?? this string is also highly anticipated
LOBALOT
Hall of Fame
My 16 year old son plays with a Wilson Blade 16x19 CV with Lux 4G 16L at 53 Lbs. He has used 4G for 3 1/2 years. We wanted to add a little pop to his game so strung up some of his racquets with Hyper G 16L at 53 Lbs last week and he just got back from using it in a tournament.
I am sorry to report that Hyper G was not for him. The Hyper G dropped tension just sitting in his racquets down to 48 Lbs (Usually 4G will drop a pound or two with down to 51lbs at the worst). He only got 1 match out of each set of string as it appeared the edges wore down and that coupled with tension loss produced loss of control. After his matches I was getting 44 Lbs with Hyper G compared to 49-48 with 4G. The racquets were strung by the same stringer on the same machine at the same tension without a pre-stretch. Tensions were measured with RacquetTune.
I know this is a very popular string as we see many junior tournament players using it and one reason we decided to give it a try is I know it is used by many colleges. We really wanted this to work for him as I would like to see him play with something softer but are going to need to search for another option.
I am sorry to report that Hyper G was not for him. The Hyper G dropped tension just sitting in his racquets down to 48 Lbs (Usually 4G will drop a pound or two with down to 51lbs at the worst). He only got 1 match out of each set of string as it appeared the edges wore down and that coupled with tension loss produced loss of control. After his matches I was getting 44 Lbs with Hyper G compared to 49-48 with 4G. The racquets were strung by the same stringer on the same machine at the same tension without a pre-stretch. Tensions were measured with RacquetTune.
I know this is a very popular string as we see many junior tournament players using it and one reason we decided to give it a try is I know it is used by many colleges. We really wanted this to work for him as I would like to see him play with something softer but are going to need to search for another option.
ARaj
Rookie
Saw this thread pop up and here are my thoughts.
Background: I play the RF97 and have experimented with strings for the last year or so (I used to use champions choice but kept snapping and needed more durability). All the strings I tried were in 17G
I made the switch to Polys and overall, Hyper G is the best string I've come across, I just hate the green colour and find it distracting during play! I've tried the following:
- RPM Blast: Very stiff, no feel whatsoever, shots always seemed to somehow land in but I never felt "in control." Felt like a bash it as hard as you can string and left me with some arm pain/wrist pain
- Red code: Decent, cheap and access to spin and control. Playability not great
- Solinco outlast: Same as red code
- Solinco Hyper-G: Best access to spin, control and feel; enough pop and power, solid on volleys but could use more bit on the slice. Very nice feel and comfortable on the arm
- Tour bite: Bit stiffer than Hyper G, no feel, very low launch angle
- Cyclone: Very similar to hyper G, a little firmer feel and I find slightly less spin than Hyper G. Will probably end up using this as I find it close enough to Hyper G without the distracting green colour
Background: I play the RF97 and have experimented with strings for the last year or so (I used to use champions choice but kept snapping and needed more durability). All the strings I tried were in 17G
I made the switch to Polys and overall, Hyper G is the best string I've come across, I just hate the green colour and find it distracting during play! I've tried the following:
- RPM Blast: Very stiff, no feel whatsoever, shots always seemed to somehow land in but I never felt "in control." Felt like a bash it as hard as you can string and left me with some arm pain/wrist pain
- Red code: Decent, cheap and access to spin and control. Playability not great
- Solinco outlast: Same as red code
- Solinco Hyper-G: Best access to spin, control and feel; enough pop and power, solid on volleys but could use more bit on the slice. Very nice feel and comfortable on the arm
- Tour bite: Bit stiffer than Hyper G, no feel, very low launch angle
- Cyclone: Very similar to hyper G, a little firmer feel and I find slightly less spin than Hyper G. Will probably end up using this as I find it close enough to Hyper G without the distracting green colour
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Cyclone dies much faster though. Try Tier One Tour Status and/or Firewire. I'm a fellow Hyper-G fan and my Tour Status/Firewire hybrid replicates it quite well in BLACK, but also softer and more feel.
ARaj
Rookie
Thanks, I'll give those a try. And you're right, Cyclone does go flat quicker...
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Let me know how it goes. If you have Tour Status in the mains and you want more spin, try Firewire mains.
meowmix808
New User
If you are looking for strings that dont go flat too quick I liked the Poly Tour Strike (I tested the grey), SpinG (tested the orange) and I thought the Hyper G wasnt bad. It felt plasticy for an hour or two then just felt amazing. It did hit great from the get go but felt a little weird at first like the new String Project Magic and Rocket. They feel like they have a short break in period or something XD
I tried a BUNCH of polys over the last 2 months and the Poly Tour Strike, SpinG, Hyper G are my favorites.
Going to copy paste what I tried recently from another thread
"Luxi Banger Rough Luxi Fluoro Luxi Element
Yonex Strike Yonex SpinG (my favorites so far!)
Diadem Solstice Power (cut this out after <8hrs of play, was really expecting to like this string but this was the worst for me on this list along with the Revolve)
Babolat RPM Blast and Blast rough
Wilson Revolve
Solinco Hyper G Solinco Tour Bite
Head Hawk
Volkl Square Volkl Cyclone
String Project Magic"
Hyper G also looks SWEEETTTTT in the v7 Blade.
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
I haven't tried Poly Tour Strike or SpinG. I'll add them to my list to look at. Right now, I'm super happy with Tour Status/Firewire. I do love Hyper-G, BUT I don't like the color with SOME racquets (some racquets it looks sweet in, like the Blade!). And I think that it's a tad bit lower powered and stiffer than I would like (although not bad). Hyper-G definitely feels plastic-y at first, but it settles in super nicely. I just wish they made it in black and offered a version a little bit less stiff.
I also tried Diadem Solstice Power 16, and it wasn't bad. I liked it. It was similar to Hyper-G, but I didn't feel that it did anything that Hyper-G didn't. Maybe I'll give it another shot, I think I have some more lying around.
Edit: I looked up Poly Tour Strike and it is round, so that is off my list for now! I like some shape to my strings. I tried to look up SpinG, but I couldn't find anything! What's the brand? Have a link?
meowmix808
New User
From what I understand if they made the Hyper G black I think it'd actually get more stiff. Pretty sure different polyester materials make for different stiffness and changing the color actually changes the composition if what I've read and watched is to be believed.
I wasnt a fan of the Solstice Power, Its only a bit less stiff than the Tour Strike but if you are looking for a shaped string The Yonex Poly Tour Spin G is the way to go. I think its tension retention and feel is better than the Poly Tour Spin. I wasnt a fan of the Poly Tour Spin. Spin G is the way to go.
Poly Tour Spin G is a 5 sided string so its not quite as extreme a shape as Hyper G. I tried the orange but I do believe they have it in other colors ( I think XD ). The Poly Tour Spin G is rated as a pretty stiff string but it felt pretty good to me. I strung one of my Blades with it at 55lb and one at >60lb and they both felt fine on my wrist and elbow. The Spin G will be more stiff than all the strings listed above.
Cant really ever go wrong with the RPM blast either. Solstice Power and RPM blast sort of similar in shape but RPM blast is just a much better string IMO. It is stiffer than Solstice though.
Try this chart. TW has done an impressive job logging the strings that they personally sell. All the strings I've tested recently I've referenced their comparison tool to see if the way a string felt to me matched what they have provided on that page. I think they are pretty accurate. BTW when you reference that comparison tool, MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE GAUGE! Different gauges of the same string will often provide big changes in stiffness and tension retention.
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
I'll look into those next time I get an itch for a new string!
Yep I love the TWU database. Some strings aren't in it though.
