Strings setups for a 95S or 97S

TennisManiac

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I've been playing with 16x19 string patterns for 10 years and string a full bed of Alu around 46. I plan on buying the new 97S when it comes out because I loved the spin I was able to generate from the previous model. I just didn't like the frames specs. Hopefully I like the new version. As much as I think I know about strings, I'd like some feedback from those of you who had played the 95S and the previous 97S in regards to what strings you were using and at what tensions. I plan on stringing a full bed of poly. Just not sure if I should stick with Alu or try some others with better tension maintenence since the crosses are going to allow more main movement. Any feedback from your experiences would be welcome.
 

CopolyX

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I normally always start with the strings I like first. Sure they maybe some tweaks needed for tension when factoring a new frame. If it does pan out after some effort. Sure, I will go to my next of list preferred string based on the needs understood. Example, maybe after lowering ( or highering) the tension in phase, those go to strings just did not work, performance, comfort,,,then I may try a softer copoly string next. Yep, I is a process.. you decide the process....keep it logical, fun and sure creative. Log your results and keep you changes to a minimum / going again step bey step....:)
 

Mareqnyc

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I've been playing with 16x19 string patterns for 10 years and string a full bed of Alu around 46. I plan on buying the new 97S when it comes out because I loved the spin I was able to generate from the previous model. I just didn't like the frames specs. Hopefully I like the new version. As much as I think I know about strings, I'd like some feedback from those of you who had played the 95S and the previous 97S in regards to what strings you were using and at what tensions. I plan on stringing a full bed of poly. Just not sure if I should stick with Alu or try some others with better tension maintenence since the crosses are going to allow more main movement. Any feedback from your experiences would be welcome.
It depends much on how you hit. If you hit really fast, choices are quite limited with the "spin" pattern racquets.
I stopped using the 95s because it was just shredding through strings. Sometimes mains would be cut half way through after one hitting session.

With that said I think what you can do is:

1.16g or less of you favorite poly
2. If that tends to break quickly get something durable with low notching (at least in mains such as Black Code 4s (very stiff), YPTS, Ultra Cable, Kevlar or 4G)
3. Hybrid durable 16g mains poly and softer 16g or less syngut in crosses so it doesn't cut through mains that fast (although this too could get shredded if you hit very fast with tons of spin)

Demo and experiment with few setups and see what forks for your game!
 

esgee48

G.O.A.T.
17 Ga poly if you do not care about longevity. 16 Ga poly or thicker if you want the strings to last between 8 and 12 hours. No SG or NG unless you have $$ or your own stringer (and don't mind restringing a lot.) String savers help, but you do need to cover the sweet spot. Posters here say the Bab Elastocrosses are best. Tensions are almost all towards the high end of tension range.
 

TinTin 1

Professional
I string my 97S at 44lbs with kirschbaum proline X. I strung the 95S at 52lbs due to the 16/15 pattern. I am going to try isospeed cream this week.
 

TennisManiac

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I string my 97S at 44lbs with kirschbaum proline X. I strung the 95S at 52lbs due to the 16/15 pattern. I am going to try isospeed cream this week.
I'd love to hear how Isospeed's Cream worked out for you. I was thinking about trying that one out in my PS97.
 

jmcturnan

New User
Great thread. I have the 95s. I'm a 4.0/4.5 with pretty flat grounddstrokes. Here is what I've tried and found:

Luxilon Ace 18 at 58, 56,and 54 lbs.

Awesome control, good feel for a poly. Goes dead and loses power after 15—20 hours. The TW measurements of Ace 18 also support the power loss characteristics.

I'm going to try Luxilon Feel 17 this week. Stats indicate it has higher spin potential and maybe feel because it's less stiff than Ace

If I don't love that, I may try the Federer style poly gut hybrid.





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Sander001

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I've been playing with 16x19 string patterns for 10 years and string a full bed of Alu around 46. I plan on buying the new 97S when it comes out because I loved the spin I was able to generate from the previous model. I just didn't like the frames specs. Hopefully I like the new version. As much as I think I know about strings, I'd like some feedback from those of you who had played the 95S and the previous 97S in regards to what strings you were using and at what tensions. I plan on stringing a full bed of poly. Just not sure if I should stick with Alu or try some others with better tension maintenence since the crosses are going to allow more main movement. Any feedback from your experiences would be welcome.
You should be far more worried about the strings going dead than tension maintenance.
 

TennisManiac

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You should be far more worried about the strings going dead than tension maintenance.

Well of course I'm worried about that. Alu goes dead within about 4 to 6 hours tops in my PS97. I'm assuming it's going to be worse in the 97S. Which is why I'm thinking about strings like 4G which I heard will last longer.
 
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SpinToWin

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Well of course I'm worried about that. Alu goes dead within about 4 to 6 hours tops in y PS97. I'm assuming it's going to be worse in the 97S. Which is why I'm thinking about strings like 4G which I heard will last longer.
How about a thicker gauge of Alu first?
 

TennisManiac

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How about a thicker gauge of Alu first?
I'm not sure about a 1.38 diameter string. That seems really thick to me. I would imagine a slight drop off in the feel, spin and power departments. Which I wouldn't enjoy.

SpinToWin, I noticed you're playing with a 97S now. What strings are you using and how is it working out? Also, is yours tail weighted?
 
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Played with a 95S for a year or so. Stopped playing with it because it ate strings. At the end I was using Solstice Power @ 54 lbs. liked the combo and got about 8-10 hours with it.
 
I've played with both and for me completely different string setups. The 95S had a very open string pattern. The 97S even though it's a "SpinEffect" racquet the strings are fairly closely spaced.

So in the 95S I played with Wilson Revolve / Ripspin at around 54lb or 4G again around that same tension.

For the 97S which I play with now I use Wilson 17 gut in mains 57lb and Luxilon Alu Power Feel at 54lb in crosses. I find they last about the same as that same string setup in previous 16x19 racquets like the RF97 or PS90

- Peter
 

SpinToWin

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I'm not sure about a 1.38 diameter string. That seems really thick to me. I would imagine a slight drop off in the feel, spin and power departments. Which I wouldn't enjoy.

SpinToWin, I noticed you're playing with a 97S now. What strings are you using and how is it working out? Also, is yours tail weighted?
I have mine with a bit of blue tac in the handle and strung up with Kirschbaum Black Shark 17 at around 53 lbs (slight fluctuation up and down based on temperature and balls). I probably get around 4 hours out of one stringjob.

I meant you should give Alu 16 a try though, not Alu 15 (that's seriously overkill in this frame).
 

TennisManiac

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I have mine with a bit of blue tac in the handle and strung up with Kirschbaum Black Shark 17 at around 53 lbs (slight fluctuation up and down based on temperature and balls). I probably get around 4 hours out of one stringjob.

I meant you should give Alu 16 a try though, not Alu 15 (that's seriously overkill in this frame).

The Alu Power I use is 16L 1.25

Or are you talking about Big Banger Original 16 1.30?
 

SpinToWin

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The Alu Power I use is 16L 1.25

Or are you talking about Big Banger Original 16 1.30?
I'm pretty sure there is Alu Power 16 now... As in 1.30

Edit: sorry, seem to have misremembered something... Alternatively give Alu Soft a try, it seems that one lasts longer. The only other alternative I could think of on the spot is Max Power 1.30 (love that string in this frame personally).
 

TennisManiac

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I'm pretty sure there is Alu Power 16 now... As in 1.30

Edit: sorry, seem to have misremembered something... Alternatively give Alu Soft a try, it seems that one lasts longer. The only other alternative I could think of on the spot is Max Power 1.30 (love that string in this frame personally).

I thought about Max Power but it's really low powered compared to Alu. I don't think I'd like it.

So you've played with both Alu and Alu Soft? How does the Soft compare to reg Alu in terms of power and launch angle?
 

brianmch

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I have 2 Wilson 95s frames. One is a full Pro's Advantage 17ga poly setup at 56 and the other is a PA mains and a Gosen Micro SG17 cross at 54. I string on a Eagnas machine (don't laugh).

Am a low 3.5 player with medium strokes, power, and topspin. Have hit with the PA setup 10 times: the sweetspot was sessions 3-6 but I'm going to keep playing them a bit longer to see how they deteriorate. Haven't noticed any fraying yet with the full poly.

My big-hitter buddy uses the PA on a 97RF frame and restrings every 2 months. Doesn't report any breakage but maybe that's because he hits cleanly much of the time. I'm more likely to hit framers.

I didn't notice much difference with the Poly/SG setup as the PA is a pretty soft poly and the Gosen is a pretty stiff SG. I'm thinking of using a Prince Duraflex cross next time instead of the Gosen.
 

SpinToWin

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I thought about Max Power but it's really low powered compared to Alu. I don't think I'd like it.

So you've played with both Alu and Alu Soft? How does the Soft compare to reg Alu in terms of power and launch angle?
I found Alu Soft rather comparable to Alu in terms of performance actually... Alu's peak performance (control, feel, spin) was a notch over the Soft version whereas the Soft aged more consistently I would say.

Edit: how about Solinco Tour Bite? It tends to last longer than Alu in the 16L gauge and it even comes in a slightly thicker 16 gauge.
 

TennisManiac

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I have 2 Wilson 95s frames. One is a full Pro's Advantage 17ga poly setup at 56 and the other is a PA mains and a Gosen Micro SG17 cross at 54. I string on a Eagnas machine (don't laugh).

Hey... don't knock Eagnas machines. I own the Eagnas Flex 940 and absolutely love it. I bet I've strung over 100 racquets with it in the past 5 years and have had no trouble what so ever. Great machine.


Edit: how about Solinco Tour Bite? It tends to last longer than Alu in the 16L gauge and it even comes in a slightly thicker 16 gauge.

I used TB in my Tour 90 and then in a Prestige Pro for about three years. I blame the combination of a low powered head light frame and a super stiff poly for devastating the front of my shoulder a few years ago. I switched racquets and string and vowed never to play with TB again. It's a dangerously stiff poly imo and should only be used in flexible frames or in a hybrid. Just the thought of TB makes my shoulder start hurting. But you're right... TB will last longer then any Alu string.
 

tdhawks

Professional
Fill bed Prince Tour XC 16l strung in the high 40's in my 95s'. Slick string with good spin and control.
 

DustinW

Professional
Max Power is one of my favorites in the 95S. Tour XC works well also, but I find that to be just a boring string. I've been playing with a hybrid of Cyclone mains and Tour XC crosses, and I've really liked that combo even though I'm not a huge fan of either string by itself. Tonight I am trying Black Code 4S.

If you are worried about Alu bagging out too fast, put something in the crosses with better tensions maintenance. It will help.

53 pounds works well for me.
 
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