Strings similar to head lynx tour with more spin.

[CptVelcro]

The title. I felt head lynx tour (first poly) felt lacking in spin. It feels round not the hex shape they claim. I tried a hyper g/poly tour fire in a racket that did not end well. I strung it to low (46/46) that was an oopsies. However, I would like to find a better string than head lynx tour with better spin. Suggestions would be appreciated.
Thoughts on head lynx tour vs TBHS7T

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[fjcamry]

Kirschbaum xplosive 17g


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[Injured Again]

I was part of the playtest for the Head Experimental that became Lynx Tour, and almost any shaped poly is going to have better spin capability than Lynx Tour. It is so lightly shaped it might as well be a round string, and spin capability is roughly equal to the better round strings out there. S7T is my string of choice and there is no comparison as far as spin capability, and there are strings with higher spin capability than S7T.

 

[CptVelcro]

I was part of the playtest for the Head Experimental that became Lynx Tour, and almost any shaped poly is going to have better spin capability than Lynx Tour. It is so lightly shaped it might as well be a round string, and spin capability is roughly equal to the better round strings out there. S7T is my string of choice and there is no comparison as far as spin capability, and there are strings with higher spin capability than S7T.

What other strings are even more spin friendly? Do you think s7t is a better string that head lynx tour. Could you give na a little comparison?


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[MICHELUZZO]

What other strings are even more spin friendly? Do you think s7t is a better string that head lynx tour. Could you give na a little comparison?


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Right under your nose.

 

[Injured Again]

What other strings are even more spin friendly? Do you think s7t is a better string that head lynx tour. Could you give na a little comparison?

For my style, S7T allows me to play a much more effective game. It has equal or higher putaway power when I flatten the ball out, and much greater spin capability so my serves move more and bounce higher, and my groundies have more spin with the same swing but much greater spin if I really try to loop a heavy topspin shot. It also has great tension maintenance so the response stays consistent for at least 90% of the life of the string before it breaks.

The downsides to S7T are that it is more sensitive to incoming spin, that it is a bit harsher than Lynx Tour, and that there is a bit of springiness to S7T on softer shots that makes the response a bit non-linear throughout my full range of swing speed capability. I've adjusted to that little bit of non-linearity and now don't notice it at all.

As far as strings with greater spin capability, the ones that come to mind are Hyper-G, V-Square, V-Torque/V-Torque Tour, Ultra Cable, and Cube. Of those, I would consider Hyper-G to be my favorite, over Ultra Cable only because Ultra Cable is too thick for my 18x19 pattern racquet. The others all have durability or playability-duration issues.

 

[CptVelcro]

For my style, S7T allows me to play a much more effective game. It has equal or higher putaway power when I flatten the ball out, and much greater spin capability so my serves move more and bounce higher, and my groundies have more spin with the same swing but much greater spin if I really try to loop a heavy topspin shot. It also has great tension maintenance so the response stays consistent for at least 90% of the life of the string before it breaks.

The downsides to S7T are that it is more sensitive to incoming spin, that it is a bit harsher than Lynx Tour, and that there is a bit of springiness to S7T on softer shots that makes the response a bit non-linear throughout my full range of swing speed capability. I've adjusted to that little bit of non-linearity and now don't notice it at all.

As far as strings with greater spin capability, the ones that come to mind are Hyper-G, V-Square, V-Torque/V-Torque Tour, Ultra Cable, and Cube. Of those, I would consider Hyper-G to be my favorite, over Ultra Cable only because Ultra Cable is too thick for my 18x19 pattern racquet. The others all have durability or playability-duration issues.

Ah. How would you say S7T vs hyperg? I think I might try s7t haha

 

[Injured Again]

Ah. How would you say S7T vs hyperg? I think I might try s7t haha

S7T is a bit more powerful and a bit less spin capable than Hyper-G. What is more different about the two is how they feel at impact. Hyper-G is much more muted and dull feeling, and S7T is crisp and feels lively. But their launch angle is very similar so it's easy for me to switch between the two. This is comparing 17 gauge S7T to 1.20 Hyper-G. I'd estimate S7T would last about 12 hours before breaking and Hyper-G would last between 8-10 hours. This year, if we ever get to play tennis again, I'm planning on using Hyper-G in the summer and S7T in the winter.

 

[CptVelcro]

S7T is a bit more powerful and a bit less spin capable than Hyper-G. What is more different about the two is how they feel at impact. Hyper-G is much more muted and dull feeling, and S7T is crisp and feels lively. But their launch angle is very similar so it's easy for me to switch between the two. This is comparing 17 gauge S7T to 1.20 Hyper-G. I'd estimate S7T would last about 12 hours before breaking and Hyper-G would last between 8-10 hours. This year, if we ever get to play tennis again, I'm planning on using Hyper-G in the summer and S7T in the winter.

I see. Well I guess so. I'll have to try both and see. I just feel hyper-g is overhyped haha.

 

[Injured Again]

I see. Well I guess so. I'll have to try both and see. I just feel hyper-g is overhyped haha.

I think that many players do not like the impact feel of Hyper-G, but if you can separate the feel from the actual performance, then Hyper-G is a really good string. High spin capability, medium power, very linear response, and good tension maintenance. A lot to like there.

 

[DrWang]

Work on your technique instead and it won't make any difference which string you use.

 

[Holic]

I was part of the playtest for the Head Experimental that became Lynx Tour, and almost any shaped poly is going to have better spin capability than Lynx Tour. It is so lightly shaped it might as well be a round string, and spin capability is roughly equal to the better round strings out there. S7T is my string of choice and there is no comparison as far as spin capability, and there are strings with higher spin capability than S7T.

Amazing take on lynx tour, do you have any recommendations for spin friendly round polys?It seens we like similar strings so I trust your recommendations. Btw have you ever tried Yonex poly tour strike?

 

[JK208]

I'm testing toroline O-toro Tour on tuesday. Just broke my LT last week, so I should have a good frame of reference. It's supposed to be pretty similar in the feel/power departments as well.

 

[Holic]

I'm testing toroline O-toro Tour on tuesday. Just broke my LT last week, so I should have a good frame of reference. It's supposed to be pretty similar in the feel/power departments as well.

Perfect, waiting on this one. Especially on the spin department and tension maintenance.

 

[JK208]

Perfect, waiting on this one. Especially on the spin department and tension maintenance.

Tension maintenance I can’t really comment on because I break before they’ll drop, but I was hitting volleys on a 3x5 part of my dorm wall and really liked the feel. It feels more grabby than LT for sure. I also strung these strings differently because of getting used to a different drop weight, so it won’t be a perfect test, but just based on 5 minutes of shots from 3 feet away I like it already. Color looks sick in my 2025 Ezone 100 too. I was using 1.25 LT champaign, but my racket instantly feels more maneuverable with the 1.23 O-Toro Tour. I wasn’t a huge fan of LT (maybe I strung it too high given I was trying to compensate for a new stringer), but I stood on the stringbed to get it to drop tension, and even after that I wasn’t super impressed in any area. Spin was OK, worse than with P6, and it wasn’t very forgiving. I did do well on defense, but I struggled to have full confidence when swinging out, especially on the backhand side. I think the extra weight of the LT made me late a lot.

 

[JK208]

Ok, just finished 1.5 hours on court with O-Toro Tour. First 30 minutes it was slightly stiff, but I didn't notice any change in playability from minute 30 to the 90 minute mark. Significant improvement in spin potential over LT. I was hitting some really nice angles, and the spin helped out a ton on offense and defense. On offense, I could hit harder and trust my shots, and on defense I could keep balls deep and heavy, putting myself back in the point. Consistency was top notch, even on the Ezone 100. No issues with spraying I was hitting a bigger ball than with the Lynx Tour, but I felt like I could aim for lines better with LT. I only hit a few volleys, so no impressions there. Ball pocketing was solid- I felt like it was plush but with good ball feedback. Less pillowy than the LT for sure, bit more muted, but I always knew what my shot was going to do. The extra spin was by far the standout feature though. I had so much confidence, it was the first time I could fully swing out without worrying about the ball going long. The ball came in heavy, and I was hitting some of my best forehands ever. On the backhand with a lower RHS, I had no issue keeping the ball deep and in the court. Felt easier to control on the backhand side than LT, and even though it was less of a precise sensation, I had more balls land in, even though O-Toro Tour didn't feel particularly lower on the power than LT. Power honestly felt similar to me, but I have such a high RHS anyways that I can only tell by what my (constantly changing) opponents say, but they seemed to have more trouble with my shots than usual. Notching isn't too bad either. Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised that an "influencer brand" has such a high-quality produce. I'd recommend this to advanced players with no arm issues who play a game that is not centered around control. Touch and slices were nice, but it's made for baseline bashing. Super fun string to use. Give it a try if you wouldn't mind a slightly stiffer feel than LT (although it is worth mentioning that I felt my first ever twinge of elbow pain with LT, but with O-Toro Tour, I did not notice that).

 

[Injured Again]

Amazing take on lynx tour, do you have any recommendations for spin friendly round polys?It seens we like similar strings so I trust your recommendations. Btw have you ever tried Yonex poly tour strike?

Wow, that post was from a long while ago!

I’ve gotten away from S7T because probably 40% or maybe more of my string jobs broke from shearing on mis-hits near the top of the frame. I switched to Confidential 1.20, and then switched to Hyper-G Soft 1.20. Both those Solinco strings wear their edges flat pretty quickly so they behave almost like a round string from the start, and their response and launch angle don’t change much with the edges wearing down.

I’ve gone to softer strings because I’m 64 years old this month and my arm just needs a softer strings if I want to play four or five times a week. Of the round strings I‘ve tried and have liked, Gamma Sapphire was a soft string with good power and a relatively high launch angle. Spin was good but it did die on me after six or seven hours.

The other round string that come to mind is Poly Tour Pro. It’s a deader string than Sapphire, with a lower launch angle, but the consistency of response made me feel comfortable aiming for smaller targets.

I used to like Evolution, but it is a harsher string than these two. In a more muted racquet, it might work well to give more feedback. Launch angle is a bit higher than PTP, but not as high as Sapphire.

If I were to switch from HGS to one of these three, I would choose Sapphire based on the higher launch angle that I like.

I was on the TTW playtest for both PTP and Sapphire, and I posted these videos of my hitting with Sapphire. I hope this helps.