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Semi-Pro
If I can summarize my experience with Triax it would be -- it is like a natural gut but with a spin potential of a soft poly like Hyper-G soft.
I have been playing with Tecnifibre Triax 16 full-bed in my 360+ Radical MPs for two years now, and it has been the most gratifying experience.
I started using Triax as a "cheap" substitute in my Clash 98 for the natural gut. I played with natural gut in my primary Clash 98 at the time because it came with it, and I kept natural gut in it to heal my arm.
I discovered Triax after watching Tennis Spin review of it, and I decided to give it a try in my backup Clash 98 because it was a far more affordable option for me. Honestly, it was hard to tell the difference between the Luxilon natural gut at 60 and the Triax at 55.
In late 2021, I switched to Radical MP, and I re-strung it with Triax (16) because the polys in it (Lynx) would always aggravate my arm.
I had to experiment with the tension until I settled at 55, which was comfortable enough while helping me retain control and have enough access to spin.
After over two years of playing, here are is the summary of impressions and my pros and cons of this string:
Overall impressions:
Tecnifibre Triax is a wonderfully comfortable string, almost on par with natural gut. Its spin potential is very good, and it is on par with the soft polys (also corroborated by the TWU measurements).
The string has been very durable for me -- it lasts me four to six months (My pro stringer re-strings it when the stringbed tension drops below the recommended level and as measured by the stringbed stiffness machine. YES: we use that machine to measure how much stiffness/elasticity is left to gauge the right time to re-string).
The feel of Triax is great for me. Note that the string is not springy and crisp as poly. It feels "gummier" but also far more comfortable than a typical poly. The launch angle is lower than Lynx Tour 17 or Hyper-G 17 soft. Triax has great ball pocketing. As I said in the opening statement, it is like a natural gut but with a much higher spin potential.
The string is comfortable and medium firm, with a somewhat dampened feel. It took me some time to adjust from Hyper-G, but my arm was very happy. Never had an arm issue with it.
My current profile (1/2023):
I am an ambitious but "normal" recreational player. My technique level is around 4.0, as assessed by multiple pros, and I am progressing. I hit semi-hard, emphasizing depth and control through some form of spin. I play 4-7 times a week, hard surface and clay, every month of the year, indoors and outdoors. I play with 3.0 - 4.5 players, and I hit against the tennis ball machine regularly.
Pros:
Total arm safety and comfort
Spin for the string of this type (multi/fusion), or compared to Hyper G soft or Luxilon Element. I can generate plenty of spin with it, and never felt like I have an issue with it.
Ball pocketing feel
Control -- for the string of this type. Stays much more controllable over time than polys or other multis.
Cons:
MSRP, although I buy from my (pro) stringer, and I get a great price on it. Just a few $ above velocity or hyper-g, strung.
Rubbery feel on contact - it has a bit of a rubbery feel when compared to Velocity, although I am used to it, so I cannot tell anymore.
Less spin potential than Lynx Tour or Hyper-G, which is, for me, the magic ball-biting spin maker
Playing experience with other strings:
Hyper-G 16L/17 -- love it. A league on its own. Cannot be really compared to Triax
Hyper-G soft 17 -- not impressed and not worth it vs. Triax. Similar/lower spin potential
Velocity MLT 16/17 -- great string, but it feels stiffer than Triax. It breaks in the frame after ongoing use whereas Triax lasts.
Lynx Tour 17 -- I like it a lot. Cannot be really compared to Triax
Sonic Pro -- I like it with low tension. Hard to control when it loses tension and it loses tension quickly. It still feels great but you have to rein it in.
Luxilon Element -- I like it a lot. Feels great, but it loses tension so quickly that it becomes hard to control.
Lynx 17/Velocity 17 at 52 -- not as comfortable as Triax. Stiffer when strung. Not nearly as comfortable nor arm-safe as Triax.
Wilson Synthetic Gut 17 - not that dissimilar. It does not last nearly as long and it does not have the same string potential
I have been playing with Tecnifibre Triax 16 full-bed in my 360+ Radical MPs for two years now, and it has been the most gratifying experience.
I started using Triax as a "cheap" substitute in my Clash 98 for the natural gut. I played with natural gut in my primary Clash 98 at the time because it came with it, and I kept natural gut in it to heal my arm.
I discovered Triax after watching Tennis Spin review of it, and I decided to give it a try in my backup Clash 98 because it was a far more affordable option for me. Honestly, it was hard to tell the difference between the Luxilon natural gut at 60 and the Triax at 55.
In late 2021, I switched to Radical MP, and I re-strung it with Triax (16) because the polys in it (Lynx) would always aggravate my arm.
I had to experiment with the tension until I settled at 55, which was comfortable enough while helping me retain control and have enough access to spin.
After over two years of playing, here are is the summary of impressions and my pros and cons of this string:
Overall impressions:
Tecnifibre Triax is a wonderfully comfortable string, almost on par with natural gut. Its spin potential is very good, and it is on par with the soft polys (also corroborated by the TWU measurements).
The string has been very durable for me -- it lasts me four to six months (My pro stringer re-strings it when the stringbed tension drops below the recommended level and as measured by the stringbed stiffness machine. YES: we use that machine to measure how much stiffness/elasticity is left to gauge the right time to re-string).
The feel of Triax is great for me. Note that the string is not springy and crisp as poly. It feels "gummier" but also far more comfortable than a typical poly. The launch angle is lower than Lynx Tour 17 or Hyper-G 17 soft. Triax has great ball pocketing. As I said in the opening statement, it is like a natural gut but with a much higher spin potential.
The string is comfortable and medium firm, with a somewhat dampened feel. It took me some time to adjust from Hyper-G, but my arm was very happy. Never had an arm issue with it.
My current profile (1/2023):
I am an ambitious but "normal" recreational player. My technique level is around 4.0, as assessed by multiple pros, and I am progressing. I hit semi-hard, emphasizing depth and control through some form of spin. I play 4-7 times a week, hard surface and clay, every month of the year, indoors and outdoors. I play with 3.0 - 4.5 players, and I hit against the tennis ball machine regularly.
Pros:
Total arm safety and comfort
Spin for the string of this type (multi/fusion), or compared to Hyper G soft or Luxilon Element. I can generate plenty of spin with it, and never felt like I have an issue with it.
Ball pocketing feel
Control -- for the string of this type. Stays much more controllable over time than polys or other multis.
Cons:
MSRP, although I buy from my (pro) stringer, and I get a great price on it. Just a few $ above velocity or hyper-g, strung.
Rubbery feel on contact - it has a bit of a rubbery feel when compared to Velocity, although I am used to it, so I cannot tell anymore.
Less spin potential than Lynx Tour or Hyper-G, which is, for me, the magic ball-biting spin maker
Playing experience with other strings:
Hyper-G 16L/17 -- love it. A league on its own. Cannot be really compared to Triax
Hyper-G soft 17 -- not impressed and not worth it vs. Triax. Similar/lower spin potential
Velocity MLT 16/17 -- great string, but it feels stiffer than Triax. It breaks in the frame after ongoing use whereas Triax lasts.
Lynx Tour 17 -- I like it a lot. Cannot be really compared to Triax
Sonic Pro -- I like it with low tension. Hard to control when it loses tension and it loses tension quickly. It still feels great but you have to rein it in.
Luxilon Element -- I like it a lot. Feels great, but it loses tension so quickly that it becomes hard to control.
Lynx 17/Velocity 17 at 52 -- not as comfortable as Triax. Stiffer when strung. Not nearly as comfortable nor arm-safe as Triax.
Wilson Synthetic Gut 17 - not that dissimilar. It does not last nearly as long and it does not have the same string potential
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