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- Tension(s) used for playtest
- 45# constant pull w 10% prestretch
- Regular string set up
- Nothing regular now. I have been using 1.25 shaped or textured polys often with a smooth poly cross. Strings I use as a reference against test string are as follows; Volkl Cyclone, Diadem Solstice Power, Tier One T1 Firewire
- Racquet used for test
- Angell TC95 16x19 63RA – 12.4 oz – 6 pts HL
- Power of test string
- Medium to high powered
- Feel (Stiff? Mushy? Muted? Crisp? Comfortable?)
- Comfortable
- Spin
- Spin was a nice highlight of the string but not as high as T1 Firewire
- Durability
- Seemed very durable. I must say I am not a string breaker when playing poly strings. Notching was minimal through the duration of the play test. This string though might notch faster than 4G strings.
- Playability Duration (did feel/control decline over time?)
- Feel/Feedback seemed to improve after break in time. Initial feel was also great. The characteristics changed to a more powerful string and I think that I was in the prime period of the string bed life.
- Control
- I felt that this had very good marks in the control department. Even though it was lively, I could hit different spots on the court.
- Compare to string used most often
- This string seemed to best the other strings listed in the following; comfort & feedback
- This string was on par with (if not a slight edge) on power
- This string had slightly less spin than the strings listed.
- List any additional thoughts (optional)
- This rough version seemed to fill the “wants” I had when playing with the regular/smooth version of Element. It gave that additional spin while retaining the other qualities that I liked. My previous Element adventure was in a racquet that I wasn’t comfortable with and seemed lower in power. The racquet used in this play test has more power and it paired well with this string.
- What grabbed my attention was how well I played with this gauge of string. I usually prefer 17g. I would consider trying the 17g of this string if there is one but I am more than happy to use this string in its current size offering. It could be that I have been playing with 18x20 racquets more often that when I’m using a 16x19 it really brings the 16g alive.
- Thank you to Tennis Warehouse and to Luxilon for making these play tests available
I didn't catch the best angle of the TW stencil...but when the light hits it just right I thought it looked grand!