Tennis Warehouse playtest: Solinco Hyper-G / Hyper-G Round

Pro_Tour_630 said:
I spoke with solinco about hyper G round vs shaped more than two years ago they did not know what I was talking about. Can someone please explain when the round hyper G came out? the hybrid I am assuming recently .
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It’s a-round one year in the market. :P

I ve talked to solinco. Same chemical composition to regular HG except the edges. But plays so much better and different to me.
 
Pro_Tour_630 said:
I spoke with solinco about hyper G round vs shaped more than two years ago they did not know what I was talking about. Can someone please explain when the round hyper G came out? the hybrid I am assuming recently .
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It came out January of 2024. Some playtesters, including me, tested it when it first came out. Here is a link to the playtest, you can read reviews:

Tennis Warehouse playtest: Hyper-G Round 1.25

Solinco Hyper-G Round 1.25 playtest HYBRID OPTION - read carefully The hybrid review is in addition to the full-set review. When we send notifications to those selected for this playtest, we will let you know if you've also been selected to provide a hybrid review. Review deadline: Feb 28...
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Just an update on the Solinco overgrip that was provided in the string test: I developed a blister the first time I used it due to the compressed area where they stamped the brand name. This "void" or depressed area caused my skin to rub a lot more on the grip because of less support. A much better design would be to leave the brand name off and rely on the sticker for brand name identification. Performance over all else imho.

If Solinco desires to put branding on the grip, one subtle and small stamp without a big depressed surrounding area in the middle of the overgrip is more than enough. Again. I would prefer performance over all else so no brand identification is necessary on the grip. Look at how well Tourna has done with with original Tournagrip. That grip doesn't even have a tapered end (nor a starting sticker I recall)!

I strung up another CX 200 Tour 18x20 with MSV focus hex 16L hybrided with Kbaum max power 1.20 to compare. Will try it this weekend.
 
Hit with the MSV focus hex 1.23/kbaum Max power 1.20 yesterday, and I strung it too high (45 lbs). Ambient temps were 78F. I should have strung this around 40, but I may even try high 30's next time. I will restring the cross string, but tension won't be very accurate.

I kept using the solinco overgrip, and the absorbent, abrasive, slightly tacky nature proved itself in the high humidity. I normally don't sweat much through my hands, but yesterday the Prince Dura pro overgrip, my go-to OGs, were becoming saturated. i only brought one frame with that the Prince grip to court so my back-up was the CX 200 Tour frame with the Solinco overgrip. Probably time to replace the Prince OG.

I have been using the dunlop frame with ultra cable/max power lately, Still gives excellent spin and now, pocketing due to tension loss. I will get back to using the solinco hyper g frame soon.
 
K1Y said:
You guys made it @StringStrungStrang @Cowboy @SirCraigoryy @shadow10
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That's AWESOME!!! Thanks for the tag.

StringStrungStrang said:
Ha ! Good eye !! Perhaps a life long supply of Solinco strings is on the way for all of our hard work !!
Glad to share the love of these strings !! What's next the Tour Bite Tandem or Confidential Combo ?
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That would be nice :cool:

I was about to post a link on TW that had the hybrid sets for $7.99, but it looks like they corrected the price. I went to order last week, but they were on backorder. I should have placed my order anyway.
 
I’m trying the 120g at 52/54 round crosses in my two Solinco Whiteout 18x20s right after having regular HyperG 120g at 50.
I much prefer the regular Hyper G. Drop shots, slices, and topspin in general aren’t nearly as crispy.
You get a bit more depth, which I don’t need, and it’s good for pickups on D.
I’m bummed I had both racquets strung with it. I was so sure I would love it.
I just ordered Confidential 120g and will try that for the first time next stringing.
I’m gravitating towards stiffer strings and Hyper G isn’t even as crispy as I’d like.
My arm cares not.
I tried 4g at 55 in a Speed Pro a while back and I liked it, except for spin. You can wail away. Its fun.
 
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SpheresAreNeato said:
I’m trying the 120g at 52/54 round crosses in my two Solinco Whiteout 18x20s right after having regular HyperG 120g at 50.
I much prefer the regular Hyper G. Drop shots, slices, and topspin in general aren’t nearly as crispy.
You get a bit more depth, which I don’t need, and it’s good for pickups on D.
I’m bummed I had both racquets strung with it. I was so sure I would love it.
I just ordered Confidential 120g and will try that for the first time next stringing.
I’m gravitating towards stiffer strings and Hyper G isn’t even as crispy as I’d like.
My arm cares not.
I tried 4g at 55 in a Speed Pro a while back and I liked it, except for spin. You can wail away. Its fun.
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Why did you go higher in tension?
I'd have told you to keep it the same as the hyper-g at 50.
When I was used the Whiteout 18x20 I strung at 48.
 
SpheresAreNeato said:
I’m trying the 120g at 52/54 round crosses in my two Solinco Whiteout 18x20s right after having regular HyperG 120g at 50.
I much prefer the regular Hyper G. Drop shots, slices, and topspin in general aren’t nearly as crispy.
You get a bit more depth, which I don’t need, and it’s good for pickups on D.
I’m bummed I had both racquets strung with it. I was so sure I would love it.
I just ordered Confidential 120g and will try that for the first time next stringing.
I’m gravitating towards stiffer strings and Hyper G isn’t even as crispy as I’d like.
My arm cares not.
I tried 4g at 55 in a Speed Pro a while back and I liked it, except for spin. You can wail away. Its fun.
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Yeah, I get what you're saying. I like the hybrid because for my racquet setup I was generating plenty of spin and wanted the extra power, depth, and consistency that a round cross would give me. If you are already using hyper g and aren't looking for those things then the hybrid doesn't make sense.
 
Has anyone tried their own Solinco Hybrid using Tour Bite or Confidential with Hyper-G Round as a cross ?
I will sometime - but it may take me some time to get around to it.
I think some of these combos have the potential to surpass the great feel and all-around playability that Hyper-G / Hyper-G Round (Hyper-G Hybrid) had.
Hyper-G round brought something more to Hyper-G - a synergy - that it would likely bring to others on Solinco's string lineup.
If you liked they Hyper Hybrid then you know what I mean!!
 
StringStrungStrang said:
Has anyone tried their own Solinco Hybrid using Tour Bite or Confidential with Hyper-G Round as a cross ?
I will sometime - but it may take me some time to get around to it.
I think some of these combos have the potential to surpass the great feel and all-around playability that Hyper-G / Hyper-G Round (Hyper-G Hybrid) had.
Hyper-G round brought something more to Hyper-G - a synergy - that it would likely bring to others on Solinco's string lineup.
If you liked they Hyper Hybrid then you know what I mean!!
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I have planned either Lux Eco Rough with HGR as a cross or Poly Tour Drive with HGR as a cross.

Sifting around my strings box for random combos that could be good.
 
I've finally gotten around to using the overgrip that was provided. In installed it on a Blade 100L with Wilson NG 17. I haven't used it until now because the racquet was too light. It took a while to get it weighted it up and the balance right.

I like it, but I don't love it.

It has a dry rubber feel. It isn't squishy, tacky, or sticky. The lack of tack caused it to separate from itself with moderate overlap. I found myself unwrapping it and re-wrapping it between points in a game. I went with more overlap the second time, and it hasn't been an issue since. It isn't hot this time of year, so I'm not able to compare it with anything else when hands are sweaty; but I suspect it would perform moderately well in the absorption category. It's reasonably comfortable and seems to have above average durability. I've got 3 matches with it so far, and it is holding up nicely. At approximately 6 hours, it looks new and feels better than new. For reference, I usually find that the Wilson Pro OG needs to be replaced after 4-6 hours.

Overall, I think this is a good overgrip for the right season (probably spring or early/late summer, if I had to guess). This is probably for the person who doesn't want to change overgrips after every match, and there is enough length to adequately cover the entire grip...even with the extra overlap.
 
I can’t believe how good this is. It’s been a few years since I mained regular hyper g full bed (before I got into strings, really), but I feel like this hy solves every problem I had with Hyper G when I moved on from it. Smoother feel, more predictable, more consistent pop, bite when I want it. All while maintaining a uniform-feeling string bed for a hybrid. Biggest question for me will be longevity in my 16x18.

Anybody still using this who can give a long-term analysis?
 
Also, I find the recommended tension on the packaging interesting: 40-50 lbs. We’re definitely in a new meta for string tension.
 
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I've developed a sensitive elbow, so I can't play with poly after it "goes dead." I'm good until the 10-12 hour mark...generally speaking.

My problem, and a problem that TW likes me to have, is that I want to try ALL the strings. I've got a bunch of other poly lined up to try, and several that I've tried since this playtest. I can say that it's on my high list. As far as how long it lasts, figure out what the average lifespan of poly is for you, and put this hybrid right in the middle of that grouping. I don't recall it being any better or worse. I do recall it taking longer to break-in/settle into the sweet spot. I normally find poly characteristics to change between 1-2 hours, whereas this hybrid took closer to 5. Once it hit that 5 hours though....it became electric.
 
jimdontcare said:
I can’t believe how good this is. It’s been a few years since I mained regular hyper g full bed (before I got into strings, really), but I feel like this hy solves every problem I had with Hyper G when I moved on from it. Smoother feel, more predictable, more consistent pop, bite when I want it. All while maintaining a uniform-feeling string bed for a hybrid. Biggest question for me will be longevity in my 16x18.

Anybody still using this who can give a long-term analysis?
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I just got done trying this set up and loved how it played as well. Regarding your question, I was able to get about 19 hours before I sheared it on the BH mishit. Notching in the mains was 40-50%. Playability was still good with string lock-up being very minimal on a modified CX 200 Tour 16*19. I think I probably would have gotten a couple more sessions (4 hours) from them if they didn't break.

At one point (~15 hour mark), I thought things had fallen off the cliff. Control became difficult and launchy. My overgrip was also worn so I was gripping the racquet tighter than normal. The overgrip change brought playability back to life. In fact, it was playing particularly sweet (At least on the FH side. The BH was problematic. Sheared 2 sets back to back...haha.) before breaking. Power, spin and predictable launch were firing on all cylinders. My hitting partner was taking a beating on the other side of the net...haha.
https://imgur.com/A1wFL4f
 
ngoster said:
I just got done trying this set up and loved how it played as well. Regarding your question, I was able to get about 19 hours before I sheared it on the BH mishit. Notching in the mains was 40-50%. Playability was still good with string lock-up being very minimal on a modified CX 200 Tour 16*19. I think I probably would have gotten a couple more sessions (4 hours) from them if they didn't break.

At one point (~15 hour mark), I thought things had fallen off the cliff. Control became difficult and launchy. My overgrip was also worn so I was gripping the racquet tighter than normal. The overgrip change brought playability back to life. In fact, it was playing particularly sweet (At least on the FH side. The BH was problematic. Sheared 2 sets back to back...haha.) before breaking. Power, spin and predictable launch were firing on all cylinders. My hitting partner was taking a beating on the other side of the net...haha.
https://imgur.com/A1wFL4f
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Curiously I’ve been playing with the same set up, same racquets as yours but the Limited Edition ( black cosmetics)
My one handed backhand doesn’t work with this racquet at all, it’s weak. Forehands are ok,
I feel like the sweet spot is not in the center of the racquet, it’s from the center down. I tend to hit more towards the tip of the racquet
It’s my second string job on these frame, based on my frustration I decided to list them for sale in the Bay
A question to you, besides this Hyper G string set up , did you find any other that you like?
Thanks
 
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blackfrido said:
Curiously I’ve been playing with the same set up, same racquets as yours but the Limited Edition ( black cosmetics)
My one handed backhand doesn’t work with this racquet at all, it’s weak. Forehands are ok,
I feel like the sweet spot is not in the center of the racquet, it’s from the center down. I tend to hit more towards the tip of the racquet
It’s my second string job on these frame, based on my frustration I decided to list them for sale in the Bay
A question to you, besides this Hyper G string set up , did you find any other that you like?
Thanks
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The Limited Edition Tour only came in the 18*20, right? If yes then I, personally, feel that it's more demanding than the 16*19 Tour. That being said, I had good success with my last 2 string jobs. The 1st was MSV Focus Hex Soft 17 (yellow) mains and Gosen OG Micro 17. The 2nd was Kirschbaum Orange 17 mains and Wilson Syn Gut Power 16 (blue). Both were strung at 44#m/48#x. Both set-ups played well. The only picky critique was that the Kirschbaum could've had more free spin but that was expected compared to the MSV. I haven't experimented a whole lot with the 18*20 as I don't like to hybrid mains from a set as it uses an extra feet (for me).

If we're talking about the 16*19 Tour then my all time favorite set-up is Head Lynx Tour 17 (champagne) mains and Gosen OG Micro 17 (but I'm learning that I'm not picky about which syn gut to use in the crosses). The extra weight from the LT gave my shots a little extra pop. I was also lucky enough to get on the Head LS2 play test. Loved that set-up also. It played great out of the gate and lasted forever (I got 24 hours from it.). I think it compared similarly to the Hyper G hybrid set-up.

It sounds like we have similar hitting styles. I tend to hit higher in the zone on my FH. My OHBH is hit and miss. I think I'm struggling with spacing and tend to mishit at the very top a lot
 
ngoster said:
The Limited Edition Tour only came in the 18*20, right? If yes then I, personally, feel that it's more demanding than the 16*19 Tour. That being said, I had good success with my last 2 string jobs. The 1st was MSV Focus Hex Soft 17 (yellow) mains and Gosen OG Micro 17. The 2nd was Kirschbaum Orange 17 mains and Wilson Syn Gut Power 16 (blue). Both were strung at 44#m/48#x. Both set-ups played well. The only picky critique was that the Kirschbaum could've had more free spin but that was expected compared to the MSV. I haven't experimented a whole lot with the 18*20 as I don't like to hybrid mains from a set as it uses an extra feet (for me).

If we're talking about the 16*19 Tour then my all time favorite set-up is Head Lynx Tour 17 (champagne) mains and Gosen OG Micro 17 (but I'm learning that I'm not picky about which syn gut to use in the crosses). The extra weight from the LT gave my shots a little extra pop. I was also lucky enough to get on the Head LS2 play test. Loved that set-up also. It played great out of the gate and lasted forever (I got 24 hours from it.). I think it compared similarly to the Hyper G hybrid set-up.

It sounds like we have similar hitting styles. I tend to hit higher in the zone on my FH. My OHBH is hit and miss. I think I'm struggling with spacing and tend to mishit at the very top a lot
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Thanks for sharing all your experience.
The limited edition I have as I said in my previous post is 16x19 tour,
I tried once with a softer cross as you apparently do as your set-up. I used Triax multi, and I believe MSV hex in the mains, tension around 54. It felt too stiff and very tiny sweet spot. Since then I went down in tension, this frame must be play in the middle 40s for me, otherwise provides a boardy feeling.
I’m going to give them another string job before selling
Thanks
 
@blackfrido I have to agree agree with @ngoster ... I loved the Solinco Hyper-G Hybrid and Head LynxSpin2 combos. They both played well in every category (especially feel) and were very durable. The Hyper-G hybrid IME is better for me in every way than a full bed and both play outstanding strung in the mid-40s. If I only had these combos to play I'd be quite content ... but I am always looking for new combos. Hoping that the latest Solinco Blue round or the Tour Bite round will deliver a similarly great experience too!
 
StringStrungStrang said:
@blackfrido I have to agree agree with @ngoster ... I loved the Solinco Hyper-G Hybrid and Head LynxSpin2 combos. They both played well in every category (especially feel) and were very durable. The Hyper-G hybrid IME is better for me in every way than a full bed and both play outstanding strung in the mid-40s. If I only had these combos to play I'd be quite content ... but I am always looking for new combos. Hoping that the latest Solinco Blue round or the Tour Bite round will deliver a similarly great experience too!
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didn't last long for me at all. tension maintenance wasn't good and the cross wore flat within 2 hitting sessions.
 
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blackfrido said:
Thanks for sharing all your experience.
The limited edition I have as I said in my previous post is 16x19 tour,
I tried once with a softer cross as you apparently do as your set-up. I used Triax multi, and I believe MSV hex in the mains, tension around 54. It felt too stiff and very tiny sweet spot. Since then I went down in tension, this frame must be play in the middle 40s for me, otherwise provides a boardy feeling.
I’m going to give them another string job before selling
Thanks
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Agreed. Anything in the 50s in the mains for polys felt boardy. Mid 40s seemed to be the sweet spot for me. I set my SG crosses ~10% higher to get a more even feel. If you want more pocketing, having the same tension as the mains will do the trick.
 
StringStrungStrang said:
Hoping that the latest Solinco Blue round or the Tour Bite round will deliver a similarly great experience too!
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Most 3.0-4.0 players will prefer the blue string over Tour Bite Round. It's considerably softer and more comfortable. Players who don't have good technique won't be able to cause TBR to deflect and snap back because it's a stiff string whereas the blue string being softer deflects and therefore snaps back easier.
 
mad dog1 said:
didn't last long for me at all. tension maintenance wasn't good and the cross wore flat in 2 hitting sessions.
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I guess that would depend on how hard you hit and how much spin you generate. I have decent swing speed at 4.0 and hit pretty flat. I've only started to break crosses but, normally, didn't break strings in the past.
 
StringStrungStrang said:
@blackfrido I have to agree agree with @ngoster ... I loved the Solinco Hyper-G Hybrid and Head LynxSpin2 combos. They both played well in every category (especially feel) and were very durable. The Hyper-G hybrid IME is better for me in every way than a full bed and both play outstanding strung in the mid-40s. If I only had these combos to play I'd be quite content ... but I am always looking for new combos. Hoping that the latest Solinco Blue round or the Tour Bite round will deliver a similarly great experience too!
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I believe the key for this frame is stringing in the mid 40s
Before the hyper G combo (shaped M/rounded C) that I didn’t like it, I had Solinco tour bite that I like after couple of hours of hitting. My guess is, Tour Bite loses tension faster than Hyper G
Definitely I’ll string next time way lower
Thanks
 
mad dog1 said:
didn't last long for me at all. tension maintenance wasn't good and the cross wore flat within 2 hitting sessions.
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What happened to me is that the Hyper G (mains, shaped) don’t snap back after couple of hours. When I use them full set doesn’t happen that. That’s why I dint like this new version shaped/rounded
 
I was given a set of HGR 1.20 about 2 years ago to try in 2 hybrid setups with HG 1.20 as the main and HG 1.20 as the cross. While I preferred HG 1.20/HGR 1.20 more than the HGR 1.20/HG 1.20, neither 1.20 hybrid was that good for me. I finally decided to try HG 1.25/HGR 1.25 and this setup worked much better. Better feel than a full bed of HG 1.25 which tends to have a plastic feel. Very good comfort, power and spin. Great predictability and control. A solid two thumbs up for me.
 
Can someone using this hybrid with Blade or similar 18x20 share some experience regarding what is better 1.20 vs 1.25 and tension recommendation?( For reference i am using lynx tour 1,25 at 48/46 or 44 sometimes)
 
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