Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Yonex Rexis Activate 1.25

d-quik said:
Which one had the highest power/launch/pop in the same tension/racquet/gauge?

Do you ever deploy pre-stretch or string savers? Looks like you got rid of the lead tape you had before :(
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At least preliminarily, I'd say this has the most power/pop. Launch angle is probably about the same as I don't find multi's to really lift the ball much without a little help.
Full disclosure, one of the Rexis's (Rexices?) I only used as a main in a hybrid, not fullbed.

Very keen observer of my gear, I feel honored. I did not remove the lead this is a different pair of racquets. I have two matched pairs of the 18x19 blade.
I have never prestretched or used string savers.
 
Chairman3 said:
Why not both?
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thebigz said:
Exactly. Doing full bed first though. Might try a multi main poly crosses hybrid after. I didn’t want to go the poly/multi hybrid route since I’ll be mostly reviewing the poly string at that point
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This, except I will go poly main / multi cross. I know what tension I like to make it work effectively.

I have tried the multi main / poly cross before and have not found the sweet spot. Too much power and not enough control. Obviously, I need to bump the tension up, but I just didn't like it. Definitely more comfortable, but I didn't like it otherwise.
 
I put mine in at 49 pounds in my brand new Head Squared. I've got about 4 hours on it now, 2 of hitting/serving/returning and 2 playing doubles. I wanted to wait until I had at least 2 outings before posting. Rexis Comfort kinda went south on me after the first time out. Right now, if I had two rackets strung, one with Rexis Speed and one with Rexis Activate I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference. What should you draw from that? Yonex has a winner. This string has all the high points of Speed and it's half the price. It is a touch firmer than Speed, but that is absolutely not a bad thing. Control and spin are on par with Speed. Still some time to go, but right now I'm sold on Activate. I can usually tell if I like a string after a few hits. Rexis Feel just didn't do it for me, it was meh... other folks I string for like it and I'm happy to save them a few bucks but it didn't spin my wheels. Activate OTOH is something special.

After this breaks or goes dead, I do plan on doing a hybrid with the Drive.

More to come.....
 
So I put on some time with Yonex Rexis Activate hybrid and... I like it.
I strung 2 identical APDs one with full poly and the other with Yonex Rexis Activate / PolyTour Drive.

The Rexis in the mains was awesome soft with good spin and plenty of pop. This is what I expect from a Multi and Yonex has delivered. Comfort, spin , power and pretty good control! I didn't too much time with it today as I was testing another set up too, but the fact is I like both of them. Can't wait to get out and hit some serves and take some serious volleys with this Yonex Multi/Poly hybrid.

APDs are notoriously stiff and this set up made life easy on me and my shoulder. I even surprised myself how much I liked them... could be one of my 4 should always be set up with something like a Yonex Rexis Activate.
 
Having never looked into Yonex String prices

$10 for PTD set
$11 for RA set

Quite reasonable. Im happy Yonex finally has some lower priced strings.

Got a short hit it. The PTD x RA combo is a little muted/quiet feeling/sounding and did not feel the ultimate grab like with Confidential Full Bed or Conf/Poly hybrids - thats not the point + results were quite pleasing and comfort was as expected.
 
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I received my playtest strings on 4/27/2026 (Monday) and strung both of my matching Head i.Prestige mid (18 x 20) racquets on Monday night. There was no issue stringing full bed Yonex Rexis Activate (mains @ 56 lbs x crosses @ 56 lbs) and hybrid (Activate mains @ 56 lbs x Polytour Drive crosses @ 53 lbs) using the two-piece stringing method.

I started playtesting last night (4/29, Wednesday) and both playtest setups provided me with nice comfortable feel and predictable control without any surprises. A great start and I like it!
 
I took these into a singles match yesterday. It was the first time I had hit with them, which is usually (and may have been) a mistake. I certainly have not hit with them enough to write a review, but I do have some pretty strong feelings about them already.

I'll say that I really like the packaging, as someone else already mentioned. I also agree with the chart on the back regarding power and durability, as those are the two lowest bars on the chart. The mains were sticking out of place after just the warmup, and the coating seems to have worn off in several places as the string feels rough to the touch.

The mains sticking out of place doesn't bother me like it seems to bother some. I feel like NG sticks out of place pretty quickly, so take that FWIW. I had some positive and some negative thoughts, but I'm going to save those for the review.
 
Alright performance update....

Genuinely shocking to me, I'm at a little over 6 hrs playtime and they haven't broke.
Now...they're a little ragged and creaking after shots, so it's like any minute now.
1 good return and they should snap (that's usually when I break strings)

Pocketing and feel continue to be excellent, just more noticeable than the other Rexis multis despite this supposedly being the "control" version.
Spin is about what you get from multi, not great and you have to work fairly hard and it will always be less than poly.
I do think this string didn't have as fancy a slick coating as some, so spin hasn't really degenerated like alot of multis do once the coating wears down.
Definitely isn't a control string as a defining characteristic.
Power level is also good, nice and controllable, obviously tension loss is impacting that but it was pretty good from the start.

I'm really excited to string this up as a cross with PT Drive because Drive has great bite but bags out quick and is a little stiff once it does. This multi should help smooth it out and make it more comfortable.

But the surprise remains that I haven't broke it yet just based on how quick it notched and how much it was moving around.
 
Follow up after a couple hours with Rexis Activate in the Mains and PTD in the crosses I'd say this is a surprisingly good combo.
I strung 2 identical racquets Babolat APDs one with full poly and one with Yonex Rexis hybrid.

As you can imagine the Rexis hybrid plays with a bit more power, more comfort and less wear and tear on my body. The spin is better than I expected and the control is very good and power is easy to generate but not over the top and still easy enough to control. Volleys feel very good but they do travel a little further than my full poly set-up as do my Return of Serves, so there is an adjustment between the two setups and that was to be expected. Returning big serves requires a little more focus and care to keep them in while returning seconds serve I've got a little more power to attack with .
While there are differences - they are not so great to cause any problems.

Actually, they play close enough that having a multi hybrid in my bag is something I am starting to like for days when I need something a little more arm / body friendly. All in all a really good setup so far for me. Durability will be somewhat less, but so far is no issue at all.
 
Update: I had to cut out the first set due to tension loss. I started out at 49 and after 6-7 hours on court, it had loosened to the point as to be unplayable. I restrung today with the second set at 53. So far, other than me stringing it too loose, I'm very happy with the string. I will continue my play test and should have a final evaluation in a week or two.
 
Welp...

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About 15-20 mins into warming up and it gave out.
 
I'll get the hybrid strung up tomorrow. Think I'm going to stick with my original plan of Drive mains/Activate crosses.
As seen here, it isn't the toughest multi out there so drive crosses doesn't make alot of sense for me.

I'll work on the write-up for the fullbed so it's in the holster when I finish with the hybrid.
The last hybrid I did with a rough poly main/multi cross lasted about 10 hrs or so, we'll see if a shaped main is harder on the cross than a rough one.
 
Next up is my Ezone 98+ @42pds. Same after 10 mins serious fuzzy on the multi. Still great feel. Pics are of the fresh string job only.
https://imgur.com/a/7dJ6WQT

Also strung my BLX steam 100 with the full multi @42pds. I didn't like it so much as the strings move a lot. I also don't see it lasting as long as the hybrid. Pics below of before and after 30 mins of hitting. Added some lead at 12 as I wanted some more pop.
https://imgur.com/a/vIJIsPH
 
@mogo more pop with a Steam 100 ... more like a canon! Those racquets must serve big !! Love the Ezone 98+! A great solid racquet and a nice way to play Yonex on Yonex!
The plus version is awesome, but you have to like extended racquets...which I do.

The Rexis Activate has been impressive for me even though my current setups are full poly, there is definitely a use case scenario for a nice multi like Rexis Activate.
Definitely a string that more people should consider if they are not string breakers and looking for something comfortable and competent on the courts.
 
I had another hit with these yesterday. It was a much better experience than during my first match. I'm looking forward to hitting with these again. I have another match scheduled for Monday evening, but I hope to hit with them again before then.
 
Playtesters who do not usually play with multifilaments should seriously consider pre-stretching and string savers for this.
 
ichaseballs said:
do you normally use full bed of multi?
i am guessing no...
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Full poly, and I break poly fast too if you see the many string reviews I have participated in. Usually a poly last anywhere from 4-6 hours for me. It’s not the multi’s fault :-D, but I wanted to try it out and see how it did for the review.
 
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This guy broke on me pretty quickly as well... Oh well......
I will continue some more hitting using the pure aero, which I strung up using the rest of the string (Thanks TW & Yonex for sending extra). But my main review would be based on its performance in Head Speed.

One thing I noticed about the break is that, unlike some other multis, there was no fraying. It was more of a notching and clean breaking like soft synthetic guts...
 
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Alright first 2 hrs

Not quite as bite-y as I expected it to be but still good spin and definitely an easy/higher launch angle.
I assume maybe the tactile bite is a bit diminished because the soft cross is soaking some of that up.
The feel is pretty nice though, Activate definitely softens up PT Drive (I have used fullbed Drive previously and it's firm).
Adds a good amount of pocketing as well.
Pretty decent pop but as playtime adds up we'll see what happens to Drive.
So far I'm pretty neutral on it. Activate does act as a good cross, we'll see what durability is like, but together as a hybrid, it's pretty down the middle. I don't feel it is significantly better than other similar hybrids I've used.
 
HYBRID REVIEW - Yonex Rexis Activate 1.25/POLYTOUR DRIVE 1.25


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  • As mentioned in the title I am Reviewing Hybrid option
  • Tennis experience/background
    • Picked up tennis over the last 12 years or so.
    • Playing currently at USTA/NTRP 4.5 recreational leagues
    • Recreational tennis hacker, who is so addicted to tennis equipment/racquets/strings etc. Spends illogical amounts of time researching random technicalities of tennis equipment.
    • Stringer for the local tennis club and high school tennis team.
  • Current string preference(s):
    • Kirschbaum Pro Line Evolution. 52lb all around. I like multi mains/ poly crosses hybrids, but they usually don’t last me long enough to be used as a regular string.
  • What racquet did you use for this playtest?
    • Head Speed Pro 18x20
  • Set-up
    • Yonex Rexis Activate1.25 mains and Yonex Poly Tour Drive 1.25 crosses
  • Tension(s) used for playtest
    • 54lb on mains x 52lb on crosses
  • Power/Control of test string?
    • Easy clean power. Control was really good fresh out of the stringer. The issue for me was that the honeymoon period ended very fast. After around 4hrs of hitting, the control was lacking and it indirectly affected my power into the shots, since I am probably not swinging confident from baseline. I believe the base power was still there, since I could see the punch out of the racquet when I have a volley, or some shot where I just use the incoming pace and redirect with almost no swing. Now that being said, I really liked the first 4 hours of the hitting, during this time, the string was giving me easy baseline power and really good directional and depth control. It did not take much time to get used to the string as well. Hours 5 and 6 was good, but the doubt was starting to creep in. I broke the string at the 8th hour, on my Head Speed 18x20. I also strung the same in a Babolat Pure Aero Rafa, and one of my friend hit with that for couple of hours and really liked that setup. Personally I prefer this hybrid in the Head Speed compared to Pure Aero.
  • Feel (Stiff? Mushy? Muted? Crisp? Comfortable?)
    • Very Comfortable and Crisp during honeymoon hours. Converts to mushy towards the end, but still remains extremely arm friendly and comfortable. For volleys it excelled for the full playtest duration. Essentially direct to contact (square to racquet) shots felt really good throughout. Touch shots, half volleys, drop shots all felt really good. Baseline grinding felt good only during the honeymoon hours, especially when I needed more shape on the shots.
  • Spin
    • Spin is good fresh out of the stringer. But lacking after the first few hours of hitting. One of my hitting partners really loved the string, but he plates more clean direct to contact style of game. Me, who love to hang around at baseline and swing wild, lost the trust in the setup after initial hours. To be fair I could still generate spin and shape, but not using my regular wild swings. For example if I need to topspin lob someone at net, I could still confidently do that easily by reducing swing speed and exaggerating the up action. So it could also be that I have to re-learn my drive/spin ratio on the usual wild swings using this setup, and I did not get enough time to re-learn that.
  • Playability duration
    • Below Average. I understand this totally depends on the person, his playing style and other preferences. But for me personally the playability duration was around 5hrs. That being said, the same setup would be really good for another person (irrespective of playing level). So please make the decision based on your natural playing style and shot preferences. A clean direct to contact dominating playing style would probably not be affected as much as a wild baseline swinger. For me personally I observed a huge difference in its playability during the first hour of hitting vs Hour 7 of hitting.
  • Tension. Would you tension it differently next time? Explain.
    • If I try one more time I would tighten the string tension 4 more lb, and see if that can elongate my playability duration and control.
  • List any additional thoughts (optional)
    • I am always fascinated by the hybrid setups, and the amount of choices. I do see a lot of huge improvements in the poly/poly hybrids, especially over the last 3 years or so. But unfortunately I cannot say the same about multi/poly hybrids. There seems to be very minimal improvement in this over the years. I assume this is probably because the focus is more on the full bed setups when dealing with multi strings. I did not test the string in a full bed, and I can see this to perform well as a full bed multi, like many other high end multi strings out there. By the way another thing I noticed is that unlike most other multi strings this one did not fray before breaking.
 
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So I accidentally grabbed the wrong racquet (because they both have black and white strings in them) and played a few games with the Rexis Activate (Mains) and PolyTour Drive (Crosses) and it played so well I hardly (but I did) noticed the difference from my usual poly/poly hybrid in my Aero Pro Drive. I can say it was a bit more comfortable and more powerful. Balls were going deeper and launch was little higher too. Actually, it was quite impressive since I really like the setup in my other racquet.
The fact that it played so similarly is a testament to just how good the hybrid of Rexis Activate and Poly Tour Drive works for me. The only knock I had was that a few balls / returns flew a bit longer than I was expecting.
Good work Yonex !!
 
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Couple more sessions with the hybrid

So far, a bit too much pop and a disappointing amount of bite.
The bite part I am taking particularly hard because the main appeal of PT Drive was its bite. I'm not sure if the multi is so soft that it is absorbing the sharpness or just creating excessive pocketing but it is noticeably not as bitey.
As such, and related to the first comment, I am having some depth control issues.
The pop can for sure be fixed with tension, I ran with my fullbed poly tension so a couple pounds higher would reign it in.
I don't think the bite would improve with higher tension. I think it just needs a little firmer cross.

Maybe the higher tension would just give me more confidence to swing harder and get more spin. Only surprising because I strung the fullbed Activate at 51 but I feel like I'd want this at 52.
After about 4hrs, durability seems fine, I'd expect it to last about 10 as the last time I did poly/multi in this configuration that's how long it lasted.
 
Chairman3 said:
Couple more sessions with the hybrid

So far, a bit too much pop and a disappointing amount of bite.
The bite part I am taking particularly hard because the main appeal of PT Drive was its bite. I'm not sure if the multi is so soft that it is absorbing the sharpness or just creating excessive pocketing but it is noticeably not as bitey.
As such, and related to the first comment, I am having some depth control issues.
The pop can for sure be fixed with tension, I ran with my fullbed poly tension so a couple pounds higher would reign it in.
I don't think the bite would improve with higher tension. I think it just needs a little firmer cross.

Maybe the higher tension would just give me more confidence to swing harder and get more spin. Only surprising because I strung the fullbed Activate at 51 but I feel like I'd want this at 52.
After about 4hrs, durability seems fine, I'd expect it to last about 10 as the last time I did poly/multi in this configuration that's how long it lasted.
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I feel as though we usually align on viewpoint. Also being a Blade user, I'm curious. What is your normal tension for a hybrid, and how much of an increase would you go next time?
 
Cowboy said:
I feel as though we usually align on viewpoint. Also being a Blade user, I'm curious. What is your normal tension for a hybrid, and how much of an increase would you go next time?
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This hybrid I'd probably go 52lbs vs the 50 that it is currently strung, so just 2lbs up.
2lbs is my usual adjustment for multi hybrid although it does depend on the multi and whether or not I've used it before.
I took a chance here because I had the poly main and when I did the fullbed Activate I only went up 1lb over normal poly tension and it wasn't crazy uncontrollable.
 
Chairman3 said:
This hybrid I'd probably go 52lbs vs the 50 that it is currently strung, so just 2lbs up.
2lbs is my usual adjustment for multi hybrid although it does depend on the multi and whether or not I've used it before.
I took a chance here because I had the poly main and when I did the fullbed Activate I only went up 1lb over normal poly tension and it wasn't crazy uncontrollable.
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You did 50 full bed? I normally do around 48M/53C when doing a hybrid with poly main.
 
Chairman3 said:
Yep, fullbed.
I don't ever alternate tension, just pick a spot and let 'er rip.
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I demo'd a racquet with alternating tension for the different string types and loved it. That became my baseline.

d-quik said:
but that sounds like it would compress the racquet though :(
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Don't all strings compress the frame?


Had another match last night. I am really conflicted on this string. Ultimately, I won the match, but switched racquets for the 3rd set. I know that I was fatigued in the second set and my form was breaking down, but with that came a string that didn't do anything to help me. I suddenly couldn't put a ball in play anywhere but right to my opponent. Everything else was long, wide, or into the net.

In the first set, I was hitting decent topspin, decent drop shots and had a moderate, but consistent, pace. Serves felt good and return of serve was phenomenal. I had a backhand slice that bounced so hard to the side that he swung and whiffed.

I switched to a frame with NXT Control and had an instant improvement to my game. These strings have some similarity, and maybe I just needed the change for mental reasons, but I played much better after switching. I'm very much having a love/hate relationship with Rexis Activate at the moment.
 
Cowboy said:
Don't all strings compress the frame?
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Yes all strings compress the frame, but it is supposed to be in equilibrium.

It is just that the crosses compress the frame even worse than the mains because of the shape of the oval in the racquets head. Compressing the long side with the crosses does more damage than compressing the short side with the mains.

I know what your logic is using a higher tension for the more powerful string. It makes sense...

But I will say that by virtue of being shorter, crosses in the same tension as the mains will already trampoline less (and already provide less power to your shot) than the mains.

Over the course of a string job's life, the mains will lose more tension than the crosses too because it is taking more punishment from play so the tension differential between your mains and crosses grows even larger

But some people like having a very oblong racquet shape though ao it may not be a bad thing I you don't mind the damage. The OKs Fischer 90s were popular because the head shape felt nice.

Anyways, those are my reasons for using higher tension in the mains pretty much always: Less structural damage (especially after tension loss), the mains always eventually approaches the crosses as tension loss sets in (before going even lower), and the crosses already deflecting less on impact by virtue of being shorter.

Tl;dr: Yes it does
 
I've got my review completed and I'm still continuing to play with this set and I'm enjoying it quite a bit. I'll post it up tomorrow (Wednesday) after I have another singles match with my friend, Tim. We played Monday and the setup performed very well although he was a bit rusty since he just got back from vacation in Hawaii. I'm using the hybrid setup with PTD mains / Rexis Activate X's at 52 lbs. in the very control oriented and dense middle stringbed on the last gen CX 200 Limited (all black). This setup is showing two main things: it makes a great combo in this frame and adds just enough power to make this frame perk up a bit, and it's also showing good signs of string longevity; it's not notching and fraying and shows less that expected string movement. I really couldn't be happier with how this one has turned out.
 
Yonex Rexis Activate 1.25 playtest
Full Bed
  • Tennis experience/background:
    • I've been playing tennis for 54 years. I've been rated as high as 5.0 and am currently playing 4.0 65's.
  • Current string preference(s): I'm kinda all over the place. Of late I've been using
    • Head Velocity MLT 1.30
    • Volkl Cyclone Tour 1.30
    • Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25
    • Kirschbaum Premium Synthetic 1.25
  • What racquet did you use for the playtest?
    • Head Squared
Full Set Review - Rexis Activate
  • Tension used - I had enough time to use both sets.
    • The first set I installed at 49,
    • the second at 53.
  • Power/Control -
    • I found Activate to be a little lower powered than most other multis, which I liked. It was on par with Rexis Speed.
    • Activate had above average control. Activate felt almost poly-like in that it was point and shoot for any stroke. I had no problems putting the ball where I wanted it and it really encouraged me to swing out and bred confidence. Because I felt I could swing out, spin and ball speed were enhanced.
  • Feel -
    • Activate was a little firmer than most other multis which I really enjoy. Again, it was close to Rexis Speed stiffness, maybe a little more stiff. Right off the stringer, I'd have a difficult time telling the difference between the two strings.
    • I felt very connected to the ball. There was no vagueness of feel or mushiness. I was extremely impressed by this.
    • On the court, the string allowed me to hit anything with confidence: swinging through the ball, volleying or touch shots with equal confidence.
  • Spin -
    • Activate had great spin.
    • I had no problem generating topspin or underspin with this string.
    • It felt like it was gripping the ball and imparting spin in both directions.
    • I felt very, very connected to the ball with this string.
  • Playability duration -
    • Again, fresh off the stringing machine, I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between Activate and its more expensive sibling Speed.
    • I found that Activate had a slightly shorter lifespan than Speed though. With Activate, I got about 6 hours of play from a set. Using Speed, I get more like 8-10 hours from a set.
    • Activate loses more tension than Speed and that became apparent in play. Coming up on the 6 hour mark, I began to lose control which was the biggest con I found.
    • String movement was greater with Activate than Speed, but that is not a problem for me. Activate stayed in place for the first couple of hours and then began to move. I didn't see any drop off in control, spin, or power due to string movement. Now that I'm retired, I spend 6-8 hours on court a week.
    • I did find Activate to have a longer life than Rexis Comfort.
    • I was well pleased with the bang-for-the-buck Activate supplied.
  • Tension -
    • My first stringing was at 49. Once I experienced the tension loss at the 6 hour mark,
    • I restrung at 53.
    • If, and I probably will, I were to use Activate on a regular basis, I might bump it up to 55 with a 10% pre-stretch to help offset or delay the tension loss.
    • But like I've said throughout the review, Activate is a fine string and produces a good ball with great comfort.
  • List any additional thoughts(optional) -
    • Activate is a breeze to string. It practically weaves itself. The coating is smooth and there is little coil memory.
    • Comfort is a 9/10 for Activate with only a string like Xcel beating it out. But, in comparison to Xcel, Activate has better spin and control.
    • I found Activate to be a very viable alternative to other more expensive multis and it delivers great results.
    • The other Yonex bargain multi, Feel, isn't in the same league as Activate with Activate being a much better option.
Thanks to TW for allowing me to participate in this review. I really enjoyed Activate and will probably save myself some money in the future! :)
 
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HYBRID REVIEW - Rexis Activate 1.25/POLYTOUR DRIVE 1.25

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Tennis experience/background: Playing tennis off and on for 50+ years. Started at 10 in 1972. Played Jr. High, High School tennis teams. Played USTA singles, doubles, mixed. Currently USTA 4.0. Love the game. I am a stringer for friends, club players and the local high school team.

Playing style: all court, I play with spin; semi-western forehand, slice and topspin 1hbh. Always looking to move forward when possible and finish at the net.

Racquet used: Dunlop CX 2000 Limited (Blacked out one).

String Setup Yonex Poly Tour Drive mains / Rexis Activate crosses Hybrid setup. Tension used in playtest 52 lbs.

Power 8.5/10 – the power level of this setup in this control oriented frame is almost perfect, it’s so good that I’m seriously considering keeping this string setup indefinitely. I felt like I was getting more power on my serves with this setup; especially flat serves.

Control 9/10 – I felt pretty confident on all strokes with this string; control was very good. I could go for my shots without altering my swing speed; as the weather is getting into the 90’s now I can see that ball is flying a bit more but while it was in the 70’s and 80’s this setup was pretty ideal. Probably the string tension has diminished a bit too after the first couple of weeks. This being said the string setup is still completely playable.

Feel 8.5/10 – performed well on touch shots around the net and with volleys. It’s a balanced setup between crisp but comfortable; this frame is very control oriented with a denser string pattern in the center of the frame. I am getting great feel on drop shot of both sides. I’m feeling very connected to the ball with this string setup. It’s also a great setup for bump lobs in doubles off the serve so I really enjoy playing for feel shots with it. This string setup really shines when it comes to feel. It would probably get even better in a full bed of Rexis Activate.

Spin 7.5/10 – spin potential is ok. I wouldn’t say this is the strong suit for this setup but it is adequate. The frame also isn’t very spin oriented but I do try to hit with topspin and slice off both sides and I feel the setup is above average for a hybrid. I’m not getting crazy amounts of spin but I feel very confident hitting out with kickers on serve and with topspin off both sides. When it comes to slice it’s great on the 1HBH slice and also on forehand slice or on chipping returns back; the ball stays low and it’s very effective.

Playability Duration 9/10 – since this string bed / grommet setup on this version of the CX 200 is quite dense in the middle; I’m getting above average playability and duration. I’m not seeing any notching or string lockup at all. I am seeing some string movement which is completely expected from a hybrid setup like this; but even this is quite minimal. It’s not like I have straighten the strings very often and they do not get wildly misplaced. I’m also not seeing any fraying on the crosses yet which is very nice. I can see the mains are still able to glide along the crosses very well so I expect to have this string in until some time in early June which will be over 1 month since stringing it up. So for me in this frame durability has been quite good. Yonex Rexis activate really gives an added dose of comfort and plushness to this frame. I’m very happy with the combination of the playability and durability of this string; I think it’s a strong suite for it (for a multi).

Tension recommendations Strung at 52 and this seemed ok. I think this time of year with our heat coming on I might even go a couple pounds higher. But when it was in the 70 to 80 degree range in late spring it was just about perfect. But playability remains good. Since I’m playing mainly in the mornings now, I think this makes quite a difference.

Additional thoughts: I really am enjoying getting back to a nice plush, comfortable setup like this especially in this control frame. I’m thinking now that this is pretty much the ideal setup for this frame since it gives me just a bit more power that I really need to play with this racquet otherwise it would be just a bit too demanding with a full bed of poly in it.
I love the color and look in this frame as well with the black/white on the blacked out frame. It’s really nice.
As noted this string setup really compliments this frame’s playabiltiy so well that I’m going to keep this setup indefinitely. The 1.25 mm setup is great. I think this setup would be a perfect year ‘rounder for this CX200. I think it’s a keeper in this frame for sure. The value Rexis Activate provides especially considering the great reputation that Yonex has, is very much appreciated. Thank you Yonex and Tennis Warehouse for giving me the opportunity to test this excellent string setup.
 
Up to about 8 hrs on the hybrid now

Probably going to cut it soon because it is starting to fatigue my arm a bit.
This was something I thought was coming from a bit of general overuse but I confirmed today was more the string. I switched to my other racquet with full poly and the same tension and the tingle went away and never felt it again.
I had a similar experience with fullbed PT Drive but am really surprised because Activate does add a good amount of comfort.

Other thoughts, at the tension I went with, I get a good amount of juice on my serve, this was also immediately noticeable after I switched to my other full poly racquet. You get extra power everywhere, obviously, but I found it most useful on serve.
Aside from the little bit of discomfort the last 2 sessions, comfort has been good.

Once I start getting even a tingle or hint of discomfort, I pretty much stop. Durability has been decent, overall, I'm not sure I would have broke it for awhile. The last time I broke a multi cross I had a rough main which I think actually chews through multi quicker than a shaped main.

Not a bad experience, I remember having to cut PT Drive at 6-7 hrs for the same reason and honestly I'd probably try it again with a different cross, or even a poly cross just to see if it happened again.
 
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Did anyone get the impression that this string's power levels were a bit polarized? I mean with lower swings speeds, it feels lower powered compared to (let's say, for example) Gosen AK CX-Pro, but at higher swing speeds, it feels more powerful than the GAKCXP also swung quickly?

I don't know if there is a word for this. Maybe this is a product of lower spin potential but I just can't recognize it because I am not a spin player?

Reading the others' feedback, I don't see anyone mentioning this.
 
d-quik said:
Did anyone get the impression that this string's power levels were a bit polarized? I mean with lower swings speeds, it feels lower powered compared to (let's say, for example) Gosen AK CX-Pro, but at higher swing speeds, it feels more powerful than the GAKCXP also swung quickly?
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In my random collection of experiences with my racket/string hoard - this kind of thing happens when racket/string combo is just not very compatible (for the player) and linearity of output is somewhat lost. No clear science or data behind this.
 
thenewbig3 said:
In my random collection of experiences with my racket/string hoard - this kind of thing happens when racket/string combo is just not very compatible (for the player) and linearity of output is somewhat lost. No clear science or data behind this.
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Thank you for the validation. I thought I was going crazy. Are you able to recall another example of this incompatible combination, without thinking too hard (off of the top of your head)?
 
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d-quik said:
Thank you for the validation. I thought I was going crazy. Are you able to recall another example of this incompatible combination, without thinking too hard (off of the top of your head?
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Hawk Touch does this for me. Not multi but definitely when I swing slow it launches the ball and fast I have much more control.
There's some other "new age" polys that give this sensation as well. I assume it's by design. Toroline Caviar was another, that one was even worse, such an erratic response.

I didn't notice it as such with Activate but my strings were notching and losing tension more quickly so talhat was the prevailing feeling.
 
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