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Im getting the string savers..good call. I guess you just slide them in after the first session of hitting?
Im getting the string savers..good call. I guess you just slide them in after the first session of hitting?
Suggest you use babolat elastocrosses. They are PTFE/Teflon and allow the strings to slide.
I put a fresh lot in each time I restring and it extends the life of the gut mains significantly, without a negative effect on playability.
Suggest you use babolat elastocrosses. They are PTFE/Teflon and allow the strings to slide.
I put a fresh lot in each time I restring and it extends the life of the gut mains significantly, without a negative effect on playability.
DITTO--I use these once notching/fraying starts (usually around the 6hr mark).
I'm getting ready to try out Pacific Classic 16L/MSV CoFocus 1.23 52/48. Should be able to test it out on Saturday
This seems to be the setup.
I can't string that low though on my stick. I have to go with 58/52 because the 6.1 95 is a boomer.
Keep us posted on how long it lasts for you.
Strung up VSTouch and cofocus at 58/53. This is MUCH better in the 6.1 95. Makes the setup crisper and the racquet feel is more like a prestige. Also am using string savers. I just add them whenever I see notching or fraying.
I dont see the need in buying ALU for the crosses. I think the Cofocus works better in terms of spin. I know that sounds weird, but this was very obvious on approach shots that I had to pick up from a low bounce and use heavy spin to put into a corner.
I will most likely cut out the ALU crosses and put in cofocus in my first stick..that should tighten up the string bed a little and also give me a more comfortable feel. the ALU dies so fast.
Nojoke....i'm interested to hear your take on it, especially compared to co-focus. I haven't tried it, but it's kind of floated around on my radar. have heard others mention it positively.
I have tried a couple setups:
1. Klip Natural Gut 16 w/ WC Silverstring 17
2. Klip w/MSV Hepta-Twist 17
3. Pacific Classic Natural Gut 16 w/MSV Hepta-Twist 17
Number 3 is now my permanent setup. I liked the way the Klip played, but didn't like the way it frayed so much.
Nojoke....i'm interested to hear your take on it, especially compared to co-focus. I haven't tried it, but it's kind of floated around on my radar. have heard others mention it positively.
Well sheeeeiit, now I've got some thinkin' to do.
I've got a set of Prince Nat Gut coming. But I think maybe I'll experiment with the last half reel I have of Pac Classic with the CoFocus at the lower tension before I use the pricier stuff. Just concerned I'm going to experience a significant loss of control and an increase in power with that tension drop.
According to John Youngblood at Guts and Glory - for most people - you should never string poly above 48 pounds for maximum playability and comfort. You can check the website for a very detailed explanation on their blog "CGT Extra". I find some great information there.
For the record, from the information I can find, Federer currently strings his Wilson racquet with Wilson Natural Gut/Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power Rough 48.5/44lbs.
Mike Bryan is uses Prince Natural Gut/Luxilon Big Banger TiMo 54/51lbs.
Novak Djokovic uses Head Natural Gut/Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power Rough 55/52lbs.
Okay, cool. So no added stiffness where I put them?
Wouldn't putting string savers in lock the strings in place and reduce spin?
I think he says 53#s, but yeah..it can lose elasticity when strung too high.