Dont generalize about tension. I use x one at 42 lbs. In a ps85 that is. And 45 lbs in the P93 and it almost feels too tight
hes generally correct. multis at low tension are trampolines.
Won't those increase tension and increase the trampoline effect? Surprised you see that kind of effect at 45#...should be low enough that it grabs the ball more...
Played a bit more with the original string and not liking the results really. I think problem is I'm not used to the small and tight string bed like this
Trampoline effect is from loose strings. More tension = less trampoline.
Update on my flirtation with replacing my beloved RF97As with the 93P... and a new contender to the mix.
I have a Duel G in my bag that I used to rotate with the SV95, and it looks like the Vcore Pro is an overall improvement to the Duel G. I also thought about trying out the Vcore Pro until I discovered the 93P but the 93P just checked all the right boxes for me so I didn't feel the need. Hope it serves you well!
I'd say start with the Cyclone 17 at 45-47lbs. Next would be the X-one 17 at 52-53lbs.
V-Torque 18 at ~45.
RF97A is way more massive in the midsection and so is Pro97. 93P needs lead on the throat and loop to be directly comparable.
who in the HELL wants to do that??
I thought that was an AeroPro Drive. Just ask Nadal.
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This is why I ordered a 93P and POG 107 from TW. Gives me a couple classic frame options to mix in with my Ported Phantoms. Different tools for different days.
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Switch to Velocity 16 at 52.
So strung it up proportionally (WISE head, constant pull) and ran straight to courts. Slightly stiff as expected, because strings had no time to settle, but already very consistent feel across the stringbed and nice stability with some give outside of sweespot. Touch play and slices working niiice, just land the ball anywhere on the strings.Strings update:
1. Popped Cyclone 19g @48 (TW) in the middle-upper part of the center main within about 7 hours, which is faster than usual. Upside is big spin and playability throughout.
2. 17g@49 Klip Legend ngut main, 18g@47 Lux Ace poly hybrid - 10 hours played and still looked to be in great shape...unfortunately the center main popped on the top grommet
Mixed bag compared to Cyclone 19, but definitely an awesome setup for an all-courter and/or someone with more classic strokes.
Pros - more comfort and feel once broken in, better slice/voley and placement. Very dependable on flat shots.
Cons - spin is more work.
3. Will string today 18g Cyclone with proportional method @ 48 lb reference tension. Will test this weekend.
how, which company, can you let me know? Thanks!
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55 seems really high - lockout or constant pull machine?
Is it Sergetti method?So strung it up proportionally (WISE head, constant pull) and ran straight to courts. Slightly stiff as expected, because strings had no time to settle, but already very consistent feel across the stringbed and nice stability with some give outside of sweespot. Touch play and slices working niiice, just land the ball anywhere on the strings.
Smashed my rusty opponent 6-0, 6-0. Tommrow a real test against a fit player that often beats me.
Here is the map (make sure to use starting clamp on top cross, not starting knot):
No. Just straight proportional stringing map where tension is determined by string lengh as a % of reference tension.
Constant pull. Maybe 52 or 53 makes more sense?
I think so. I’d use the map - that way you can have tighter sweetspot and more stability outside of it - so more consistency overall.
I added four rows of Elastocross string savers to my 93P in a last ditch attempt at upping the tension. I added them across the top two rows and bottom two rows and I couldn't believe those little pieces of plastic would make the balance feel so head heavy. I had to remove the top two rows and kept the bottom two rows to minimize the shift in balance. I avoided the sweet spot because I wanted the strings to slide for spin.
For Nat gut imo elastocross increase mains sliding rather than reducing it. Should be similar for multifilaments. I have heard bad things about stringsavers? (wilsons one) for reducing movement but no such thing with babolats. I had some great feel, touch and spin with full bed nat gut in my TC90 with elastocross.
The best way to increase stringbed stiffness, or at least our perception of it, is to use a Gamma Shockbuster type of dampener and do a "hard-weave" (in stringing lingo) and overstretch a bit. Works for me. Give it a try.
Not that I tried, but aren't these marketed as reducing friction and therefore increase sliding of the strings?
Not that I tried, but aren't these marketed as reducing friction and therefore increase sliding of the strings?
This is exactly my experience with them, they reduce a heap of friction and the strings are basically kept new where they are placed. They slide a heap and it makes gut really nice to play with
Does the 18x20 pattern on the Price provide a lively enough stringbed compared to the PS90? Is it noticeably different? My 18x20 experience is limited to the Blade/Pure Storm/Head Prestige YT MP, but each time I found I had to alter my strokes so I keep going back to the PS90 or the RF. I also play with pretty low tensions and open patterns seem to react better to that.
This is probably the second 18x20 I've ever played with. I was worried about generating spin, but I had no issues getting the desired spin. Probably have to string lower than 16x19s. The accuracy of this racquet is amazing, comparable to PS90.
Looks like I'll have to soon lay my hands on one then.
The 93P is a little more forgiving. But stock it has a higher SW than the PS90 so you'll just have to prepare earlier like everyone says. If I get lazy and am slow to the ball, I'll hit outside the sweetspot just like the PS90. 93P has a little less power, a little more feel than the PS90.
