TRU PRO (formerly Tier One Sports) tennis strings?

[recreationalplayer]

Does anyone have experience w/this line of strings, tieronesports.com. From what I can tell their strings are available only through direct sales via the web site.

 

[eah123]

Yes, just search the forum. They have many good strings and the customer support is excellent.

 

[boulderchips]

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/tier-one-sports.601641/

and many others. Just do a forum search for the strings you're interested in. Black Knight and Ghostwire are popular around here.

 

[ryushen21]

Black Knight is pretty legit.

 

[mikeler]

I've been using Firewire Boost for years now.

 

[gold325]

Does anyone have experience w/this line of strings, tieronesports.com. From what I can tell their strings are available only through direct sales via the web site.

I just ordered Ghostwire 17g to Cross with Triax 16g on the mains... Will also try with other strings such as Velocity MLT & TNT2 React Pro to see if snapback on those string is better that fullbed of the same string and in the case of TNT2 React Pro to remove some of the mushiness. Also ordered Ghostwire 19g for FULL BED Low Tension Experiment @ maybe 30 lbs.

Multiple people say the BLACK KNIGHT is a better RPMBLAST at half the price. Heard good things about FIREWIRE/FIREWIRE BOOST as well but im not ever going the full poly route (other than the Low tension experiment which I think will be a fail but I want to try anyway)

 

[antony]

Black Knight died fairly quickly for me. 8 hours. It’s at 42 lbs now from 59 requested

 

[ryushen21]

Black Knight died fairly quickly for me. 8 hours. It’s at 42 lbs now from 59 requested

Why are you stringing at 59? BK in the mid to high 40s is superb. My set had over 12 hours on it and was still playing very well.

 

[antony]

Why are you stringing at 59? BK in the mid to high 40s is superb. My set had over 12 hours on it and was still playing very well.

When I got the racquets back both BK and Strike Force RIP were at 48lbs, not sure what happened. And now they’re at 42 and 45 respectively (~8 vs 0.5 hours playing, strung about a week ago).

 

[ryushen21]

When I got the racquets back both BK and Strike Force RIP were at 48lbs, not sure what happened. And now they’re at 42 and 45 respectively (~8 vs 0.5 hours playing, strung about a week ago).

Ok, but why are you stringing them at 59? Unless you are like a 5.0+, that tension isn't doing you any favors.

As I mentioned, BK plays very well for me but I'm not at anywhere near the kind of tension you are trying to use. I actually just switched from Hyper G Soft to BK because of the performance advantage.

 

[Nostradamus]

I've been using Firewire Boost for years now.

how does firewire boost compare to black knight in spin generation and control and power ?

 

[J011yroger]

Ok, but why are you stringing them at 59? Unless you are like a 5.0+, that tension isn't doing you any favors.

As I mentioned, BK plays very well for me but I'm not at anywhere near the kind of tension you are trying to use. I actually just switched from Hyper G Soft to BK because of the performance advantage.

I'm a 5.0+ and string it at 48.

J

 

[ryushen21]

I'm a 5.0+ and string it at 48.

J

$20 says @antony will still string at 59.

I used to play at higher tensions but realized it was more of a hindrance than a benefit.

 

[Nostradamus]

I'm a 5.0+ and string it at 48.

J

i know you are good and everything but how do you manage the trampoline effect of high launch angle if you hit the ball slightly late at those low tensions ?

 

[Nostradamus]

https://tieronesports.com/t1-firewire-boost-hybrid-set-2-x-20-7-ft-6-8-m.html

why is the Firewire boost only sold as Hybrid pack ? i am trying to buy a set or two

 

[gold325]

why is the Firewire boost only sold as Hybrid pack ? i am trying to buy a set or two

If dont want the hybrid pack just buy FIREWIRE (without the boost)

 

[ryushen21]

https://tieronesports.com/t1-firewire-boost-hybrid-set-2-x-20-7-ft-6-8-m.html

why is the Firewire boost only sold as Hybrid pack ? i am trying to buy a set or two

Because it's a hybrid...

 

[Dan007]

Ok, but why are you stringing them at 59? Unless you are like a 5.0+, that tension isn't doing you any favors.

As I mentioned, BK plays very well for me but I'm not at anywhere near the kind of tension you are trying to use. I actually just switched from Hyper G Soft to BK because of the performance advantage.

It's all preference and play style. Some of ya'll are so closed-minded and opinionated here

 

[Nostradamus]

If dont want the hybrid pack just buy FIREWIRE (without the boost)

is firewire as good as making spin as the confidential is ?

 

[ryushen21]

It's all preference and play style. Some of ya'll are so closed-minded and opinionated here

Opinionated... yes. Close-minded... not so much.

 

[J011yroger]

i know you are good and everything but how do you manage the trampoline effect of high launch angle if you hit the ball slightly late at those low tensions ?

Topspin.

J

 

[mikeler]

how does firewire boost compare to black knight in spin generation and control and power ?

Firewire Boost has more spin. I'd say it has slightly more power and slightly less control than Black Knight. Both are excellent strings.

 

[Louis33]

Black Knight full bed is a great string for performance but feel is lacking. Anybody try to hybrid it? I tried it with ghostwire crosses and it was no good.

 

[ryushen21]

Black Knight full bed is a great string for performance but feel is lacking. Anybody try to hybrid it? I tried it with ghostwire crosses and it was no good.

BK has better feel than Hyper G.

 

[Nostradamus]

Firewire Boost has more spin. I'd say it has slightly more power and slightly less control than Black Knight. Both are excellent strings.

Thanks, i really meant Firewire, just found out boost is hybrid. If i hybrid Firewire with X-1 biphase, would that work well ?

 

[Nostradamus]

BK has better feel than Hyper G.

Agree with that. hyper G feels like hitting with plastic wire. I guess so many people just overlook that because it has such good spin generation and decent control

 

[mikeler]

Thanks, i really meant Firewire, just found out boost is hybrid. If i hybrid Firewire with X-1 biphase, would that work well ?

Try the Firewire Boost hybrid first. The Ghostwire is the softest poly I've found and it is super smooth. It's a perfect cross for the sharp Firewire mains.

 

[recreationalplayer]

I just ordered Ghostwire 17g to Cross with Triax 16g on the mains... Will also try with other strings such as Velocity MLT & TNT2 React Pro to see if snapback on those string is better that fullbed of the same string and in the case of TNT2 React Pro to remove some of the mushiness. Also ordered Ghostwire 19g for FULL BED Low Tension Experiment @ maybe 30 lbs.

Multiple people say the BLACK KNIGHT is a better RPMBLAST at half the price. Heard good things about FIREWIRE/FIREWIRE BOOST as well but im not ever going the full poly route (other than the Low tension experiment which I think will be a fail but I want to try anyway)

just ordered T1-Firewire Tennis Strings, will use as main string w/natural gut as cross strings.

I just ordered Ghostwire 17g to Cross with Triax 16g on the mains... Will also try with other strings such as Velocity MLT & TNT2 React Pro to see if snapback on those string is better that fullbed of the same string and in the case of TNT2 React Pro to remove some of the mushiness. Also ordered Ghostwire 19g for FULL BED Low Tension Experiment @ maybe 30 lbs.

Multiple people say the BLACK KNIGHT is a better RPMBLAST at half the price. Heard good things about FIREWIRE/FIREWIRE BOOST as well but im not ever going the full poly route (other than the Low tension experiment which I think will be a fail but I want to try anyway)

just ordered T1-Firewire Tennis String,will use as the mains to cross of possibly natural gut or X-One Biphase.

 

[recreationalplayer]

thanks to everyone for the great replies, Tier One has a great following, are doing a lot right.

 

[Deleted member 780836]

Topspin.

J

How low do you think is too low to play with? I play with dead strings at like 34lbs since I didn't restring for a couple of months and honestly, it plays perfectly fine as long as I play with enough topspin. There is more power at lower tensions and control on flat shots can be erratic but these are the only downsides for me. What do you think?

 

[J011yroger]

How low do you think is too low to play with? I play with dead strings at like 34lbs since I didn't restring for a couple of months and honestly, it plays perfectly fine as long as I play with enough topspin. There is more power at lower tensions and control on flat shots can be erratic but these are the only downsides for me. What do you think?

Everyone is different.

J

 

[Grieeegoorr]

i know you are good and everything but how do you manage the trampoline effect of high launch angle if you hit the ball slightly late at those low tensions ?

Time to get yourself a Mid............Prestige Graphene 360+..........There is no substitute.

 

[antony]

Time to get yourself a Mid............Prestige Graphene 360+..........There is no substitute.

how does it compare to phantom 93p

 

[J011yroger]

how does it compare to phantom 93p

It's better.

J

 

[mikeler]

just ordered T1-Firewire Tennis Strings, will use as main string w/natural gut as cross strings.

just ordered T1-Firewire Tennis String,will use as the mains to cross of possibly natural gut or X-One Biphase.

Firewire is very sharp. I imagine it will cut through a gut cross in no time.

 

[beltsman]

Does anyone have experience w/this line of strings, tieronesports.com. From what I can tell their strings are available only through direct sales via the web site.

Don't sleep on Tour Status either. It's a great "middle of the road" string.

 

[antony]

Don't sleep on Tour Status either. It's a great "middle of the road" string.

What’s a great end of the road string

 

[tonylg]

What’s a great end of the road string

4G .. it will be the end of the road for your tendons.

 

[beltsman]

What’s a great end of the road string

Ghost Wire for a cross, Black Knight for more advanced, Firewire more spin. But Tour Status does everything well without specializing.

 

[antony]

Ghost Wire for a cross, Black Knight for more advanced, Firewire more spin. But Tour Status does everything well without specializing.

I thought black knight lost tension rather quickly

 

[Nostradamus]

Time to get yourself a Mid............Prestige Graphene 360+..........There is no substitute.

i can't,,, Head rackets can't serve and are horrible at serviing

 

[ryushen21]

I thought black knight lost tension rather quickly

My BK holds tension well.

 

[antony]

My BK holds tension well.

What gauge

 

[ryushen21]

What gauge

16

 

[antony]

16

Ok I have 17

 

[Grieeegoorr]

how does it compare to phantom 93p

It’s stiffer and a little lighter, less headlight, swing weight is similar. Depends what you like really

 

[Grieeegoorr]

i can't,,, Head rackets can't serve and are horrible at serviing

I think Goran and the Philipper would respectfully disagree with you there, Prestige Mids have been bombing aces for decades. I consistently serve my best with the 360+, if I had to serve for my life that’s what’s coming out of the bag.

 

[GummiiBear]

I filled out their String Selector form; curious to see what they recommend. ^^v

 

[GummiiBear]

I heard back, and they recommended Firewire BOOST 18ga. I don’t think I’ve ever tried 18ga strings before, but I may give it a go.

 

[Nostradamus]

Just tried Babolat Gut and Firewire hybrid. Extremely impressed by this. played 2 hours, fairly hard hitting. Firewire has great tension maintanance plus great control. Power and spin was in par with Tourbite, i felt like. but this string had better control. Also the string bed felt bit stiff but it didn't really hurt my arm. and Gut saw little bit of fraying but not too bad. I could probably get 6 hours of play from this hybrid before breaking. I am overall very impressed. i think i will hybrid with cheaper multi string next and see how that performs