TRU PRO (formerly Tier One Sports) Sports Atomos

Encouraging you guys all like the playability, but I must say, I'm not wild about the seemingly-break-in time. Like @FrankyRelax, I'm curious if stringing lower would alleviate that.

For scenarios where I want immediate performance right off the stringer, there are too many excellent options out there that don't need any break-in time, at any reference tension (Head Hawk, IsoSpeed Grey Fire, Mayami Tour Hex, Grapplesnake Tour M8, even MSV Focus Hex -- a 12+ year old string...).

Curious to see how this shakes out as we experiment with more tensions, gauges and frames.
But it plays like no other string with its cool unique feeling at contact, its beautiful plushness and great spin and control.

And you could just string multiple racquets with it and by the time you're ready to use one of the others they're already all broken in ready to go from loosening sitting around. So just string in advance.

Black knight is the same I've always heard that string needs a break in time then gets better and better
 

ClownCar96

Professional
Had my 3rd hit today with atomos 1.2/GW 1.22. This is a really nice setup, but just a little too fast off the strings, too powerful, perhaps from the GW? But boy it sure does have great pop and feel. I suspect tension is in the mid to low 40s now, I started at 49/48 w/ecp. I am going to try with a different cross or full bed because I really like the tight spin and feel from this string, just need to dial or down a touch.
 

ClownCar96

Professional
But it plays like no other string with its cool unique feeling at contact, its beautiful plushness and great spin and control.

And you could just string multiple racquets with it and by the time you're ready to use one of the others they're already all broken in ready to go from loosening sitting around. So just string in advance.

Black knight is the same I've always heard that string needs a break in time then gets better and better
Agree there is something unique about it, almost gut like plushness
 

FrankyRelax

Professional
Had my 3rd hit today with atomos 1.2/GW 1.22. This is a really nice setup, but just a little too fast off the strings, too powerful, perhaps from the GW? But boy it sure does have great pop and feel. I suspect tension is in the mid to low 40s now, I started at 49/48 w/ecp. I am going to try with a different cross or full bed because I really like the tight spin and feel from this string, just need to dial or down a touch.
Yes I've found that the GW was the culprit when I tried this hybrid
 

chic

Hall of Fame
Encouraging you guys all like the playability, but I must say, I'm not wild about the seemingly-break-in time. Like @FrankyRelax, I'm curious if stringing lower would alleviate that.

For scenarios where I want immediate performance right off the stringer, there are too many excellent options out there that don't need any break-in time, at any reference tension (Head Hawk, IsoSpeed Grey Fire, Mayami Tour Hex, Grapplesnake Tour M8, even MSV Focus Hex -- a 12+ year old string...).

Curious to see how this shakes out as we experiment with more tensions, gauges and frames.
I will say that break in time is often in reviews for black knight as well. I have never had the need for black night with that string and I string at 42# usually, so I would encourage people to try a little lower.

Granted I have big fast swings so I'm the prototypical low tension poly player in that regard
 

thedudebb

New User
I've been testing all the strings in this category and finally got a chance to play with Atomos. Last three years I was purely Black Knight then this year started trying some others like Hyper G, Lynx Tour, Volki Cyclone, and ReString Zero. I play with the Pure Aero as I'm sure you all know strings play differently on different rackets as well as your specific swing. I keep a high swing speed hit heavy topspin which is why the strings listed were among my favorites. I string around 46-48, depending. I like to be able to swing out and still be able to shape the ball which is why I was hoping the Atomos description fit the bill.

Basically where I landed was if Restring Zero and Hyper G could have a baby that is my perfect string. After a couple days of hitting with Atomos I am optimistic this could be it, if the durability stays. It has the glossy feeling and good snap back like Restring Zero but honestly, I felt the Zero's were slightly underpowered for my liking but I LOVE the ball shape, especially at high swing speeds given their launch angle which keeps the ball deep with a heavy shape to the ball.

Compared to the Hyper G, I felt Atomos was even more sticky. At high swing speeds, I can get some crazy angles and ball shape with Hyper G and I liked the pop off the string bed with Hyper G compared to the Zero's which because of the ball pocketing on topspin shots was heavy but less pace.

Atomos seems to have many of the characteristics of both those strings that I really like but with a slightly lower launch angle, more like Hyper G from what I can see visually. But has the snap back like the Restring Zero. Probably not as much but very close given how glossy Atomos is.

I coach a number of high UTR juniors looking to play in college who mostly use Hyper G so I'll be curious to get some of them to try it also and see what they think but honestly, so far Atomos has been a great setup on the Aero Pro at 46 when you want to swing out and keep the ball in.
 
I've been testing all the strings in this category and finally got a chance to play with Atomos. Last three years I was purely Black Knight then this year started trying some others like Hyper G, Lynx Tour, Volki Cyclone, and ReString Zero. I play with the Pure Aero as I'm sure you all know strings play differently on different rackets as well as your specific swing. I keep a high swing speed hit heavy topspin which is why the strings listed were among my favorites. I string around 46-48, depending. I like to be able to swing out and still be able to shape the ball which is why I was hoping the Atomos description fit the bill.

Basically where I landed was if Restring Zero and Hyper G could have a baby that is my perfect string. After a couple days of hitting with Atomos I am optimistic this could be it, if the durability stays. It has the glossy feeling and good snap back like Restring Zero but honestly, I felt the Zero's were slightly underpowered for my liking but I LOVE the ball shape, especially at high swing speeds given their launch angle which keeps the ball deep with a heavy shape to the ball.

Compared to the Hyper G, I felt Atomos was even more sticky. At high swing speeds, I can get some crazy angles and ball shape with Hyper G and I liked the pop off the string bed with Hyper G compared to the Zero's which because of the ball pocketing on topspin shots was heavy but less pace.

Atomos seems to have many of the characteristics of both those strings that I really like but with a slightly lower launch angle, more like Hyper G from what I can see visually. But has the snap back like the Restring Zero. Probably not as much but very close given how glossy Atomos is.

I coach a number of high UTR juniors looking to play in college who mostly use Hyper G so I'll be curious to get some of them to try it also and see what they think but honestly, so far Atomos has been a great setup on the Aero Pro at 46 when you want to swing out and keep the ball in.
You didn't even mention the plushness, you did notice the uniaue very plush ball contact right?
 

thedudebb

New User
You didn't even mention the plushness, you did notice the uniaue very plush ball contact right?
Yes, but again only at high swing speeds. I did feel quite nice, but at lower tension, I get a similar feel (which I think is the ball pocketing) with the Zero's. But while the plush feel is nice, all I care about is the consistency of my ball shape at high swing speeds. I'm happy to have found something better than Hyper G to be honest.

My only other gripe, now that I hit another two hours on it today, is the strings are starting to move/notch just a bit. Where my Zero's are literally always in the same place because of the snap back. But still a tradeoff and could be worth it. But if it wasn't for Otomos I would probably be picking the Zero's as my new main. It's down to Zero or Atomos as my new main string.
 
Yes, but again only at high swing speeds. I did feel quite nice, but at lower tension, I get a similar feel (which I think is the ball pocketing) with the Zero's. But while the plush feel is nice, all I care about is the consistency of my ball shape at high swing speeds. I'm happy to have found something better than Hyper G to be honest.

My only other gripe, now that I hit another two hours on it today, is the strings are starting to move/notch just a bit. Where my Zero's are literally always in the same place because of the snap back. But still a tradeoff and could be worth it. But if it wasn't for Otomos I would probably be picking the Zero's as my new main. It's down to Zero or Atomos as my new main string.
The new age strings are getting better... next up Grapplesnake Paradox Pro releases in a couple weeks which could be the best of all, they think it has potential to become considered a new type of string
 

ClownCar96

Professional
@TRU PRO Official do you have any specs to share on Atomos yet? I really like this string but find it very powerful so I would like to increase tension to gain some more control. However, I need to be careful with my arm. I can hit missiles with it unlike any poly I've tried so far but the second I lose a little bit of racquet head speed the ball tends to sail on me. How would you say it compares to Poly Tour Pro in terms of stiffness/comfort? I normally string PTP 1.25 at 53/51 in the EZ98. The Atomos I have is 1.2. Thanks in advance.
 
@TRU PRO Official do you have any specs to share on Atomos yet? I really like this string but find it very powerful so I would like to increase tension to gain some more control. However, I need to be careful with my arm. I can hit missiles with it unlike any poly I've tried so far but the second I lose a little bit of racquet head speed the ball tends to sail on me. How would you say it compares to Poly Tour Pro in terms of stiffness/comfort? I normally string PTP 1.25 at 53/51 in the EZ98. The Atomos I have is 1.2. Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately, we have not yet received the USRSA lab test results.
 

KC!

Hall of Fame
Interested to try Atomos, especially if comparable to Hyper G.
 
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Tennis_NL

New User
I've been a long time Black Knight user and tried Atomos at the same tension today. Comparing power level I would say they are pretty much on par. However I do get more spin with Black Knight 1.23 vs Atomos 1.25. I do have slightly better feel with Atomos. At the moment I don't have a reason to switch but let's see how it goes in the upcoming sessions
 

FrankyRelax

Professional
So i wanted to update you all as to my lower tension findings. Long story short that did do the trick and took away the break in time. I strung Atomos/DF at 44/42 in a blade Pro 16m. Feel from the get go, lots of spin and plenty powerful. Ball pocketing was tasty.

I will probably end up buying a reel soon and it will become my main of choice in my BPs.
 

ClownCar96

Professional
So i wanted to update you all as to my lower tension findings. Long story short that did do the trick and took away the break in time. I strung Atomos/DF at 44/42 in a blade Pro 16m. Feel from the get go, lots of spin and plenty powerful. Ball pocketing was tasty.

I will probably end up buying a reel soon and it will become my main of choice in my BPs.
Thanks for the update, I was just contemplating my next string job with Atomos, going to try in VC95 this time, I was lacking some control on ez98. Remind me what DF is? Did you use 1.2 or 1.25?
 
Both times I tried this string it needed to break in, it seems like a bad string at first because its not playing the way it should yet. Soon (doesn't take too long) it breaks in and suddenly all the spin feel pocketing and power comes alive...

When broken in it has a ton of spin potential a good amount of power, very consistent floaty spin balls, and the 1.30 didn't have the ton of plushness that the 1.20 had but still plenty of pocketing
 

ClownCar96

Professional
curious as to why @TRU PRO Official says on their website, "We highly recommend stringing ATOMOS between 52-48 lbs!" Perhaps too powerful/springy for low tension for most? I definitely found it explosive strung at 49lb in a hybrid in EZ98, hit some absolute lasers, but other shots I found landed a little long, not quite enough spin to bring them down, so I resorted to hitting flatter w/ pace. However, @FrankyRelax seems to have good results in low 40s.
 

chic

Hall of Fame
curious as to why @TRU PRO Official says on their website, "We highly recommend stringing ATOMOS between 52-48 lbs!" Perhaps too powerful/springy for low tension for most? I definitely found it explosive strung at 49lb in a hybrid in EZ98, hit some absolute lasers, but other shots I found landed a little long, not quite enough spin to bring them down, so I resorted to hitting flatter w/ pace. However, @FrankyRelax seems to have good results in low 40s.
Generally speaking, when racquet companies spec frames as 50-60lbs or 48-55lbs in most cases, 52-48 is recommending low tension. But doing so within the spec defined by the racquet
 

FrankyRelax

Professional
Generally speaking, when racquet companies spec frames as 50-60lbs or 48-55lbs in most cases, 52-48 is recommending low tension. But doing so within the spec defined by the racquet
Agreed. Also important to take into account that strings will perform differently in different frames.
 

MaiTai

Rookie
That would explain why my first impression was that it is very low powered. Freshly strung with 25/24 kg in a PA100 was def. too high and uncomfy the day after.
Gonna try 23 kg next in both the PA and Ez98.
 

ClownCar96

Professional
Generally speaking, when racquet companies spec frames as 50-60lbs or 48-55lbs in most cases, 52-48 is recommending low tension. But doing so within the spec defined by the racquet
Do they say this for their other strings tho?
 
That would explain why my first impression was that it is very low powered. Freshly strung with 25/24 kg in a PA100 was def. too high and uncomfy the day after.
Gonna try 23 kg next in both the PA and Ez98.
Yea never judge this string by the first session fresh off the stringer... very deceptive, this string HAS to be broken in first but fortunately it doesn't take very long. When I played it the first time strung 1.20 50 lbs in PA 98 I thought it was a garbage string cause it was way too stiff lacked spin control power had nothing. Fortunately tried it again another day and after a little bit of hitting it completely changed became very plush and unique feeling, lots of spin potential very good control and a lot of power when driving thru the ball/swinging fast. That was an eye opener, I then understood this is what the string is supposed to be like.

Trying it again this time the thick 1.30 version in PS 97 v13, it doesn't feel so plush like the 1.20 did but has just enough ball pocketing for great results. So spinny, consistent, predictable its a really nice string.

Now its one of my top options for sure trying to figure out whats the best, Atomos vs grapplesnake tour m8 vs hawk power vs luxilon element etc.

If you want a ton of spin potential, a very consistent predictable ball, and some nice pocketing/plushness Atomos is definitely an elite option.
 

ClownCar96

Professional
This note "we strongly recommend stringing at 52-48 lbs" statement on Atomos is a specific call out to that string on their website, there no specific tension recommendations for Black Knight or others, which leads me to believe that's what testing/reviews have revealed makes the string shine the most.
 

ryushen21

Legend
Strung up one of my VCore 100 with Atomos 17 yesterday. Just from the stringing, I can echo some of the comments made here. It felt stiffer than BK but not as stiff as TS so hopefully, it's right in the middle of the two. I went with a full bed setup at 47/45. Hoping to have that first settling-in hit with it today.
 
curious as to why @TRU PRO Official says on their website, "We highly recommend stringing ATOMOS between 52-48 lbs!" Perhaps too powerful/springy for low tension for most? I definitely found it explosive strung at 49lb in a hybrid in EZ98, hit some absolute lasers, but other shots I found landed a little long, not quite enough spin to bring them down, so I resorted to hitting flatter w/ pace. However, @FrankyRelax seems to have good results in low 40s.
Nah its the opposite imo this is one of the most consistent predictable spinny strings I've ever used. I have it at 40 lbs in PS 97 v13 it doesn't sail at all its the opposite it always dives in easily before the baseline with a lot of spin. More spin than power... Thats the 1.30 version I currently have in v13 so it'd be more control less power than the thinner versions

And it might have a lot to do with you using an ezone... when I demo'd an ezone 100 strung with multi it was the most ridiculous rocket launcher I ever used in my life
 

Trip

Hall of Fame
For those who've played edgier shaped poly's, how does the grip and spin of Atomos compare to something on the higher-end, such as Tour Bite, Hyper-G, Focus Hex, Silver 7 Tour, etc?
 

ClownCar96

Professional
For those who've played edgier shaped poly's, how does the grip and spin of Atomos compare to something on the higher-end, such as Tour Bite, Hyper-G, Focus Hex, Silver 7 Tour, etc?
Less grip and spin than Tour Bite for sure... but more spin than a round poly like PTP, so I'd say above average. What's unique about this stuff is the plush feel and pocketing after it breaks in. I found this string explosive/springy. That combo was awesome when I could control it. I plan on doing a double header of clinics on Tuesday this time with VC95 so I should be able to write more then on my experience.
 
Less grip and spin than Tour Bite for sure... but more spin than a round poly like PTP, so I'd say above average. What's unique about this stuff is the plush feel and pocketing after it breaks in. I found this string explosive/springy. That combo was awesome when I could control it. I plan on doing a double header of clinics on Tuesday this time with VC95 so I should be able to write more then on my experience.
I know what you mean first try with Atomos 1.20 50 lb PA 98 was very explosive and super plush pocketing. Second try 40 lb Atomos 1.30 PS 97 v13 not very explosive very floaty spinny very predictable consistent and not so much plush pocketing
 

ryushen21

Legend
I had my first hit with Atomos this morning and I'm pretty impressed. I'm wondering if I missed the weird first hit issue because my frame rested over the weekend before coming back to hit with it.

This is definitely a softer and more comfortable string than Tour Status or Black Knight. It has a unique soft but grabby and bitey contact quality too. The spin is definitely there and it was rewarding to hit those full and aggressive shots to see the spin effect happening. Feel was a bit of a letdown for me as this is a more muted string and I tend to prefer a more crisp setup. But I could see potential in this string as a cross for me.

I was just rally hitting this morning so no feedback on serves yet. If the furnace doesn't go into overdrive, I should be back out this afternoon.
 
I had my first hit with Atomos this morning and I'm pretty impressed. I'm wondering if I missed the weird first hit issue because my frame rested over the weekend before coming back to hit with it.

This is definitely a softer and more comfortable string than Tour Status or Black Knight. It has a unique soft but grabby and bitey contact quality too. The spin is definitely there and it was rewarding to hit those full and aggressive shots to see the spin effect happening. Feel was a bit of a letdown for me as this is a more muted string and I tend to prefer a more crisp setup. But I could see potential in this string as a cross for me.

I was just rally hitting this morning so no feedback on serves yet. If the furnace doesn't go into overdrive, I should be back out this afternoon.
Yea I think having it sitting around for days can already break it in. Agreed on your post, definitely think this is a better string than black knight
 

ryushen21

Legend
Yea I think having it sitting around for days can already break it in. Agreed on your post, definitely think this is a better string than black knight
It's definitely different from Black Knight. While it has a similar muted feeling to it, the impact feel and spin response are definitely better. It is definitely not similar to Tour Bite or Silver 7 Tour. Much softer than either of those.
 

ryushen21

Legend
Further hitting with Atomos from yesterday evening and this morning...

Groundies - it feels like this string was definitely made for the power baseliners. It's comfortable, spinny, predictable, and consistent. You can get really aggressive with your strokes and have confidence they will drop in the lines. I found the groove pretty quickly on the FH side and took a little adjustment on the backhand, but I could hit how I wanted to and feel rewarded for it.

Approaches - this is the hands-down superstar shot with this string. Short, sharp-angled approaches are where this string eats. Killer placement, the spin drops them in and then launches them right off the court. I had to make myself stop hitting them so I would hit other shots.

Volleys - these were not my favorite with this string. They weren't bad but it felt a little too soft for my preference. I like a firmer response at the net and this wasn't quite what I'm used to. Still, I didn't find myself launching too many. I was able to punch them back deep and it really did handle shorter dump volleys exceptionally.

Serves - similar to volleys, I didn't like the feel on serve as it was too soft for my liking. First serves were good but seemed to lack the oomph that I usually have from other poly setups. But the kick serves were mean!!! I was easily up over the shoulders of opponents and picking up a little sidespin action too.

Overall, I like this string quite a bit and will continue to evaluate it and I think it has a lot of potential. I plan to try it in a hybrid with Tour Status next time around. I could see this being a great option in stiffer racquets to help soften it up. I do wish it were a bit less muted as well but it's definitely another great offering in the Tru Pro lineup.
 
Further hitting with Atomos from yesterday evening and this morning...

Groundies - it feels like this string was definitely made for the power baseliners. It's comfortable, spinny, predictable, and consistent. You can get really aggressive with your strokes and have confidence they will drop in the lines. I found the groove pretty quickly on the FH side and took a little adjustment on the backhand, but I could hit how I wanted to and feel rewarded for it.
Exactly yes, in the description it says this is designed for higher level competitive players. And thats exactly my experience too, comfortable very spinny very predictable and consistent. And yea completely able to hit out. This string is the one if those are the attributes you want. And also the unique plush feeling
 

ryushen21

Legend
Exactly yes, in the description it says this is designed for higher level competitive players. And thats exactly my experience too, comfortable very spinny very predictable and consistent. And yea completely able to hit out. This string is the one if those are the attributes you want. And also the unique plush feeling
The next plan is to try it out in a PA23. I think it could be phenomenal in that frame.
 

ClownCar96

Professional
Atomos 1.2 is a nice fit in the VC95. The buttery feel and consistency of this string instills confidence and seems to be contagious on strokes to strike the ball clean each time. I was getting better access to spin and touch shots in the vc95 compared to ez98. It was very easy to hit high and heavy balls by relaxing and swinging through the ball. It definitely requires fuller strokes, when you get lazy and push the ball it launches a bit but I guess that’s true for a lot of sting. The tight spin is surprising because the string is plush and muted but the ball dip in the lines. topspin lobs were wicked and I felt great touch at the net. Actually took the dampener off halfway through clinic to feel a little more connected and I liked it better.

All in all a really nice string worth checking out for sure. I may try it as a cross with stiffer string like tour bite in mains in ez98 next.
 

ryushen21

Legend
After day 3 with the full-bed setup, I think I've learned all I need about Atomos. At least in that configuration. A lot of positives to this string for sure and I can see it being a good fit for a lot of players.

But, I went ahead and cut it out. I really feel like this string is going to shine as a cross. So, I restrung with Tour Status mains and Atomos crosses. 47/45.

I should get to hit briefly this morning and provide some feedback.
 

ClownCar96

Professional
good idea. Too muted for you, but yes could be a great cross! I’m like you, like the stiffer main in muted frame. I’ve been grooving with Tour Bite 18 lately. Comfortable and amazing in the thinner gauge!
 

ryushen21

Legend
good idea. Too muted for you, but yes could be a great cross! I’m like you, like the stiffer main in muted frame. I’ve been grooving with Tour Bite 18 lately. Comfortable and amazing in the thinner gauge!
I love TB in the VC100 but that lifespan is just terrible. I am actually wondering if Atomos might just be the Element Rough replacement I've been looking for.
 

ClownCar96

Professional
I love TB in the VC100 but that lifespan is just terrible. I am actually wondering if Atomos might just be the Element Rough replacement I've been looking for.
i've heard the horrors of lifespan but strangely TB has been very solid for me in EZ98. I use an ERT 300 to monitor. racketpedia data shows very strong tension mx, not as good as confidential but solid. who knows with the tier one stuff since they aren't on any of the databases.
 

ryushen21

Legend
i've heard the horrors of lifespan but strangely TB has been very solid for me in EZ98. I use an ERT 300 to monitor. racketpedia data shows very strong tension mx, not as good as confidential but solid. who knows with the tier one stuff since they aren't on any of the databases.
Yeah, I don't have the measurements but from experience, TB is done after about 8 hours. I usually get 16 out of a full bed of TS.
 
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