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devoker said:
This is weird. I tried boost (1.20 mains and 1.22 crosses) a few times and crosses seemed to be flattened instead of notching every time. They played well for a very long time.


Any news about the stiffness ratings? I wonder if pure rush's stiffness is closer to firewire or stiffer?
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Yes, what is the stiffness ratings for the multiple pure rush gauges?
 
Okay, so I’m absolutely loving pure rush - best string I’ve played with since I fell in love with Lynx tour. Plush and comfortable but not mushy, great control and feel, my only very slight gripes are that it doesn’t bite the ball on serves the way I’d prefer, and it’s not as crisp as a tour bite or Lynx tour.

This is my new go to string!
 
Fighting phoenix said:
Okay, so I’m absolutely loving pure rush - best string I’ve played with since I fell in love with Lynx tour. Plush and comfortable but not mushy, great control and feel, my only very slight gripes are that it doesn’t bite the ball on serves the way I’d prefer, and it’s not as crisp as a tour bite or Lynx tour.

This is my new go to string!
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What tension?
 
TwinCinema said:
This is great to hear -- I just got my Blade 98 16m v9 strung with Pure Rush / Ghostwire (at 46/44). Haven't played with it yet but eager to take it for a ride. So it's better than FireWire?
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Well honestly I’ve only use tru pro’s ghost wire as a cross - I haven’t tried FireWire or other popular tru pro strings.
 
How is FireWire compared to Rush Pro and Atomos in terms of tension ? What tension will you use in a speed pro 2024 ? All strings in 1.23-1.24 gauge
 
Just hit with Pure Rush for the first time and it felt somewhat similar to Black Knight. I used play BK quite a bit, but it has been awhile.

Am I correct in saying that Pure Rush is basically BK, but in blue with a little more power, pocketing and no-break in period???
 
I would say yes it's a little livelier than Black Knight, but the feel is very similar. I got similar pocketing to BK, similar control and spin access, but better power with no sacrifices. I have both PR and BK crossed with GW in different frames, haven't played either in a full bed.
 
TwinCinema said:
I would say yes it's a little livelier than Black Knight, but the feel is very similar. I got similar pocketing to BK, similar control and spin access, but better power with no sacrifices. I have both PR and BK crossed with GW in different frames, haven't played either in a full bed.
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Thanks For the response. cross it with GW as well. The 1.28/1.22 hybrid played really really nice. Hopefully I can get 6 hours out of it before it bags out. I would consider switching to it if that is the case.
 
Stocked up on Triumph. I like to use it in the mains and various poly crosses. It gives a good pop off the racket and the poly helps to reel jt in. I can still generate a lot of spin for my level but that extra pop helps beef up my serve a bit.
 
ErrorMachine said:
Stocked up on Triumph. I like to use it in the mains and various poly crosses. It gives a good pop off the racket and the poly helps to reel jt in. I can still generate a lot of spin for my level but that extra pop helps beef up my serve a bit.
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How is the durability in these hybrid setups?
 
I'm a stringer and 4.0 player.
I don't really write reviews of products, unless it's really deserving, and that is the case today.

I have about 10-12 reels of various poly on hand at all times.
Big names and little names like ytex too. I am open minded.
I had been playing square x sharp 18g, which plays like a 16L IMO, or at least a 17 b/c of it's shape.
And protour 17L black in the crosses.
Great hybrid with massive bite.
Don't love the string maintenance, but when it's good, it's amazing.

I have played with almost every TruPro string, bought a bunch of demo packs. However, my first reel of TruPro, was Pure Rush.
I never tried a pack of this, I just sprung for a reel.
A beautiful blue in 18g, with some bite (at least on paper), I had to take a shot.
I am happy to report I was right!

I have two players on it, who are quite picky.
We are all very excited about this string.
The feel is good. The control/power/pop/bite all seem great.
the pocketing feels so good. It's intoxicating.

I am surprised that it doesn't require any break in time.
That was my primary turn-off, with regard to TP strings, with all the packs I tried.
It really bummed me out, actually.

But I have been even more surprised that it seems to play well, deep in the playing time, meaning it is not getting awful as the hours are accumulated.
This could just be my personal game, but I'm curious about you guys?

I personally have it in the new extreme pro at 51/49. I take big cuts. This is a 98. And I am using the 18g.
I am considering trying 17g, but I've only played with 18g over the past few years.

Great job, TruPro, you really came out with a winner here.

I wonder if we will see new colors in the future or not. TruPro seems to have 1 or maybe 2 colors for each string grade, correct?
LOVE all the gauge options across the board. Kudos.

I just ordered a couple more reels.
at the end of the transaction.... Please wait...we are processing your order!
that is the only hiccup.
Definitely some site issues, at checkout.
 
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16g Pure Rush crossed with 17g GW at 48/46 in my Blade has been a very pleasant surprise. All the good things of a BK/GW hybrid with a little extra pop and absolutely no break-in period. Plays great from the start. BK always had the a boardy no feel first hour or so.
 
I'm a 4.0 singles player. I used 1.23 black knight for a year and a half, then switched to tour bite soft 1.20, and recently switched to pure rush 1.23. I love the low launch angle of pure rush, allows me to be more aggressive.
 
andytennis123 said:
I'm a 4.0 singles player. I used 1.23 black knight for a year and a half, then switched to tour bite soft 1.20, and recently switched to pure rush 1.23. I love the low launch angle of pure rush, allows me to be more aggressive.
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Which frame do you use? I have PR in a Blade 16m and this setup does not have a low launch angle.
 
TwinCinema said:
Which frame do you use? I have PR in a Blade 16m and this setup does not have a low launch angle.
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300g Shift 99. I have 3 racquets and was trying different string setups at 40 lbs, restring sync, quadro twist, pure rush. I found pure rush to have a lower launch angle than the other setups
 
mirceam said:
in terms of comfort how do you rate pure rush vs atomos vs FireWire
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I find PR do be the most comfortable, though still a bit crispy on the arm/wrist if you’re hyper sensitive to that. FireWire to me is the harshest (likely why it pairs naturally with Ghost in the crosses to soften it up). Atomos is somewhere in the middle to me, though I’ve had the least experience with that only trying it 3 or 4 times a while ago.
 
Pure Rush reminded me a stiffer and more powerful version of tour hex or a less trampoline confidential or a lighter hitting lynx tour. I am not a fan of the feel but it’s very very consistent and reliable in terms of launch. Tons of power without overshooting. If it was more arm friendly I would consider giving it more time. Another solid string nevertheless:)
 
Blade_X said:
Pure Rush reminded me a stiffer and more powerful version of tour hex or a less trampoline confidential or a lighter hitting lynx tour. I am not a fan of the feel but it’s very very consistent and reliable in terms of launch. Tons of power without overshooting. If it was more arm friendly I would consider giving it more time. Another solid string nevertheless:)
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If this/ your feedback is accurate, it could be a life saver (sort of speak) for my particaluar case. So expectations going through the roof.
I like tour hex, but wouldn't mind it being a little stiffer, less trampoliny than confidential, hell yeah. Confi plays great when fresh, but becomes rather mushy/ dampened after a couple of hours. Lither hitting Lynx Tour => I found Lynx Tour to play a bit to boardy so, would be appreciated also.
Since i've switch to the Yonex brand, I've been very pleased, but thrusted the brand a bit to much so it seems. I've purchased the Vcore 2023 blindfully after the Vcore 2021 in different weights and the Ezone 2022 both being very satisfying.
But with the 2023 version of Vcore I'm struggeling, is it feels less direct and flexing a lot more than the 2021 version. Vcore for me would be an S-Tier frame if Yonex dropped the VDM tech all together.
Took also a gamble on another purchase. As a junior a grew up playing with Pro Kennex frames, and switch to Babolat Soft Drive around begining 2000's. Easy transition because Babolat bought PK's mold.
Today Pure Drives play to powerfull. Switch to Yonex after testing around 20 different frames about 2 Years back. I wonder what string would kinda solve most of my 'problem' at hand. But Pure Rush sounds interesting. As for my new purchase I got myself a Diadem Nova V3 which looks and should play like a PD counterpart with a bit less power. So maybe could suite me.
Got 30+ strings to test run
 
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Tennis And Anime Lover said:
If this/ your feedback is accurate, it could be a life saver (sort of speak) for my particaluar case. So expectations going through the roof.
I like tour hex, but wouldn't mind it being a little stiffer, less trampoliny than confidential, hell yeah. Confi plays great when fresh, but becomes rather mushy/ dampened after a couple of hours. Lither hitting Lynx Tour => I found Lynx Tour to play a bit to boardy so, would be appreciated also.
Since i've switch to the Yonex brand, I've been very pleased, but thrusted the brand a bit to much so it seems. I've purchased the Vcore 2023 blindfully after the Vcore 2021 in different weights and the Ezone 2022 both being very satisfying.
But with the 2023 version of Vcore I'm struggeling, is it feels less direct and flexing a lot more than the 2021 version. Vcore for me would be an S-Tier frame if Yonex dropped the VDM tech all together.
Took also a gamble on another purchase. As a junior a grew up playing with Pro Kennex frames, and switch to Babolat Soft Drive around begining 2000's. Easy transition because Babolat bought PK's mold.
Today Pure Drives play to powerfull. Switch to Yonex after testing around 20 different frames about 2 Years back. I wonder what string would kinda solve most of my 'problem' at hand. But Pure Rush sounds interesting. As for my new purchase I got myself a Diadem Nova V3 which looks and should play like a PD counterpart with a bit less power. So maybe could suite me.
Got 30+ strings to test run
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Confi is great in the first 4-5 hours. Then its like a slingshot. It has also a more raw sensation on contact.
Lynx Tour complements fast swing speed otherwise it can become boardy or low powered in the same time. Needs to find the perfect swing.

PR to me has a very similar sensation to tour hex..... in the way the string bends,grab and releases in contact. To be more precise PR feels softer than all the above strings..... dont get me wrong. It just that it irritated my elbow.... somewhere between confi and lynx tour despite feeling more soft/crisp. Tour hex is perfectly fine for my arm but lacks free power...... by a lot. PR playability is overall better to me to all these strings but i am not a fan of its feel. I would like it to be more lively.
 
Blade_X said:
Confi is great in the first 4-5 hours. Then its like a slingshot. It has also a more raw sensation on contact.
Lynx Tour complements fast swing speed otherwise it can become boardy or low powered in the same time. Needs to find the perfect swing.

PR to me has a very similar sensation to tour hex..... in the way the string bends,grab and releases in contact. To be more precise PR feels softer than all the above strings..... dont get me wrong. It just that it irritated my elbow.... somewhere between confi and lynx tour despite feeling more soft/crisp. Tour hex is perfectly fine for my arm but lacks free power...... by a lot. PR playability is overall better to me to all these strings but i am not a fan of its feel. I would like it to be more lively.
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Kinda same impression on Confi here.
LT suprised me in the sense it should work perfectly, but for some reason it doesn't. Although i do have medium to rather fast swings
PR is a test case in a couple of weeks (going through round strings testing atm) but interesting if it is comparable to TH as you say. My top 3 string before starting my new testing round actually is as follows: 1 TBHS7T /2 Tour Hex/ 3 Confidential
With TH what really stands out for me to begin with is that it is a very hard string to compare to something else, as for me the hitting sensation of that string is pretty unique on its on, and i have played a lot of strings.
I've posted already in antoher thread is, what I am actually after is the closest thing to TBHS7T with a little more power, without being classified as a 'powerstring'. I"m struggeling with my new Vcore 2024. The VDM is on steroids in that one. Don't get any feedback on the stringbed, because of it overly muted tech. Vcore 2021 plays stiffer in that regard.
Currently going through round strings, as a point of interest for future stringing purposes. But string of choice will surely be a shaped one.
As I understand you do like PR a lot, but wont be your new string of choice.
What is your current string of choice?
 
Tennis And Anime Lover said:
Kinda same impression on Confi here.
LT suprised me in the sense it should work perfectly, but for some reason it doesn't. Although i do have medium to rather fast swings
PR is a test case in a couple of weeks (going through round strings testing atm) but interesting if it is comparable to TH as you say. My top 3 string before starting my new testing round actually is as follows: 1 TBHS7T /2 Tour Hex/ 3 Confidential
With TH what really stands out for me to begin with is that it is a very hard string to compare to something else, as for me the hitting sensation of that string is pretty unique on its on, and i have played a lot of strings.
I've posted already in antoher thread is, what I am actually after is the closest thing to TBHS7T with a little more power, without being classified as a 'powerstring'. I"m struggeling with my new Vcore 2024. The VDM is on steroids in that one. Don't get any feedback on the stringbed, because of it overly muted tech. Vcore 2021 plays stiffer in that regard.
Currently going through round strings, as a point of interest for future stringing purposes. But string of choice will surely be a shaped one.
As I understand you do like PR a lot, but wont be your new string of choice.
What is your current string of choice?
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Natural Gut / 4G on stiff racquets
4G full bed if the racquet doesn't bother my arm

Those are my strings for competition......but i am still testing everything out there to found sth cheaper at least for training sessions. Right now i really love the feel of Tour M8 but it lacks free power so i want to try it again at a lower tension and see how it goes. Other than that i also enjoy Wasabi full bed (i ve tried all torolines and all combos), Tour Byte Soft and Lynx Tour.
 
Blade_X said:
Natural Gut / 4G on stiff racquets
4G full bed if the racquet doesn't bother my arm

Those are my strings for competition......but i am still testing everything out there to found sth cheaper at least for training sessions. Right now i really love the feel of Tour M8 but it lacks free power so i want to try it again at a lower tension and see how it goes. Other than that i also enjoy Wasabi full bed (i ve tried all torolines and all combos), Tour Byte Soft and Lynx Tour.
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We seem to have an appreciation for similar strings but ultimately going after different things.
I also have a Nat gut hybrid on my test list. Will be the very last i'll do of all strings i have lying around
I hesitated to test out regular 4G, went with the 'soft' version. Although there is soft in the name, will still play a lot crisper than most strings on the market.
As for cheap alternative for your hybrid, maybe to following are interesting to give a shot.
Signum Pro Poly Plasma / Dyreex Super Tour / Dyreex Pro Player
Super Tour is kinda set in the market as a cheap 4G soft mimic/ Pro Player is even more controlled, so could be even more up your ally. Signum Pro Poly Plasma is one of the best value for money strings out there with above average tension maintenance, control and spin (for a round string)
I do have Super Toro, Snapper and O Toro to test in coming weeks, that will be number 9 till 11 from Toroline brand. As for Tourbite, i do have the regular version to test against Tour Sniper and TBHS7T
 
Tennis And Anime Lover said:
Kinda same impression on Confi here.
LT suprised me in the sense it should work perfectly, but for some reason it doesn't. Although i do have medium to rather fast swings
PR is a test case in a couple of weeks (going through round strings testing atm) but interesting if it is comparable to TH as you say. My top 3 string before starting my new testing round actually is as follows: 1 TBHS7T /2 Tour Hex/ 3 Confidential
With TH what really stands out for me to begin with is that it is a very hard string to compare to something else, as for me the hitting sensation of that string is pretty unique on its on, and i have played a lot of strings.
I've posted already in antoher thread is, what I am actually after is the closest thing to TBHS7T with a little more power, without being classified as a 'powerstring'. I"m struggeling with my new Vcore 2024. The VDM is on steroids in that one. Don't get any feedback on the stringbed, because of it overly muted tech. Vcore 2021 plays stiffer in that regard.
Currently going through round strings, as a point of interest for future stringing purposes. But string of choice will surely be a shaped one.
As I understand you do like PR a lot, but wont be your new string of choice.
What is your current string of choice?
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Try tru pro atomos or if price isn’t a factor alu power/alu rough hybrid this will give more power than S7T. I also just put S7T main and eco rough hybrid and so far it’s pretty good.
 
which string is stiffer? Duraflux or black knight? Any real benchmark data like tension maintenance, stiffness, and string to string friction coefficient? Thanks.
 
JOSHL said:
Try tru pro atomos or if price isn’t a factor alu power/alu rough hybrid this will give more power than S7T. I also just put S7T main and eco rough hybrid and so far it’s pretty good.
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Have tried Atomos already, wasn't bad at all, but lacking in spin potential as most round strings do. If i dont find a FB to replace it, i guess a hybrid would be the best option left.
Thx for the suggestions
 
If someone has tried both Grapplesnake Alpha and Pure Rush, could you compare the two? Both seem to be described as polys that are a bit softer and more powerful while being crisp and predictable
 
I've strung my Ezone 100 with the Pure Rush 1,23 at 53 lbs. Wow, i can't remember a string that felt so good with the first hit. I feel realy connected to the ball, lots of control, no overhitting. Not as grippy as for example Confidential or Tour Bite, but enough to generate good Spin.

Played for 3,5 hours with it now and its holding quite well. Must try String!

I also have the 1,18 that i'm going to try and i'm going to try and hybrid it with GhostWire.
 
007Dakdoef said:
I've strung my Ezone 100 with the Pure Rush 1,23 at 53 lbs. Wow, i can't remember a string that felt so good with the first hit. I feel realy connected to the ball, lots of control, no overhitting. Not as grippy as for example Confidential or Tour Bite, but enough to generate good Spin.

Played for 3,5 hours with it now and its holding quite well. Must try String!

I also have the 1,18 that i'm going to try and i'm going to try and hybrid it with GhostWire.
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Yeap its also to me the most "wow factor" string i tried since Lynx Tour. I ordered 1.23,1.28 and ghostwire to test it in many variations. If these guys had the marketing skills of toroline/restring, Pure Rush would be seen everywhere by now......
 
I have been playing around of different combinations of Pure Rush in my Blade 16x19 and have settled on 1.28 PR/1.22 GW at 48/47. This combo plays remarkably well.

It has been awhile, but I played Black Knight/GW for a season and the PR/GW plays pretty similar. it has a little more power, better feel and NO break-in period. My biggest issue with BK was I always disliked the boardy first hit. PR has solved that issue as it is great right off the stringer. i think some people have compared it to Confidential as well and I can also see a little resemblance. Although, in my opinion it is a much better string than Confidential.

To sum up this 1.28/1.22 hybrid:
  1. Reasonable power and not launchy as it drops tension
  2. Control is really good
  3. Spin isn’t crazy but is above average and I get all that I need.
  4. Feel and pocketing are excellent. Not an ALU type of feel, but not plasticky in any way and you feel connected to the stringbed
  5. Tension maintenance is comparable to most strings I use. I get my typical 6 hours or so before it bags out.
  6. I don’t have any history of arm issues, so comfort is hard for to me comment on but I would say it is middle of the road in stiffness. Shouldn’t be an issue for most.
  7. Not a huge fan of colored strings, but when it plays this well I can learn to like it.
I think TruPro has a winner here with Pure Rush and in my opinion the best string they offer (along with GW as a cross).
 
TwinCinema said:
I would say yes it's a little livelier than Black Knight, but the feel is very similar.
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I agree that it is livelier, but the feel, for me, is completely different. BK seems harsher. I bought both 15g and 17g reels. I like 15g better in a hybrid setup as the main and 17g or any other string as a cross. Right now, I'm lovin' 15g mains with Prince XC that I've had lying around for years, in the crosses at 42, and PR in the mains at 48.
 
LocNetMonster said:
I agree that it is livelier, but the feel, for me, is completely different. BK seems harsher. I bought both 15g and 17g reels. I like 15g better in a hybrid setup as the main and 17g or any other string as a cross. Right now, I'm lovin' 15g mains with Prince XC that I've had lying around for years, in the crosses at 42, and PR in the mains at 48.
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I’m sure this is true. I have my BK crossed with GW in one of my PSVS and it’s not very harsh but I haven’t tried BK in a full bed. No doubt it’s harsher with that setup.
 
I used full-bed Black Knight to increase control, spin and mute the feel in during the Pure Aero 2023 play test, and in that roll, it was the best of several string beds I tried.

Have yet to test Pure Rush, but have 17 and 18 gauge sets for a client currently using Atomos, who wants more easy pop/depth, so we'll be finding out soon how it stacks up. Will report back once I have some data collected.
 
Blade_X said:
Confi is great in the first 4-5 hours. Then its like a slingshot. It has also a more raw sensation on contact.
Lynx Tour complements fast swing speed otherwise it can become boardy or low powered in the same time. Needs to find the perfect swing.

PR to me has a very similar sensation to tour hex..... in the way the string bends,grab and releases in contact. To be more precise PR feels softer than all the above strings..... dont get me wrong. It just that it irritated my elbow.... somewhere between confi and lynx tour despite feeling more soft/crisp. Tour hex is perfectly fine for my arm but lacks free power...... by a lot. PR playability is overall better to me to all these strings but i am not a fan of its feel. I would like it to be more lively.
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How would you compare pure rush to your gut/poly hybrid? I use gut/poly as well and curious how you feel about power/spin/launch angle between the two if you don’t mind sharing.
 
billsedd said:
How would you compare pure rush to your gut/poly hybrid? I use gut/poly as well and curious how you feel about power/spin/launch angle between the two if you don’t mind sharing.
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I'm not the OP but I spent about a month with Champ's Choice and saw what the hype was all about: amazing feel, good enough power, and enough spin and control to place the ball wherever I wanted. Going back to poly after that took a noticeable adjustment as while I got more spin out of Pure Rush that extra pop and higher launch angle started sending balls to the tarp before I dialed back in.
 
billsedd said:
How would you compare pure rush to your gut/poly hybrid? I use gut/poly as well and curious how you feel about power/spin/launch angle between the two if you don’t mind sharing.
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These days i wanted to give another try to tour sniper and M8 tour at very low tension to see if i would get more power so i cut out Pure Rush.
Feel of Gut/4G is unmatched. No matter what i try. And i ve tried every new toy out there.... torolines,restring,razor soft,HG round. To me Pure Rush is the best Poly in the market right now. Its very difficult to find cons on that thing. No marketing BS..... I was going to the test even biased by its low price. Initially i wasn't fan of its feel but playability wise it won me over. So to answer your question..... 1.28 PR is not far away in terms of free power compared to Gut...... their main difference is that gut/4g is very plush too but the dwell time is minimal..... it sends the ball away quicker while in PR sinks a little bit more. I will be back with more notes next week were i ll test PR in 1.23 too and hybrids with ghostwire. Seriously right now i dont care to test o toro which is the only string of the new ones i havent yet. I am more than fully satisfied with 1.28 PR. I even tried (1 month ago) Luxilon IR soft and PR puts it in shame.....
 
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