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@galapagos Would you ever give Solinco Outlast a try? Comes in 16 gauge and it’s the string of choice of phenom Jensen Broosby
Ultimate string of choice !
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galapagos
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What a run he had in recent tournament! Maybe
i am not a big fan of red colored strings...But maybe... he is also playing with 16x19 pattern so makes sense !
I am lately also messing around with Tecnifibre Tfight RS305. I am currently testing Razor Code 1.25 in RS and 1.30 in Angell TC95.
next Tier One !
NRMM
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you mean natural gut ? Well... yea it is pricey and I don't feel that this would change my game by the % of how more expensive it is. I was developed with poly strings. HOWEVER I will try 2 setups with a gut just for the sake of experience and this thread. Only 2 strings will get the privalege to meet the gut
Luxilon Alu Power Rough is a strong contender for the combo
I already know 50% of the round strings from group A...but I can't tell you the results until I finish the group of 6-sided beauties
Did you end up selecting the 2 and trying them out?
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galapagos
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far away from this xdDid you end up selecting the 2 and trying them out?
I need to finish Tecnifibre Razor Code review, Tier One Black Knight, will probably add Mayami Hepta Power, maybe Solinco Outlast... then I must narrow my top strings for you and offer direct comparisons from the top strings.... lot of work. I am getting there !
NRMM
Semi-Pro
far away from this xd
I need to finish Tecnifibre Razor Code review, Tier One Black Knight, will probably add Mayami Hepta Power, maybe Solinco Outlast... then I must narrow my top strings for you and offer direct comparisons from the top strings.... lot of work. I am getting there !
Looking forward to that T1 review and of course the hybrid experience...
rafa_prestige89
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Anxiously waiting to see Luxilon BBO smash all the other strings in the control departmentfar away from this xd
I need to finish Tecnifibre Razor Code review, Tier One Black Knight, will probably add Mayami Hepta Power, maybe Solinco Outlast... then I must narrow my top strings for you and offer direct comparisons from the top strings.... lot of work. I am getting there !
Boubi
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Hi, I am also testing strings for the R305What a run he had in recent tournament! Maybe
But maybe... he is also playing with 16x19 pattern so makes sense !
I am lately also messing around with Tecnifibre Tfight RS305. I am currently testing Razor Code 1.25 in RS and 1.30 in Angell TC95.
next Tier One !
My go-to string is the Luxilon 4G but it did not perform so well in it
Red code was a good match though
Do u have other experiences with that racquet ?
Thanks,
@galapagos I don’t think you need to waste time or money on gut. Low tension poly is where its at. Just strung lynx tour 1.25 at 36/33 and feels great so far
galapagos
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Highly possibleAnxiously waiting to see Luxilon BBO smash all the other strings in the control department
galapagos
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Highly possible
i will Just try it for the sake of this thread.
galapagos
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RS305 is a great frame! I am playing with razor code 1.25. Probably the best Tecnifibre string. The group of people with this frame is rather short so hard to find good recommendations. I found one youtuber with this racquet and his setup is mayami tour hex
i would also love to try this setup. Besides that luxilon Alu power seems to be interesting choice.silentkman
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Highly possible
i had to switch to natural gut to save my shoulder. obviously the tension is retained for much longer. The polys have the best spin. there is a reason the pros switch on every ball change with poly.
galapagos
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Ye comfort is big factor with natural gut. I have no need for the moment to seek more comfort but i do care about comfort coming from a racquet.
Natural gut should offer more ball pocketing and this can lead to higher spin. Theory at least
Wheelz
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Now that's right ! Pocketing, feel, control and more comfort.
Wheelz
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Have you tried firestorm at your tension? I’ve got both strings on deck. PtP works well at low tension as well
galapagos
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lynx tour is much stiffer than Firestorm IMO. Not comparable in feel. Maybe 1.25 lynx tour vs 1.30 firestorm get them slightly closer to each other. Both great strings anyway!
Martves613
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@galapagos How would you compare MSV Focus Hex and Mayami Tour Hex?
My reel of Focus Hex is running out and I would like to try something that has "enhanced" properties of Focus Hex. Tour Hex might check the bill.
What I like about Focus Hex: Control, tension maintenance, durability, above average spin, low powered responce.
What I don´t like so much: Feel is a bit plasticky, only above average spin when you put work on the ball (no free spin), touch is bad.
I tried Cyclone about 2 years ago. It was better than Focus Hex in almost every matter but I snapped it after about 11 hours. Focus Hex can go up to 18-20 hours and that´s the reason why I am using it to this day.
My reel of Focus Hex is running out and I would like to try something that has "enhanced" properties of Focus Hex. Tour Hex might check the bill.
What I like about Focus Hex: Control, tension maintenance, durability, above average spin, low powered responce.
What I don´t like so much: Feel is a bit plasticky, only above average spin when you put work on the ball (no free spin), touch is bad.
I tried Cyclone about 2 years ago. It was better than Focus Hex in almost every matter but I snapped it after about 11 hours. Focus Hex can go up to 18-20 hours and that´s the reason why I am using it to this day.
galapagos
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I totally Agree that cyclone is better than focus hex and mayami tour hex is closer to cyclone in performance. HOWEVER tour hex is much more comfortable than both cyclone and focus hex yet with similar control and spin potential. I think cyclone offers biggest amount of spin but i still need to try 1.28 gauge tour hex to compare with my 1.30 cyclone. Focus hex in comparison to cyclone was much stiffer with slightly less spin but longer playability.
Mayami tour hex i didnt try for long enough to judge playability duration however i would say its on average with other brands. I think tour hex over time is getting more power rather than going dead. I am not a string breaker so i only rate playability time.
for the price and quality the winner for me is tour hex mayami. Cyclone went up with prices in Europe and it lacks some feel.
Martves613
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Price is not a problem for Cyclone. Here in Czech Republic it is still about 80 dollars so about 10 dollars more expensive than MSV Focus Hex. Problem (like I said) is durability.
I hit with tons of pace and spin so durability is my main issue. Here is how I play: (I am closer to the camera).
How would you compare power of those strings? If I remember correctly Cyclone has more power output but it is managed by that bigger spin potential. Is Tour Hex somewhere between?
I hit with tons of pace and spin so durability is my main issue. Here is how I play: (I am closer to the camera).
How would you compare power of those strings? If I remember correctly Cyclone has more power output but it is managed by that bigger spin potential. Is Tour Hex somewhere between?
galapagos
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I tried 1.23 tour hex , 1.28 focus hex and 1.30 cyclone. Power lvl i would say
tour hex>cyclone>focus hex
But gauge difference is a big deal. I imagine that tour hex is closer to cyclone than focus hex. Also what gauge are you using ? Remember that thicker= more durable.
I was serving the best with tour hex out of those 3. Best bite. On groundstrokes i liked it prettt much the same as cyclone but the feel is better. Comfortable with nice pocketing. Interesting feel. A bit opposite to focus hex that can be a bit „boardy”
Especially during winter. I also enjoy blue colored strings in general. I prefer ice blue Alu power to regular silver one.
ive played with focus hex 1.23, tour hex 1.23, and cyclone 1.25 or 1.20 (forget which one). To me, cyclone was forgettable cuz it felt too low powered and wrist started hurting after initial hit so I cut out, but that was long time ago. Currently I have focus hex 1.23 strung mid 30s that feels good. Tour hex was strung 38/36 and felt a bit harsh when fresh then overpowered after broken in…I much prefer it in hybrid with slick round cross like cream/ghostwire, etc
galapagos
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Nice playing
@galapagos I just got to play with full bed firestorm 1.25 strung at 37/34 in my VCP97 310…played absolutely wonderful. I never thought I could get such good spin with a round poly. The comfort and pop was incredible. I think firestorm plays similar to lux element…but a bit softer. Strung up another frame with YPTP 1.20 blue fullbed at 36/34 just to see if low tension could help solve the low poweredness problem of YPTP but nope, still deadish string. Firestorm 1.25 @37/34 felt more lively than YPTP 1.20 @36/34, go figure. @galapagos why would you try any other string if you came across firestorm that plays so exquisite?
Boubi
Professional
I often go to the net, which string would you recommend ?RS305 is a great frame! I am playing with razor code 1.25. Probably the best Tecnifibre string. The group of people with this frame is rather short so hard to find good recommendations. I found one youtuber with this racquet and his setup is mayami tour hex
galapagos
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Net players IMO will play best with round profile strings. But first you need to get to that net on your terms and thats where things can get tricky. Also not too stiff string because the forgiveness will be smaller but definitely not too soft because we dont want to have a trampoline effect.
from round strings I liked:
luxilon Alu power, original, tecnifibre razor code, mayami hit pro, signum pro firestorm.
firestorm is the softest most forgiving, razor code is a bit more control oriented version of firestorm but also less power , hit pro has power in the middle of those two and has very nice touch and feel/connection, original is ultimate control with suprisingly good spin potential (if you pick the correct tension), Alu power is the easiest to play from the start and share many attributes but its expensive and has very bad playability duration time
Boubi
Professional
Thanks for your input !
I liked Red Code in my RS305 and to some extent the 4G soft (a bit disappointed because it worked well in other racquets)
My usual partner (5.0) advised me the Alu power too
how come round profile is good for net players?
tennisintheeighties
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The feel, the touch, of a natural gut or a string like xone biphase on mains, for top volley players, is out of this world.
On the crosses luxilon element is a perfect string for your game.
Boubi
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yes but i need control so i prefer keeping polys; on the other hand i hate hybrids
galapagos
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it's more "straight forward" with better touch. Some shaped strings can for example launch the ball much lower on volleys. Ball is incoming very fast with some spin you don't want to let the ball mess up with the launch angle. Round polys aren't that sensitive to spin so you are taking away one of the factors that can mess up your volley.
tennisintheeighties
Semi-Pro
Ok , luxilon element worths a try imo
I feel like element and firestorm are very similar since both are copper colored strings. Firestorm has been more arm friendly to me but only had one session to hit with so far. Anybody have experience with both? If poly is hurting your arm then just string lower and adjust your stroke for more spin.
galapagos
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my ex coach is now working +/- 8 h per day and got his wrist injured. Firestorm cured him
and he is using 1.30 gauge
Boubi
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Will be tested next week ....
galapagos
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sorry I missed that !
I haven't tried it. Tourna Silver 7 Tour is my first experience with Tourna strings and I am very impressed. I've heard only that other tourna strings are more focused on comfort/are spongy a bit while tourna is the "performance" string. So after such an amazing experience I just didnt feel the need to explore further.Its hard to pick anything I wouldnt like about tourna silver 7 tour. It could be forgiveness as the ball sometimes dies on misshits and you can feel it on volleys and returns.
maybe you can offer a comparison ?
Tmano
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sorry I missed that !
Its hard to pick anything I wouldnt like about tourna silver 7 tour. It could be forgiveness as the ball sometimes dies on misshits and you can feel it on volleys and returns.
maybe you can offer a comparison ?
I get it and of course you can't test all the strings out there!
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galapagos
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Have you tried it and can compare it to other from the list i already reviewed? I only know from my friend coaches that signum pro firestorm is much better than tourna (something) blue (there is that string i guess haha) both are soft but signum offers more playability duration and performance however playability duration is not the standout feature... but its cheapI get it and of course you can't test all the strings out there!
Tmano
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Firestrom is one string i have to try for sure...I like round poly or string with 6-7 edges that plays almost like round poly. Of Signum i only tried a long time ago Poly Plasma and i did not like it at all....but again it was a long time ago..years lolHave you tried it and can compare it to other from the list i already reviewed? I only know from my friend coaches that signum pro firestorm is much better than tourna (something) blue (there is that string i guess haha) both are soft but signum offers more playability duration and performance however playability duration is not the standout feature... but its cheap
galapagos
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Mayami Tour Hex and Solinco Confidential are performing kinda like a round.
Poly Plasma has orange color. It looks cheap ;p Firestorm is beautiful
firestorm 1.25 has notched 1/4 of the way through after only 2 hitting sessions, total of 4-5 hrs, in my dense vcp97 :-/ durability not so great but power/comfort/feel are all top notchMayami Tour Hex and Solinco Confidential are performing kinda like a round.
Poly Plasma has orange color. It looks cheap ;p Firestorm is beautiful
galapagos
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Yap. Durability might not be the standout thing for firestorm. Hard to create comfortable and durable string. But they compensate with the lower price.
galapagos
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please welcome two more strings to the list:
Mayami Tour Hex 1.28 (I tested 1.23 gauge and it was amazing BUT I use thicker gauges in my open 16x19 pattern so its really exciting)
Mayami Hepta Power (I have no idea what to expect from this string, I only saw the amazing review on youtube by very good player using gravity pro)
I am currently at the end of testing Tecnifibre Razor Code 1.25 and 1.30, then going to Tier 1 Black Knight !
Mayami Tour Hex 1.28 (I tested 1.23 gauge and it was amazing BUT I use thicker gauges in my open 16x19 pattern so its really exciting)
Mayami Hepta Power (I have no idea what to expect from this string, I only saw the amazing review on youtube by very good player using gravity pro)
I am currently at the end of testing Tecnifibre Razor Code 1.25 and 1.30, then going to Tier 1 Black Knight !
Boubi
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Tested today, nothing extraordinary, good soft string but Did not give me as much confidence as e.g. cyclone. Red code remains at the top of my list with rs305. Next will be firestorm
galapagos
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I used to play with tornado. Stiff and spinfriendly. Cyclone is much better
galapagos
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Why not razor code Just like Medvedev is using ? Cant wait for firestorm review. I think you will like it.
