Hybrid of Big spin x tour hex ? Tension ?Time to see what's all the fuss about. While stringing Big Spin felt similar to the YTex Quadro Twist: SOFT - the "mushy" feel everyone's talking about.
I bet it will feel less responsive and powerful than Machete. I'm more curious to see how will be the flat hitting. Spin is gonna be there anyway.
Yes, hybrid. Tension is the same I did with Machete (mains) x Tour Hex (crosses).
The approach sounds right, but realize that you may need to try it again at a higher tension to see how the properties work for you. It is a softer poly than many of the usual suspects, and it sounds like it is softer than Machete too. You would eventually need another couple of pounds of tension on it to keep the control similar to the others. It does generate spin for sure.
I finally got to hit with Razor Code 1.25 (blue) in my TC 95.Tecnifibre Razor Code 1.25 and 1.30 review !
One of the best round strings on the market. I tested the white colored version and it's the most control oriented Tecnifibre string.
Take Tecnifibre Ice Code and add more control, take away some power and you end up with more spin potential due to added confidence. Take Signum Pro Firestorm and add firmer, more connected feel.All together you are getting Tecnifibre Razor Code.
It's right there sitting on the same shelf with Luxilon Alu Power and Luxilon Original. It plays like a stiffer string but you don't feel any harshness. When I tested 1.25 gauge in Tecnifibre RS305 racquet it felt like butter. I was astonished because despite the comfort the response was rather dead and very low powered (no trampoline effect). Of course foam filled racquet played its part but big wow.
1.30 gauge felt much stiffer as expected from a thicker gauge but nothing alerting.
It's the string that I can easily pick for both hard courts and clay matches. Signum Pro Firestorm is amazing on hard but can be a bit too springy on clay during summer. Razor Code is much more consistent. It has less initial power than Mayami Hit Pro. So I think it is a bit closer to Luxilon Original in terms of feel and response. Closer than Hit Pro which has some added omph similar to Alu Power and this can be good or bad depending on your expectations.
You already know I love Tecnifibre Red Code. Razor Code suits me better (better combination with heavier sticks while Red Code suits lighter sticks unless you want absolute control)
Still - spin potential is not the standout feature and its completely normal for a round profile. But lower powered response and control gives me everything I expect from such string. Flat hitters and tacticians and all-around players will love this.
Durabiltity and playability duration outstanding. I keep playing and playing and playing and I only like it more. I now know why Medvedev isn't so picky with his tensions (he prefers to play with one racquet during the whole match) because you can easily adapt to performance with tension loss. He is stringing his RS305 at 22kg and I think its a great starting point for 18x19 pattern or 18x20. 16x19 not sure as I haven't tried it yet but I think Iga Swiatek is stringing at similar tensions.
My tension was 24kg/23kg 1.30 in angell tc95 16x19 (foam filled) and 23kg/23kg 1.25 in Tecnifibre RS305 (foam filled as well!) . I could string both a bit lower maybe...
Conclusion - no trampoline effect even at lower tensions, amazing control and consistent response, playability duration and feel on top lvl. Next time I will string even lower as my backhand is adjusting to the string. Felt a bit too dead on that wing. My confidence is back with razor code and I am taking it for the tournament this weekend ! As expected, 1.30 gauge in 16x19 pattern was my favourite
Overall rating: 7.3 / 10
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Ye tc95 can take the stiffest string and still play comfortable. Tour bite 1.25 felt like a pillow
Tru Pro Ghost Wire
Maybe something more mainstream available at TW?
whenever someone says tour hex hybrid i will always think big spin/tour hex
even though the launch maybe isnt lower i think all tour hex fans will enjoy this setup. Better? hard to say but definitely fun to hit with
Head Sonic Pro 1.25 — more power, but higher launch angle.
1.25. Tried 1.20 and the launch was too high
For some reason I feel like razor code 1.25 and 1.30 prefer same tension mains/crosses. When i tried to mix i experienced much higher launch which can be a good thing of course.
Definitely try Big Spin in the mains and Your Hex in the crosses. Plays different!whenever someone says tour hex hybrid i will always think big spin/tour hex
Haven't gone this far. I do the same
That depends on what you want to achieve.
Allright! Will try 24/23 or 23/22! thank you
You're welcome
Yeah of course it comes down to personal preference. I tried Kirshcbaum Flash 1,25 and I find the string to lively, and a bit launchy. Don't feel much connection. As I have a set of Razor code and isospeed I'll try that mix to see if it works better
I agree that Kirschbaum Flash () is a lively string that doesn't have the same direct feel that Max Power and Evolution have (more durable too), but is easier to play with than these two. Of course, it depends what racket is used and the hitting style.
as i am in the middle of my racquet's tournament i don't have any mains which of course is holding me back and I want to solve this by the start of the clay season. However I think recently I've been playing more with Tfight 305 which got the bye in the first round (just like yonex vcore 95)
I know medvedev said he strung 21/22 when he was using razor soft in the beginning. Then last year in Wimbledon he did 54 lbs and then back to 46/48 then back to the 50s for indoor hardcourts.
Hex soft in yellow is best 1.20mm then black and I hated the white .msv hex soft 1.20mm is actually 1.20- 1.27mmAs I cannot sleep and through say the last two years of testing strings, I’m going to give you my top 5 strings used (not ranking 1-5)
I use a technifibre tfight 305 iso - currently added weight in handle to get to 309 Grams static.
TF razor code 1.25 white:
- I love the control this offers, especially on serve where I am able to hit my spots most of the time. Love it for kick and slice as well. Connection to the ball is great and not muted.
This can be stiff for some and no doubt it’s a stiff string even in 1.25 - but is quite comfortable on my arm so no issues there. Think that only 4.0 + would benefit from this string. It does not offer much forgiveness and feel it’s best for attacking/aggressive baseliners.
Kirschbaum super smash 1.23 and 1.28:
- this is kind of a boring choice and ugly looking but I like the performance. Comforting and controlled. When the tension drops the playability is still there. I could string this at 52 lbs or 45 lbs and I still don’t notice much difference. No free power and it’s dead. Not much spin potential so you’ll need to generate that on your own. But I am a flat hitting baseliner. I enjoy this.
Tourna silver 7 tour 1.25 and 1.30:
- I love this string since the moment I tried it. I even did a hybrid of s7T 1.30 and hawk power 1.25 and it was absolutely nuts.
This string is stiff so my experience with comfort may be different from yours. (No arm issues for me). I normally gravitate to the 1.25 bc of the 18x19 pattern so the 1.30 is stiffer.
the spin potential is excellent but so is the ability to flatten balls out. It’s a dead string so if those looking for control and great tension maintenance and durability - I gladly recommend.
TF ice code 1.25:
- underrated round poly. To me this is the official softer version of razor code (not the proclaimed razor “soft”). Round poly that is quite foregivng and more powerful than most polys.
The TW review of 90+ spin potential is a bit untrue. I think generating it on your own offers solid spin but not close to the bite from say S7T.
You’ll get more free power and yet still maintains control. The durability on this is fantastic and usually can play for a couple weeks to say 3 months before cutting it out.
head hawk power 1.25:
- I feel like this could be a love hate relationship for many. For one reason the tension maintenance is not the best lol. I noticed this when stringing at 48 lbs first - in 4 hours they were moving like crazy. But the playability was still excellent for 6 weeks from the initial stringing.
I find this string very light , comfortable, and slick with amazing snap back in the cross. I for one recommend stringing higher in mid 50s.
Spin potential and free power are very good. Amazing snap back for round poly. Definitely a good choice to cross with a shaped stiff poly as well.
Honorable mention: MSV focus hex and focus hex soft: when I tried the focus hex first 1.23 in white - I hated it. Then I tried the soft version and the other focus hex in black and loved it. Both on stiffer side in the 1.23 and 1.25: it still was comforting on the arm and gave great bite on all of my shots. Plus you can’t beat the value.
Quite long but i had to make sure the mains and crosses are strung at the same tension. Going lower on the crosses made it quite springy really fast. I would have to experiment with increasing mains while lowering crosses but not sure that will make much sense. Hard to say. Razor code 1.30 wasnt as Cool as 1.25 and this is coming from someone that tried many 1.30 strings.
Ah. This is good insight. I had mine string 50/48. Maybe I’ll try stringing per your advice and see how much life I can get out of it.
I used to play Razor white 1.20,razor code soft 1.25 and razor code silver 1.30-plays firm have some art discomfort but last forever.Have same issues after 6,7 hours with 1.20 white especially on second serves.Razor soft suits much better in that department.Never played Blue or White 1.25.But my opinion White 1.20 seems to be similar softness and tension mainterence like Blue 1.25.And i think that Blue 1.25 is livear than Razor soft 1.25.
I’ve played both blue and white 1.25 and my experience has been the opposite. Blue crisper and gives that magic dip when fresh but white doesn’t.
I am glad that you analyze from experience.I have just prediction because i am not play with blue and white 1.25.Maybe white 1.20 for me bring some similar crisp feel like blue 1.25 for you and maybe lost tension faster(this is the fact anyway for 1.20 gauges).Razor soft plays firmer do not pops up until around 6 hours and even very competitive clay court tennis(51/49lbs)even when it drops i have a period that i adapt to on groundstrokes but serves are still precise.
Razor code blue is nice
Ice code to me is the softer version of razor code.
