Ultimate string of choice !

[einca13]

will be updating my top 5 strings soon what's yours?

My top 5 for my 16x19 Wilson H22’s:

1. Head Lynx Tour
2. Tourna Big Hitter Silver
3. ALU Power (for one match)
4. Grapplesnake Tour Sniper
5. 4G Soft
Hybrid Cross String - TruPro Ghostwire

 

[galapagos]

My top 5 for my 16x19 Wilson H22’s:

1. Head Lynx Tour
2. Tourna Big Hitter Silver
3. ALU Power (for one match)
4. Grapplesnake Tour Sniper
5. 4G Soft
Hybrid Cross String - TruPro Ghostwire

nice list. How is Tourna vs Alu Power?

 

[galapagos]

Round poly: ALU Power 1.25mm, Razor Code White 1.25mm, Razor Soft White 1.25mm, Hawk Power 1.25mm
Shaped poly: Black Code 1.24mm, Yonex Poly Tour Rev 1.20mm, Mach-10 (but haven't been playing with rackets that match this string best)
Multifilament: X-one Biphase 1.24mm, Velocity Beige 1.25mm, Diadem Evolution 1.30mm (not exactly multi but plays like Velocity)

my favorite rounds as well. Alu Soft is nice too Luxilon Original was also that string for me but lately I can't make it work in my racquets. I guess with the new era of frames there is a reshuffle in strings popularity.

 

[einca13]

nice list. How is Tourna vs Alu Power?

I know Big Hitter Silver and ALU get compared sometimes due to the added aluminum , but to me they aren’t all that similar.

BHS has a much longer playability window and is just a solid overall string. Does nothing spectacular, but everything really solid and is quite comfortable even in the 1.30. I get around 6 hours out of it, which is normal for me with a poly. A string I use as a main regularly.

ALU for about 1.5-2 hours is a perfect blend of spin, control and power and then it is done. I don’t find ALU as a string I would use regularly, but for one match it is great.

 

[galapagos]

has anyone tried Tecnifibre razor soft in 1.30 gauge? I wonder how it stands next to strings like Alu Power 1.30 or Luxilon Original 1.30

 

[taydbear7]

My top 5 for my 16x19 Wilson H22’s:

1. Head Lynx Tour
2. Tourna Big Hitter Silver
3. ALU Power (for one match)
4. Grapplesnake Tour Sniper
5. 4G Soft
Hybrid Cross String - TruPro Ghostwire

Ghostwire is such a good string in the crosses.

 

[galapagos]

Solinco Confidential Soft 1.25 summary:
when fresh - very similar to regular confidential
strings settle faster and plays more forgiving with deeper pocketing sensation / longer dwell time
I still feel enough control as it's easier to bend the string and import spin. regular confidential is very "locked" so a bit better for linear extensions or frames that want to play flat anyway (prestige line or speed tour). Confidential soft in these racquets will probably add various options (better access to spin which will open more angles and heights above the net)
launch angle is a bit higher than regular confidential but not much. still confidential's DNA (especially when fresh)
now tension stability might be a question. too early to say. and how the control will drop over time. I feel like regular confidential goes dead where this soft version will add more power over time (towards trampoline so let's see for how long I can accept it).

I wanna try 1.30 gauge to compare it vs Mach 10 1.30. overall an impressive string!

cheers!

 

[Conrado85]

will be updating my top 5 strings soon what's yours?

It depends a lot on each racket's pattern and what I'm looking to improve.

Lynx Tour 1.25
Tour Sniper 1.25
Confidential 1.20
Mach-10 1.25/1.20
Head Hawk Touch 1.25 (Anthracite)

And R.I.P. Poly Tour Strike 1.25 (Anthracite)

Currently with the UP 18M V3 (Confidential 1.20 44 lbs)

 

[landcookie]

Solinco Confidential Soft 1.25 summary:
when fresh - very similar to regular confidential
strings settle faster and plays more forgiving with deeper pocketing sensation / longer dwell time
I still feel enough control as it's easier to bend the string and import spin. regular confidential is very "locked" so a bit better for linear extensions or frames that want to play flat anyway (prestige line or speed tour). Confidential soft in these racquets will probably add various options (better access to spin which will open more angles and heights above the net)
launch angle is a bit higher than regular confidential but not much. still confidential's DNA (especially when fresh)
now tension stability might be a question. too early to say. and how the control will drop over time. I feel like regular confidential goes dead where this soft version will add more power over time (towards trampoline so let's see for how long I can accept it).

I wanna try 1.30 gauge to compare it vs Mach 10 1.30. overall an impressive string!

cheers!

I love Confidential when fresh but after it has some decent notching (4 hour mark for me) it becomes a different string and I lose trust in it.

Does Con Soft have this same character?

 

[galapagos]

I love Confidential when fresh but after it has some decent notching (4 hour mark for me) it becomes a different string and I lose trust in it.

Does Con Soft have this same character?

Notching is still there. I don't hear this "clicking" of the string when hitting or at least not as much as with the 1.30 mach 10. Mach 10 1.25 was better with snapback I guess (smoother).
I really like the confidential soft but I think I liked 1.30 Mach 10 more (feel is more "solid"). I still wanna try 1.30 confi soft to really know because MAAAYBE I like 1.25 confidential soft over the 1.25 mach 10.

 

[CiscoPC600]

I haven’t read this thread in awhile. Is the first page still being updated? And have you gone back to adjust scores on older reviews based on newer strings affecting your thoughts?

 

[galapagos]

I haven’t read this thread in awhile. Is the first page still being updated? And have you gone back to adjust scores on older reviews based on newer strings affecting your thoughts?

I stopped updating it because I maxed out the limit of characters. Maybe If I delete the hyperlinks it will save some space but not sure if it's any better.
I also no longer play with the TC95 which was my main frame back then and I noticed that with the current frames my string and tension preference shifted a little bit.

 

[CiscoPC600]

I stopped updating it because I maxed out the limit of characters. Maybe If I delete the hyperlinks it will save some space but not sure if it's any better.
I also no longer play with the TC95 which was my main frame back then and I noticed that with the current frames my string and tension preference shifted a little bit.

Sounds like we need a new thread with updates, haha.

 

[landcookie]

Notching is still there. I don't hear this "clicking" of the string when hitting or at least not as much as with the 1.30 mach 10. Mach 10 1.25 was better with snapback I guess (smoother).
I really like the confidential soft but I think I liked 1.30 Mach 10 more (feel is more "solid"). I still wanna try 1.30 confi soft to really know because MAAAYBE I like 1.25 confidential soft over the 1.25 mach 10.

Looks like tis the curse of the shaped string.

Back to rounds I go. Have you tried Poly Tour Force? Pretty good!

 

[galapagos]

Looks like tis the curse of the shaped string.

Back to rounds I go. Have you tried Poly Tour Force? Pretty good!

I have it with me just couldn’t find the time to restring my vcore 95 and maybe percept 97D for this playtest as well!
I am sooo behind my schedule it’s crazy. I don’t have a „main” racquet and when I am on the court for myself I am always testing something new so this destroyed my timing and feel of the swing. In 2026 I am really now focused on finding my home and will probably stick to it for the rest of the year unless something really special comes up. Just to finish the testing session with main setup to refresh the timing and feel.

 

[landcookie]

I have it with me just couldn’t find the time to restring my vcore 95 and maybe percept 97D for this playtest as well!
I am sooo behind my schedule it’s crazy. I don’t have a „main” racquet and when I am on the court for myself I am always testing something new so this destroyed my timing and feel of the swing. In 2026 I am really now focused on finding my home and will probably stick to it for the rest of the year unless something really special comes up. Just to finish the testing session with main setup to refresh the timing and feel.

I find changing racquets very difficult to adjust to. Good thing I’ve settled on the Pa89 ‘23 for the long haul and just testing string for kicks. Some strings just kill the playability but likewise others feel surprisingly good!

 

[galapagos]

I find changing racquets very difficult to adjust to. Good thing I’ve settled on the Pa89 ‘23 for the long haul and just testing string for kicks. Some strings just kill the playability but likewise others feel surprisingly good!

Yap! Totally agree. I have the 26” update with me, I like it more than the 23. I am contemplating the switch. Probably 4 more racquets on similar level for my needs but obviously different in performance. There are some power frames that I like, some are more about control. I am trying to find my max power (responsiveness would be a better word) that I can control. This and also how it connects with my swing style.

 

[landcookie]

W

Yap! Totally agree. I have the 26” update with me, I like it more than the 23. I am contemplating the switch. Probably 4 more racquets on similar level for my needs but obviously different in performance. There are some power frames that I like, some are more about control. I am trying to find my max power (responsiveness would be a better word) that I can control. This and also how it connects with my swing style.

What is it about the ‘26 that you prefer over the ‘23 version?

You strike me as a Radical kind of guy. I find them to hit a sneaky heavy ball.

 

[galapagos]

W

What is it about the ‘26 that you prefer over the ‘23 version?

You strike me as a Radical kind of guy. I find them to hit a sneaky heavy ball.

Easier to move around and less stiff in feel, less „rigid”.
I am totally a radical kind of guy. I still have one with me. I just found that the biggest asset is its biggest weakness. Very well rounded frame but without special trait. I often find myself going down in power (up in control) or up in performance and power to get easier weapons. Radical mp sits perfectly in the middle. I probably could get there with a leather grip or some small mods but my wife took the racquet from my hands so I don’t want to mess up. Really good frame and I love palm tree crew PJ. I am messing with the whiteout which is kinda in the „radical” family.

 

[landcookie]

Easier to move around and less stiff in feel, less „rigid”.
I am totally a radical kind of guy. I still have one with me. I just found that the biggest asset is its biggest weakness. Very well rounded frame but without special trait. I often find myself going down in power (up in control) or up in performance and power to get easier weapons. Radical mp sits perfectly in the middle. I probably could get there with a leather grip or some small mods but my wife took the racquet from my hands so I don’t want to mess up. Really good frame and I love palm tree crew PJ. I am messing with the whiteout which is kinda in the „radical” family.

I knew it!

I have only had a casual hit with the Radical MP and preferred it over the Ezone, Tfight 300s and 305s. I am a big fan of the current orange PJ.

You could perhaps try to dial the power up with the string setup? I've found through experimenting with my PA that not all strings are built equal in terms of top end power and spin - and that there is a reason some strings are used more by pros and why some aren't used at all despite their popularity amongst rec players.

 

[galapagos]

I knew it!

I have only had a casual hit with the Radical MP and preferred it over the Ezone, Tfight 300s and 305s. I am a big fan of the current orange PJ.

You could perhaps try to dial the power up with the string setup? I've found through experimenting with my PA that not all strings are built equal in terms of top end power and spin - and that there is a reason some strings are used more by pros and why some aren't used at all despite their popularity amongst rec players.

I think the main reason is me coming from the Angell TC95 16x19 as my "reference" racquet. Even if its no longer in my bag I still had my best results with it. The big reason is perfect specs for my game but also the combo of oldschool (small headsize, thin beam) with modern (very punchy, responsive opened 16x19 pattern). With 1.30 gauge at 24kg I could still control the launch but even my slower strokes were creating timing issue for the opponent.

Now most of my racquets that I have are more control oriented (even Pure Aero 98 feels like that) leaving me in between 1.25 and 1.30 gauges where 1.25 can launch on me and 1.30 can often kill the frame too much. I tried adjusting tension (now usually between 22-23kg) but where I got some of the response back I also got some occasional flyers simply because the strings are just more jumpy now. "jumpy string" in a controlled racquet vs "dead string" in a "jumpy" racquet.
It's hard for me to find the balance where even my slower strokes could push the opponent back or at least keep me out of trouble all this without loosing confidence (having too hot or too cold setup). So I am almost rebuilding my game or at least my idea for my tennis. Specifically finding optimal racquet head speed

This + I think industry in general is making similar frames now (specs and response, even feel to some extent). Differences are there but not as big as 10 years ago.

 

[maksp]

I think the main reason is me coming from the Angell TC95 16x19 as my "reference" racquet. Even if its no longer in my bag I still had my best results with it. The big reason is perfect specs for my game but also the combo of oldschool (small headsize, thin beam) with modern (very punchy, responsive opened 16x19 pattern). With 1.30 gauge at 24kg I could still control the launch but even my slower strokes were creating timing issue for the opponent.

Now most of my racquets that I have are more control oriented (even Pure Aero 98 feels like that) leaving me in between 1.25 and 1.30 gauges where 1.25 can launch on me and 1.30 can often kill the frame too much. I tried adjusting tension (now usually between 22-23kg) but where I got some of the response back I also got some occasional flyers simply because the strings are just more jumpy now. "jumpy string" in a controlled racquet vs "dead string" in a "jumpy" racquet.
It's hard for me to find the balance where even my slower strokes could push the opponent back or at least keep me out of trouble all this without loosing confidence (having too hot or too cold setup). So I am almost rebuilding my game or at least my idea for my tennis. Specifically finding optimal racquet head speed

This + I think industry in general is making similar frames now (specs and response, even feel to some extent). Differences are there but not as big as 10 years ago.

Wholly sheets... I'm going through EXACTLY SAME situation. I'm have luck with yonex rev 1.25mm orange mains n fire 1.25mm red . 23/22
23aero98

 

[landcookie]

I think the main reason is me coming from the Angell TC95 16x19 as my "reference" racquet. Even if its no longer in my bag I still had my best results with it. The big reason is perfect specs for my game but also the combo of oldschool (small headsize, thin beam) with modern (very punchy, responsive opened 16x19 pattern). With 1.30 gauge at 24kg I could still control the launch but even my slower strokes were creating timing issue for the opponent.

Now most of my racquets that I have are more control oriented (even Pure Aero 98 feels like that) leaving me in between 1.25 and 1.30 gauges where 1.25 can launch on me and 1.30 can often kill the frame too much. I tried adjusting tension (now usually between 22-23kg) but where I got some of the response back I also got some occasional flyers simply because the strings are just more jumpy now. "jumpy string" in a controlled racquet vs "dead string" in a "jumpy" racquet.
It's hard for me to find the balance where even my slower strokes could push the opponent back or at least keep me out of trouble all this without loosing confidence (having too hot or too cold setup). So I am almost rebuilding my game or at least my idea for my tennis. Specifically finding optimal racquet head speed

This + I think industry in general is making similar frames now (specs and response, even feel to some extent). Differences are there but not as big as 10 years ago.

How about the VCORE or Pure Drive / Strike?

Despite being a spin frame I think the Vcore suits a more linear stroke rather than a whippy one. The spin tech gives the additional control needed.

The Strike 100 is nice but I would say feels anaemic if TC 95 is your baseline.

 

[galapagos]

Wholly sheets... I'm going through EXACTLY SAME situation. I'm have luck with yonex rev 1.25mm orange mains n fire 1.25mm red . 23/22
23aero98

i didn't like rev that much. poly tour strike was/is my favorite string from Yonex if I had to choose. Ive heard its going to be discontinued so I want to try poly tour force and revisit poly tour spin.

 

[galapagos]

How about the VCORE or Pure Drive / Strike?

Despite being a spin frame I think the Vcore suits a more linear stroke rather than a whippy one. The spin tech gives the additional control needed.

The Strike 100 is nice but I would say feels anaemic if TC 95 is your baseline.

Previous vcores were unstable. Only 98 Tour was stable enough but a bit heavy and a tiny bit launchy. Couldn't t take 1.30 strings and was launchy with 1.25. Now this update is interesting and I hope I will be able to try Vcore 98... I tried vcore 95 and it's not powerful / responsive enough but I strung it at 23kg so maybe my mistake.
Pure Drives totally not my type. I love the paint job though!
Strike I don't know. 98 has a high sw where I think I want to stay in between 320-327 range. Whiteout, Gravity Tour and Radical MP have me covered with this type of racquets so I don't want to overlap too much (on my personal racquet search journey).
100" usually doesn't suit my swing style. Only Speed Pro I like a lot. Head Prestige MP with 99" is also cool.
I recently tried vcore 100. that was fun but not sure if I can treat it seriously. Better than the previous version for me at least.

 

[talynen]

I think the main reason is me coming from the Angell TC95 16x19 as my "reference" racquet. Even if its no longer in my bag I still had my best results with it. The big reason is perfect specs for my game but also the combo of oldschool (small headsize, thin beam) with modern (very punchy, responsive opened 16x19 pattern). With 1.30 gauge at 24kg I could still control the launch but even my slower strokes were creating timing issue for the opponent.

Now most of my racquets that I have are more control oriented (even Pure Aero 98 feels like that) leaving me in between 1.25 and 1.30 gauges where 1.25 can launch on me and 1.30 can often kill the frame too much. I tried adjusting tension (now usually between 22-23kg) but where I got some of the response back I also got some occasional flyers simply because the strings are just more jumpy now. "jumpy string" in a controlled racquet vs "dead string" in a "jumpy" racquet.
It's hard for me to find the balance where even my slower strokes could push the opponent back or at least keep me out of trouble all this without loosing confidence (having too hot or too cold setup). So I am almost rebuilding my game or at least my idea for my tennis. Specifically finding optimal racquet head speed

This + I think industry in general is making similar frames now (specs and response, even feel to some extent). Differences are there but not as big as 10 years ago.

What about mixing gauges? 1.30 mains and 1.25 crosses?

 

[galapagos]

What about mixing gauges? 1.30 mains and 1.25 crosses?

cool concept. Tien is doing it with alu rough. Hybrid is a totally random thing and hard to really predict the outcome. I've been thinking about mach 10 1.30/1.25 and maybe confidential soft 1.30/1.25 but first i need to try 1.30 solo. Maybe 1.30 Tour Bite / mach 10 1.25...
I have a pro friend who uses razor code 1.30/1.25 so its really coming up on the courts lately.

 

[talynen]

cool concept. Tien is doing it with alu rough. Hybrid is a totally random thing and hard to really predict the outcome. I've been thinking about mach 10 1.30/1.25 and maybe confidential soft 1.30/1.25 but first i need to try 1.30 solo. Maybe 1.30 Tour Bite / mach 10 1.25...
I have a pro friend who uses razor code 1.30/1.25 so its really coming up on the courts lately.

Fonseca does it too, or at least used to. Poly tour strike black 1.25 mains and 1.20 crosses. Not sure if he kept the same gauge when he changed to poly tour force.

 

[galapagos]

Fonseca does it too, or at least used to. Poly tour strike black 1.25 mains and 1.20 crosses. Not sure if he kept the same gauge when he changed to poly tour force.

this I tried and actually made the review on youtube but I didnt like it. too springy. 1.30/1.25 is imo a better direction for my game.

 

[talynen]

this I tried and actually made the review on youtube but I didnt like it. too springy. 1.30/1.25 is imo a better direction for my game.

Oh, for sure given your posts I would stick with 1.30/1.25. Brought it up to add to the list of players using one string in two different gauges is all, even if the gauges are not the same ones you would pick.

 

[galapagos]

Oh, for sure given your posts I would stick with 1.30/1.25. Brought it up to add to the list of players using one string in two different gauges is all, even if the gauges are not the same ones you would pick.

ah okey, I think also Korda was playing with different gauges but this might have changed with his new racquet.
In a way gut hybrids are also with different gauges usually 1.30 gut/1.25 poly. I was wondering what is the launch angle from 1.30 gut compared to 1.25 poly. Sure it's responsive and powerful but thicker strings might still produce a more controlled launch. With that in mind 1.30/1.25 hybrids were out there for quite some time now!

 

[landcookie]

Previous vcores were unstable. Only 98 Tour was stable enough but a bit heavy and a tiny bit launchy. Couldn't t take 1.30 strings and was launchy with 1.25. Now this update is interesting and I hope I will be able to try Vcore 98... I tried vcore 95 and it's not powerful / responsive enough but I strung it at 23kg so maybe my mistake.
Pure Drives totally not my type. I love the paint job though!
Strike I don't know. 98 has a high sw where I think I want to stay in between 320-327 range. Whiteout, Gravity Tour and Radical MP have me covered with this type of racquets so I don't want to overlap too much (on my personal racquet search journey).
100" usually doesn't suit my swing style. Only Speed Pro I like a lot. Head Prestige MP with 99" is also cool.
I recently tried vcore 100. that was fun but not sure if I can treat it seriously. Better than the previous version for me at least.

Interesting. What does “stable” mean to you? Most of the racquets you list have a denser pattern - is it the thumpiness at impact?

For context, a lot of people knock the PA98 ‘23 as unstable - I find it plenty stable. In fact the faster the ball the easier it is. In contrast TC95/100 do not give me that confidence.

I would ask if you’ve tried the 310g Percept 97 standard with a more powerful string (RPM perhaps?) but gut feel it isn’t in your wheelhouse. If I had to pick a playerish frame this line will be my first pick.

 

[galapagos]

Interesting. What does “stable” mean to you? Most of the racquets you list have a denser pattern - is it the thumpiness at impact?

For context, a lot of people knock the PA98 ‘23 as unstable - I find it plenty stable. In fact the faster the ball the easier it is. In contrast TC95/100 do not give me that confidence.

I would ask if you’ve tried the 310g Percept 97 standard with a more powerful string (RPM perhaps?) but gut feel it isn’t in your wheelhouse. If I had to pick a playerish frame this line will be my first pick.

stable to me means resistance to twisting. On clay usually I don't need that much but on hard courts vs flatter hitters I noticed some stability issues with the regular vcore in stock form. Tour was very stable but with it's specs very powerful and launchy so I tried to make it calm with 1.30 gauge but the combo didnt work. Maybe vcore is string sensitive.
I tried and reviewed percept 97, didnt like it. It's in "prestige" category but prestige is just better (tour/mp/mp-l/pro > percept 97)
I didnt experience stability issues with the pure aero 98. sometimes with ezones when I add too much mass to the handle.
I hope to try Boom Pro, new blade 98 16x19 and new extreme pro. I guess ultimate racquet of choice series is coming back to town soon

 

[landcookie]

stable to me means resistance to twisting. On clay usually I don't need that much but on hard courts vs flatter hitters I noticed some stability issues with the regular vcore in stock form. Tour was very stable but with it's specs very powerful and launchy so I tried to make it calm with 1.30 gauge but the combo didnt work. Maybe vcore is string sensitive.
I tried and reviewed percept 97, didnt like it. It's in "prestige" category but prestige is just better (tour/mp/mp-l/pro > percept 97)
I didnt experience stability issues with the pure aero 98. sometimes with ezones when I add too much mass to the handle.
I hope to try Boom Pro, new blade 98 16x19 and new extreme pro. I guess ultimate racquet of choice series is coming back to town soon

Interesting. How does the Prestige MP compare to the Radical and Percept?

Glad I got your racquetholism back

 

[galapagos]

Interesting. How does the Prestige MP compare to the Radical and Percept?

Glad I got your racquetholism back

Prestige MP is more about comfort and feel. Percept 97 is stiff yet anemic, some might call it "raw" and it will make sense. Radical MP is like a fixed Percept 97 ;p great all rounder that is a bit more towards control than power. Prestige MP is basically a Speed Pro with less power but more pocketing sensation and spin but you drop some power. power rating: Radical MP > Prestige MP > Percept 97D > Percept 97, comfort Prestige MP > Radical MP > Percept 97
user friendliness: Radical MP (easiest to move around) > Prestige MP (heaviest but most forgiving), Percept 97 (nothing for free)

 

[landcookie]

Now you’ve gotten me curious about the Prestige MP as a hobby racquet ! Even the MP-L!

 

[galapagos]

Just reviewed yonex poly tour force on my channel using TF40 18x20 and yonex percept 97D. Great string, very predictable. Good launch control. Not dead but definitely not a rocket launcher. Wouldn’t put it in a „power” category that yonex is trying to do. Spin could be better (below alu power) but holds tension much longer so it’s a dilemma of performance vs value.
Feel is gummy, kinda in a territory of razor soft and Mach 10. Not too muted but not harsh.
Good replacement for the poly tour strike but strike I think was a bit more „bity” however also more „crispy”. Poly tour force you can put in any racquet.

I guess I would give it 7.1 rating. It’s great all around but was missing something. Special trait if any would be nice feel and predictable response.

 

[landcookie]

Got to say, I’ve gone on a string journey for the last year and tested 20-ish strings.

Here I am a year later back to PTP, RPM Blast and Pro Hurricane Tour. The classics.

 

[galapagos]

Got to say, I’ve gone on a string journey for the last year and tested 20-ish strings.

Here I am a year later back to PTP, RPM Blast and Pro Hurricane Tour. The classics.

I am building my string collection for the 2026 season. I want to keep things simple and not juggle with so many options. RPM Blast is there with me as well
Trying to figure out if I really need Alu ;p

 

[AlexKangaroo]

racquet reviews: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...ice-tournament-players-and-or-coaches.705277/

total number of strings: 72

Group A (round profile):
1. Tecnifibre Ice Code 1.30-6.9
2. Luxilon Original 1.30-7.3
3. Luxilon Alu Power Rough 1.30 (and 1.25)-6.1
4. Luxilon Alu Power 1.30 (and 1.25)-7.2
5. Mayami Hit Pro 1.30 (and 1.25)-7.3
6. Dyreex Super Tour 1.30-6.2
7. Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25-6.0
8. Tecnifibre Red Code 1.30-7.1
9. Luxilon Adrenaline 1.30-6.2
10. Signum Pro Firestorm 1.30 (and 1.25)-7.4
11. Tecnifibre Razor Code 1.30 (and 1.25)-7.4
12. Head Hawk Touch 1.25-7.0
13. Pacific Poly Force 1.30-7.0
14. Pacific XCite 1.30 (and 1.25)-6.9
15. Kirschbaum Max Power 1.30-6.9
16. Kirschbaum Max Power Rough 1.30-6.9
17. Kirschbaum Pro Line Evolution 1.30 -
18. Kirschbaum Pro Line Rough 1.30
20. TopSpin Cyber Flash
21. Head Lynx 1.25-6.2
22. Tecnifibre Razor Soft 1.25-7.1
23. Yonex Poly Tour Strike 1.25 (and 1.30) - 7.0
24. Head Hawk Power - 7.2
Group B (3,4 and 5-sided profile):
1. Solinco Confidential 1.30-7.4
2. Solinco Tour Bite-7.4
3. Solinco Tour Bite Soft 1.30-6.5
4. Dyreex Cube Max 1.25-7.0
5. Mayami Big Spin 1.30 (and 1.25)-7.2
6. Solinco Hyper G 1.30 (and 1.25 and 1.20)-6.3
7. Weiss Cannon Ultra Cable 1.23-5.8
8. Yonex Poly Tour Spin 1.25-5.0
9. Tecnifibre Black Code 1.28 (and 1.24)-7.3
10. Tecnifibre Black Code 4S 1.25 - 6.3

Group C (6-sided profile):
1. Head Lynx Tour 1.30 gray and champagne (and 1.25)-7.3
2. MSV Focus Hex 1.27-6.2
3. Dyreex Super Tour Edge 1.30-6.2
4. Dyreex Hexablast 1.30-6.9/10
5. Mayami Tour Hex 1.23 (and 1.28)-7.4
6. Diadem Solstice Power 1.25-7.4
7. Diadem Pro X 1.25-7.0/10

Group D (7+ sided profile):
1. Volkl Cyclone 1.30-7.2/10
2. Tourna Silver 7 Tour 1.30 (and 1.25)-7.4
3. MSV Hepta Twist 1.30 (and 1.25)-6.0
4. Babolat RPM Blast Rough 1.30-6.2
5. Mayami Magic Twist 1.30 (and 1.25)-6.2
6. Signum Pro Tornado 1.27 (and 1.23)-6.2
7. Mayami Hepta Power 1.24-7.0
8. Yonex Poly Tour Rev - 5.8
HYBRIDS
2. Big Spin 1.25 / Tour Hex 1.23-7.3
3. PTP 1.25/Rev 1.25 - 5.9

Looking at this list of reviews and appreciate the work you have done. Do you think there is ever going to be a string that you will give a 9.0+ review? Is it possible to get that kind of "perfect" string? Not that I need one as a rec player, but interested to hear thoughts. It seems 7.4 is the highest some strings have made.

 

[galapagos]

Looking at this list of reviews and appreciate the work you have done. Do you think there is ever going to be a string that you will give a 9.0+ review? Is it possible to get that kind of "perfect" string? Not that I need one as a rec player, but interested to hear thoughts. It seems 7.4 is the highest some strings have made.

Haha ye I guess it was my sick scaling dont treat it that seriously also I think some strings would be readjusted if I used them again because frame also plays big part in overall experience. I am building my top 10 updated list soon. That will explain a bit more. Value depends on your needs. Some players are looking for spin, some power some comfort. I value consistent response but also spin and control. I have a tendency to like round strings a lot but also it’s very hard to create one that offers similar/better performance than some shaped strings can offer

 

[AlexKangaroo]

Haha ye I guess it was my sick scaling dont treat it that seriously also I think some strings would be readjusted if I used them again because frame also plays big part in overall experience. I am building my top 10 updated list soon. That will explain a bit more. Value depends on your needs. Some players are looking for spin, some power some comfort. I value consistent response but also spin and control. I have a tendency to like round strings a lot but also it’s very hard to create one that offers similar/better performance than some shaped strings can offer

Awesome I've taken Razor Soft as my next string due to recommendation from my local stringer. Nice to see it on the higher places of the review scale. Let's see how well it works for me then

 

[Nostradamus]

henrik.wallensten
5w
Trying a new red prototype string from Luxilon! First two sessions and I’m blown away! Amazing string! Love the sound, how crisp it is and how well it maintains tension. Hope they launch it in exactly this version! #luxilon #tennis #tennisnerd #tennisstrings

 

[galapagos]

casually testing some strings in the Ezone 98.
So far tried:
1. Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25 (bleeeeeh)
2. Yonex Poly Tour Strike 1.25 (great launch control, and feel)
3. Yonex Poly Tour Spin 1.25 (ok, but nothing exceptional in spin potential for a "spinny" string)
4. Luxilon Alu Power Soft 1.25 (so far the best)
5. Tecnifibre Razor Soft 1.30 (wasn't feeling the response the way i want)
6. Babolat RPM Blast 1.30 (totally dead and demanding)
7. Tecnifibre Razor Soft 1.25 (too much power)

to try:
Solinco Confidential 1.30 (next)
Solinco Mach 10 (not sure if i want to put 1.25 or 1.30)
Grapplesnake M8 1.25
maybe:
Alu Power Rough 1.25

 

[Tennis And Anime Lover]

casually testing some strings in the Ezone 98.
So far tried:
1. Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25 (bleeeeeh)
2. Yonex Poly Tour Strike 1.25 (great launch control, and feel)
3. Yonex Poly Tour Spin 1.25 (ok, but nothing exceptional in spin potential for a "spinny" string)
4. Luxilon Alu Power Soft 1.25 (so far the best)
5. Tecnifibre Razor Soft 1.30 (wasn't feeling the response the way i want)
6. Babolat RPM Blast 1.30 (totally dead and demanding)
7. Tecnifibre Razor Soft 1.25 (too much power)

to try:
Solinco Confidential 1.30 (next)
Solinco Mach 10 (not sure if i want to put 1.25 or 1.30)
Grapplesnake M8 1.25
maybe:
Alu Power Rough 1.25

try regular Razor Code Carbon as round string.
For shaped string, there are not many string that will beat Confidential or Lynx Tour in that frame

 

[ChrisJR3264]

Razor spin will not disappoint.

 

[galapagos]

Razor spin will not disappoint.

i will try razor spin in tfight 305s

 

[pico]

casually testing some strings in the Ezone 98.
So far tried:
1. Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25 (bleeeeeh)
2. Yonex Poly Tour Strike 1.25 (great launch control, and feel)
3. Yonex Poly Tour Spin 1.25 (ok, but nothing exceptional in spin potential for a "spinny" string)
4. Luxilon Alu Power Soft 1.25 (so far the best)
5. Tecnifibre Razor Soft 1.30 (wasn't feeling the response the way i want)
6. Babolat RPM Blast 1.30 (totally dead and demanding)
7. Tecnifibre Razor Soft 1.25 (too much power)

to try:
Solinco Confidential 1.30 (next)
Solinco Mach 10 (not sure if i want to put 1.25 or 1.30)
Grapplesnake M8 1.25
maybe:
Alu Power Rough 1.25

I recently experimented with RPM BLAST 1.35. I found it all over the place. At times, it felt too lively and at times dead. I lost confidence in my strokes using it.

 

[ChrisJR3264]

i will try razor spin in tfight 305s

It’s not just a string for TF rackets. Trust me

 

[galapagos]

I just did a comparison video between Solinco Confidential 1.30 and Babolat RPM Blast 1.30
I was looking forward to this playtest because I liked these two in many different frames but never really compared them in one frame (in this case it was the ezone 98).
now spoilers:
My pick for the Ezone would be Solinco Confidential. Short answer: easier performance and cleaner feel

next: Solinco Mach 10 1.30 and Grapplesnake M8 1.25 (not sure about the timeline though)