I’ve tried big spin mains, ghost wire crosses twice and have loved it. I strung this combo for a singles match yesterday and played well. The first time I used this combo I do feel like the crazy spin from BS dropped somewhat quick but it remained comfortable and playable for a long time. Do others feel a quick spin drop with Big Spin or was it in my head?
it’s my favorite string so far in my very limited play testing. durable tension and consistent feel and controlLuxilon 4g is very tempting and inspiringNot sure about the comfort level or value. Added the string to my maybe list
can you compare 4g and original ?
lol..BK is undoubtedly a very worthy string. It really just does everything well so all around predictability is good. Good spin, good feel, good control, consistent and longevity is aright. It is a very good bargain considering the price. It just is doesn't have a certain feature that it is great at. I find different racquets sometimes need different strings to bring out the best in them.can you compare 4g and original ?
I havent tried Black Knight but I know it deserves to be on the list. Just limiting my funds for a while. Its on my "maybe list" . Some guys already said that its a very nice string but didnt offer them something "extra". I believe @topspn can be your guy. He decided to go with Mayami Tour Hex over Tier 1 Black Knight. More control and bite. I usually agree with everything he says
He used to play with angell but decided to sell it so there are some loopholes in his statements xD
I can’t compare BBO and 4G. Only 4G and 4G Soft accurately, and ALU Power Rough to an extent. 4G Soft might be slightly more muted. Both have great tension maintenance, Soft possibly a little better. ALU Power I played in a different racquet that is 16x19 and much lighter, but it was a nice string. Did not last as long as 4G but it was a good string from what I remember. I think I like 4G more but I need to try ALU Power in my 18x20 331g racquetcan you compare 4g and original ?
I havent tried Black Knight but I know it deserves to be on the list. Just limiting my funds for a while. Its on my "maybe list" . Some guys already said that its a very nice string but didnt offer them something "extra". I believe @topspn can be your guy. He decided to go with Mayami Tour Hex over Tier 1 Black Knight. More control and bite. I usually agree with everything he says
He used to play with angell but decided to sell it so there are some loopholes in his statements xD
both will enter my second round of testing where I will play again with only my favourite strings.
Nice! Which one do you think will give me more control?both will enter my second round of testing where I will play again with only my favourite strings.
I could probably put all 7.0 + strings but I will narrow it to:
1. Head Lynx Tour
2. Signum Pro Firestorm
3. Luxilon Original
4. Tourna Silver 7 Tour
5. Mayami Hit Pro
6. Mayami Tour Hex
7. Mayami Big Spin
8. Luxilon Alu Power
9. ?????????
10. ????????
looks like 7.2 rating is the entry cap for my string of choice for this season and upcoming hard court season...
But to answer your question (difficult one!) :
My overall impression is that Lynx Tour is a shaped version of Original. I strung Original at 25kg/23 kg just like Verdasco used to on some racquets. This tension was too high for me at first but when it dropped a bit Original opened up and showed me how good it is. With Lynx Tour I strung it 24kg/23kg and it was great from the start - almost because the performance on backhand was a bit too dead for my liking so I will try it again but this time 24kg/22kg and same for Original) ...
Unless you suggest a bit different tension. I would like to open up a bit the stringbed of Lynx Tour without messing too much with the power. Thats why I want to keep 24kg but lower the tension of crosses. Hopefuly more spin potential and better grab on backhand.
I can get a Lynx Tour for a bit better price. Its a small factor but I keep it in mind
My biggest issue so far with Lynx Tour is the heavier weight (2 grams more on average)
I just strung a sample set of 17G black knight but how would I know which I should get a reel of, 16G or 17G?
There are a few things to consider when selecting a string gauge (feel, ball pocketing, power/control, arm friendliness..,) but one of the most important factors is durability. We generally recommend going down by one gauge if the thicker gauge does not break within the first 15 hours of playing time. As a general guideline, poly strings lose their playability and become harsh on the arm after about 10-12 hours of play.
I will try to break this set and see what happens!!!
From what I’ve seen toroline and grapplesnake dont have 1.30 gauge. Tier one is on my priority list
There used to be the sampler for half off. I remember paying $33.32 for a 7 string sample pack a few weeks ago but it’s like $67 now, almost the price of a reelFrom what I’ve seen toroline and grapplesnake dont have 1.30 gauge. Tier one is on my priority list
Pretty incredible. Still after a few weeks (3-4) 4G soft is still at 55 lbs from 59lbs. Tested using TennisTension
Ok I am adding Solinco Tour Bite soft 1.30 to my list
Just a photo. But that would be something Hah!??
From all the reviews I've read it seems the main traits is consistency and comfort. It's a 6-sided profile string but feels very smooth. It might have worse "bite" yet I know that pronounced shapes can limit the snapback !
what you like in poly tour pro and what racquet are you using ?
Yes but i haven't heard anything about that string ,, it could be horrible in control or power. I have to have everything with spin potential being primary driver. It must also have good power and also great control as well.
Yeah, we totally understand.We will have some string samples of a new experimental poly within the next 3 weeks. Hopefully those samples we cover all those basesYour mission is to create a poly that has same spin potential as solinco confidential or better, and just as much power as Alu power, and same control as black knight. are you going to accept the mission ?
Yeah, we totally understand.We will have some string samples of a new experimental poly within the next 3 weeks. Hopefully those samples we cover all those bases
For us releasing a new string is quite a process...a lot of testing, evaluating player‘s feedback, discussing the feedback with our manufacturer.....finding a string name is pretty much the last stage
I think I found out why. I just tested my racquet that has Strike Force and it's at 48lbs. Same with the Black Knight. Not letting that kid string my racquets again lol. Will see what this low tension hubbub is all about though
Well since I don’t swing like a maniac, I string full poly at a high of 48. Alu has a cleaner and crisper contact while still being comfortable but better feel than PTP. But hey, use what you like.
always excited to new releases !For us releasing a new string is quite a process...a lot of testing, evaluating player‘s feedback, discussing the feedback with our manufacturer.....finding a string name is pretty much the last stage
Tease us more !
For me I don’t swing like a maniac but I find the lower tensions pop my ball out more often as opposed to higher
You guys seem to make great products, why don't you promote yourselves more? Get your products reviewed and listed on tennis retailers like TW. There are hardly any reviews on youtube, send free sampler packs to youtubers and tell them to give honest reviews: good or bad, no strings (unintentional pun) attached.Yeah, we totally understand.We will have some string samples of a new experimental poly within the next 3 weeks. Hopefully those samples we cover all those bases
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but when it comes to reviews there is one very positive:You are spot on about the review. I feel like if TW reviewed and gave scores and the string database details etc it would be a lot easier to compare their strings to other brands.business model
If i remember it correctly (yes, too lazy to watch again) - in short words -great price, value, feel, consistency, spin is ok but it feels more like a round than shaped. Correct me if I am wrong
I think that TW are in the position where they dont have to do anything
They are so big that they will let only big players enter the table which is also good in some ways i guess. Brands need to earn their spot. Product is one thing but marketing is another. You can have a very fast car but without the driver its nothing. But sometimes you just have to be lucky. Right place, right time.
I am not from US, however born in Chicago !
Firestorm is already on a thin line of being slightly too powerful for me. Its comfy, it grabs well, its STILL control oriented but more power? I dont need more power. Interesting thing ,so the feel of firestorm is soooo good and comfortable that I am afraid nothing will feel good enough after that ;p Comfort is important for me but the performance even more I think so still a lot of hope for the other 7.2 and 7.3 strings...
Sorry if we were not clear. Yes, we will have samples for the public within the next couple of weeks. But from the time we start testing samples to the point where we actually provide a final product to the public takes time. We want to make sure to offer a product that is consistent with the quality of all our other products.Totally misunderstood your post. Got my hopes high that you're going to have samples for public consumption in 3 weeks. Feeling somewhat deflated now...
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If i remember it correctly (yes, too lazy to watch again) - in short words -great price, value, feel, consistency, spin is ok but it feels more like a round than shaped. Correct me if I am wrong
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