indyfob2008
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browsing through the Value Multi section of the TW website. Thinking of trying out Wilson Sensation, Tourna Quasi-Gut, and Head Velocity MLT. Which would be best for spin, which is the arm-friendliest? Thanks.
Our pals may be able to offer some of their findings in terms of getting spin with these strings, but they're multis. These strings are made primarily to deliver softness in a synthetic alternative to natural gut.browsing through the Value Multi section of the TW website. Thinking of trying out Wilson Sensation, Tourna Quasi-Gut, and Head Velocity MLT. Which would be best for spin, which is the arm-friendliest? Thanks.
+1 for multifeel, black if you want spin.I don’t care for how harsh velocity feels, I prefer softer poly crosses over velocity in my hybrids.
Tecnifibre multifeel over sensation any day at this price point.
Haven’t tried tourna.
quasi gut feels more arm friendly than velocity to me, but I think it might lock up in a full bed(I have only used qga as a main with poly crosses), so velocity is prob your best bet for spin, or multifeel as recommended abovebrowsing through the Value Multi section of the TW website. Thinking of trying out Wilson Sensation, Tourna Quasi-Gut, and Head Velocity MLT. Which would be best for spin, which is the arm-friendliest? Thanks.
Nice string. I'm a fan, full bed or not ...Recently been hitting with Gosen AK Pro CX. Technically not classified as a multi but it plays like it.
They need to get rid of their dead stock somehow.Not a fan of Wilson sensation. I don’t know why they put that string in all their demo rackets.
the 2 synth-gut reels I currently have are Gosen OG and Krischbaum Syn Gut (both 17g). I like both of them, but I might switch to an 18g or switch to a multi if I really like the Quasi-Gut or Technifibre Multi or Head VelocityOur pals may be able to offer some of their findings in terms of getting spin with these strings, but they're multis. These strings are made primarily to deliver softness in a synthetic alternative to natural gut.
I keep Prince Premier Control on hand for string jobs that need a multi. I have a reel of both 16 and 17 gauge. It's likely that there are a couple of other multis that are a little bit softer than this string, but PPC is nicely soft at the right tension and it also seems to do a better than average job of holding tension over its service life. Value points: it goes for $9 for an individual set or $100 for a full reel. That comes out to under $6 per string job.
If you need a balance of value, softness, and spin potential, you could also look at a few synthetic guts. These are generally more affordable than most multis, many have moderate softness (a couple are a little on the firm side), and their performance is rather good for many of us who aren't ripping on the ball like D-1 college hopefuls. If you're looking for significantly more arm-friendliness than poly and you also want to hit with spin, etc., I recommend trying a couple options in this string family.
My favorite syn. gut is from Kirschbaum - a little softer than average and nicely affordable. Babolat offers a decent syn. gut in a number of different colors (I coach high school kids and the girls do love that pink string!!). Forten Sweet is soft enough to work as a cheaper alternative to some multis, but I'd recommend saving the 17 ga. version for a dense string pattern where it will last a little longer.
The two syn. guts that are too firm for my taste in a full bed: Gosen OG Sheep Micro and Prince SG w/Duraflex (Prince's Original SG is moderately soft though). Even though the Gosen is too stiff for my liking in a full bed, it's slickness and durability make it a rather good string to use as a cross in a simple poly hybrid.
where did you get kirschbaum in 17g?the 2 synth-gut reels I currently have are Gosen OG and Krischbaum Syn Gut (both 17g). I like both of them, but I might switch to an 18g or switch to a multi if I really like the Quasi-Gut or Technifibre Multi or Head Velocity
I'm willing to bet @indyfob2008 is talking about KB Syn Gut Premium, which does come in 1.25.where did you get kirschbaum in 17g?
I didn't know the premium was still around, but that would make sense. I like the regular kirschbaum 16g and would have been interested in trying it in 17g. Oh well.I'm willing to bet @indyfob2008 is talking about KB Syn Gut Premium, which does come in 1.25.
Nice!! I'll have to give it a go this spring when I need some softer setups for the colder weather.Velocity MLT is hands down the best bang for the buck multifilament string that I have used.
(Don't know whom you were addressing the question to, so sorry if you wanted someone else to answer)You think Velocity is stiffter than Kirschbaum syngut? Where would you See RPM Soft and RIP Control?
Thanks a lot. Was adresseed to everyone..smileDon't know whom you were addressing the question to, so sorry if you wanted someone else to answer)
I know I'm getting OT, but how does the Kirschbaum play? I've never played it, but the cheap reels are tempting.I didn't know the premium was still around, but that would make sense. I like the regular kirschbaum 16g and would have been interested in trying it in 17g. Oh well.
Can't remember. Bought it about 10 years ago (probably at TW) and was in a box in my parents' basement for several years, then found it a few weeks ago...where did you get kirschbaum in 17g?
Gosen does feel a bit more firm than the Kirschbaum. I may have to experiment with a Gosen/Kirschbaum "hybrid" because I like both.I know I'm getting OT, but how does the Kirschbaum play? I've never played it, but the cheap reels are tempting.
For the record, Gosen Micro 17 is one of my favorites. I prefer a little firmer feel over the super soft SGs.
@indyfob2008 and anyone else please chime in.
Never paid attention to this string before, but I notice that my local Academy Sports has Velocity MLT for $8.29 a set. I may have to try it considering I can barely order cheap synthetic sets for that price (when shipping is included). I'm reading that it's a little firmer and has a little more control than most multis, which sounds good also.Velocity MLT is hands down the best bang for the buck multifilament string that I have used.
Was not aware that a KB Syn Gut Premium exists. Here's a photo of my reel. I don't see the word "Premium" on the packaging, so I assume this is the string others are talking about here.I'm willing to bet @indyfob2008 is talking about KB Syn Gut Premium, which does come in 1.25.
Yes thats the string, I can only find it in 1.30 good to know it exist in 1.25Was not aware that a KB Syn Gut Premium exists. Here's a photo of my reel. I don't see the word "Premium" on the packaging, so I assume this is the string others are talking about here.
I have only played Gosen micro super 16, but kirschbaum 16 is definitely softer with nice pocketing. Might be too soft for you, but I have not used a ton of sg.I know I'm getting OT, but how does the Kirschbaum play? I've never played it, but the cheap reels are tempting.
For the record, Gosen Micro 17 is one of my favorites. I prefer a little firmer feel over the super soft SGs.
@indyfob2008 and anyone else please chime in.