indyfob2008
Rookie
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.
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ChanterRacquet
Professional
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.
Tecnifibre multifeel over sensation any day at this price point.
Haven’t tried tourna.
fuzz nation
G.O.A.T.
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.
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.
I love velocity. Been using it as a cross for 3 years. Still love it. I tried most of the colors. Natural color is the best, it's softer and plays better. I use 1.30mm. It's slick so my strings snap back and stay in place, I love not having to fix the strings after every point. If you're a stringer, velocity is so easy to string. It's so durable and maintains tension, and it doesn't fray easily.
+1 for multifeel, black if you want spin.
tele
Hall of Fame
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 above
JustTennis76
Hall of Fame
I like Prince Premier Control a lot along with Tecnifibre Multifeel. Also liked Head FXP. Not a fan of Wilson sensation. I don’t know why they put that string in all their demo rackets.
Recently been hitting with Gosen AK Pro CX. Technically not classified as a multi but it plays like it.
Recently been hitting with Gosen AK Pro CX. Technically not classified as a multi but it plays like it.
Elrico
Rookie
Nice string. I'm a fan, full bed or not ...
Like Gosen Multi CX Also a nice string
They need to get rid of their dead stock somehow.
Steve Huff
G.O.A.T.
I string Babolat Addixion for most of the people I string for that want a multi. I keep it in reels.
indyfob2008
Rookie
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
tele
Hall of Fame
where did you get kirschbaum in 17g?
I'm willing to bet @indyfob2008 is talking about KB Syn Gut Premium, which does come in 1.25.
tele
Hall of Fame
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.
fuzz nation
G.O.A.T.
Nice!! I'll have to give it a go this spring when I need some softer setups for the colder weather.
Wilson Sensation plays fine for a multi...it has soft feel, decent power....the biggest gripe against it is durability IMO. I have played with lots of multis and I snapped Sensation the fastest. I have not tried Velocity but I would pass on Tourna Quasi Gut - I think Sensation plays way better. Another value multi I would recommend is Gamma Revelation...it's an older string and gets lost among the Gamma lineup but if you are looking for a 16g value multi I strongly suggest it.
tele
Hall of Fame
(Don't know whom you were addressing the question to, so sorry if you wanted someone else to answer)
I think they are fairly close, but Kirschbaum syn gut feels more arm-friendly to me than Velocity black. I have not used velocity natural recently enough to remember well, but I think it was a little softer-feeling than black. I have not played with RPM soft and RIP control. RIP control has polyolefin ribbons like Isospeed Control Classic (Rip Control, unlike ICC, contains nylon as well), which is the most comfortable string I have used (I have never splurged on gut), so I would guess that it plays more comfy than velocity as well.
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Thanks a lot. Was adresseed to everyone..smile
I've played RPM Soft and it definitely feels and plays more like a syn gut, which would make sense, as a single nylon core accounts for the vast majority of its construction. It also has a more durable mid-layer and a snapback-promotting outer finish, both of which are very syn-gut like, and indeed RPM Soft wears down in just about the same way, and just like most SG's, really requires the slickest of the slick partner string to hybrid with, in order to maintain much of any snapback at all after an hour or two of hitting, especially on clay.
Overall, I like RPM Soft and commend Babolat for making it, but I think Diadem Evolution is just as good, especially when factoring in that Evo is roughly half the cost. Also, RPMS (and Evo) play a bit muted, so for a more crisp feel, I think something like Gosen AK Pro CX or Yonex Dynawire are a much better choice, again for roughly half the cost.
Hope that helps!
Overall, I like RPM Soft and commend Babolat for making it, but I think Diadem Evolution is just as good, especially when factoring in that Evo is roughly half the cost. Also, RPMS (and Evo) play a bit muted, so for a more crisp feel, I think something like Gosen AK Pro CX or Yonex Dynawire are a much better choice, again for roughly half the cost.
Hope that helps!
ChocoLab
New User
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.
indyfob2008
Rookie
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...
indyfob2008
Rookie
Gosen does feel a bit more firm than the Kirschbaum. I may have to experiment with a Gosen/Kirschbaum "hybrid" because I like both.
ChocoLab
New User
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.
heavyD
Professional
It's probably the closest feel to a poly as there is with a multifilament string. Less power, more control, and better durability compared to the Tecnifibre multi's, NXT, etc. It is firmer but nowhere near as firm as even the softest poly string. It also works great in hybrid setups.
indyfob2008
Rookie
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.
Happi
Hall of Fame
Yes thats the string, I can only find it in 1.30 good to know it exist in 1.25
tele
Hall of Fame
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.
edit： i had not seen this had already been answered above before writing
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