Ways to make strings in extreme patterns last longer?

[pfchang]

Recently acquired a 6.1 95s, and I'm really enjoying every aspect of the stick, except for about 2.

The first is that the string durability is quite poor for me. In one week of playing, I've had to go through 4 sets of string. I had to cut one out since tension dropped too low, but the others I got about maybe 7hrs combined.

One set was Tourna BZ 1.20, which I knew wouldn't last for long (~1hr).

2nd set was Lux Alu Rough 1.25 (~2hrs)

The other two were Genesis Black Magic 1.29. I had to cut one set out since it dropped in tension too much and was not keeping balls in anymore. The other set I had for about 4hrs which I also could tell that control was really dropping by the end.

Which brings me to the second aspect. At least from the one set of string that lasted long enough for me to really play with, it seemed like Genesis BM really dropped in playability quick. Having never played with BM before, I'm not sure if that's due to the string itself, or just the extreme string pattern doing heavy damage on the string. If anyone has insight on that, that would be great.

The last general question I have is just some ideas to help improve string durability in the 6.1 95s.

I know lowering gauge (As in thicker) will help, but would that start negating the effects of spin generation that the thinner gauges of string would offer?

Would string savers do anything beneficial here?

And lastly, just any string advice that has worked well for extreme spin pattern users or 95s'ers?

Thanks.

 

[Sander001]

I know lowering gauge (As in thicker) will help, but would that start negating the effects of spin generation that the thinner gauges of string would offer?

Yes but you can try putting the fatter gauge in the mains only.
I haven't tried too many string thicker than 1.35, actually only 2: Beast 1.35 and 4G 1.41 and both sucked for spin, even with my usual awesome spinny comfy Black Code 16 as the cross. Maybe the tensions were too high...

 

[tdhawks]

I use Prince Tour XC 16L in my 95s. I got 12 hours before breaking this last time. It was far better than Cyclone 17g, which broke in 7 hours and Hawk 17g which felt dead at 10 hours. All were strung at 52lbs.

The XC felt lively the entire 12 hours as well. It may be worth looking into.

 

[pfchang]

thanks for the replies.

Not sure if anything really close to 1.25g will help, my play style is just really chewing thru the strings. 4 sets of string in one week is evidence of that.

I've heard that actually hybriding with a multi cross actually helps in this case, is that true?

 

[Ramon]

thanks for the replies.

Not sure if anything really close to 1.25g will help, my play style is just really chewing thru the strings. 4 sets of string in one week is evidence of that.

I've heard that actually hybriding with a multi cross actually helps in this case, is that true?

Don't hybrid with a multi cross because the multi will fray, and it will last about as long as full poly. Use a smooth, slick, synthetic gut cross like Gamma Marathon or TNT2.

 

[Old Chemist]

To increase durability -- spray some Armor All (original) on the strings. Be careful not to get any on your floor as it will make it very slippery.

 

[kaiser]

^^^This. I am currently using Sailkote, a dry lubricant developed to lube the rigging on yachts.

 

[The forehand]

Which string breaks first because if the cross string breaks you can just put in new cross strings.