I wish they made Hawk Touch in 1.15 mm. I think it would be great. I’m keen on the thinner gauges to lessen the SW on my overspec gravity pro, but I often run into notable notching with thinner polys. Typically equates to less snapback as a resultHawk Touch didn't notch alot for me
Head Hawk 1.30
Head Lynx Tour 1.30
Most stiff 1.30's won't notch alot, obviously depends on your level and stroke/play style and racquet.
It's what makes a forum interesting.Haha. Yeah, you’re prolly right. But I mean this forum exists so all of us tennis geeks can go down these rabbit holes and share ideas, information, and experience
I'm also a big fan of thin polys, unfortunately most notch fairly quickly, especially below 1.20 guage.I wish they made Hawk Touch in 1.15 mm. I think it would be great. I’m keen on the thinner gauges to lessen the SW on my overspec gravity pro, but I often run into notable notching with thinner polys. Typically equates to less snapback as a result
I was eyeing the V-Pro 18. I saw a number of negative comments on the forum about it, but a lot of the time that really comes down to preference. Maybe I’ll have to give it a shot.I'm also a big fan of thin polys, unfortunately most notch fairly quickly, especially below 1.20 guage.
However, I'd try Poly Tour Strike 1.20. Very durable and good tension maintenance considering its guage. Also it feels a bit thinner than 1.20.
Maybe also Volkl V-Pro 18 (1.18), it's a stiffer string with good control, it's been awhile since I played it so I don't remember how quickly it notched.
Volkl strings have a little stiffer feel, not as "smooth" but not far off from some Solinco strings or other mid-range priced strings.I was eyeing the V-Pro 18. I saw a number of negative comments on the forum about it, but a lot of the time that really comes down to preference. Maybe I’ll have to give it a shot.
Thanks for your input! Appreciated.Volkl strings have a little stiffer feel, not as "smooth" but not far off from some Solinco strings or other mid-range priced strings.
V-Pro is very solid for the price, even better if you can catch it on sale.
I say go for it.
I guess they actually do make hawk touch in 1.15mm?I wish they made Hawk Touch in 1.15 mm. I think it would be great. I’m keen on the thinner gauges to lessen the SW on my overspec gravity pro, but I often run into notable notching with thinner polys. Typically equates to less snapback as a result
Agree, no notching after 20+ hours. Can‘t say this about any other poly I‘ve tried.Ultra Cable. The sides of the squares build a huge and even contact area.
Glad to hear it, hope it works out.@Chairman3 per your suggestion I strung up the Volkl V-Pro tonight. I settled on the 1.18 gauge (black) at 45# in my gravity pro 2021. Initial impressions off the stringer are all positive. It has a pretty slick surface and a nice medium-firm stiffness. I get the impression it will pocket the ball nicely and also have some crispness to it. Can't wait to take it on court![]()