Yonex Vcore Galaxy 98

[hudekson]

Hi guys, I would appreciate any thoughts on strings and string tension for Yonex Vcore 98.
I've bought the racket online and strung it at 25kg mains, 23kg crosses with Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25 (actually wanted 24/23 but nvm). Since I'm not a well experienced player, I really dont know what string type and tension to use. Up until now I've mostly played with poly strings (rpm blast).
So, I would like to know if I should stick with Yonex Poly Tour pro 1.25 and should I lower the tension for few kgs, like 22/21, and should I string mains and crosses with the same tension. I really could use some more power in my groundstrokes, especially with backhand with which I'm struggling with.

 

[joah310]

Heres a thread https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/strings-for-vcore-98.669109/

 

[AMGF]

Poly tour pro is a great poly. My only problem with it is after about 3 hours it loses its snapback and if it has not break by then, I usually just cut it as it is so cheap (I buy in reels) and I string myself. The 1.25 holds better but it doesn’t feel as good to me. Keep in mind I hit with more spin and power than the average club player. Pretty sure someone hitting a less heavy ball would get 8 hours from PTP.

For tension I use 40lbs during winter and 44lbs in the summer. This is lower than what players usually use. But you should give it a try at least once and judge for yourself.

Tension difference is a matter of preference. I like when my crosses are 2lbs tighter than my mains. But I observed that it loses its snapback quicker that way. So nowadays I just string the crosses at 2lbs less than mains for a bit better durability. It’s easy for me to try lots of different stuff because I string myself. If money is no problem you can test it as well. Otherwise there is no problem (and no huge difference) with having mains and crosses at the same tensions.

 

[McLovin]

I've been using this frame for over a year (the '+' version), and two strings I really liked when I was tinkering early on were Silver 7 Tour and Tecnifibre HDMX Floro, both of which were playtest strings. HDMX is a multi that leaned towards a poly as far as feel, but has more power.

Ultimately I came across Laserfibre Native Tour, and that's what I've been using going on 10 months now. I've found it to be a slightly more powerful poly, so I bumped my tension up a few lbs (was 48 for YPTP & S7T, am now at 50).

And note that for years I was a huge YPTP fan. But I used it mainly as a cross to gut, and to be honest, if I went back to gut/poly, I'd probably go back to YPTP. Its just a great all-around string. Doesn't have any bad qualities, but doesn't blow you away in any category either.

 

[DJTaurus]

The best Yonex string is Strike (black more crisp, grey more soft) and every Yonex fan should try it. A truly incredible ALU alternative!

 

[Silverbuns]

I have YPTP 1.25 in one at 50/48 which I like. Head RIP Control 17g in another at 57 and I find I can get quite a lot of spin with the multi, too.

 

[hudekson]

Thanks guys for all the information. The problem is limited selection of strings in the local stores around here (only babolat, yonex, volkl and luxilon). Ill experiment with what they have here before ordering online.
I will definitely lower the tension, probably yptp at 22/21. Also, I forgot to mention the elbow problems that I started to have, mostly on serves (pretty hard 1st serve) but then it extends to my forehand aswell. So, do you have any suggestion on strings that would be easier on my elbow without effecting my game too much?

 

[hudekson]

Tension difference is a matter of preference. I like when my crosses are 2lbs tighter than my mains. But I observed that it loses its snapback quicker that way. So nowadays I just string the crosses at 2lbs less than mains for a bit better durability. It’s easy for me to try lots of different stuff because I string myself. If money is no problem you can test it as well. Otherwise there is no problem (and no huge difference) with having mains and crosses at the same tensions.

So 2lbs/1kg lower on crosses would be the best setup for poly? Is that the case with all types of strings or just poly?

 

[hudekson]

The best Yonex string is Strike (black more crisp, grey more soft) and every Yonex fan should try it. A truly incredible ALU alternative!

They dont have strike in stores around here. What about yonex spin, hs, brid and tough brid?

 

[hudekson]

And note that for years I was a huge YPTP fan. But I used it mainly as a cross to gut, and to be honest, if I went back to gut/poly, I'd probably go back to YPTP. Its just a great all-around string. Doesn't have any bad qualities, but doesn't blow you away in any category either.

So with yptp in crosses what would you use in mains and what tension?

 

[DJTaurus]

They dont have strike in stores around here. What about yonex spin, hs, brid and tough brid?

It’s well known also from Yonex marketing that with strike they wanted to rival Alu. YPTS is a more spin/lively/crisp version of YPTP. I prefer it from YPTP which i think it produces a tad bit heavier of a ball cause of the more pocketing.

 

[McLovin]

So with yptp in crosses what would you use in mains and what tension?

For the longest time I used Pacific Tough Gut or Classic Gut, but then Pacific's US distributor went away and Pacific gut dried up (not the gut itself, but the supply chain). I tried Babolat, but ever since their BT7 version, it just hasn't been the same. Luxilon is stiffer but after 10-15min of hitting, it softens up a bit. But both of those are $40+ (unless you buy bulk at Xmas time).

After searching for a replacement gut, I tried a few lower-tension full poly setups, and eventually landed on Native Tour. Now I'm happy, as is my wallet...

 

[hudekson]

After searching for a replacement gut, I tried a few lower-tension full poly setups, and eventually landed on Native Tour. Now I'm happy, as is my wallet...

Yeah I see its pretty cheap aswell, def gonna give it a go. I do have to order it online tough, so, in the meantime, what would be the most similar string, if such exists in babolat/yonex/volkl spectrum? If not, Ill just try full yptp at lower tensions

 

[McLovin]

Yeah I see its pretty cheap aswell, def gonna give it a go. I do have to order it online tough, so, in the meantime, what would be the most similar string, if such exists in babolat/yonex/volkl spectrum? If not, Ill just try full yptp at lower tensions

The closest I've used in that spectrum is Babolat RPM Power (of which I was also on the playtest). But, be forewarned: I don't hit w/ a ton of spin (Eastern forehand, Continental-ish 2 handed backhand), and while you can generate spin w/ jut about any string, Native Tour isn't one I'd suggest if that is your #1 need in a string.

Native Tour is on the powerful side, and honestly, I find it more comfortable than most polys (Note that I had a bad bout of TE 2 years ago brought on by 4G Rough, so I'm cautious about my strings).

If RPM Power isn't available, then lower tension YPTP should do just fine.

 

[AMGF]

So 2lbs/1kg lower on crosses would be the best setup for poly? Is that the case with all types of strings or just poly?

As I said it’s a matter of preference. But for me the strings seems to play better for longer when the crosses are 2lbs lower. However I think I prefer the crosses 2lbs tighter it just seems to die quicker in my experience.

I’ve read study on why to string crosses higher/lower or even proportional stringing. I’ve tried pretty much everything. It’s basically a matter of preference.

 

[McLovin]

As I said it’s a matter of preference. But for me the strings seems to play better for longer when the crosses are 2lbs lower. However I think I prefer the crosses 2lbs tighter it just seems to die quicker in my experience.

I’ve read study on why to string crosses higher/lower or even proportional stringing. I’ve tried pretty much everything. It’s basically a matter of preference.

I could be wrong on this, but I thought years ago (20+) Yonex actually recommended stringing the crosses a few lbs looser than the mains. But, I think that was back when the frames were more isometric and susceptible to cracking at 2 & 10.

 

[AMGF]

I could be wrong on this, but I thought years ago (20+) Yonex actually recommended stringing the crosses a few lbs looser than the mains. But, I think that was back when the frames were more isometric and susceptible to cracking at 2 & 10.

I didn’t know that. Might explain why the strings last longer that way.

 

[hudekson]

Well thank you guys, will mix something up and let you know how it went

 

[hudekson]

Update: I've strung it at 23/22 and I like it so far. Played 3 matches with this setup and I like the tradeoff: got more depth on my strokes and serves, lost a bit of control but I'm getting used to it. Next step is to try rpm blast and maybe some other fullbed poly at this tension just to compare. Also, I'm thinking about adding some leads on my racquet, but thats the question for another thread. Anyways, thanks for all the information and suggestions.

 

[phl92]

Is the Vcore 98 Galaxy model and the Red Vcore 98 model exactly the same? Just another PJ?

 

[Pneumated1]

Is the Vcore 98 Galaxy model and the Red Vcore 98 model exactly the same? Just another PJ?

Exactly the same. My son has one black one and one red one.

 

[phl92]

Exactly the same. My son has one black one and one red one.

Thanks for your answer. I was sure there is a kind of didfference since this is not usual of other brands to make the same racket in different PJ

 

[Pneumated1]

Thanks for your answer. I was sure there is a kind of didfference since this is not usual of other brands to make the same racket in different PJ

Glad to help, and I can assure that they're the same and almost identical specs, just different paint, although I do like hitting with his red one more for some reason. Head did something like this a few years ago. My son hit the Touch Radical MP, and they had the standard colors and a ltd. or anniversary edition with busy graphics, but same frame there too.

 

[McLovin]

Thanks for your answer. I was sure there is a kind of didfference since this is not usual of other brands to make the same racket in different PJ

Glad to help, and I can assure that they're the same and almost identical specs, just different paint, although I do like hitting with his red one more for some reason. Head did something like this a few years ago. My son hit the Touch Radical MP, and they had the standard colors and a ltd. or anniversary edition with busy graphics, but same frame there too.

Babolat does/did this every year w/ the French & Wimbledon paint jobs of the Pure Aero & Pure Drive. And Yonex did this a year or so ago w/ the Osaka Gold EZONE. Same frame, different PJ.

And yes, the black is the same as the red. I just wish they'd produce a black 98 +...

 

[Pneumated1]

Babolat does/did this every year w/ the French & Wimbledon paint jobs of the Pure Aero & Pure Drive. And Yonex did this a year or so ago w/ the Osaka Gold EZONE. Same frame, different PJ.

And yes, the black is the same as the red. I just wish they'd produce a black 98 +...

I was certain I'd like the black better, but the red is stunning. I would choose it, and I usually don't care about paint.