Your string/dampener setup?

[torpantennis]

Let's make a poll on string and string dampener setup. Give your string and string dampener setup, from the following options:

1. Full poly, with dampener
2. Full poly, without dampener
3. Poly mains & gut/multi/syngut crosses, with dampener
4. Poly mains & gut/multi/syngut crosses, without dampener
5. Gut/multi/syngut mains & poly crosses, with dampener
6. Gut/multi/syngut mains & poly crosses, without dampener
7. Full gut/multi/syngut, with dampener
8. Full gut/multi/syngut, without dampener
9. Other, with dampener
10. Other, without dampener

Let's include all full or hybrid setups with kevlar, zyex etc. in other. If possible, also explain why you like the setup you're using.

 

[torpantennis]

My own setup is currently multi-M, poly-X without dampener. I use NXT Tour mains, 4G crosses at 54/50 lbs. I like that setup as it provides just the right mix of power, spin, feel and comfort for my game. I hate string dampeners, as I lose all the feedback that the racquet gives.

I've also tried other setups but so far I've always come back to this.

 

[Shroud]

My own setup is currently multi-M, poly-X without dampener. I use NXT Tour mains, 4G crosses at 54/50 lbs. I like that setup as it provides just the right mix of power, spin, feel and comfort for my game. I hate string dampeners, as I lose all the feedback that the racquet gives.

I've also tried other setups but so far I've always come back to this.

what feedback is it giving?

 

[torpantennis]

Whether I hit the SPOT.

 

[Muppet]

I'm using the Bosworth/Lendl hybrid pattern with Black Out 1.24 for the center strings and Hexy Fiber 17 for the perimeter strings. I use a narrow rubber band tied around the 2 center mains. When the strings settle I get a nice, quiet racquet and the sweet spot gives extra accuracy and control. I also use Cyber Flash 1.25 for the center strings in the same pattern. The Cyber Flash/Hexy Fiber reminds me of the feel of Luxilon M2 Pro. But the hybrid is a lot less expensive and lasts longer.

 

[1HBHfanatic]

cant play without damps...

 

[robbo1970]

Full syn gut with a rubber band. Just enough dampening to stop the annoying ping sound.

 

[ADoRebel95]

I've been really digging Tier1 Firewire 17g mains with Pro's Pro Red Devil 18g crosses with a panda dampener!

 

[anubis]

I too cannot play without a dampener, regardless of the string setup.

 

[SpinToWin]

I can't play with a dampener on the other hand

 

[PGlock]

I prefer to use a dampener when playing, and like small ones in particular. I have been using the Tecnifibre Vibra Clip because it very small and light. It also fits snugly and won't fly off the strings when you are hitting.

 

[SoCalJay]

I prefer to use a dampener when playing, and like small ones in particular. I have been using the Tecnifibre Vibra Clip because it very small and light. It also fits snugly and won't fly off the strings when you are hitting.

I used the vibra clip for a while but it didn't last very long. It was far less durable than the Pete Sampras and Pro's Pro O dampeners I use now.

 

[PGlock]

I used the vibra clip for a while but it didn't last very long. It was far less durable than the Pete Sampras and Pro's Pro O dampeners I use now.

I have 5 or 6 of the Vibra Clips that are at least 3 or 4 years old and they are still in good condition. Maybe newer versions are not as good.

 

[g4driver]

cant play without damps...

I can't play with them.

Full poly or Gut / Poly

 

[RanchDressing]

Dampers do nothing for vibration dampening. They change the sound of the bed. They also increase weight in a way that isn't recommended (increasing balance, and mass without adding significant swing weight to offset those two draw backs). Basically it messes up recoil weight.
But, they're light enough it won't ruin any racquet.
No point in using one IMHO

 

[Capulin Zurdo]

I play with a full bed of synthetic gut with a hair band as a dampener. The hairband gives a muted feel which I like.

 

[tomseek]

I can't play with a dampener on the other hand

Too much information!
We only want to know what you do with the hand you play tennis with.