What is the Big Deal with polyester strings? - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-28T13:28:06Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/what-is-the-big-deal-with?groupUrl=racketstringersunite&commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A472995&groupId=1869403%3AGroup%3A53163&feed=yes&xn_auth=nostick with the tecnifibre for…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-10-13:1869403:Comment:9646532012-10-13T18:53:04.446ZMark Dallihttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/MarkDalli
<p>stick with the tecnifibre for soft feel, I suggest you pre stretch as it loses tension quickly. NRG2 is better at holding tension than the 515. Benefits of Big Banger topspin players enjoy the durability and tension maintenance. Every company is making good strings if you want any recommendations contact me stringing professional since 1977 </p>
<p>stick with the tecnifibre for soft feel, I suggest you pre stretch as it loses tension quickly. NRG2 is better at holding tension than the 515. Benefits of Big Banger topspin players enjoy the durability and tension maintenance. Every company is making good strings if you want any recommendations contact me stringing professional since 1977 </p> I was watching the ATP semis…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-08-19:1869403:Comment:9419502012-08-19T19:59:19.939ZCoach Dudleyhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/dudleyk
<p>I was watching the ATP semis yesterday. There was a mention about poly strings and a slow motion video by John Yandell showing how the strings move, slide and snap back into position. Has anyone seen it?</p>
<p>I was watching the ATP semis yesterday. There was a mention about poly strings and a slow motion video by John Yandell showing how the strings move, slide and snap back into position. Has anyone seen it?</p> I believe polyester or co-pol…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-08-05:1869403:Comment:9339402012-08-05T18:02:03.800ZFrank Tulbohttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/FrankTulbo
<p>I believe polyester or co-polyester strings have improved/changed quite a bit over the past decade. The experimentation with new additives to polyester made some of the new polyester strings more arm friendly. Many of these new co-polysters show their best playing characteristics when strung at a much lower tension than usually suggested on the side of your racket. In addition, recreational players can benefit from playing co-polys at a smaller gauge (18). They will still experience the…</p>
<p>I believe polyester or co-polyester strings have improved/changed quite a bit over the past decade. The experimentation with new additives to polyester made some of the new polyester strings more arm friendly. Many of these new co-polysters show their best playing characteristics when strung at a much lower tension than usually suggested on the side of your racket. In addition, recreational players can benefit from playing co-polys at a smaller gauge (18). They will still experience the crisp feeling of a poly string but due to its thinner gauge and additives they should have little to no negative impact on their arm. Of course, they will never provide the smooth feeling of a quality multifilament string like Wilson NXT Tour. In conclusion, if you are skeptical about poly strings give it a try at a 18 gauge at around 47 lbs and you might be surprised how well these strings play. I just recently found a new, great, arm friendly co-polyster reading this review: <a href="http://www.tennisthis.com/tennis-string-reviews/tier-one-tour-status-17-review/" target="_blank">http://www.tennisthis.com/tennis-string-reviews/tier-one-tour-status-17-review/</a></p> I hate the new polyester stri…tag:tennisopolis.com,2011-01-01:1869403:Comment:4928162011-01-01T00:54:34.210ZDean Wrighthttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/DeanWright
I hate the new polyester strings. one arm injury after another, and i don't see my game being any better with them!!
I hate the new polyester strings. one arm injury after another, and i don't see my game being any better with them!! Well, why not try Tecnifibre…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-27:1869403:Comment:4915352010-12-27T21:09:22.211ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Well, why not try Tecnifibre Red Code at 54 and your regular multi, NRG at the tension you have it, 57 lbs? Try that first and see if that helps with your ball control. It should curb some of the bounce of the NRG and give you a little extra cut on the ball. Red Code at 54 is not going to hurt your arm.</p>
<p>If from that point you think it feels too dull and not crisp enough, try Red Code at 56lbs and NRG at 58, adding 2 lbs to each string. You must have only a maximum 3-4 lbs difference…</p>
<p>Well, why not try Tecnifibre Red Code at 54 and your regular multi, NRG at the tension you have it, 57 lbs? Try that first and see if that helps with your ball control. It should curb some of the bounce of the NRG and give you a little extra cut on the ball. Red Code at 54 is not going to hurt your arm.</p>
<p>If from that point you think it feels too dull and not crisp enough, try Red Code at 56lbs and NRG at 58, adding 2 lbs to each string. You must have only a maximum 3-4 lbs difference between the poly and the multi, the multi being higher.</p>
<p>I personally liked it at 59 Red Code/ 61 multi. But I have gone lower as well, and have had good results.</p>
<p><br/><i><br/></i></p> Hi Tim, Thanks for your feed…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-27:1869403:Comment:4915322010-12-27T21:00:02.762ZCoach Dudleyhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/dudleyk
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Hi Tim, Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it. I will refer to your recommendations next time I restring for myself or others. Right now, I am in the off-season. I might add that I have gone back to playing with my Slazenger Panther Pro Ceramic frames I used in the late 80/early 90's. Luckily I bought extra's that are still brand new. My playing style is long/ flat "classic" strokes, like the Laver, Stan Smith, Jimmy Connors eras. I don't classify myself as a hard hitter. Do…
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Hi Tim, Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it. I will refer to your recommendations next time I restring for myself or others. Right now, I am in the off-season. I might add that I have gone back to playing with my Slazenger Panther Pro Ceramic frames I used in the late 80/early 90's. Luckily I bought extra's that are still brand new. My playing style is long/ flat "classic" strokes, like the Laver, Stan Smith, Jimmy Connors eras. I don't classify myself as a hard hitter. Do you have any string recommendations since I currently use Technifibre NRG 17 at 57 lbs strung with a True Tension machine.<br/> As for hybrids, I had a great…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-20:1869403:Comment:4888912010-12-20T22:48:33.291ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>As for hybrids, I had a great experience with Tecnifibre Red Code 17/ X-One Biphase 17 at 59 lbs/61 lbs. I had this in a KPro Staff. Very smooth, not jarring, great directional control, muted feel but good for doubles' short angles and variety.</p>
<p>Then I had the same Red Code (cross) with VS Gut (main) at 59/61 lbs. I had that in a Volkl Powerbridge 10 MP. Even better feel and greater smoothness due to the gut's greater elasticity. Even lasted me four weeks.</p>
<p>My latest great hybrid…</p>
<p>As for hybrids, I had a great experience with Tecnifibre Red Code 17/ X-One Biphase 17 at 59 lbs/61 lbs. I had this in a KPro Staff. Very smooth, not jarring, great directional control, muted feel but good for doubles' short angles and variety.</p>
<p>Then I had the same Red Code (cross) with VS Gut (main) at 59/61 lbs. I had that in a Volkl Powerbridge 10 MP. Even better feel and greater smoothness due to the gut's greater elasticity. Even lasted me four weeks.</p>
<p>My latest great hybrid is Luxilon Alu Power/Boris Becker Bomber 16 at 54/57lbs. I had that in a Head Microgel Prestige Pro. Smooth, controlled, muted, gave the Microgel some added power but within player racquet sensibility.</p>
<p>I do like Wilson K Gut and Gamma Livewire in the multi category, but I have converted to Signum Pro Tornado for that soft feel with added spin through texture.</p> Polys can benefit even the ol…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-20:1869403:Comment:4888892010-12-20T22:37:05.617ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Polys can benefit even the old school players with either the long loop/flat, or the short shoulder turn/compact game. I have converted several 50+ year old doubles specialist to Kirschbaum Pro Line 2 16L to 18 gauge. This string has high playability and has a firm, but forgiving feel.</p>
<p>At first, the best serve and volleyer of the bunch told me he said it has a very decent feel at 16L. Now, he is hooked at 17 and 18 gauges! The other guy told me it was the best string job he's ever…</p>
<p>Polys can benefit even the old school players with either the long loop/flat, or the short shoulder turn/compact game. I have converted several 50+ year old doubles specialist to Kirschbaum Pro Line 2 16L to 18 gauge. This string has high playability and has a firm, but forgiving feel.</p>
<p>At first, the best serve and volleyer of the bunch told me he said it has a very decent feel at 16L. Now, he is hooked at 17 and 18 gauges! The other guy told me it was the best string job he's ever had.</p>
<p>If playability is the issue and you'd like to maintain some of the touch shots and finesse, I recommend this string or Luxilon Ace in full, not hybrid, anywhere from 57 lbs to 61 lbs, depending on your game.</p> The newest generation co-poly…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-11-03:1869403:Comment:4729952010-11-03T23:04:30.519ZJimhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/Jim45
The newest generation co-poly strings are nothing like the stereotypical poly strings of the past. Many of these provide excellent pop and more than a fair degree of feel, including the textured and twisted versions. Some actually play as soft as SG and multi, even if they do not measure as soft. I am currently playing a hybrid of Pacific natural gut on the mains and Big Ace Micro crosses -- all the power, feel and tension maintenance of NG with much of the spin and control of poly. I agree…
The newest generation co-poly strings are nothing like the stereotypical poly strings of the past. Many of these provide excellent pop and more than a fair degree of feel, including the textured and twisted versions. Some actually play as soft as SG and multi, even if they do not measure as soft. I am currently playing a hybrid of Pacific natural gut on the mains and Big Ace Micro crosses -- all the power, feel and tension maintenance of NG with much of the spin and control of poly. I agree that if a player is experiencing any arm, elbow or shoulder issues they should not dive into poly unless they really know their way around. Co-poly at *very* low tension seems to be the current "flavor of the month" for what its worth -- doesn't float my boat, though. Hi Dudleyk, I would not be co…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-09-10:1869403:Comment:4562062010-09-10T01:06:19.281ZJohn Adamshttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/JohnAdams
Hi Dudleyk, I would not be considering poly at this point unless you have already recovered from tennis elbow. Poly is a far cry from NRG2, but I know people who have switched from it to poly. It also depends on what kind of racket you have, coupled with your playing style. If you play with long classic strokes and use a heavy small frame, the only benefit you will likely see is more durabilty. But if your elbow is fine it wont hurt to try it or perhaps a hybrid.
Hi Dudleyk, I would not be considering poly at this point unless you have already recovered from tennis elbow. Poly is a far cry from NRG2, but I know people who have switched from it to poly. It also depends on what kind of racket you have, coupled with your playing style. If you play with long classic strokes and use a heavy small frame, the only benefit you will likely see is more durabilty. But if your elbow is fine it wont hurt to try it or perhaps a hybrid.