What is the Big Deal with polyester strings?

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Permalink Reply by Frank Tulbo on August 5, 2012 at 12:02pm

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: http://www.tennisthis.com/tennis-string-reviews/tier-one-tour-statu...

Permalink Reply by Coach Dudley on August 19, 2012 at 1:59pm

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?

Permalink Reply by Mark Dalli on October 13, 2012 at 12:53pm

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 

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