Love this!! So many people ask for string recommendations, but don’t know what they’re looking for in terms of complimenting vs. mitigating. Great video in general :)
Great video! Got the Gravity Pro and Percept 97 thanks to your previous videos and the Lynx Tour too - came at the right time for because I literally strung them last week. Good to know that I made the right choice!
I actually have been using that exact setup on my blade 98 for a few months now and I am in love with it. It feels so good and gives me everything I need in my racquet
Out of interest zero or sync? Gauge/tension? And what do you feel the improvement is? More spin? Tension maintenance? Would maybe expect less feel? Cheers
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@@macattack78 16g on both mains and crosses and zero on the crosses. With the 18/20 string pattern with the head speed pro the launch angle can be low. Having a shaped string helps with the launch angle. But a full bed of restring zero was too unpredictable with the launch angle and it also felt too lively. So I put Tour bite on the mains. For me I felt the tour bite mellowed out the restring zero and lowered the launch angle and made it more predictable.
Awesome topic, and of course, your knowledge of the finer technical details makes this possible. Would love to know more about suitable combos, tensions and hybrids. Great job, and thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the video! This is exactly what I was missing regarding matching the best string to the racket to the suitable tension that will complement all these. Can I extrapolate these recommendations to the similar rackets and strings that was not mentioned in the video?
Excellent content idea, thank you. I play the PS 98 16x19 (Gen 3) with HyperG Soft at 50lbs and love it. Am about to experiment by stringing one in the low 40s to see just how much incremental power/spin it helps me find. Have tried the Wasabi in this racquet too, enjoyed it but HyperG Soft is where it's at for me.
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. What would you recommend for the slightly bigger Pure Aero 100? Rough again at 52 or something else entirely? Thank you
@@Christian3174 Hi christian, I am using the champagne colour at 1.25 / 17 g. I have tried the grey colour but that one is softer in my opinion. Champagne has a nice blend of control and pop.
@nielsr1708 appreciate the prompt response man. Coincidentally I have the champagne one and was weighing up whether to put that on or the green head lynx. Thank for helping me make my decision 🙏
Hi! You're already one of the best UA-cam channels about tennis equipment. Pls do one of these videos for ezone 98 or 98 tour (my current stick) and 2024 boom pro. Thanks in advance!
Lynx tour fits really well in Gravity Pro! I am using natural gut in the mains and lynx tour in the cross, havent found anything better... i have heard good things about Mayami Strings too, Big Spin in the mains, Tour Hex in the cross... i bought the strings but haven't tried yet, i am waiting for the gut to break
Friend of mine prefers hawk touch over lynx tour on the gravity pro. Maybe he is just more used to it. I play hawk touch on gravity mp and I really love it on forehand and service. I'll try some other strings soon.
I think you need to add the String Gauge (16/16L/17/18) into the equation as well, as it could be stiffer once you go up the gauge, and vice versa. Add this to the mix, you can go softer with lower gauge if you are happy with that specific string, or higher gauge for more control and tension maintenance. Personally, I could play with Hyper G on any racket, as long as the gauge and tension are adjusted.. 18x20 - Hyper G 18 - Tension 45-47 16x20 - Hyper G 17 - Tension 48-50 This way I could stay with the string I like, and already know the characteristics, and predictable as well.
Love it - I’ve got one of my aero 98s with Alu Rough 16L at 55/53, never played with a setup so perfect. The control is phenomenal, spin through the roof, and has all the power you could ever need. Tried RPM Rough Red at same tension, was too launchy and dead feeling. Blast Black @ 52 is in my other frame, that’s fantastic too but the Alu Rough is on another level. Would recommend to anyone who doesn’t have arm issues!
Great vid. More please. Poly blends would be great. I’ve been on a big string journey with the blades. Currently on Grapplesnake and have to say m8 and Sniper are both pretty magical in the 98. Never got round to hyper g in my shaped experiments, so might need to check that next
A great overarching video of racquet and string properties and finding a complimentary match - or one that uplifts the others weakness. For those that are starting out on the string journey, not every racquet and string combination suggested will work for you so don’t be reluctant to experiment with your own setups as these are personal to your own tastes 👍🏼
You are awesome Luca! Curious your thoughts on my current setup Pure Strike 18x20 (leather grip and weight added at 12 to 347g strung) and Solinco Tour Bite 16L at 58lbs it feels great and I love to play flat
MSV strings are fantastic. Head Speed Pro with MSV Focus Hex soft 17L is great. Adds needed spin and power while keeping the SW low. For more crispiness I use MSV Focus Hex 17L, but at 45 lbs. A beautiful combo.
Hey man! Thanks for what you do/ pretty appreciated here in Argentina as well! It would be amazing to have a video about “having a second racket” , why is important and what should you consider: different tensions, different racket (yes or no)… suggestions according to different situations like being tired and needing a lighter racket at certain point…. I know it truly depends on the player but a video on this topic would be amazing!
Head Speed MP 2024: Solinco Confidential in the mains and Head Hawk Touch in the crosses at 60lbs. Fantastic combo! 17 guage. Any other recommendations for this frame?
@@DG-zy9dr full bed might be fine at lower tensions in the latest model but I prefer 60lbs and it’s too stiff there. Hawk touch softens it up very nicely for me.
Great video!! Love that you covered it both ways what compliments the racquet and what makes up for its potential deficiencies - Very smart! I play with the Radical MP with Orange Lynx Tour 17g @ 48lbs. It’s great but I’m always looking for a bit more power and a bit more spin. Definitely will try caviar in future. Thanks again for the great video!!
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver I am using Lynx Tour 1.25 and noticed the string was quite thick and heavy, apparently it runs thicker - closer to 1.30 and 1.20 runs closer to 1.25. Perhaps Lynx Tour in 1.20 is more suitable in the radical.
I thought I was crazy thinking the radical frame flex was a little jarring and awkward. Couldn’t agree more with you and now I have reason to try out a different string to soften it up.
Hi Luca, always a pleasure to-rewatch your videos. How would you compare the control level between the Gravity+Lynx tour versus the Aero 98+ RPM rough ? Thanks!
Wasabi pro hybrid works well with frames that have a lot of feel, medium stiffness, but need more spin. Was phenomenal in the Prince Textreme tours, looking for some 2015 Blades to try it in, hopefully the spin will help with what I thought was the only weakness of those frames
How about Solinco WO 18x20? I feel that it is stiff and have low launch angle so I string it with multi/poly hybrid to improve feel, power, and increase launch angle. I use K Pro for Pure Strike VS instead
One of the best strings out there today is Big Hitter Silver 16/1.30. Great for all 98-105" frames. Was engineered and came on market back in 2003. Power, control, tension maintanence and spin all in one. ALu Power is Quick to go dead. plays excellent 100 min and then down hill quick. and is ceazy expensive.
glad to see something emphasizing on the combo effect of frames and strings although people ask for string recommendation all the time (kind of, not really sometimes, you know what I mean), I still feel like stringing plan acts an overlooked big role in the overall hitting experience
It’s a huge part of the experience. I’m thinking of talking more about string setups in my reviews but I tend to default to the same all the time so working it in is a little difficult
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver trying out string setups will boost the work load of making reviews for sure haha. maybe a fast scan (like the frame does significant better/worse on something with specific type of strings) is enough at most of time
Great video! I just switched to pure aero Rafa...tried head lynx tour at 45 way too soft and bagged out quickly. Currently have grapplesnake M8.. which is great but a little too much power at 49lbs. Would you recommend 4g? Do strings and their directional control vary ?
i'm currently using blade v6 no CV with hyper G hybrid system setup, original hyper G on the main 53lbs and round on the cross 50lbs. i'm keen to try swapping the the round to the main and original to the cross!
Great video! I’m curious now about Lynx tour mains, hyper g round crosses for the blade 98 16x19 - I worry a bit about tension loss of the Alu power. Also I’m finding Lynx tour and tf ice code crosses works great in the strike! Crisp and bitey, but nice pocketing and larger sweet spot
I have enjoyed Grapplesnake Alpha in my Head Speed Pro. It is a softer shaped poly that definately gives a nice blend of spin and power that compliments the well rounded playability of the Speed Pro. I also have enjoyed a classic and cheap set up of Forten sweet syn gut in the mains and Gosen polynon in the crosses. It provides more pop and comfort with a predictable response.
Wilson Blade 98 V8 with Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange 17 @ 51 lbs. I found this setup to be very crisp and might go up to 53 lbs next time. EZone 98 with Tour Bite 17 Soft @ 52 lbs. After the string broke it, I was shocked how well it played. I might try either 16L or 17 next time. I actually am open to any suggestions on strings for the EZone 98.
RPM Blast mains with Head Velocity MLT in crosses (has to be natural colour, black MLT plays much different) is the best hybrid set-up I've tried, used it in Wilson racquets and now the Pure Aero. Perfect spin/power combo for me with good durability compared to other set-ups I've tried
Ive done some of my best hitting using following setups.. Blade v8 98 - Dunlop black widow or hyper g full bed Ezone 98 - Yellow ptp full bed or hybrid using orange pt rev in mains and Black ptp in crosses Now, I'm trying to find best string set-up for pure strike 98 2nd gen. Any recommendations welcome. Cheers
Thanks for the video..! I have a head boom MP 2022. Currently I used the genesis string hexonic 2.0 1.25 mm, tension 52 lb. I think that I'm a equilibrate player, I want a string that help me to convert a boom MP in a little more equilibrate racquet with a good durability. Thanks for your help
in my pure aero vs i am currently playing grapplesnake tour sniper mains with poly tour fire or razor code white in the crosses. I like the snaped vs round slightly stiffer vs softer poly poly hybrid. I found the alu power had nice feel but a little too soft in the pure areo vs also the rpm less consistent somehow
Man tried the aero 98 with rpm rough and it was awesome. At 52 it’s gotten a little rough on the arm… any suggestions on the same vibe but a little more arm friendly. Or else… how low could you go?
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver nice! Thanks for the reply. Funny enough I just saw a video is FAA with similar set up. Said he strung with RPM rough between 20-22kilos (44-48ish lbs) good enough for him….good enough for me 🤣
Very good video, As recommending rackets without adapted string is not enough. The third important factor is playing style. We have that too in this video as you are showing you playing. For your play style, with the gravity pro, you should try the Dunlop explosive bite. I will try lynx tour as you suggest.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Hello, you answered me once when I asked you which racket would be suitable for me, and i play with Head Speed Pro,otherwise I follow all your videos, and I am interested in strings, I use Babolat rpm blast, I am intermediate/Advanced player and play 3 to 4 times a week, and I miss it a bit more comfort and strength/power, maybe a littl feel also in strokes and then I wanted to ask you about Luxilon Power strings, which ones should I take and should I take them at all? It will mean a lot to me, thank you in advance :) in one video you said that they are very good strings but that they wear out quickly after a short time, that's why I'm in a dilemma whether to take them and if I take them, how long will they last?
Great Vid. I find it hard to choose a string and tension when the time comes. Recently got Luxilon Eco Spin @52 for my Ezone 98 and feels pretty good. What would you recoomend next for the ezone 98?.
Hello! Great video! What string or hybrid string combo do you guys suggest for the volkl V-cell 4??? I need control so that the launch angle is lower. I need it To stay in the court. I tried cyclone 125 at 55 and a hybrid of restring zero on the cross and tour bite on the mains both at 54 and still too powerful. Help!!!! I like to do flat hitting but also top spin too. The racket is a 16x19, a 105 head size and a stiffness of roughly 68. Should I try a 1.30 diameter strings?
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver .thank you so much. I do want to do a hybrid. So both of them have to be round? And would you put the cross strings a few pounds higher than the main to lower the launch angle as well or? And which strings do you recommend? I've been searching for so long I really need help thank you so much. I think you're right by the way because I demoed this racket and it had 1.30 (tour bite) and there definitely was more control than now. And the strings were really old and it was still keeping the ball inside the court. Right now I have 1.25 on both twin rackets. One has volkl cyclone full bed at 55 and the other has restring zero at the crosses at 54 and tour bite on the mains also at 54. Still both rackets a bit too powerful. What tension would you put the crosses and what tension would you put the mains??
I’ve commented this before but I use the blade 98 16x19 with 4g 125 rough at 53. I switched from Alu power 130 rough at 56. The feel of Alu power was a little too muted for me where as I felt connected and lots of control and consistency with 4g. Any high/mid level younger players should at least give it a try in my opinion.
Another great video Luca, nice work! Which string set-up would you recommend for the Pro Staff 97 v14? I currently use Alu Power at 23 kg and would like to add a little more power/spin
What about the Pure Aero 100? Would you also recommend RPM rough? What tension? For reference, I have it strung with Weiss Ultra Cable at 50lbs and I hate it.
@Luca. Great video. Just a quick question. Does Lynx Tour play well at low tension? What is the lowest tension that you have tried with Lynx Tour 17? Please advise
Voted for this video and funny enough the first two examples were my new racquet and my previous one.. Im using Yonex vcore 100 with poly tour pro while I was using Solinco Confidential on my Speed MP.. Didnt like confidential on the vcore at all! Too stiff while the softness of PTP allows me to swing at max speed with the racquet
I also tried confidential mains with poly tour pro cross to soften the confidential but I guess the point you make by the end that shaped strings in spin racquets is too inconsistent makes a lot of sense after I tried it!
Hello! I am looking for some advice. Just got the Vcore 100, wondering if the PolyTourPro strings work well on this racket? If yes, which tension? I also have a reel of Alu Power Big Banger, do you also think it could work in this racquet? At which tension? Please help :)
I’m a pretty big hitter and was thinking of switching to a multifilament from poly. I had Solico Confidental on my Wilson 100 v8 at 25kg and I felt like I had to swing too hard with my one handed backhand. Would Wilson sensation at 24kg do the job or should I just stick with a poly and drop the tension to 21-22kg?
So I finally decided to try out the magic in the PA98. What do you think about PA98+Lynx Tour Orange 1.25? Or with Yonex PolyTourPro Yellow? Or should I order RPM Rough?
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Love Lynx Tour in Vcore100/Blade100. Still have not found a racket I don't like it in. But I am a bit worried Lynx Tour is a tad stiff for the PA98. Will try PTP Yellow/Toroline KPOP/Restring Zero/Lynx Tour. Time will tell which one I enjoy the most 😄
I'm still on the search for the same. I liked Hyper-G 17g on the mains and Head Velocity yellow on the crosses (both at 56 lb), but still searching. I don't love Hyper-G that much. Maybe I'll try it with head Lynx Tour on the main and velocity on the crosses. Or maybe Lynx Tour on the main and Polytour Pro in the crosses.
Tour Bite Soft 17 @ 52 lbs. I’m trying to temper the power and add more spin. I really liked it once the strings broke in. Might go for the non-soft version next time.
@RacketsRunnersVancouver Hello, you answered me once when I asked you which racket would be suitable for me, and i play with Head Speed Pro,otherwise I follow all your videos, and I am interested in strings, I use Babolat rpm blast, I am intermediate/Advanced player and play 3 to 4 times a week, and I miss it a bit more comfort and strength/power, maybe a littl feel also in strokes and then I wanted to ask you about Luxilon Power strings, which ones should I take and should I take them at all? It will mean a lot to me, thank you in advance :) in one video you said that they are very good strings but that they wear out quickly after a short time, that's why I'm in a dilemma whether to take them and if I take them, how long will they last?
You should definitely try alu power at least once to see if you like it. It has a shorter lifespan than most polyesters, but it is still a poly so more durable than most strings.
Love this!! So many people ask for string recommendations, but don’t know what they’re looking for in terms of complimenting vs. mitigating. Great video in general :)
Glad to see the Blade 98 and hyper-g combo… I love it and it’s my go to.
16/19 or 18/20?
Would the Alu power of hyper g setup also apply blade 100. If do what recommended tension?
LOVE IT , PLEASE DO THE TENSION VIDEO
Hi Luca,
love your videos. I play with a Blade 98 v9 with Babolat Gut 25 kg in the mains and Luxilon 4G 24 kg in the crosses.
Luca, what about the string combo for the Head Speed MP 2024?
Using otoro
Great video! Got the Gravity Pro and Percept 97 thanks to your previous videos and the Lynx Tour too - came at the right time for because I literally strung them last week. Good to know that I made the right choice!
I actually have been using that exact setup on my blade 98 for a few months now and I am in love with it. It feels so good and gives me everything I need in my racquet
YOU.ARE.AMAZING! 🎉
Thank you!
Blade v9 with hyper g 16l 54lbs, feel solid and comfortable.
Do you use the 16/19 or 18/20?
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Great Video Luca!
Can you also suggest the best string setup for prostaff 97 v14?
A full bed of Alu Power at 53 pounds is great.
The best reviewer ever! Thank you so much!
Great video! Thank you
Do you have any recommendations for a head gravity mp? Do you thinkthe lynx tour goes well with that as well?
I’m rocking the head speed pro with Tour bite mains and restring crosses at 56lbs and man do I love this set up!
Out of interest zero or sync? Gauge/tension? And what do you feel the improvement is? More spin? Tension maintenance? Would maybe expect less feel? Cheers
@@macattack78 16g on both mains and crosses and zero on the crosses. With the 18/20 string pattern with the head speed pro the launch angle can be low. Having a shaped string helps with the launch angle. But a full bed of restring zero was too unpredictable with the launch angle and it also felt too lively. So I put Tour bite on the mains. For me I felt the tour bite mellowed out the restring zero and lowered the launch angle and made it more predictable.
Awesome topic, and of course, your knowledge of the finer technical details makes this possible. Would love to know more about suitable combos, tensions and hybrids. Great job, and thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the video!
This is exactly what I was missing regarding matching the best string to the racket to the suitable tension that will complement all these.
Can I extrapolate these recommendations to the similar rackets and strings that was not mentioned in the video?
Yes, you definitely can.
Excellent content idea, thank you. I play the PS 98 16x19 (Gen 3) with HyperG Soft at 50lbs and love it. Am about to experiment by stringing one in the low 40s to see just how much incremental power/spin it helps me find. Have tried the Wasabi in this racquet too, enjoyed it but HyperG Soft is where it's at for me.
What would be your string recommendation for the Pro Staff 97 V14 and an Ezone 98
For PS97 go with full Solinco Tour Bite 1.25 at 23/22 kg or put some round poly in the crosses (kirschbaum max power or msv go max)
Your reviews are so good. Ty again for your efforts.
Thank you!
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. What would you recommend for the slightly bigger Pure Aero 100? Rough again at 52 or something else entirely?
Thank you
rpm rough 1.25, smooth round poly gives you more snapback
I was enjoying that racket with 55-55 RPM Blast... Huge spin with great control
I love the Head Lynx Tour in my Pure Strike 98 (project one 7).
Strung at 55 lbs in the mains and 52 lbs in the crosses.
Which colour are you using? I'm currently using Volkl cyclone in that exact racquet, it's okay but looking to try something else
@@Christian3174 Hi christian, I am using the champagne colour at 1.25 / 17 g. I have tried the grey colour but that one is softer in my opinion. Champagne has a nice blend of control and pop.
@nielsr1708 appreciate the prompt response man. Coincidentally I have the champagne one and was weighing up whether to put that on or the green head lynx. Thank for helping me make my decision 🙏
Hi! You're already one of the best UA-cam channels about tennis equipment. Pls do one of these videos for ezone 98 or 98 tour (my current stick) and 2024 boom pro. Thanks in advance!
yess
I'm also curious about the Ezone 98.
Thank you so much. I am now going to try Lynx tour with my GRavity pro!!
What do you think of using restring zero or wasabi in the pure aero 98
Lynx tour fits really well in Gravity Pro! I am using natural gut in the mains and lynx tour in the cross, havent found anything better... i have heard good things about Mayami Strings too, Big Spin in the mains, Tour Hex in the cross... i bought the strings but haven't tried yet, i am waiting for the gut to break
Friend of mine prefers hawk touch over lynx tour on the gravity pro. Maybe he is just more used to it. I play hawk touch on gravity mp and I really love it on forehand and service. I'll try some other strings soon.
I think you need to add the String Gauge (16/16L/17/18) into the equation as well, as it could be stiffer once you go up the gauge, and vice versa. Add this to the mix, you can go softer with lower gauge if you are happy with that specific string, or higher gauge for more control and tension maintenance.
Personally, I could play with Hyper G on any racket, as long as the gauge and tension are adjusted..
18x20 - Hyper G 18 - Tension 45-47
16x20 - Hyper G 17 - Tension 48-50
This way I could stay with the string I like, and already know the characteristics, and predictable as well.
Actually I was waiting for this kind video long time
Well done
Thank you 👍
Love it - I’ve got one of my aero 98s with Alu Rough 16L at 55/53, never played with a setup so perfect. The control is phenomenal, spin through the roof, and has all the power you could ever need. Tried RPM Rough Red at same tension, was too launchy and dead feeling. Blast Black @ 52 is in my other frame, that’s fantastic too but the Alu Rough is on another level. Would recommend to anyone who doesn’t have arm issues!
You seem to love rough strings and if you don't like RPM Rough, ALU Rough is my second favourite so stick with it!
Great video Luca 👍🏻
Would you please also suggest the best setup for RF 01 pro? (I hit 1HBH)
Great vid. More please. Poly blends would be great. I’ve been on a big string journey with the blades. Currently on Grapplesnake and have to say m8 and Sniper are both pretty magical in the 98. Never got round to hyper g in my shaped experiments, so might need to check that next
I love these vids
A great overarching video of racquet and string properties and finding a complimentary match - or one that uplifts the others weakness.
For those that are starting out on the string journey, not every racquet and string combination suggested will work for you so don’t be reluctant to experiment with your own setups as these are personal to your own tastes 👍🏼
You are awesome Luca! Curious your thoughts on my current setup Pure Strike 18x20 (leather grip and weight added at 12 to 347g strung) and Solinco Tour Bite 16L at 58lbs it feels great and I love to play flat
Would love to hear what strings you think complement the Wilson shift best!
MSV strings are fantastic.
Head Speed Pro with MSV Focus Hex soft 17L is great. Adds needed spin and power while keeping the SW low.
For more crispiness I use MSV Focus Hex 17L, but at 45 lbs. A beautiful combo.
Hey man! Thanks for what you do/ pretty appreciated here in Argentina as well! It would be amazing to have a video about “having a second racket” , why is important and what should you consider: different tensions, different racket (yes or no)… suggestions according to different situations like being tired and needing a lighter racket at certain point…. I know it truly depends on the player but a video on this topic would be amazing!
Good idea! I'll look into it for the future.
Great video concept, defo do more! For Aero 98, you recommended RPM Blast Rough - how would that compare with a Lynx Tour?
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Thank you! I haven't tried Lynx Tour but I generally prefer round strings in spin rackets for consistency.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver tried the rpm rough yellow now and you were right, what a combo. Much better than lynx tour in all areas, thanks!
Lynx tour with velocity mlt on the extreme tour is phenomenal. Also like Nxt power/lux 4g for my v9.
Love these videos! Very specific question: How might something like Technifibre Razor Soft be in the Gravity pro being a somewhat stiff, round poly?
Head Speed MP 2024: Solinco Confidential in the mains and Head Hawk Touch in the crosses at 60lbs. Fantastic combo! 17 guage. Any other recommendations for this frame?
Seems like a great setup.. I used to play with the speed mp with a full bed of confidential and loved it!
@@DG-zy9dr full bed might be fine at lower tensions in the latest model but I prefer 60lbs and it’s too stiff there. Hawk touch softens it up very nicely for me.
Makes sense, I used 50 lbs
Great video!! Love that you covered it both ways what compliments the racquet and what makes up for its potential deficiencies - Very smart!
I play with the Radical MP with Orange Lynx Tour 17g @ 48lbs. It’s great but I’m always looking for a bit more power and a bit more spin. Definitely will try caviar in future. Thanks again for the great video!!
Thank you very much! That’s how I used to play the Radical but LOVED the new setup when I tested them side by side.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver I am using Lynx Tour 1.25 and noticed the string was quite thick and heavy, apparently it runs thicker - closer to 1.30 and 1.20 runs closer to 1.25.
Perhaps Lynx Tour in 1.20 is more suitable in the radical.
I thought I was crazy thinking the radical frame flex was a little jarring and awkward. Couldn’t agree more with you and now I have reason to try out a different string to soften it up.
What the best string setup for the Pure Strike 97? Thank you Lucca!
I like my V9 blade with a full bed of NRG 17.
Try Speed mp 2022
Confidential x enso pro blend
Allowed me to control my forehand with spin then point and shoot control with backhand 🙏🏻
Any recomendations for TF40 305? Great video!
I also use this frame and would like to know also
18x20
@@jonathanberggren9805 18x20 here as well, I am currently using a full bed of multifilament with Wilson Sensation Control. What about you?
Good review. My combo on EZONE 98+ is Luxilon Alu Power Rough at 23 Kg on mains and Head Velocity 1.25 at 22 kg on cross to have power and spin.
Hi Luca, always a pleasure to-rewatch your videos. How would you compare the control level between the Gravity+Lynx tour versus the Aero 98+ RPM rough ?
Thanks!
The Gravity has much more control still UNLESS you are a big spin player in which case the control + precision of the Aero will be great.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver thanks a lot dear ! Keep it up !
Wasabi pro hybrid works well with frames that have a lot of feel, medium stiffness, but need more spin. Was phenomenal in the Prince Textreme tours, looking for some 2015 Blades to try it in, hopefully the spin will help with what I thought was the only weakness of those frames
How about Solinco WO 18x20? I feel that it is stiff and have low launch angle so I string it with multi/poly hybrid to improve feel, power, and increase launch angle. I use K Pro for Pure Strike VS instead
What string do you think suits the pro staff 97 the best? Also would that change for a 4.0 aggressive baseliner with a one hand backhand?
Natural Gut mains hybrid
Awesome video! What was the string that wasn’t so soft that you preferred for the VCore 98?
I haven't really found one yet, unfortunately.
One of the best strings out there today is Big Hitter Silver 16/1.30. Great for all 98-105" frames. Was engineered and came on market back in 2003.
Power, control, tension maintanence and spin all in one.
ALu Power is Quick to go dead. plays excellent 100 min and then down hill quick. and is ceazy expensive.
Great content! Also Pure Aero 98 w/ ReString Sync = versatile all-courter
glad to see something emphasizing on the combo effect of frames and strings
although people ask for string recommendation all the time (kind of, not really sometimes, you know what I mean),
I still feel like stringing plan acts an overlooked big role in the overall hitting experience
It’s a huge part of the experience. I’m thinking of talking more about string setups in my reviews but I tend to default to the same all the time so working it in is a little difficult
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver trying out string setups will boost the work load of making reviews for sure haha. maybe a fast scan (like the frame does significant better/worse on something with specific type of strings) is enough at most of time
You don't seem to include Solinco Tour Bite
Great video! I just switched to pure aero Rafa...tried head lynx tour at 45 way too soft and bagged out quickly. Currently have grapplesnake M8.. which is great but a little too much power at 49lbs. Would you recommend 4g?
Do strings and their directional control vary ?
How’s the Pure Rafa? Is it anything like the early 00s version, before they went with the dampening cortex?
i'm currently using blade v6 no CV with hyper G hybrid system setup, original hyper G on the main 53lbs and round on the cross 50lbs. i'm keen to try swapping the the round to the main and original to the cross!
Great video! I’m curious now about Lynx tour mains, hyper g round crosses for the blade 98 16x19 - I worry a bit about tension loss of the Alu power.
Also I’m finding Lynx tour and tf ice code crosses works great in the strike! Crisp and bitey, but nice pocketing and larger sweet spot
I think it would work very well, to be honest.
I have enjoyed Grapplesnake Alpha in my Head Speed Pro. It is a softer shaped poly that definately gives a nice blend of spin and power that compliments the well rounded playability of the Speed Pro. I also have enjoyed a classic and cheap set up of Forten sweet syn gut in the mains and Gosen polynon in the crosses. It provides more pop and comfort with a predictable response.
Wilson Blade 98 V8 with Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange 17 @ 51 lbs. I found this setup to be very crisp and might go up to 53 lbs next time.
EZone 98 with Tour Bite 17 Soft @ 52 lbs. After the string broke it, I was shocked how well it played. I might try either 16L or 17 next time.
I actually am open to any suggestions on strings for the EZone 98.
Great video, would be nice to know what setup you use with head xtream mp
OMG SO HELPFULL, But i use YONEX EZONE ACE what string and tension should i use??❤
RPM Blast mains with Head Velocity MLT in crosses (has to be natural colour, black MLT plays much different) is the best hybrid set-up I've tried, used it in Wilson racquets and now the Pure Aero. Perfect spin/power combo for me with good durability compared to other set-ups I've tried
Percept with Restring Zero has been a winner, brings spin back into an otherwise control racket.
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Ive done some of my best hitting using following setups..
Blade v8 98 - Dunlop black widow or hyper g full bed
Ezone 98 - Yellow ptp full bed or hybrid using orange pt rev in mains and Black ptp in crosses
Now, I'm trying to find best string set-up for pure strike 98 2nd gen. Any recommendations welcome. Cheers
Thanks for the video..! I have a head boom MP 2022. Currently I used the genesis string hexonic 2.0 1.25 mm, tension 52 lb. I think that I'm a equilibrate player, I want a string that help me to convert a boom MP in a little more equilibrate racquet with a good durability. Thanks for your help
Try Lynx Tour at a pretty high tension (54-55 pounds)
Thanks for the comment, I started with 48 lb and step by step increased the tension. The next strings I will tried with 54 lb
Great video Luca, thanks! Lynx tour would suit a gravity tour as well in your opinion? (With leather grip)
in my pure aero vs i am currently playing grapplesnake tour sniper mains with poly tour fire or razor code white in the crosses. I like the snaped vs round slightly stiffer vs softer poly poly hybrid. I found the alu power had nice feel but a little too soft in the pure areo vs also the rpm less consistent somehow
The ezone 98 + poly tour pro! Just a do it all versatile combo.
Man tried the aero 98 with rpm rough and it was awesome. At 52 it’s gotten a little rough on the arm… any suggestions on the same vibe but a little more arm friendly. Or else… how low could you go?
You could go pretty low. It will make it a bit more powerful but if you're comfortable with it try something between 45-48.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver nice! Thanks for the reply. Funny enough I just saw a video is FAA with similar set up. Said he strung with RPM rough between 20-22kilos (44-48ish lbs) good enough for him….good enough for me 🤣
Very good video, As recommending rackets without adapted string is not enough. The third important factor is playing style. We have that too in this video as you are showing you playing. For your play style, with the gravity pro, you should try the Dunlop explosive bite. I will try lynx tour as you suggest.
Thank you! Give it a go!
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Hello, you answered me once when I asked you which racket would be suitable for me, and i play with Head Speed Pro,otherwise I follow all your videos, and I am interested in strings, I use Babolat rpm blast, I am intermediate/Advanced player and play 3 to 4 times a week, and I miss it a bit more comfort and strength/power, maybe a littl feel also in strokes and then I wanted to ask you about Luxilon Power strings, which ones should I take and should I take them at all? It will mean a lot to me, thank you in advance :) in one video you said that they are very good strings but that they wear out quickly after a short time, that's why I'm in a dilemma whether to take them and if I take them, how long will they last?
For the gravity pro, is the head lynx 17/1.25 (champagne) string what you recommend?
Great Vid. I find it hard to choose a string and tension when the time comes. Recently got Luxilon Eco Spin @52 for my Ezone 98 and feels pretty good. What would you recoomend next for the ezone 98?.
Hi, for the Blade 18x20, is it best to use the Hyper-g round or soft variant, thanks.
Lynx Tour Orange 1.25 hyyyype. Looks awesome and plays just as good as it looks.
Very true!
Hello! Great video! What string or hybrid string combo do you guys suggest for the volkl V-cell 4??? I need control so that the launch angle is lower. I need it
To stay in the court. I tried cyclone 125 at 55 and a hybrid of restring zero on the cross and tour bite on the mains both at 54 and still too powerful. Help!!!! I like to do flat hitting but also top spin too. The racket is a 16x19, a 105 head size and a stiffness of roughly 68. Should I try a 1.30 diameter strings?
Yes. A 1.30 would be great in a racket with that size and my suggestion would be to go for something round to tame that slightly eradic launch.
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.thank you so much. I do want to do a hybrid. So both of them have to be round? And would you put the cross strings a few pounds higher than the main to lower the launch angle as well or? And which strings do you recommend? I've been searching for so long I really need help thank you so much. I think you're right by the way because I demoed this racket and it had 1.30 (tour bite) and there definitely was more control than now. And the strings were really old and it was still keeping the ball inside the court. Right now I have 1.25 on both twin rackets. One has volkl cyclone full bed at 55 and the other has restring zero at the crosses at 54 and tour bite on the mains also at 54. Still both rackets a bit too powerful. What tension would you put the crosses and what tension would you put the mains??
I’ve commented this before but I use the blade 98 16x19 with 4g 125 rough at 53. I switched from Alu power 130 rough at 56. The feel of Alu power was a little too muted for me where as I felt connected and lots of control and consistency with 4g. Any high/mid level younger players should at least give it a try in my opinion.
Another great video Luca, nice work!
Which string set-up would you recommend for the Pro Staff 97 v14? I currently use Alu Power at 23 kg and would like to add a little more power/spin
Just try a lower tension! That will increase both and will still feel quite familiar.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Thanks, Luca!
Yes Blade v8 with hyper G for years and just now testing with hyper g round with potential of even better combo with my 18x20 v8 Blade
Wow!! What is the best string of vcore95?
Waiting for an answer as am using Vcore 95 😊
What strings did you like for the Ezone?
Currently using Tour Bite Soft 17 @ 52 lbs.
Head Lynx Tour and Poly Tour Pro hybrid is working really well right now!
What about the Pure Aero 100? Would you also recommend RPM rough? What tension? For reference, I have it strung with Weiss Ultra Cable at 50lbs and I hate it.
I really like RPM Rough in that racket. Or RPM Blast.
Great content as always! Do u think lynx tour will affect the swing weight as it’s heavier than usual strings? Cheers
less 0.5mm maybe
Great content. What gauge do you use on these string setups?
Poly tour pro in Ezone ... They were made for each other
What About a
Head Prestige Pro 18x20 2021 version.
Im currently using a Head Lynx and i think its pretty good, but maybe you have some better advice.
I think that's a great setup in the Prestige Pro. You can also try Lynx Tour if you want a bit more spin and bite.
Ótimo vídeo. Estou tentando entender o tipo de jogador que eu sou usando uma pacific x-force 98 com hyper-g 1,10 e 48 libras.
Review the Head Extreme MP with a recommended string and tension
Yes! Will do.
@Luca. Great video. Just a quick question. Does Lynx Tour play well at low tension? What is the lowest tension that you have tried with Lynx Tour 17? Please advise
I don't love it at a low tension. I don't go lower than 49 and that's in my 18x20s.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Thanks Luca for the advise
Can you recommend a string setup for the Babolat Pure Strike 103?
Go for something with good control like RPM Blast at 54 pounds.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver ok.....next time when I restring.....I had NRG2 put in at 55 lbs.
Voted for this video and funny enough the first two examples were my new racquet and my previous one..
Im using Yonex vcore 100 with poly tour pro while I was using Solinco Confidential on my Speed MP.. Didnt like confidential on the vcore at all! Too stiff while the softness of PTP allows me to swing at max speed with the racquet
I also tried confidential mains with poly tour pro cross to soften the confidential but I guess the point you make by the end that shaped strings in spin racquets is too inconsistent makes a lot of sense after I tried it!
Hello! I am looking for some advice. Just got the Vcore 100, wondering if the PolyTourPro strings work well on this racket? If yes, which tension? I also have a reel of Alu Power Big Banger, do you also think it could work in this racquet? At which tension? Please help :)
I would prefer ALU Power at around 52 pounds in that racket. Poly Tour Pro is good too but it is very soft which makes the whole racket quite mushy.
So true I have Dunlop CX200 tour, prefer hybrid. Any recommendations? Thanks!
Head Hawk Touch and Sensation 16 would be great.
What would be your string recommendation for Pure Drive
It’s not too string sensitive so choose based off your playability preferences of spin/power/comfort etc.
I’m a pretty big hitter and was thinking of switching to a multifilament from poly. I had Solico Confidental on my Wilson 100 v8 at 25kg and I felt like I had to swing too hard with my one handed backhand. Would Wilson sensation at 24kg do the job or should I just stick with a poly and drop the tension to 21-22kg?
I would stick to poly and string lower like you said.
@ Ok, thanks for the answer👍🏻
Um grande abraço do Brasil meu amigo 👊🏼
In your opinion what would be the best string for head speed mp?
So I finally decided to try out the magic in the PA98. What do you think about PA98+Lynx Tour Orange 1.25? Or with Yonex PolyTourPro Yellow? Or should I order RPM Rough?
I prefer a snappier string (Blast or Rough) in the Aero 98 but if Lynx Tour works for you otherwise, great.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Love Lynx Tour in Vcore100/Blade100. Still have not found a racket I don't like it in. But I am a bit worried Lynx Tour is a tad stiff for the PA98. Will try PTP Yellow/Toroline KPOP/Restring Zero/Lynx Tour. Time will tell which one I enjoy the most 😄
What string can you recommend for ezone 98 2022?
I'm still on the search for the same. I liked Hyper-G 17g on the mains and Head Velocity yellow on the crosses (both at 56 lb), but still searching. I don't love Hyper-G that much. Maybe I'll try it with head Lynx Tour on the main and velocity on the crosses.
Or maybe Lynx Tour on the main and Polytour Pro in the crosses.
Tour Bite Soft 17 @ 52 lbs. I’m trying to temper the power and add more spin. I really liked it once the strings broke in. Might go for the non-soft version next time.
What string setup do you use in your Head Boom Pro? Lynx at 52lb? Or something different?
That's what I use in my main racket!
@RacketsRunnersVancouver Hello, you answered me once when I asked you which racket would be suitable for me, and i play with Head Speed Pro,otherwise I follow all your videos, and I am interested in strings, I use Babolat rpm blast, I am intermediate/Advanced player and play 3 to 4 times a week, and I miss it a bit more comfort and strength/power, maybe a littl feel also in strokes and then I wanted to ask you about Luxilon Power strings, which ones should I take and should I take them at all? It will mean a lot to me, thank you in advance :) in one video you said that they are very good strings but that they wear out quickly after a short time, that's why I'm in a dilemma whether to take them and if I take them, how long will they last?
You should definitely try alu power at least once to see if you like it. It has a shorter lifespan than most polyesters, but it is still a poly so more durable than most strings.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver tnx brother🙏