This is an excellent video! Great job. A few things that make is so good: * You created great setups on very different racquets, * You had specific goals with the string setups, * in the end I really liked the comparison you gave of 2 players coming from different experiences and playing the same string with different opinions. Great job!
I'm trying the extreme pro with signum pro Firestorm 1.25. The first impressions are absolutely great. Excellent power and control. The spin comes easily too, given the racket.
Execelent video. Very precise when saying right from the beginning that there is not such a thing as the best string for everybody.. Probably one of the best videos regarding strings I ever saw
I play the Ezone 98. The pros are that it's powerful (stiff), great for control, forgiving (for a 98), and not very prone to breaking strings; the cons are that it's not naturally spin-enhancing and it's not super on feel. So, taking Beckett's principles (which I very much agree with), you don't need more power or control but you do want to enhance spin and feel. IMHO the solution is a full bed of a soft, feel-centric poly in a light gauge at a moderate tension: Yonex PolyTour Pro 18 or Solinco Outlast 18, at a tension in the mains that's between 52 and 55 lbs, with the crosses 2 lbs lower (mains higher than cross tension increases spin due to the mains moving more easily). Alternatively, hybrid it: put gut or a syngut in the mains at higher tension, with a very slick poly cross. For example, Prince Synthetic Gut 16 in the mains at 58lbs, Toroline Enso Pro 1.24 in the crosses at 54 lbs or Solinco Outlast 18 in the crosses at 53 lbs. The all-poly combo will be easier to control, the hybrid will be a power-domination bomb but you need to keep your racket head speed high to control it with spin. What doesn't work as well is a full bed of stiff poly such as 4G or Confidential, unless what you want is to lean into the flat-hitting ability of the racket and smack flat lasers all day (definitely not my style but for those who can do it, very effective).
First of all, the most entertaining and informative channel by 10 furlongs (aka a country mile). I just picked up a 95D and would greatly appreciate your feedback on a good string setup. I like a lower launch angle and get so much satisfaction from hitting a powerful ball when I get to hit a full attacking swing, but more so, I find I appreciate precision, touch and consistency a bit more. Thank you in advance!
Thanks for watching and being a member! I will be brutally honest. I have only hit my 95D with Wasabi red. I really need to restring it. For you though, why not start with Stan's string? RPM Blast.
Thanks for creating! Do you think that could take me to the promise land? If you do restring yours, what would you consider putting in? After rpm and my cup, I am leaning towards Firestorm + ghostwire, confidential + toro toro or caviar. I think this is my new favorite racquet! Crazy to say considering its age. I can't wait to restring it!
I totally agree with you concerning the Vcore 95. I own this racket and I immediately liked stringing it with Solinco Confidential 17G at 48 lbs (22Kg). I love this setup. For more stability I added 5 grams at 12 o'clock. I'm so afraid that this model will be replaced soon that I bought 5 rackets that I customized in the same way. Thanks for your content, It’s always interesting and fun.
Been using the Vcore 98 Tour for just over a year and I swear its the exact same. Tried many strings but I just keep going back to Confidential for the same points from the video on the VC95
Considering how well received was replacement of VDM with ServoFilter in Percept, I'm guessing that new Vcore 95 is going to be a hit. I'm trying to be patient and wait for that one, but not sure I can do it. Especially if I get my hands on the one with beige color
will always be grateful for the paradox pro coverage. Hard swapped. So consistent with my 2023 radical pro. the right strings with the right racket can end a bad trip down the rabit hole 🙏
Holy moly what a setup! Must be the most raw combo of new strings and racquets on the market today! BTW a new version of Tour Mako is on the horizon with more of an ALU feel. Just got word today.
Highly suggest the string service Beckett provides. I am loving Grapplesnake Alpha in my Speed Pros. The string gives great spin and pop. Thanks again Beckett!🎉
Interesting review Beckett, especially on the VC95 2023 as I’m trying to work out what’s best and at what tension. My go to string is Lynx Tour 17(natural) and has been for a while as I play with the VC95 2021 as my main stick. I’m trying Lynx Tour again at 52/51(m/c) as I seem to like that setup. I’m trying to reduce flyers in the 2023, so using a 16g string in the mains might be a good idea. I might try this on my next restring 🤞
I string a little lower than you: 49/46lbs. In this specific example since I had a stiffer 16g mains and a softer thinner cross I just went 49lbs all around but I like to split tension on the Yonex frames
Really digging your vids I found you through the Nordicots 99 😂🤣 as I’m going through a racket change as I’m coming back to tennis since I became a single father anyway long story and irrelevant and have been told to try different racquets than what I’m used to and I’m clueless when it comes to gear strings and whatever I really enjoy your attention to detail adding details such as launch angle, feel I also appreciate how you admit being affiliated to some strings you mention I’ve never believed in string sensitive racquets as you said I was eith Alu power or rpm blast in anything I used and thought I was good to go.. I’ve got time to kill today so I’m binging great vids and subjects you have become my favourite tennis influencer I’m liking all vids and letting ads play out to say ty..
Great video and so timely for me lol. I've been hitting with a 2021 Pure Drive 100 that I bought used and it came strung with a fresh(ish) bed of babolat pro last 16....and I didn't hate it while I expected to not like it at all. I didn't really care for it when I strung it with some synth gut and head rip control, a set up I LOVE on my six one 95. Playing with some friends this past weekend and needing to use the six one again after months of just using the PD really highlighted how that set up really works on the six one but not on the PD, at least for me, so much so I'm willing to try to hit with better opponents again with the six one, even when I still benefit for a more forgiving size frame. I bought a brand new PD also on sale and will start to tinker with finding something better. Waiting for the 2 sticks to return, one PD with ghostwire and the other one with alu power, that I liked on another racquet of mine a long long time ago, happy that ghostwire did show up as recommended for the PA and the Gravity...hope to see how it feels, though I am noticing that I like firm feeling strings...that said I'm also 42 and want to play without having to need some surgery lol.
Cheers! VCore frames with Confidential mains! I've been recommending this set-up for months! Settle with Confidential 18G and Hawk Touch 17G in my VC98 now (Too hard to buy Toroline and ReString in China) I feel like the crosses should be a bit soft but gives little trampoline effect to fit in maybe I picked Hawk Touch among a couple of close choices for its red color (matched perfectly with VC to me)
Amazing video! i love my PA 98, have tried it with lots of strings, wasabi, wasabi x, a hybrid of both, hyper G but i always go back to the rpm blast. I think i just play better with black strings, would love a black toroline string!
Great video, thx! Would love a video comparing various hybrids with slippery strings in the mains vs crosses. Weiss Cannon Ultra Cable, Hyper G Round, Revolution, Revolver. Pros and Cons of slippery mains vs slippery crosses.
Hey Beckett! In this and other recent videos, you touch upon two epic hybrids that pair well with your Pure Aero - the O-Toro / Sync hybrid you pitched to Tennisnerd, and the Tru Pro True Rush / Ghostwire hybrid that you crowned the “natural gut of polys”. Which one do you prefer between the two, and why? I am hitting with both right now. Interested in comparing thoughts.
What works incredibly well for my pure aero 98 is a hybrid set up (wilson nxt and alu power @54 pound) top notch control and power , i recommend anyone to try it 👍🏻
You are right about confidential and the vcore 95! I switched to the percept 100 form the vcore and the hardest change for me was the sound downgrade. I like confidential in the percept 100 too.
Hey Becket, if you were to string a PA98, what tension would you use for these setups? 1) Full o-toro 1.23 2) O-TORO Mains 1.23 / Sync Crosses (what gauge?) 3) Full M8 Cheers, brother, keep up the great work!
@@TennCom What tension would you recommend for each setup considering were talking about a Pure Aero 98? Also, considering I have just bought a reel of S7T, would OT/S7T be similiar to OT/Sync? (ik you dont recommend S7T for the PA98 but since Sync and S7T are both stiff, idk) Thanks in advance, Becket!
Hi Beckett, I'll be honest, I sent this question to Jonas from tn as well, because you two are the only ones I know who could have an answer. Especially you. We nerds salute you and appreciate you for your work. Do you think/know if the beamwidth and the stiffness affect the durability (in terms of the graphite weaking) of the frame? Meaning thinner beam and lower RA equal lower durability. And another thing, do you think newer racquets are more durable than let's say a 2004 ps 90 ncode (asian version cause I'm not COMPLETELY insane) due to the new technologies? Sorry for being so wordy Thank you
Hi Beckett. Great Video and great Topic 👌🏻 I was lucky to get 3 aeropro drive 2004. What's your sting choice for this racket since you played it also. Right now I have Völkl cyclone 1.20 strung. I like it but I like to have other options. Thank you
Listened to you rave about PureStrike VS, tried one and playing with it ever since. So far, I was pretty conservative with Blast/PolyTour Pro hybrid, but I'm open to new ideas.
Poly tour rev also goes great in the VCORE 95 imo. Crisp and gives decent spin. Poly tour strike for me is too skewed towards hitting flat. There's a noticeable decrease in spin compared to PTP or PTR.
Aloha Beckett, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the various hybrid setups. 👍 Have you ever experimented with a poly/poly setup with two different string gauges? The thicker is on the mains, and the thinner is on the crosses. I've had good success combining the two and would like your opinion on this.
Aloha! I have yes. Nothing majorly interesting tbh. I'm not that sensitive to gauges, or maybe I haven't been deliberate enough in testing the various gauges. Right now I'm using 1.23mm in the mains and 1.25mm in the crosses, though I've heard Sync 17 runs a bit larger than 1.25mm. I only do this because O-Toro is only avail in 1.23mm right now. Conceptually, I think there might be something to be said for a thicker crosses than mains. I notice that the strings notch quite quickly from 0-20% and the rate of notching slows down until you cross the 50% barrier where most strings are thickest. IMO it's optimal to cut strings in the 20-30% notching range, so the key would be to slow down the notching from 0-20%. Going to a thicker cross string should slow the initial notching if you can get a wider contact patch early on at the cost of snapback. But maybe not since most people are using round crosses anyway. Toughts?
@@TennCom Here are my thoughts and food for thought. 🤔 Sorry for the long answer. First, here's an interesting video if you have yet to see this video that was produced by Tennis Warehouse University and Crawford Lindsey. th-cam.com/video/5Lg7dStIRdU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cP-LaxK4ENzikqAX Here's a question I asked Lindsey Crawford. CASE: Stringing a hybrid setup with two polyester strings of different gauges. For example, the mains with 16g and the crosses with 17g. BENEFIT: Since the mains are the "working strings," you get the durability from the 16g, and power from the 17g crosses the "supporting strings." This setup would be more powerful than a full 16g setup and more durable than a full 17g setup. THEORY: Another benefit is more spin potential. 1) The thicker mains are "popping out" of the string bed more than the thinner crosses, therefore yielding higher string-to-ball friction. 2) The thinner crosses have less surface area, yielding less string-to-string friction, therefore allowing the mains to snap back more efficiently. QUESTION: In this case, would it be true that this setup would have more spin potential compared to a full 17g setup? Here was his answer. In theory, yes, the hybrid gauge of the same string may have a bit more durability than a straight 17 setup. But the power will depend. Thinner gauge does not always mean more power. Theoretically it may deflect more and store more energy, but it also may get stiffer as it stretches because more stress is being put on a decreasing cross-section. It all depends on the string, how far it stretches, and at what impact tension it begins to disproportionately increase stiffness vs storing energy and not crushing the ball (which loses the most energy). In the end, the only thing that matters is the final stringbed stiffness at the hitting location. As to spin, any added ball-to-string friction won't matter because at all impacts less than 50 degrees, the ball bites the string and friction reaches its maximum and even starts to reverse, as explained in the video. At impacts above 50 degrees, the ball might slide throughout impact, so added ball-to-string friction will help in that case. Surface area in contact between strings is not a reliable indicator of friction. If "all other variables" are equal, including same string model, perhaps. But the thinner string may also notch the thicker main more and cause more surface area (bottom and sides). On hybrids, the best you can do is look at the coefficient of friction (COF) of the two strings and guess. We don't do COF on two different strings sliding on each other (way to many combinations to test).
Very interested in your Epic Combos here for my Babolat Pure Aero 2023. You mention a few here. Can you put them in order of preference with this racquet in mind for DOUBLES for me, Beckett? RESTRING Zero / Sync Hybrid Babolat RPM Rough Toroline O-Toro (full bed) O-Toro / Sync hybrid Grapplesnake Tour M8 (full bed) Tru Pro Pure Rush / Ghostwire
Great Video, Beckett! I was wondering, what strings would you recommend on a radical mp? As i recall, you played with it for a couple of month. Been thinking of trying it with a full bed of grapple snake M8. Thank you very much, love from Brazil
Thanks! My fav setup in the Rad MP was Grapplesnake Alpha. There's a video on the channel about it somewhere called "Can This String Fix the Radical?" or something like that
Thanks for watching! I general don't try natural gut setups because polys are more accessible to me and I generally prefer them for me own game. I imagine that setup would play great through!
I'm a high 4.0C pushing into 4.5s and I've been running Wilson Blade v6 (no CV) with Hyper-G 16s at 54 lbs., and while it's a pretty comfortable set up for me that I've gotten really used to over the last year or so, I'm wondering if it's holding me back and if there is something way better for me out there. Budget is definitely a consideration! I got both my Blades brand-new on super sale. My playstyle is probably like an aggressive baseliner. I really love blasting the ball and pushing my opponent around with varying spins and flat shots. I also like to hit returns pretty hard when I can. I have a decent serve I rely on usually somewhere around 110 mph. All in all, I just want to hit the ball hard and with a lot of spin when I need it. I have a creeping feeling my current setup is actually awful and holding me back from what I want to do, but I don't have much more than basic knowledge in racquets and strings. I've tried RPM Blast and while it felt fine, I didn't like how much I was breaking them for their price point compared to Hyper-G, which I'm kinda okay with breaking every couple weeks. I play a lot of doubles for League, too. Any bit of guiding in the right direction would be great if someone sees this. Thank you!
Hey Beckett! Awesome video! Will send this to my PA 98 friends since they all changed to this racket in the past year. Question for you, I'm using a Yonex VCore 98 2023 with a full bed of O-Toro at 48/46lbs. Tried Super Toro full bed but it was a bit too flat for my game. What Toroline string would benefit this as a main or cross? I was thinking either Wasabi or Wasabi X or Enso Pro? Looking for just a tad bit more control generally
Ironically, I love the o-toro on my vc95 2023. Ive had past issues with my elbow and the mushy feel you mentioned was exactly what i was looking for. I love the flexible and bungie feeling the combo gives. However, ive been considering experimenting with something that gives me a bit more spin/bite.
Hey. I have been playing O-torro for a while now and many matches. Its weird string - doesnt have the “best” feel or feels different than any other string - BUT - I havent played better with any other string. My consistency with this string is insane and when I take big cuts its amazing. I would play with my other racket and string setup and then switch to the O-torro during matches and I just start crushing it. The string was developed by a pro so I think its not for beginners or “lazy strokes” it demands alot - if you play hard its amazing.
I use blade 98 with restring zero main and sync cross. Gives me better power and spin than a full bed of sync and crispier feel than a full bed of zero. What is your favorite blade combo?
What would you suggest for Pro Staff 97 V14 if looking for touch, control and most importantly feel / not too much power? Have Resting Zero mains and Sync crosses whylich feels tinny and aweful and pretty incomaistant. Iquite like Wasabi Pro hybrid in my Vcore 95
Great video as always Beckett! I play the new Dunlop CX 200 Tour 18x20's and have been using a full bed of Tour Sniper which has been great but I'm aware I'm using a control oriented racquet with a control oriented string. I'm a serve and volley player with a flatter forehand and one handed backhand, what other string would you pair with Tour Sniper in this setup?
Sync in the crosses added a noticeable increase in general forgiveness and also spin when I tested in back to back in my WO. Could also go for a full bed of Alpha for a little extra zip.
Hey Beckett, do you have any string recommendations for the graphene touch speed mp 2017? I'm someone who values feel a lot, I used to play incredible as a kid with a old babolat racket with default strings for some reason, I did some research and apparently it's syn gut, is syn gut a good option or no?
Any recommendations for a string that feels similar to tour bite with a tad more free power? I love the firm/crisp response but it can be demanding in low powered frames I prefer playing with. Another great video btw!
Can you give set up advice for wilson rf01 pro?right now , im using restring zero . Size 1.23mm .String tension 51 lbs. But a bit muted feel . Kind of looking for that more pop / canon sound and feel .
Good question! Yes, depending on exactly which frame, I'm generally at 52 with 100s, 50 with 98s and 48 with 95s. But something like the Gravity Pro in this vid I strung at 45lbs and I string the Strike and Aero 98 at 52lbs because they are more powerful.
What do you think about vs touch 16 mains and rpm blast 17 crosses in an aero 98? Ive found that it offers great spin while giving a better feel and contact than with a full bed of poly which i really like. However im open to suggestions for other steings i can use.
Regardless of skill level, I would highly recommend hybrids with a multifilament in the mains. Some multis offer a crisp feel while still being comfortable, and there hasn't been an 18x20 pattern I've tried that doesn't benefit from this setup once the tension is dialed in. Have you experimented using a hybrid with a shaped poly with a multifilament? If so, does that affect the snap-back too much compared to a round poly? For example, would I have to move the strings back into position often if I used Lynx Tour with something like Velocity MLT? I'm not too concerned with the durability, since it's better to break the string early because of the potential warping of the frame.
Beckett.. are you okay? The video didn't cut off at the end this time.. That aside, great video. I've been tinkering with Kirschbaum Super Smash and I wish it lasted longer. After 2-3 hours it starts to notch. Was thinking to try crossing with Wasabi X but not sure if it'll ruin the feel. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Somehow I had the will power to make it to the end this time hahaha. You might just be too good now. Best bet would be to find something stiff for more durability but hard to beat the price.
Great video!! I am a 5.0 that switched recently to the blade pro 98 16x19. Still looking to fine tune strings. Hoping to find something that adds to spin and power categories. Will try your gravity and vcore 95 string suggestions in this video, but any other thoughts on combos? Thank you!!!!
I am same level and have the same frame. I stumbled upon 1.28 Pure Rush crossed with 1.22 Ghostwire and it has been great. Great pocketing, spin, feel with above average power without being launchy. May be worth a try.
Many questions here - I will respect your time. I do have this question. I have a Speed pro 18x20. What is better to test to get a bit more power - stringing a power string on higher tensions or stringing a control string on lower tension? I played zero/sync at 55lbs and then did full bed zero at 52lbs. I had more power but lot more balls sailing long. In NY string labor is $23-25. So asking adcice before I make a bad experiment choice which I often have made ( I could have bought a basic string machine by now. Just not sure if those entry level machines are so accurate.lol)
Good question. I tend to prefer stringing a control string lower. Usually more powerful strings have worse tension maintenance or are softer so the durability is worse. Stringing a control string looser generally results in better longevity. Also, the cheaper machines are accurate, specifically the drop weight ones. Dropweight machines can be as accurate as the most expensive electronic machines if the user is precise. The reason they went out of style is because you can string faster on a crank, and even faster on an electronic machine.
Hey Beckett, I recently purchased a Dunlop SX300 Tour as an alternative to a Pure Aero. Would you say that the string recommendations for the Pure Aero would translate nicely onto the SX300?
Its been too long since I tested the SX300 Tour and I only hit it for a few mins so I can't really remember. I hope to begin testing the new SX in December so we'll know more then
Hi Beckett, I've been watching your videos since when your video quality isn't this good! I love your content man ❤ • I'm using Yonex Percept 97D right now. Can you suggest a good string that go well with this racket pls 🙏🏼 Right now I have x one biphase in the mains at 56 pounds and razor code in my crosses at 54 pounds and found it too be too soft and too mushy 😢
Thanks for bearing with me through the growing pains! I really enjoyed a full bed of Caviar in the 100D. I imagine it would carry over to the 97 as well. Great tension maintenance and superb depth control. Even though it's shaped, I find it performs best on flatter strokes.
1st . Know your racquet 2nd. Know yourself 3rd. Know your needs 4th Research on TW University and analyze Options . 5th. Trials from top tier options .
Absolutely love your videos man. I'm not even *that* good but recently got the Ultra v4 with purple Sig pro 1.24mm at 24kg. But want to also string my Rafa Boost. What would the best string be for a lighter racket? RPM Blast at 1.30mm?
Thanks man! Since you've got the Ultra I would probably just retire the Boost. The graphite isn't the same quality with the Boost line as you'd get in a flagship so you are leaving energy return on the table (power, spin, stability).
Aside from the strings, how does it feel adjusting to multiple racquets with different swingweights and balances in a relatively short period of time? Does it feel weird, or do you quickly adjust to those differences?
I am getting pretty used to it by now but I also added weight at 12 to all of them to be around 333SW. Its way harder trying to bounce between large SW gaps, as you hinted.
Thanks for all your vids I've been watching your channel for a while now. What would you recommend for Yonex percept 100? Right now I'm using PT Drive, and looking for all the control I can get without losing spin and power. I've tried PT rev and MSV focus. Thanks in advance
I find at low tensions around 42lbs lynx tour can have pretty good pocketing but also keep good feel and spin. How forgiving is the gravity pro with its tear-drop head shape?
I don't think the Gravity Pro is very forgiving at all. You've got to swing big to get anything on the ball. If it was a little more powerful I'd use it way more often.
@TennCom I've been using an rf97 for 4 years but I'm getting older and slower so I'm thinking of changing. I hit through the ball and like to attack, use slice and hit big serves. Going to demo the gravity tour and radical tour next week.
My fav setup when I used those sticks was Grapplesnake Tour Sniper. I haven't hit it for a while but I bet Pure Rush or O-Toro would be great in it as well.
Yeah I hit one about 18 months ago and we tried a few setups including ReString Zero if I recall but I just didn't like the racquet really. Not a great fit for my game so hard to really analyze for me.
What setup do you recommend for vcore 98 2023? I have My favorite setup rpm blast 16(main) tour m8(cross). But Im interested to hear what you would put on that frame
Do you think the best round poly for the crosses is Restring Sync or is something else worth trying? I haven't tried any hybrid setups but do like the feel of Wasabi at 47lbs on my Speed Pro 2022 and am up for seeing if a hybrid is better. I know stiff strings don't go well with my game (4.5/5.0 aggressive baseliner) and with this racket and I enjoy the spin and control Wasabi gives me. Thanks in advance.
For me, Sync has been the best, but its not exactly soft. My fav soft poly is Tru Pro Ghostwire. Not quite as slick as something like Wasabi X, but the feel is more connected and I think the depth control is better.
Thank you so much. I'll try finding Ghost Wire in the UK and give it a try. I might try Wasabi X as well. Keep up the amazing work creating entertaining and useful content!
What do you think might be a good string for the percept 97? I'm playing well with the yonex tour rev and I love it, but I wanted to try the solynco hyper g, how does it sound?
Any suggestions for the pro staff 97 v14? I used to play with gamma moto and I'm now trying hyper G. Unfortunately I don't have access to restring or toroline here in Brazil. I might be able to find the m8 or tour sniper tho. Besides those two i'm considering confidential next
If you like PTP but want more spin and tension maintenance, Toroline Caviar is a must try. It's my fav string in the Percept 100D which almost made the list.
thanks for the great string info! i'm a pure aero player (100", 300g) and have basically always used RPM blast for no reason other than it was the string that i tried first, but i recently played the first racquet i preferred over my PA... a very unlikely tecnifibre TF40 305 popped up barely used for $100 on tennis warehouse so i thought "why not" and bought it... and put RPM blast in it... i know this is a weird one, but i found the TF40 to feel so insanely stable and meaty, removing a bunch of stupid wristy hitches that would creep into my strokes, sure, but also i was generating much more controlled spin with it. directional control was brilliant. so... if a racquet so different than what i thought i wanted could make me so happy, i guess i'm asking... any idea of what kind of strings i should try with this thing?
I don't have much experience with the TF40s. I hit it a friend's 315 18x20 once and it had Tour Sniper in it. Felt nice but I like Sniper in pretty much everything. Lots of people TF fans seem to enjoy Razor Soft, so that could be interesting.
@@TennCom thank you! i just ordered one strung in o-toro @ 52/50, which is the same tension as the one i'm playing w/RPM blast... basically because when i hit with it i felt like it had some weird similarities with the PA98, and that's what you rec;d for that. it's several steps up from a shot in the dark. i'm really stunned by this racquet, to be honest.
What is your recommendation for a radical pro? I have 1 with a full luxilon savage black bed and 1 hybrid with gut in the mains and alupower in the crosses. I feel the savage gives a higher launch angle and more spin. I really like the hybrid setup, but it's rather expensive.. What are your thoughts? I'm an advanced player btw. I could easily train with you and have nice rally's.
I you want something that sits sort of in between the Savage and the Champions choice set I would definitely look at Grapplesnake. You'll get the tour-level playability that you've become used to from Luxilon but the tension maintenance is way better. Grapplesnake Alpha or Tour M8 are the ones I'd look for if you want a softer, more powerful feel (less power than the hybrid still). Both are shaped like Savage which is nice for spin, but the shapes are mild so the control is still top tier.
@@TennCom I've been hitting VC95 with a multi/poly hybrid to compensate for sensitive arm. Been loving it w/ (TF NRG2 1.32) in the mains and either (WasabiX 1.23) or (Cavier 1.23) in the crosses @54/52. Been toying with the idea of Gut/Confidential hybrid combo... At similar tension to above. Any thoughts on (a) how the VC95 handles gut mains? And (b) how Cavier and WasabiX compare to Confidential? Do you think a Gut/Caviar or Gut/WasabiX hit similarly to the Confidential? BTW, not a string breaker so that's a thing 😂
This is an excellent video! Great job. A few things that make is so good: * You created great setups on very different racquets, * You had specific goals with the string setups, * in the end I really liked the comparison you gave of 2 players coming from different experiences and playing the same string with different opinions. Great job!
I'm trying the extreme pro with signum pro Firestorm 1.25. The first impressions are absolutely great. Excellent power and control. The spin comes easily too, given the racket.
For me, the Speed Mp works the best with Head Hawk. Personally, not too much power, not too little spin, its perfect for me
regular hawk? white or black color?
Regular hawk? white or black color?
You are the GOAT Beckett! 👏🏼
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Execelent video. Very precise when saying right from the beginning that there is not such a thing as the best string for everybody.. Probably one of the best videos regarding strings I ever saw
Thanks for all your video's. Would you do a video of your favorite set up for RF 01 Pro?
would love to hear this too!
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I play the Ezone 98. The pros are that it's powerful (stiff), great for control, forgiving (for a 98), and not very prone to breaking strings; the cons are that it's not naturally spin-enhancing and it's not super on feel. So, taking Beckett's principles (which I very much agree with), you don't need more power or control but you do want to enhance spin and feel. IMHO the solution is a full bed of a soft, feel-centric poly in a light gauge at a moderate tension: Yonex PolyTour Pro 18 or Solinco Outlast 18, at a tension in the mains that's between 52 and 55 lbs, with the crosses 2 lbs lower (mains higher than cross tension increases spin due to the mains moving more easily). Alternatively, hybrid it: put gut or a syngut in the mains at higher tension, with a very slick poly cross. For example, Prince Synthetic Gut 16 in the mains at 58lbs, Toroline Enso Pro 1.24 in the crosses at 54 lbs or Solinco Outlast 18 in the crosses at 53 lbs. The all-poly combo will be easier to control, the hybrid will be a power-domination bomb but you need to keep your racket head speed high to control it with spin. What doesn't work as well is a full bed of stiff poly such as 4G or Confidential, unless what you want is to lean into the flat-hitting ability of the racket and smack flat lasers all day (definitely not my style but for those who can do it, very effective).
Great analysis, do you think these recommemdatioms would work for my ezone 100 as well? if not open to suggestions@@hillwellford9637
just bought a reel of O toro after you’re previous vid. insanely good string!
First of all, the most entertaining and informative channel by 10 furlongs (aka a country mile). I just picked up a 95D and would greatly appreciate your feedback on a good string setup. I like a lower launch angle and get so much satisfaction from hitting a powerful ball when I get to hit a full attacking swing, but more so, I find I appreciate precision, touch and consistency a bit more. Thank you in advance!
Thanks for watching and being a member! I will be brutally honest. I have only hit my 95D with Wasabi red. I really need to restring it. For you though, why not start with Stan's string? RPM Blast.
Thanks for creating! Do you think that could take me to the promise land? If you do restring yours, what would you consider putting in? After rpm and my cup, I am leaning towards Firestorm + ghostwire, confidential + toro toro or caviar. I think this is my new favorite racquet! Crazy to say considering its age. I can't wait to restring it!
I totally agree with you concerning the Vcore 95. I own this racket and I immediately liked stringing it with Solinco Confidential 17G at 48 lbs (22Kg). I love this setup. For more stability I added 5 grams at 12 o'clock. I'm so afraid that this model will be replaced soon that I bought 5 rackets that I customized in the same way. Thanks for your content, It’s always interesting and fun.
Why do you think the VC95 will be replaced?
Been using the Vcore 98 Tour for just over a year and I swear its the exact same. Tried many strings but I just keep going back to Confidential for the same points from the video on the VC95
Considering how well received was replacement of VDM with ServoFilter in Percept, I'm guessing that new Vcore 95 is going to be a hit.
I'm trying to be patient and wait for that one, but not sure I can do it. Especially if I get my hands on the one with beige color
What a beautiful court!
will always be grateful for the paradox pro coverage. Hard swapped. So consistent with my 2023 radical pro. the right strings with the right racket can end a bad trip down the rabit hole 🙏
Holy moly what a setup! Must be the most raw combo of new strings and racquets on the market today! BTW a new version of Tour Mako is on the horizon with more of an ALU feel. Just got word today.
Highly suggest the string service Beckett provides. I am loving Grapplesnake Alpha in my Speed Pros. The string gives great spin and pop. Thanks again Beckett!🎉
Interesting review Beckett, especially on the VC95 2023 as I’m trying to work out what’s best and at what tension. My go to string is Lynx Tour 17(natural) and has been for a while as I play with the VC95 2021 as my main stick. I’m trying Lynx Tour again at 52/51(m/c) as I seem to like that setup. I’m trying to reduce flyers in the 2023, so using a 16g string in the mains might be a good idea. I might try this on my next restring 🤞
I string a little lower than you: 49/46lbs. In this specific example since I had a stiffer 16g mains and a softer thinner cross I just went 49lbs all around but I like to split tension on the Yonex frames
Really digging your vids I found you through the Nordicots 99 😂🤣 as I’m going through a racket change as I’m coming back to tennis since I became a single father anyway long story and irrelevant and have been told to try different racquets than what I’m used to and I’m clueless when it comes to gear strings and whatever I really enjoy your attention to detail adding details such as launch angle, feel I also appreciate how you admit being affiliated to some strings you mention I’ve never believed in string sensitive racquets as you said I was eith Alu power or rpm blast in anything I used and thought I was good to go.. I’ve got time to kill today so I’m binging great vids and subjects you have become my favourite tennis influencer I’m liking all vids and letting ads play out to say ty..
Amazing Gravity Pro is a racquet I’ve been enjoying and testing going to try your set up this is so cool..
Congrats on 20 K subscribers
Great video and so timely for me lol. I've been hitting with a 2021 Pure Drive 100 that I bought used and it came strung with a fresh(ish) bed of babolat pro last 16....and I didn't hate it while I expected to not like it at all. I didn't really care for it when I strung it with some synth gut and head rip control, a set up I LOVE on my six one 95. Playing with some friends this past weekend and needing to use the six one again after months of just using the PD really highlighted how that set up really works on the six one but not on the PD, at least for me, so much so I'm willing to try to hit with better opponents again with the six one, even when I still benefit for a more forgiving size frame.
I bought a brand new PD also on sale and will start to tinker with finding something better. Waiting for the 2 sticks to return, one PD with ghostwire and the other one with alu power, that I liked on another racquet of mine a long long time ago, happy that ghostwire did show up as recommended for the PA and the Gravity...hope to see how it feels, though I am noticing that I like firm feeling strings...that said I'm also 42 and want to play without having to need some surgery lol.
Cheers! VCore frames with Confidential mains! I've been recommending this set-up for months!
Settle with Confidential 18G and Hawk Touch 17G in my VC98 now (Too hard to buy Toroline and ReString in China)
I feel like the crosses should be a bit soft but gives little trampoline effect to fit in
maybe I picked Hawk Touch among a couple of close choices for its red color (matched perfectly with VC to me)
Amazing video! i love my PA 98, have tried it with lots of strings, wasabi, wasabi x, a hybrid of both, hyper G but i always go back to the rpm blast. I think i just play better with black strings, would love a black toroline string!
toroline absolut is soft, powerful and black.
💯 agree. The toro line strings feel mushy and unresponsive in the PA98…always come back to RPM blast or Solinco confidential.
Great video, thx! Would love a video comparing various hybrids with slippery strings in the mains vs crosses. Weiss Cannon Ultra Cable, Hyper G Round, Revolution, Revolver. Pros and Cons of slippery mains vs slippery crosses.
I kind of did this for the Hyper-G Round review where we tried a bunch of different setups for Hyper-G Round including HGR mains and Rough crosses!
Hey Beckett! In this and other recent videos, you touch upon two epic hybrids that pair well with your Pure Aero - the O-Toro / Sync hybrid you pitched to Tennisnerd, and the Tru Pro True Rush / Ghostwire hybrid that you crowned the “natural gut of polys”. Which one do you prefer between the two, and why? I am hitting with both right now. Interested in comparing thoughts.
please string recommend for ezone 98 !
I will try my PA98s with O-toro main and Sync crosses
I have tried different strings in pure aero (rafa version), and found RPM blast as definitely the perfect fit for it
What works incredibly well for my pure aero 98 is a hybrid set up (wilson nxt and alu power @54 pound) top notch control and power , i recommend anyone to try it 👍🏻
You are right about confidential and the vcore 95! I switched to the percept 100 form the vcore and the hardest change for me was the sound downgrade. I like confidential in the percept 100 too.
Loud hitting sound is such a flex IRL hahaha
Hey Becket, if you were to string a PA98, what tension would you use for these setups?
1) Full o-toro 1.23
2) O-TORO Mains 1.23 / Sync Crosses (what gauge?)
3) Full M8
Cheers, brother, keep up the great work!
Good Q. I would probably do OT/Sync 17 because I can get better spin with that compared to M8.
@@TennCom What tension would you recommend for each setup considering were talking about a Pure Aero 98?
Also, considering I have just bought a reel of S7T, would OT/S7T be similiar to OT/Sync?
(ik you dont recommend S7T for the PA98 but since Sync and S7T are both stiff, idk)
Thanks in advance, Becket!
Needed this!
For Gravity Pro: Natural Gut on the mains with smth like Head Hawk Touch (I use red color) in the crosses - TOP!
I use Ezone 100 With confidential in the main and hyper g soft in the cross. Nice combo
Hi Beckett, I'll be honest, I sent this question to Jonas from tn as well, because you two are the only ones I know who could have an answer. Especially you. We nerds salute you and appreciate you for your work.
Do you think/know if the beamwidth and the stiffness affect the durability (in terms of the graphite weaking) of the frame? Meaning thinner beam and lower RA equal lower durability.
And another thing, do you think newer racquets are more durable than let's say a 2004 ps 90 ncode (asian version cause I'm not COMPLETELY insane) due to the new technologies? Sorry for being so wordy
Thank you
Hi Beckett. Great Video and great Topic 👌🏻 I was lucky to get 3 aeropro drive 2004. What's your sting choice for this racket since you played it also. Right now I have Völkl cyclone 1.20 strung. I like it but I like to have other options. Thank you
Any recommendations for the VCORE 100?
Listened to you rave about PureStrike VS, tried one and playing with it ever since. So far, I was pretty conservative with Blast/PolyTour Pro hybrid, but I'm open to new ideas.
Poly tour rev also goes great in the VCORE 95 imo. Crisp and gives decent spin. Poly tour strike for me is too skewed towards hitting flat. There's a noticeable decrease in spin compared to PTP or PTR.
Hi Beckett, first of all thanks for great video.
Can you please do video for Yonex Percept 97D?
TBH I probably won't. That frame is a little too far out of my spec range at the moment. I'm going through a phase with more powerful frames.
Aloha Beckett,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the various hybrid setups. 👍
Have you ever experimented with a poly/poly setup with two different string gauges? The thicker is on the mains, and the thinner is on the crosses. I've had good success combining the two and would like your opinion on this.
Aloha! I have yes. Nothing majorly interesting tbh. I'm not that sensitive to gauges, or maybe I haven't been deliberate enough in testing the various gauges. Right now I'm using 1.23mm in the mains and 1.25mm in the crosses, though I've heard Sync 17 runs a bit larger than 1.25mm. I only do this because O-Toro is only avail in 1.23mm right now.
Conceptually, I think there might be something to be said for a thicker crosses than mains. I notice that the strings notch quite quickly from 0-20% and the rate of notching slows down until you cross the 50% barrier where most strings are thickest. IMO it's optimal to cut strings in the 20-30% notching range, so the key would be to slow down the notching from 0-20%. Going to a thicker cross string should slow the initial notching if you can get a wider contact patch early on at the cost of snapback. But maybe not since most people are using round crosses anyway. Toughts?
@@TennCom Here are my thoughts and food for thought. 🤔 Sorry for the long answer.
First, here's an interesting video if you have yet to see this video that was produced by Tennis Warehouse University and Crawford Lindsey.
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Here's a question I asked Lindsey Crawford.
CASE: Stringing a hybrid setup with two polyester strings of different gauges. For example, the mains with 16g and the crosses with 17g.
BENEFIT: Since the mains are the "working strings," you get the durability from the 16g, and power from the 17g crosses the "supporting strings." This setup would be more powerful than a full 16g setup and more durable than a full 17g setup.
THEORY: Another benefit is more spin potential.
1) The thicker mains are "popping out" of the string bed more than the thinner crosses, therefore yielding higher string-to-ball friction.
2) The thinner crosses have less surface area, yielding less string-to-string friction, therefore allowing the mains to snap back more efficiently.
QUESTION: In this case, would it be true that this setup would have more spin potential compared to a full 17g setup?
Here was his answer.
In theory, yes, the hybrid gauge of the same string may have a bit more durability than a straight 17 setup. But the power will depend. Thinner gauge does not always mean more power. Theoretically it may deflect more and store more energy, but it also may get stiffer as it stretches because more stress is being put on a decreasing cross-section. It all depends on the string, how far it stretches, and at what impact tension it begins to disproportionately increase stiffness vs storing energy and not crushing the ball (which loses the most energy). In the end, the only thing that matters is the final stringbed stiffness at the hitting location.
As to spin, any added ball-to-string friction won't matter because at all impacts less than 50 degrees, the ball bites the string and friction reaches its maximum and even starts to reverse, as explained in the video. At impacts above 50 degrees, the ball might slide throughout impact, so added ball-to-string friction will help in that case.
Surface area in contact between strings is not a reliable indicator of friction. If "all other variables" are equal, including same string model, perhaps. But the thinner string may also notch the thicker main more and cause more surface area (bottom and sides). On hybrids, the best you can do is look at the coefficient of friction (COF) of the two strings and guess. We don't do COF on two different strings sliding on each other (way to many combinations to test).
Very interested in your Epic Combos here for my Babolat Pure Aero 2023. You mention a few here. Can you put them in order of preference with this racquet in mind for DOUBLES for me, Beckett?
RESTRING Zero / Sync Hybrid
Babolat RPM Rough
Toroline O-Toro (full bed)
O-Toro / Sync hybrid
Grapplesnake Tour M8 (full bed)
Tru Pro Pure Rush / Ghostwire
Great Video, Beckett! I was wondering, what strings would you recommend on a radical mp? As i recall, you played with it for a couple of month. Been thinking of trying it with a full bed of grapple snake M8. Thank you very much, love from Brazil
Thanks! My fav setup in the Rad MP was Grapplesnake Alpha. There's a video on the channel about it somewhere called "Can This String Fix the Radical?" or something like that
Could you make a video on good automatic tennis stringers and bad one please or recommend some to me
What do you think about Restring zero in the mains and Grapplesnake tour sniper in the crosses for the pure aero 98?
I personally would flip them and do Sniper mains Zero crosses. Better spin this way and way better feel.
Hi TennCom, another great vídeo, thanks for sharing with us your experiences.
Have you tried Babolat Hybrid RPM Blast + Touch VS with Pure Aero 98 ?
Thanks for watching! I general don't try natural gut setups because polys are more accessible to me and I generally prefer them for me own game. I imagine that setup would play great through!
I'm a high 4.0C pushing into 4.5s and I've been running Wilson Blade v6 (no CV) with Hyper-G 16s at 54 lbs., and while it's a pretty comfortable set up for me that I've gotten really used to over the last year or so, I'm wondering if it's holding me back and if there is something way better for me out there. Budget is definitely a consideration! I got both my Blades brand-new on super sale.
My playstyle is probably like an aggressive baseliner. I really love blasting the ball and pushing my opponent around with varying spins and flat shots. I also like to hit returns pretty hard when I can. I have a decent serve I rely on usually somewhere around 110 mph. All in all, I just want to hit the ball hard and with a lot of spin when I need it. I have a creeping feeling my current setup is actually awful and holding me back from what I want to do, but I don't have much more than basic knowledge in racquets and strings.
I've tried RPM Blast and while it felt fine, I didn't like how much I was breaking them for their price point compared to Hyper-G, which I'm kinda okay with breaking every couple weeks. I play a lot of doubles for League, too.
Any bit of guiding in the right direction would be great if someone sees this. Thank you!
Give Alu Power Rough a try
Hey Beckett! Awesome video! Will send this to my PA 98 friends since they all changed to this racket in the past year. Question for you, I'm using a Yonex VCore 98 2023 with a full bed of O-Toro at 48/46lbs. Tried Super Toro full bed but it was a bit too flat for my game. What Toroline string would benefit this as a main or cross? I was thinking either Wasabi or Wasabi X or Enso Pro? Looking for just a tad bit more control generally
Ironically, I love the o-toro on my vc95 2023. Ive had past issues with my elbow and the mushy feel you mentioned was exactly what i was looking for. I love the flexible and bungie feeling the combo gives. However, ive been considering experimenting with something that gives me a bit more spin/bite.
Hey. I have been playing O-torro for a while now and many matches. Its weird string - doesnt have the “best” feel or feels different than any other string - BUT - I havent played better with any other string. My consistency with this string is insane and when I take big cuts its amazing. I would play with my other racket and string setup and then switch to the O-torro during matches and I just start crushing it. The string was developed by a pro so I think its not for beginners or “lazy strokes” it demands alot - if you play hard its amazing.
@@jean-pierreuys1554 yeah you definitely need a full swing for those strings. I personally love it as well.
I use blade 98 with restring zero main and sync cross. Gives me better power and spin than a full bed of sync and crispier feel than a full bed of zero. What is your favorite blade combo?
Please becket, how do you compare a full bed of confidential vs otoro/sync , on your pure aero rafa? Tks
tbd haven't done a full bed of Conf in the Rafa yet
What would you suggest for Pro Staff 97 V14 if looking for touch, control and most importantly feel / not too much power? Have Resting Zero mains and Sync crosses whylich feels tinny and aweful and pretty incomaistant. Iquite like Wasabi Pro hybrid in my Vcore 95
How about Wilson Blade 98 V9? Currently loving Restring sync x zero at 23 & 24kg with weight in the handle.
11:18 ENSO PRO seem to be slicker than Restring Sync for cross, isn''t it?
It may be but the durability as a cross has been poor for me. There's sheering that occurs like the mains are flattening out the cross.
Great video as always Beckett! I play the new Dunlop CX 200 Tour 18x20's and have been using a full bed of Tour Sniper which has been great but I'm aware I'm using a control oriented racquet with a control oriented string. I'm a serve and volley player with a flatter forehand and one handed backhand, what other string would you pair with Tour Sniper in this setup?
Was going to try a try Sniper in the mains and Sync in the crosses
Sync in the crosses added a noticeable increase in general forgiveness and also spin when I tested in back to back in my WO. Could also go for a full bed of Alpha for a little extra zip.
Do you think o-toro/wasabi-x could work on the Vcore 95? Or what could be a Toroline alternative to Confidential?
Hey Beckett, do you have any string recommendations for the graphene touch speed mp 2017? I'm someone who values feel a lot, I used to play incredible as a kid with a old babolat racket with default strings for some reason, I did some research and apparently it's syn gut, is syn gut a good option or no?
Any recommendations for a string that feels similar to tour bite with a tad more free power? I love the firm/crisp response but it can be demanding in low powered frames I prefer playing with. Another great video btw!
maybe try tour bite soft ? more power and comfortable but still crisp feeling and huge spin
Thanks! I agree with the other commenter: Tour Bite Soft makes the most sense.
What would be the best Grapplesnake hybrid for PureStrike VS? Paradox pro crosses/Tour sniper mains?
Can you give set up advice for wilson rf01 pro?right now , im using restring zero . Size 1.23mm .String tension 51 lbs. But a bit muted feel . Kind of looking for that more pop / canon sound and feel .
Very nice. Do you differ the tension when string a 95,98 and 100 head size?
Good question! Yes, depending on exactly which frame, I'm generally at 52 with 100s, 50 with 98s and 48 with 95s. But something like the Gravity Pro in this vid I strung at 45lbs and I string the Strike and Aero 98 at 52lbs because they are more powerful.
can you try the prince ripcord
What tension and string would you recommend for diadem elevate
What do you think about vs touch 16 mains and rpm blast 17 crosses in an aero 98? Ive found that it offers great spin while giving a better feel and contact than with a full bed of poly which i really like. However im open to suggestions for other steings i can use.
Loving seeing the Rafa in all these videos!!!
Regardless of skill level, I would highly recommend hybrids with a multifilament in the mains. Some multis offer a crisp feel while still being comfortable, and there hasn't been an 18x20 pattern I've tried that doesn't benefit from this setup once the tension is dialed in.
Have you experimented using a hybrid with a shaped poly with a multifilament? If so, does that affect the snap-back too much compared to a round poly? For example, would I have to move the strings back into position often if I used Lynx Tour with something like Velocity MLT? I'm not too concerned with the durability, since it's better to break the string early because of the potential warping of the frame.
What are your thoughts on solinco tour bite in the PA98? Is this string considered stiff?
Beckett.. are you okay? The video didn't cut off at the end this time.. That aside, great video. I've been tinkering with Kirschbaum Super Smash and I wish it lasted longer. After 2-3 hours it starts to notch. Was thinking to try crossing with Wasabi X but not sure if it'll ruin the feel. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Somehow I had the will power to make it to the end this time hahaha. You might just be too good now. Best bet would be to find something stiff for more durability but hard to beat the price.
@@TennCom Thanks, I'll do some more tinkering. The string rabbit hole continues!
Great video!!
I am a 5.0 that switched recently to the blade pro 98 16x19.
Still looking to fine tune strings. Hoping to find something that adds to spin and power categories. Will try your gravity and vcore 95 string suggestions in this video, but any other thoughts on combos?
Thank you!!!!
I am same level and have the same frame. I stumbled upon 1.28 Pure Rush crossed with 1.22 Ghostwire and it has been great. Great pocketing, spin, feel with above average power without being launchy. May be worth a try.
@@eincan1313 will give it a go! Thank you.
@@connorbond Sounds good. A tip when buying from TruPro, they have many sales throughout the year 20-25% off, so no need to pay full retail price.
@@connorbond ALU POWER ROUGH 125 works good
Many questions here - I will respect your time. I do have this question. I have a Speed pro 18x20. What is better to test to get a bit more power - stringing a power string on higher tensions or stringing a control string on lower tension? I played zero/sync at 55lbs and then did full bed zero at 52lbs. I had more power but lot more balls sailing long. In NY string labor is $23-25. So asking adcice before I make a bad experiment choice which I often have made ( I could have bought a basic string machine by now. Just not sure if those entry level machines are so accurate.lol)
Good question. I tend to prefer stringing a control string lower. Usually more powerful strings have worse tension maintenance or are softer so the durability is worse. Stringing a control string looser generally results in better longevity. Also, the cheaper machines are accurate, specifically the drop weight ones. Dropweight machines can be as accurate as the most expensive electronic machines if the user is precise. The reason they went out of style is because you can string faster on a crank, and even faster on an electronic machine.
Hey - I just ordered your string consultation service! I look forward to custom plan. Thanks
Hey Beckett, I recently purchased a Dunlop SX300 Tour as an alternative to a Pure Aero. Would you say that the string recommendations for the Pure Aero would translate nicely onto the SX300?
Its been too long since I tested the SX300 Tour and I only hit it for a few mins so I can't really remember. I hope to begin testing the new SX in December so we'll know more then
Hi Beckett, I've been watching your videos since when your video quality isn't this good! I love your content man ❤
• I'm using Yonex Percept 97D right now. Can you suggest a good string that go well with this racket pls 🙏🏼
Right now I have x one biphase in the mains at 56 pounds and razor code in my crosses at 54 pounds and found it too be too soft and too mushy 😢
This racket has a pretty low RA rating at 62 and has a pretty muted feel because of "Servo Filter" What kinda string will suit it best? Thank uuu
Thanks for bearing with me through the growing pains! I really enjoyed a full bed of Caviar in the 100D. I imagine it would carry over to the 97 as well. Great tension maintenance and superb depth control. Even though it's shaped, I find it performs best on flatter strokes.
@@TennCom How would cavier compared to M8 on Percept 97D? U r saying to use a full bed of poly rather than a hybrid setup right? Thank u man
Beckett, Would u recommend putting confidential on PA 98? And will there be huge difference between confidential 17 and 16L ? Cheers!
For me Conf is a bit stiff for the PA98 but if that's not an issue for you I think it would be great. I do not notice a huge diff between gauges.
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What about for radical mp? For more spin and controllable power!
My fav setup in the MP was Grapplesnake Alpha but if you want even more spin I'd give O-Toro a shot
would your recommendations for the 95 be the same for the 100?
Absolutely love your videos man. I'm not even *that* good but recently got the Ultra v4 with purple Sig pro 1.24mm at 24kg. But want to also string my Rafa Boost. What would the best string be for a lighter racket? RPM Blast at 1.30mm?
Thanks man! Since you've got the Ultra I would probably just retire the Boost. The graphite isn't the same quality with the Boost line as you'd get in a flagship so you are leaving energy return on the table (power, spin, stability).
@TennCom thanks brother! Keep doing what you're doing! Hope the tennis game improves too 🙏
Aside from the strings, how does it feel adjusting to multiple racquets with different swingweights and balances in a relatively short period of time? Does it feel weird, or do you quickly adjust to those differences?
I am getting pretty used to it by now but I also added weight at 12 to all of them to be around 333SW. Its way harder trying to bounce between large SW gaps, as you hinted.
Great combos!What about pure aero rafa?Still O-Toro like pure aero 98?
O-Toro in the mains and Sync in the crosses (discusses further towards the end of the video)
@@TennCom Sync 18 or 17?What about tension recommendation for o-toro/sync combo?
Thanks for all your vids I've been watching your channel for a while now. What would you recommend for Yonex percept 100? Right now I'm using PT Drive, and looking for all the control I can get without losing spin and power. I've tried PT rev and MSV focus. Thanks in advance
What do you say about pure aero 98 and grapplesnake Tour M8? Compared to toroline otoro?
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I find at low tensions around 42lbs lynx tour can have pretty good pocketing but also keep good feel and spin. How forgiving is the gravity pro with its tear-drop head shape?
I don't think the Gravity Pro is very forgiving at all. You've got to swing big to get anything on the ball. If it was a little more powerful I'd use it way more often.
@TennCom have you used the gravity tour? 10 gram lighter and 2mm wider beam
@TennCom I've been using an rf97 for 4 years but I'm getting older and slower so I'm thinking of changing. I hit through the ball and like to attack, use slice and hit big serves. Going to demo the gravity tour and radical tour next week.
If you love Hyper G round then you must love Tourna Big Hitter Blue/Silver too. same same just more cheap.
What do you think of O-Toro/Sync in the Pure Aero 98?
I imagine that it would be excellent
What strings and tension would you recommend for Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin?
I'd go with the same setup I use in the 290g version. O-Toro/Sync at 51lbs ish
Hey, could you tell me 3 Good string options for the 360+ extreme tour. Focused In spin.
My fav setup when I used those sticks was Grapplesnake Tour Sniper. I haven't hit it for a while but I bet Pure Rush or O-Toro would be great in it as well.
@@TennComdoes tour m8 or restring zero work well. I wanted a more powerful option.
@@fatoexpress2024 I prefer M8 to Zero but both are very fun experiences I don't think you can go wrong.
Any experience with prince textreme tour 310? Still looking for a good string setup on that frame. Thank you.
Yeah I hit one about 18 months ago and we tried a few setups including ReString Zero if I recall but I just didn't like the racquet really. Not a great fit for my game so hard to really analyze for me.
Love your review of nordic dots. Need more honest reviewers not paid shills
Do you like 1.25mm or 1.3mm for the Tour M8 string? Using Solinco Whiteout 18x20
I like the 1.25mm in the 18x20 for sure.
What setup do you recommend for vcore 98 2023? I have My favorite setup rpm blast 16(main) tour m8(cross). But Im interested to hear what you would put on that frame
Same setup as the 95! Confidential 16 for me.
@@TennComsame tension as vcore 95 as well?
String recommendations for radical mp?
What tension did you put for confidential on vcore 95?
49lbs
Do you think the best round poly for the crosses is Restring Sync or is something else worth trying? I haven't tried any hybrid setups but do like the feel of Wasabi at 47lbs on my Speed Pro 2022 and am up for seeing if a hybrid is better. I know stiff strings don't go well with my game (4.5/5.0 aggressive baseliner) and with this racket and I enjoy the spin and control Wasabi gives me. Thanks in advance.
For me, Sync has been the best, but its not exactly soft. My fav soft poly is Tru Pro Ghostwire. Not quite as slick as something like Wasabi X, but the feel is more connected and I think the depth control is better.
Thank you so much. I'll try finding Ghost Wire in the UK and give it a try. I might try Wasabi X as well. Keep up the amazing work creating entertaining and useful content!
What do you think might be a good string for the percept 97? I'm playing well with the yonex tour rev and I love it, but I wanted to try the solynco hyper g, how does it sound?
In this case better try Tourna Silver Seven Tour. You will love it.
Any ideas for pure strike 16/19 202?
Any suggestions for the pro staff 97 v14? I used to play with gamma moto and I'm now trying hyper G. Unfortunately I don't have access to restring or toroline here in Brazil. I might be able to find the m8 or tour sniper tho. Besides those two i'm considering confidential next
I absolutely loved Sniper in mine when I reviewed it. Tour Bite Soft would be similar if you can't find it (worst tension maintenance though)
@@TennCom I believe i can find both sniper and tour m8 here. I'll give sniper a try next. Thank you 🫡
How about the PA98 with ReString Zero?
Which Sync gauge do you use for the crosses in the pure aero Rafa?
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@@TennCom same tension on Both strings?
Which setup made yo fell in love with PSVS?
Having tennis elbow and then not being able to play for 3 weeks but using the PSVS instead of my WO for comfort.
@@TennComWould you say tourna BHS7T at 44lbs for the PSVS would work? Or tourna BHB7 at 50lbs?
Any suggestions for Ezone 100? Currently run a Polytour Pro, but i do want to try other strings
If you like PTP but want more spin and tension maintenance, Toroline Caviar is a must try. It's my fav string in the Percept 100D which almost made the list.
thanks for the great string info! i'm a pure aero player (100", 300g) and have basically always used RPM blast for no reason other than it was the string that i tried first, but i recently played the first racquet i preferred over my PA... a very unlikely tecnifibre TF40 305 popped up barely used for $100 on tennis warehouse so i thought "why not" and bought it... and put RPM blast in it... i know this is a weird one, but i found the TF40 to feel so insanely stable and meaty, removing a bunch of stupid wristy hitches that would creep into my strokes, sure, but also i was generating much more controlled spin with it. directional control was brilliant. so... if a racquet so different than what i thought i wanted could make me so happy, i guess i'm asking... any idea of what kind of strings i should try with this thing?
I don't have much experience with the TF40s. I hit it a friend's 315 18x20 once and it had Tour Sniper in it. Felt nice but I like Sniper in pretty much everything. Lots of people TF fans seem to enjoy Razor Soft, so that could be interesting.
@@TennCom thank you! i just ordered one strung in o-toro @ 52/50, which is the same tension as the one i'm playing w/RPM blast... basically because when i hit with it i felt like it had some weird similarities with the PA98, and that's what you rec;d for that. it's several steps up from a shot in the dark. i'm really stunned by this racquet, to be honest.
What is your recommendation for a radical pro? I have 1 with a full luxilon savage black bed and 1 hybrid with gut in the mains and alupower in the crosses.
I feel the savage gives a higher launch angle and more spin. I really like the hybrid setup, but it's rather expensive..
What are your thoughts? I'm an advanced player btw. I could easily train with you and have nice rally's.
I you want something that sits sort of in between the Savage and the Champions choice set I would definitely look at Grapplesnake. You'll get the tour-level playability that you've become used to from Luxilon but the tension maintenance is way better. Grapplesnake Alpha or Tour M8 are the ones I'd look for if you want a softer, more powerful feel (less power than the hybrid still). Both are shaped like Savage which is nice for spin, but the shapes are mild so the control is still top tier.
@@TennCom Thanks man! Cheers
hi beckett, any recommendation for vcore 100 string setup?
I love Confidential in the whole VOCRE line up, 100, 98, 95 they all work!
@@TennCom I've been hitting VC95 with a multi/poly hybrid to compensate for sensitive arm. Been loving it w/ (TF NRG2 1.32) in the mains and either (WasabiX 1.23) or (Cavier 1.23) in the crosses @54/52.
Been toying with the idea of Gut/Confidential hybrid combo... At similar tension to above. Any thoughts on (a) how the VC95 handles gut mains? And (b) how Cavier and WasabiX compare to Confidential? Do you think a Gut/Caviar or Gut/WasabiX hit similarly to the Confidential?
BTW, not a string breaker so that's a thing 😂
@@TennCom what about restring sync and zero or luxilon alu power rough? any thoughts?
Plz help me with my radical mp 2021 😭 I'm using razor soft @48x46 but I'm looking for better "pop" (slightly more power)
Grapplesnake Alpha was my fav in the Rad