It finally happened, after 9 months of string testing an A+ grade was awarded to ring in the New Year 🎉 (Happy New Year Tennis Fam). Does this mean it is the best string on the market for most people, ABSOLUTELY NOT! Every A+, A or A- string can all excellent and what YOU prefer is all a matter of personal preference and game style. If you enjoy these reviews, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and if you want to support the channel and these efforts, please consider contributing to buying me some strings. 🧵Buy Me Some String! buymeacoffee.com/tktennis 🎾 ❌My current plan is to not accept any affiliate deals or input sponsored ads into my videos (Not a fan of all the marketing exploitation) and with that goal, I have launched this alternative approach to pay for strings and additional expenses.
I love this string, I'm now testing it in a hybrid setup, Lynx tour on the main and Lynx on crosses. But seeing you hitting the ball, there's no way you break them after 8 hours of play.
Great review TK and I’m happy someone has really tested this string thoroughly as I’d been using it without documentation but always commenting on how long it’s lasted and how good the tension maintenance is. I use the black colour in 1.25 and a mate in the States has just mentioned to me that on a micrometer it’s actually 1.285 as we were both saying it feels thicker than other 1.25s when stringing. I play undercover and outdoors and it’s also sensational outdoors, quite a few strings I’ve tried play and sound extremely different outdoors. I’ve played it at 44lbs in a 2023 Prestige Tour(beautifully buttery still with this string) 52,51 and 50lbs in Extreme Tour and new Pro, and my main racquet now Speed Pro Legend 54lbs, 52lbs and now just strung at 48lbs as I’ve been really liking the lower tension lately. In comparison to Restring Zero I just used for around 10hrs, without documentation though I can comfortably say Lynx Tour lasted longer and held tension longer..Which surprised me though I am doing Lynx Tour now at the same tension 48lbs and will be playing the same level hitting sessions I’d just played with Zero, so I’ll see…And regarding tension maintenance with it being in the racquet over time, I had it in one racquet for close to 3 months untouched and also my mate here broke his after around 3months also and both still felt great. I also just tried O-Toro(Trying to compare a bunch of similar shaped strings to Lynx Tour), I didn’t get to longevity because I don’t quite dig the feel, a bit snappy for my liking, ‘feels’ really powerful though I know the difference is minimal but I chopped it. My mate loved it however so there’s something for everyone.
I have been using this string for while. It’s a flat hitting spin string with power. I think that’s because of the higher swing weight , so you may need to bump tensions. Doesn’t do well on touch and when you swing out you can rip the ball but may be little wild at times. I had a hard time controlling it at times and because of the power I had to string it higher. This caused it to be uncomfortable and hard to have touch shots. The swing weight again hides that stiffness and you will feel it the next day. Great string, ok spin. If you need some control but want that power and a some spin it’s fantastic. If you want a dead string that’s soft and controllable head has touch or power that’s little less powerful but controllable. I sometimes used lynx tour 1.30 just to add a ton of sw because I didn’t feel like adding leaf
Thanks for the excellent review! Lynx Tour pairs incredibly well with the Gravity Range, also with other soft frames such as the Percept 97. Did not like it in the VCore 98 though
@ I am switching between Confidential 1.30 (more spin but harder) and Tier One Pure Rush 1.27 in the mains and with razor soft 1.25 in the crosses. MSV Bussard (1.20) is also a good Cross
Great review with some very interesting insights. Thank you. My preference is to string with HEAD Lynx Touch in the cross strings with Lynx Tour (mains) to add some extra pop / power. I just picked up a reel during the Boxing Day sales for $165 AUD (~$102)
I enjoy your reviews and thank you for the insights. I did not like them personally but I don't like stuff strings and have a sensitive arm. If you've had issues with a head racket imagine what it will be on a stiffer babolat or yonex
Great review, and very timely for me! I’ve never played Lynx Tour before, but am about to try it in the 2025 Gravity Tour 98. I’m hoping this stiff string will pair nicely with such a soft racket, and also help to somewhat calm its very open stringbed (similar in its wide string spacing, I think, to the Gravity MP 100 you are using). Glad to hear of it’s high durability and accuracy when used in a Gravity.
I play with a Gravity MP-L that is pretty much weighted to similar specs of a regular MP, just more head light. Let me know if you enjoy HLT in the Tour 98.
This is the string I use and I love it. I bought a reel of it. I’m about 6 racquets in and I’m never disappointed. Like all strings, they are best when you first play on them. I don’t know if the 6-sided shape contributes anything, but the string has a great pop on contact. It’s pretty durable too. I’ve gone months without breaking a string.
Thanks for the great review as usual, this string has been my go-to in 2024, felt great and had so much crispness and spin. But because it can be a bit unpredictable, shifting and misleading (even though that's not related to the launch angle), I started my own stringjourney to see if there's anything that better suits me in the market. Anyway, Beccket (from TennConn), when reviewing LT, perfectly described this some sort of second-nature that this string presents after a while, it's quite unique and crazy, I don't think you had the opportunity to experience that since you didn't let it really rest for several days in your stringbed. Anyway, it's a one of a kind dropout in tension and elasticity change that I haven't seen any other string feel that way, but that great YT channel's analysis and take on it is definitely worth watching for us tennis strings nerds. All the best from a Brazilian fan and looking forward for more of your great videos.
The fist time I tried This string was end of March 2020, and it was known as EXPERIMENTAL, loved it and switched to it immediately and I have a few reels of it , in 1.30. Tour bite is definitely a stiffer string, I have reels of 15 L gauge-1.35 and every time I hit with that string. It shreds the ball. The ball will only last about an hour. With lynx tour the Orange is the softest There is also a black version, and I would say it is not as stiff as the silver and champagne , these two feel very similar, but I do have a preference with the color, and that is the champagne, i’ve also done a hybrid with the champagne in mains and orange in the cross and it feels nice
Out of curiosity I have six or seven frames of the 2019 gravity pro. I have not tried the new ones, but just curious. Why did it give you tennis elbow?
Dang, you are most certainly are a racquet-holic. In 2021 I demo'd more than 45+ racquets throughout the summer on a racquet journey. When I played with the Gravity Pro it was hands down to winner and after just a few hits I knew. Nothing felt as solid and clean and the journey was over, or so I thought. The issue was in practice rallies it was wonderful, but during any meaningful point play (or in 2 hour practice sessions) the heft of the racquet became evident as I would often start striking the ball late. Between wielding a racquet that was too heavy and hitting late, tennis elbow ensued. I enjoyed the racquet so much that I was highly reluctant to make a change and I endured dealing with tennis elbow for 9+ months until I knew something had to change. During that period I tired everything such as lower tensions, various strings, more padded replacement grips but nothing helped. I then downgraded to the MP and within 4-6 weeks my tennis elbow went away entirely. My strokes seem to be more compatible with lighter racquets.
@@TK-Tennis racket-holic - racket enthusiast lol , I personally or unfortunately started out playing with heavy rackets so I don’t know any better and I understand what you mean , something similar happened to a stringing client when he switched to a heavier frame, and had to go back to his lighter frame. I have grade 3 scoliosis and whenever I’m serving with a heavy frame my back and shoulder is hurting, but on ground strokes and rallies it’s definitely perfect however when I try a lighter frame, my serve is better, but every thing else flies on me , ultimately Ive had to work out my entire body but especially my back, and of course seeing my chiropractor every week and I think that’s what helped me continue playing with frames that are 315g unstrung , my specs are around 335-340grams, swing-weight-330-340 I recently bought a Rafa origin and these thing is a tank , but it’s super aerodynamic when you get it started it doesn’t stop, for me personally I have to balance my time in between working out , chiropractor stretching , and not playing when I’m injured , has helped me stay in the tennis court
@TK-Tennis I am switching (and doubting) between Toalson hd aster and Head Lynx tour. To me, the Head Lynx tour enables me to hit really big heavy top and side spin on clay. It does give me a little less directional control, and generally a higher launch angle compared to the toalson strings. How was your experience regarding launch angle (did like their durability /tension maintenance a lot indeed. And I played about 4 months with it. 2-3 times a week including tournaments (in 2 rackets))
Often I find shaped poly's (particularly 4-5 sided) do have higher launch angles. I was cognizant this could be an issue with Lynx Tour, but I did not notice any inconsistency or higher launch angle compared to what I normally use most often Kirschbaum Orange. With that said, different swing styles play a role and what I found may not be what someone else realizes.
Thanks for the review. Apart from the looks, I was about to ask for the colour changing playability or not, but at the end you mentioned it. And I would still like to know if the colour makes any difference, because I care as little about colours as you do. My current setup is black for the racquet, electric blue in the mains and silver in the crosses. Doesn't really look good, but plays well, even when it's been sitting in the racquet for a couple of months. And 14$ for a set of strings is still no bargain, but acceptable. Restring and Ytex ask for similar prices, so no downside there for Head.
I typically play black strings and have been told coloured strings are typically more crisp and responsive, blacks and greys dwell and grip more…not sure because I’ve experienced bits of everything from every colour and I’m pretty easily pleased with strings I think🤣For example also I probably wouldn’t class the black Lynx Tour as crispy, there is some there but by the sound of what TKs explaining here, the champagne sounds more crispy
I'm going to eventually try HTL in black to see how noticeable the difference is. Until then we can only assume the darker colors play a little stiffer than the lighter colors as tends to be the case with all strings.
My string of choice getting an A+, not bad 😂. Glad you liked it. I’m impressed that you managed to break it in close to 7 hours! This string is an all around performer that checks every boxes for me. It plays just as great outdoors because of the versatility that this string has. I’ve also heard (on talk tennis) that this string was developed by isospeed. So, it might be a head string on the packaging but in reality it’s an isospeed product (if I’ve not read BS obviously).
Thanks for the review TK, I have to admit, I am a bit surprised this is one of your top strings as I did not enjoy the HLT string in orange as it felt a bit too soft and/or wasnt crisp enough for me (for reference I am currently trying Hyper G Round 17 g and consider that a crisp string). I did feel the ball had good dwell time and produced a lower pitched sound on contact which sort of emulated the slightly low power feel. It gave decent spin and control overall and was consistent over time but for some reason I just cant get into the Head strings that I have tried so far (Hawk Power, regular Hawk and Lynx) for some reason. I have heard that the champagne color is the best and was told that an 18 g version is available over seas and produces excellent spin but I have been unable to find it.
I would agree that Hyper G would be perceived as more stiff especially with the plastic style feel. Lynx Tour is medium firm+ and there are many strings that are even more firm/crisp. As for 18g, I'm not a fan and would advise against it. Yes there are benefits to spin, but there are drawbacks as well in that 18g is often less controllable/predictable depending on game/swing style. If you try champagne, let me know how it goes 👋
I agree, HyperG is plastic feeling which may be why I think it’s crisp feeling. I will try the champagne color based on your review just to give HLT another try when I get another chance to order and see if there is something special that I missed. Currently going through the Technifibre string lineup and so far nothing special other than the 4S string. Keep up the reviews! Cheers from Canada!!
Love these reviews. Interesting and comprehensive. Quick question if I may. How would you compare this to toro toro? I switched from LT to TT. Find them similar but find TT maybe slightly more spin friendly (although could be in my head) and maybe slightly more ‘plasticy’ / muted. You’ve got me thinking if I should test the 1.20 gauge champagne LT 🤦♂️ haha. Thanks!
I really enjoyed Toro Toro and have been wanting to use it again. Some people are claiming Lynx Tour is actually thicker than 1.25 and that may be the difference you are feeling compared to Toro Toro. It makes sense "if" true. I do remember Toro Toro provided a sensation of deeper pocketing and that could also be another reason. Typically i find a loss of overall control when going to 1.20 strings or thinner (even though spin is better) and my preference is 1.23 to 1.30 thickness. If Lynx Tour is truly thicker, then maybe the 1.20 option will be great 🤷♂️
@@TK-TennisThat deeper pocketing on Toro Toro is exactly what I felt and sometimes it was too much even though I like deep pocketing, Lynx Tour was more consistent in feel I felt.
Excellent and detailed review as always TK! I currently have this in my Speed MP and I love it. Have you tried Restring Zero yet? I've been eyeing that string to try to experiment with next.
Yes, I used Restring Zero for a short period of time about a year ago but that was before I started the channel. Many people swear by Zero, but I found it to be a little unpredictable at times and I lost confidence in it. I have stated that the hyper slick strings (really slick coatings) have hyper-fast snapback and sometimes it feels as-if there is premature snapback causing a loss of control and the ball flies long. That's just a theory at this point. Thanks for watching
I use the Speed Pro and just used Zero for 10hrs…Lynx Tour(my main string through 2024)held playability for longer I felt, What TK stated in the reply to you about shots flying long with Zero is something I definitely found as the string got to about 6hrs, that’s when I feel I should have chopped them
@@TK-Tennis Thank you for responding back. I know you've played tennis for a long time, so predictability and control are important factors when it comes to strings. Would you say for power, Zero is higher than Lynx Tour?
@@TheTennisDaddy Thanks for the input man!! I wish I haven't bought 5 sets already haha but its alright I have some other rackets other than the Speed MP that I like to have fun with like the Percept 97H, Ezone 100, Pure Aero 100 and Tfight 315. I'm quite surprised by you and TK's findings. A lot of the reviews that I have seen mentioned that in terms of playability, Zero is the best. But also I have seen mentions of unpredictability and balls being long, so that part is accurate at least. Lynx tour Gray 17 is my first poly, and I'm super satisfied with what it's giving me as an all-rounder string. I am looking for a string that can give me the all-rounder characteristics, more power though, but at the same time has the long playability, snapback and spin as Zero lol. Maybe I should just try the orange Lynx tour? Or thinner gauge? What do you think?
@@V4zilious1 yeh look I think a lot of guys reviewing are affiliated with brands so that could be a thing, but also everyone hits and feels differently. And are they all testing each string under identical conditions and same amount of time. My obvious thing was that I could visibly see the difference, that being fraying on Zero which I didn’t get ever with Lynx Tour and nor did my mate after 10+hrs and he’s 6’3 110kg and hits heavy spin. Chasing more power off a string is tough, as TK mentioned, it’s been measured between strings and the difference is minimal, what tension are you at? For reference. I liked Zero none the less so I’m sure you’ll enjoy it and you might even prefer it. I was definitely just expecting far longer out of it from other reviews I’ve watched. Another comment here said the orange LT plays the softest so maybe try the champagne as it sounds to be more crisp and will give the feeling of more power then I’d say
👍 Most any good poly would pair nicely with gut, if you enjoy the attributes of gut. Just keep the poly in the mains to take advantage of the spin potential provided by the poly
I couldn't play with this string because it runs a full gauge thicker and heavier than other 17 gauge strings. Lt adds about 10 points of swing weight compared to my confidential 18g. They have an 18g in lynx tour but it is hard to get and plays like 17 gauge.
great review. Can you write me what was your specs of the racket to try them. I have 70+ rackets and i have Gravity pro, extream tour, prestige, and many more but i dont have MP....tell me your specs and i will get one and customize it to try how it plays :)
I played with Tour Sniper for several sets prior to starting my channel, so there is no published review. Tour Sniper is really nice for many people, but it felt a bit more metallic that I personally like. I prefer Tour M8 over Tour Sniper, but people who want more 'signal" from their strings enjoy Sniper. From my perspective, Lynx Tour has the better balance of all attributes i.e. feel, durability, playability. With that said Sniper would still get an A or A- grade.
@@TK-Tennis thanks for your answer, great to hear cause i m looking for something that plays between m8 and tour sniper, do you find lynx tour stiffer than tour sniper and softer than m8?
M8 is softer by a good amount. I used M8 for about a year and now it very well, and would place it on a 2 or 3 out of 10 on my subjective stiffness rating. Lynx Tour and Sniper are comparable in that area in my view.
It finally happened, after 9 months of string testing an A+ grade was awarded to ring in the New Year 🎉 (Happy New Year Tennis Fam). Does this mean it is the best string on the market for most people, ABSOLUTELY NOT! Every A+, A or A- string can all excellent and what YOU prefer is all a matter of personal preference and game style.
If you enjoy these reviews, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and if you want to support the channel and these efforts, please consider contributing to buying me some strings.
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I love this string, I'm now testing it in a hybrid setup, Lynx tour on the main and Lynx on crosses. But seeing you hitting the ball, there's no way you break them after 8 hours of play.
🤦♂️
Thought the same. I've never broken one and I do 20hrs a week at a much harder pace with tons of spin. Maybe try hitting it out the middle 😉
Great review TK and I’m happy someone has really tested this string thoroughly as I’d been using it without documentation but always commenting on how long it’s lasted and how good the tension maintenance is. I use the black colour in 1.25 and a mate in the States has just mentioned to me that on a micrometer it’s actually 1.285 as we were both saying it feels thicker than other 1.25s when stringing. I play undercover and outdoors and it’s also sensational outdoors, quite a few strings I’ve tried play and sound extremely different outdoors. I’ve played it at 44lbs in a 2023 Prestige Tour(beautifully buttery still with this string) 52,51 and 50lbs in Extreme Tour and new Pro, and my main racquet now Speed Pro Legend 54lbs, 52lbs and now just strung at 48lbs as I’ve been really liking the lower tension lately. In comparison to Restring Zero I just used for around 10hrs, without documentation though I can comfortably say Lynx Tour lasted longer and held tension longer..Which surprised me though I am doing Lynx Tour now at the same tension 48lbs and will be playing the same level hitting sessions I’d just played with Zero, so I’ll see…And regarding tension maintenance with it being in the racquet over time, I had it in one racquet for close to 3 months untouched and also my mate here broke his after around 3months also and both still felt great. I also just tried O-Toro(Trying to compare a bunch of similar shaped strings to Lynx Tour), I didn’t get to longevity because I don’t quite dig the feel, a bit snappy for my liking, ‘feels’ really powerful though I know the difference is minimal but I chopped it. My mate loved it however so there’s something for everyone.
I have been using this string for while. It’s a flat hitting spin string with power. I think that’s because of the higher swing weight , so you may need to bump tensions.
Doesn’t do well on touch and when you swing out you can rip the ball but may be little wild at times.
I had a hard time controlling it at times and because of the power I had to string it higher. This caused it to be uncomfortable and hard to have touch shots. The swing weight again hides that stiffness and you will feel it the next day.
Great string, ok spin. If you need some control but want that power and a some spin it’s fantastic. If you want a dead string that’s soft and controllable head has touch or power that’s little less powerful but controllable.
I sometimes used lynx tour 1.30 just to add a ton of sw because I didn’t feel like adding leaf
Thanks for the excellent review!
Lynx Tour pairs incredibly well with the Gravity Range, also with other soft frames such as the Percept 97. Did not like it in the VCore 98 though
Did not like it in the vcore also, BTW what is yours string of choice for vcore?
@ I am switching between Confidential 1.30 (more spin but harder) and Tier One Pure Rush 1.27 in the mains
and with razor soft 1.25 in the crosses. MSV Bussard (1.20) is also a good Cross
Great review with some very interesting insights. Thank you. My preference is to string with HEAD Lynx Touch in the cross strings with Lynx Tour (mains) to add some extra pop / power. I just picked up a reel during the Boxing Day sales for $165 AUD (~$102)
I enjoy your reviews and thank you for the insights. I did not like them personally but I don't like stuff strings and have a sensitive arm. If you've had issues with a head racket imagine what it will be on a stiffer babolat or yonex
Great review, and very timely for me! I’ve never played Lynx Tour before, but am about to try it in the 2025 Gravity Tour 98. I’m hoping this stiff string will pair nicely with such a soft racket, and also help to somewhat calm its very open stringbed (similar in its wide string spacing, I think, to the Gravity MP 100 you are using). Glad to hear of it’s high durability and accuracy when used in a Gravity.
I play with a Gravity MP-L that is pretty much weighted to similar specs of a regular MP, just more head light. Let me know if you enjoy HLT in the Tour 98.
This is the string I use and I love it. I bought a reel of it. I’m about 6 racquets in and I’m never disappointed. Like all strings, they are best when you first play on them. I don’t know if the 6-sided shape contributes anything, but the string has a great pop on contact. It’s pretty durable too. I’ve gone months without breaking a string.
I wish I knew sooner, I almost wrote-off all Head strings from past experiences.
Thanks for the great review as usual, this string has been my go-to in 2024, felt great and had so much crispness and spin. But because it can be a bit unpredictable, shifting and misleading (even though that's not related to the launch angle), I started my own stringjourney to see if there's anything that better suits me in the market. Anyway, Beccket (from TennConn), when reviewing LT, perfectly described this some sort of second-nature that this string presents after a while, it's quite unique and crazy, I don't think you had the opportunity to experience that since you didn't let it really rest for several days in your stringbed. Anyway, it's a one of a kind dropout in tension and elasticity change that I haven't seen any other string feel that way, but that great YT channel's analysis and take on it is definitely worth watching for us tennis strings nerds. All the best from a Brazilian fan and looking forward for more of your great videos.
Thanks for sharing, I did not know that TennComm did a review for HLT and I'm going to watch it. Cheers from America and thanks for watching.
Great and thorough review, as always. What does LT has over Toruna S7T? Thanks in advance
The fist time I tried This string was end of March 2020, and it was known as EXPERIMENTAL, loved it and switched to it immediately and I have a few reels of it , in 1.30.
Tour bite is definitely a stiffer string, I have reels of 15 L gauge-1.35 and every time I hit with that string. It shreds the ball. The ball will only last about an hour.
With lynx tour the Orange is the softest
There is also a black version, and I would say it is not as stiff as the silver and champagne , these two feel very similar, but I do have a preference with the color, and that is the champagne, i’ve also done a hybrid with the champagne in mains and orange in the cross and it feels nice
Out of curiosity I have six or seven frames of the 2019 gravity pro. I have not tried the new ones, but just curious. Why did it give you tennis elbow?
Dang, you are most certainly are a racquet-holic. In 2021 I demo'd more than 45+ racquets throughout the summer on a racquet journey. When I played with the Gravity Pro it was hands down to winner and after just a few hits I knew. Nothing felt as solid and clean and the journey was over, or so I thought. The issue was in practice rallies it was wonderful, but during any meaningful point play (or in 2 hour practice sessions) the heft of the racquet became evident as I would often start striking the ball late. Between wielding a racquet that was too heavy and hitting late, tennis elbow ensued. I enjoyed the racquet so much that I was highly reluctant to make a change and I endured dealing with tennis elbow for 9+ months until I knew something had to change. During that period I tired everything such as lower tensions, various strings, more padded replacement grips but nothing helped. I then downgraded to the MP and within 4-6 weeks my tennis elbow went away entirely. My strokes seem to be more compatible with lighter racquets.
@@TK-Tennis racket-holic - racket enthusiast lol , I personally or unfortunately started out playing with heavy rackets so I don’t know any better and I understand what you mean , something similar happened to a stringing client when he switched to a heavier frame, and had to go back to his lighter frame. I have grade 3 scoliosis and whenever I’m serving with a heavy frame my back and shoulder is hurting, but on ground strokes and rallies it’s definitely perfect however when I try a lighter frame, my serve is better, but every thing else flies on me , ultimately Ive had to work out my entire body but especially my back, and of course seeing my chiropractor every week and I think that’s what helped me continue playing with frames that are 315g unstrung , my specs are around 335-340grams, swing-weight-330-340
I recently bought a Rafa origin and these thing is a tank , but it’s super aerodynamic when you get it started it doesn’t stop,
for me personally I have to balance my time in between working out , chiropractor stretching , and not playing when I’m injured , has helped me stay in the tennis court
@TK-Tennis I am switching (and doubting) between Toalson hd aster and Head Lynx tour. To me, the Head Lynx tour enables me to hit really big heavy top and side spin on clay. It does give me a little less directional control, and generally a higher launch angle compared to the toalson strings. How was your experience regarding launch angle (did like their durability /tension maintenance a lot indeed. And I played about 4 months with it. 2-3 times a week including tournaments (in 2 rackets))
Often I find shaped poly's (particularly 4-5 sided) do have higher launch angles. I was cognizant this could be an issue with Lynx Tour, but I did not notice any inconsistency or higher launch angle compared to what I normally use most often Kirschbaum Orange. With that said, different swing styles play a role and what I found may not be what someone else realizes.
My go to string
Thanks for the review.
Apart from the looks, I was about to ask for the colour changing playability or not, but at the end you mentioned it.
And I would still like to know if the colour makes any difference, because I care as little about colours as you do.
My current setup is black for the racquet, electric blue in the mains and silver in the crosses. Doesn't really look good, but plays well, even when it's been sitting in the racquet for a couple of months.
And 14$ for a set of strings is still no bargain, but acceptable. Restring and Ytex ask for similar prices, so no downside there for Head.
I typically play black strings and have been told coloured strings are typically more crisp and responsive, blacks and greys dwell and grip more…not sure because I’ve experienced bits of everything from every colour and I’m pretty easily pleased with strings I think🤣For example also I probably wouldn’t class the black Lynx Tour as crispy, there is some there but by the sound of what TKs explaining here, the champagne sounds more crispy
Like you stated, darker colors are typically more stiff compared to lighter colors. If that holds true with HLT, champagne should play softer 🤷♂️
I'm going to eventually try HTL in black to see how noticeable the difference is. Until then we can only assume the darker colors play a little stiffer than the lighter colors as tends to be the case with all strings.
@@TK-Tennis yeh exactly right, I’d be interested in trying the champagne too
My string of choice getting an A+, not bad 😂. Glad you liked it. I’m impressed that you managed to break it in close to 7 hours! This string is an all around performer that checks every boxes for me. It plays just as great outdoors because of the versatility that this string has. I’ve also heard (on talk tennis) that this string was developed by isospeed. So, it might be a head string on the packaging but in reality it’s an isospeed product (if I’ve not read BS obviously).
Is Talk Tennis the Twitter/X disinformation center for the tennis community? 😜. Regardless, great call on the string recommendation.
We can buy a reel of this for $200 Australian dollars. About $125usd. You need to look at better suppliers for prices
Thanks for the review TK, I have to admit, I am a bit surprised this is one of your top strings as I did not enjoy the HLT string in orange as it felt a bit too soft and/or wasnt crisp enough for me (for reference I am currently trying Hyper G Round 17 g and consider that a crisp string). I did feel the ball had good dwell time and produced a lower pitched sound on contact which sort of emulated the slightly low power feel. It gave decent spin and control overall and was consistent over time but for some reason I just cant get into the Head strings that I have tried so far (Hawk Power, regular Hawk and Lynx) for some reason. I have heard that the champagne color is the best and was told that an 18 g version is available over seas and produces excellent spin but I have been unable to find it.
I would agree that Hyper G would be perceived as more stiff especially with the plastic style feel. Lynx Tour is medium firm+ and there are many strings that are even more firm/crisp. As for 18g, I'm not a fan and would advise against it. Yes there are benefits to spin, but there are drawbacks as well in that 18g is often less controllable/predictable depending on game/swing style. If you try champagne, let me know how it goes 👋
I agree, HyperG is plastic feeling which may be why I think it’s crisp feeling. I will try the champagne color based on your review just to give HLT another try when I get another chance to order and see if there is something special that I missed. Currently going through the Technifibre string lineup and so far nothing special other than the 4S string. Keep up the reviews! Cheers from Canada!!
Love these reviews. Interesting and comprehensive. Quick question if I may. How would you compare this to toro toro? I switched from LT to TT. Find them similar but find TT maybe slightly more spin friendly (although could be in my head) and maybe slightly more ‘plasticy’ / muted. You’ve got me thinking if I should test the 1.20 gauge champagne LT 🤦♂️ haha. Thanks!
I really enjoyed Toro Toro and have been wanting to use it again. Some people are claiming Lynx Tour is actually thicker than 1.25 and that may be the difference you are feeling compared to Toro Toro. It makes sense "if" true. I do remember Toro Toro provided a sensation of deeper pocketing and that could also be another reason. Typically i find a loss of overall control when going to 1.20 strings or thinner (even though spin is better) and my preference is 1.23 to 1.30 thickness. If Lynx Tour is truly thicker, then maybe the 1.20 option will be great 🤷♂️
@@TK-TennisThat deeper pocketing on Toro Toro is exactly what I felt and sometimes it was too much even though I like deep pocketing, Lynx Tour was more consistent in feel I felt.
Excellent and detailed review as always TK! I currently have this in my Speed MP and I love it. Have you tried Restring Zero yet? I've been eyeing that string to try to experiment with next.
Yes, I used Restring Zero for a short period of time about a year ago but that was before I started the channel. Many people swear by Zero, but I found it to be a little unpredictable at times and I lost confidence in it. I have stated that the hyper slick strings (really slick coatings) have hyper-fast snapback and sometimes it feels as-if there is premature snapback causing a loss of control and the ball flies long. That's just a theory at this point. Thanks for watching
I use the Speed Pro and just used Zero for 10hrs…Lynx Tour(my main string through 2024)held playability for longer I felt, What TK stated in the reply to you about shots flying long with Zero is something I definitely found as the string got to about 6hrs, that’s when I feel I should have chopped them
@@TK-Tennis Thank you for responding back. I know you've played tennis for a long time, so predictability and control are important factors when it comes to strings. Would you say for power, Zero is higher than Lynx Tour?
@@TheTennisDaddy Thanks for the input man!! I wish I haven't bought 5 sets already haha but its alright I have some other rackets other than the Speed MP that I like to have fun with like the Percept 97H, Ezone 100, Pure Aero 100 and Tfight 315.
I'm quite surprised by you and TK's findings. A lot of the reviews that I have seen mentioned that in terms of playability, Zero is the best. But also I have seen mentions of unpredictability and balls being long, so that part is accurate at least.
Lynx tour Gray 17 is my first poly, and I'm super satisfied with what it's giving me as an all-rounder string. I am looking for a string that can give me the all-rounder characteristics, more power though, but at the same time has the long playability, snapback and spin as Zero lol. Maybe I should just try the orange Lynx tour? Or thinner gauge? What do you think?
@@V4zilious1 yeh look I think a lot of guys reviewing are affiliated with brands so that could be a thing, but also everyone hits and feels differently. And are they all testing each string under identical conditions and same amount of time. My obvious thing was that I could visibly see the difference, that being fraying on Zero which I didn’t get ever with Lynx Tour and nor did my mate after 10+hrs and he’s 6’3 110kg and hits heavy spin. Chasing more power off a string is tough, as TK mentioned, it’s been measured between strings and the difference is minimal, what tension are you at? For reference. I liked Zero none the less so I’m sure you’ll enjoy it and you might even prefer it. I was definitely just expecting far longer out of it from other reviews I’ve watched. Another comment here said the orange LT plays the softest so maybe try the champagne as it sounds to be more crisp and will give the feeling of more power then I’d say
I use the head gravity pro and thought round strings would suit it better, but turns out 1.20 lynx tour gave me better results!
Ive been curious about 1.20 for the speed pro
Thanks for the review! Do you think Lynx Tour is a good pair with natural gut?
👍 Most any good poly would pair nicely with gut, if you enjoy the attributes of gut. Just keep the poly in the mains to take advantage of the spin potential provided by the poly
I couldn't play with this string because it runs a full gauge thicker and heavier than other 17 gauge strings. Lt adds about 10 points of swing weight compared to my confidential 18g. They have an 18g in lynx tour but it is hard to get and plays like 17 gauge.
@@anthonymacaluso2671 it is heavier for sure, added 2g compared to Restring Zero so that could be an issue for some
Just out of curiosity, which gravity are you using?
He’s using a customized mpl
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great review. Can you write me what was your specs of the racket to try them. I have 70+ rackets and i have Gravity pro, extream tour, prestige, and many more but i dont have MP....tell me your specs and i will get one and customize it to try how it plays :)
70+ racquets, another racquet-holic!!! My Gravity MPL is 320grams, 318SW and 7pts headlight. 👋
Hello i do not remeber if you have review the grapplesnake tour sniper? Is it similar or better (i think lynx tour is cheaper).
Regards
I played with Tour Sniper for several sets prior to starting my channel, so there is no published review. Tour Sniper is really nice for many people, but it felt a bit more metallic that I personally like. I prefer Tour M8 over Tour Sniper, but people who want more 'signal" from their strings enjoy Sniper. From my perspective, Lynx Tour has the better balance of all attributes i.e. feel, durability, playability. With that said Sniper would still get an A or A- grade.
@@TK-Tennis thanks for your answer, great to hear cause i m looking for something that plays between m8 and tour sniper, do you find lynx tour stiffer than tour sniper and softer than m8?
M8 is softer by a good amount. I used M8 for about a year and now it very well, and would place it on a 2 or 3 out of 10 on my subjective stiffness rating. Lynx Tour and Sniper are comparable in that area in my view.
Unfortunately i felt my elbow with this string at 50 lbs. I’ll try it again with lower tension
Thanks for this feedback. That is my only red flag as I mentioned and its good to know this may be applicable to some people
If it was good enough for Dominic Thiem it'll be fine for us mortals.
Toooo soft imo
Such a dumb clickbait title.
What's your deal with the negativity and consistent trolling? Be decent and constructive. Also I suggest you look up the definition of "clickbait"
@@TK-TennisTake it as a positive, more comments help the algorithm doesn’t it😂So I’ve been told anyway
I consider it part of my civic duty to call-out trolls. Also good for the algo and society, win win ;-)