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Information about tennis strings, such as tennis string reviews, articles about co-poly strings, multifilament strings, natural gut strings and other types of tennis strings.
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5 Best Poly Strings for Players Ready to Move Beyond Multifilament
Players who want to switch from multifilaments to polyesters have a tricky choice. You have the feel and comfort you love from multi, but you are starting to want more control, tension stability, and spin potential that poly can give you – without all of a sudden having a stringbed that is too harsh, boardy […]
Tecnifibre Razor Spin String Review
I got my hands on the new Tecnifibre Razor Spin a little after Jonas put out his first look at the string, and after a full playtest I have to say I quite like it. That might come as a surprise from me, because I’m usually not a fan of four-sided strings. Square profiles tend […]
Volkl Cyclone vs Cyclone Tour: Spin, Control and Comfort Compared
I have tried Volkl Cyclone and Cyclone Tour in a few different frames and the comparison is interesting as they feel related but not interchangeable. Cyclone is the more classic, control-oriented option, while Cyclone Tour is clearly the softer, more modern version with a little more comfort and liveliness. In practical terms, one gives you […]
Solinco Hyper-G Soft or Confidential Soft? My Full Review
I tested both Solinco Confidential Soft and Solinco Hyper-G Soft in the Wilson Blade 98 and the Pure Aero 98, which is a good way to compare them because those two racquets demand slightly different things from a string. The Blade 98 is all about control and feel, while the Pure Aero 98 is more […]
Solinco Hyper-G or Toroline O-Toro? My Full Review
I’ve hit both Solinco Hyper-G and Toroline O-Toro in the Babolat Pure Aero 98 and Wilson Blade 98, so I have a pretty good feel of what they are like in two very different, but equally demanding frames. The Pure Aero 98 naturally leans towards spin and easier access to pace while the Blade 98 […]
What is the Best Tennis String Brand? These are your opinions
The string poll has concluded and first of all, a big thank you to everyone who voted. An extra thank you to those of you who commented here on the site, because we will send out a few sample sets to three lucky winners. The more string opinions we can gather, the better. Strings are […]
RPM Blast vs O-Toro Spin: Two Spin Strings Put to the Test
I have used both of these strings in the Head Speed MP and also in the Tecnifibre TF40 to get a good idea of how they would behave in both a more open, easy-power frame and a more controlled player’s racquet. This is helpful because the same string can feel very different depending on the […]
5 Best Strings for Intermediate Players: My Top Tested Picks
Intermediate players are in an interesting spot regarding strings. At this level many players are beginning to generate their own pace and spin so generally need something with a little more performance than a basic synthetic gut or multifilament, but without going straight to something overly harsh or demanding. So here I’ve concentrated on softer, […]
Tru Pro Pure Rush R8ZOR vs Pure Rush – Which is Better?
I recently got my hands on a few sets of Tru Pro’s new string Pure Rush R8ZOR and thought I’d compare it to the existing Pure Rush. Immediately I would say Pure Rush is the more well-rounded and easy-to-like choice, while Pure Rush R8ZOR is the more aggressive, spin-focused version that requires more from the […]
MSV Strings – the Challenger Brand
In a tennis market dominated by brands like Luxilon, Solinco, and Babolat, it’s easy to overlook a quieter, more understated name: MSV (Mauve Sport Versand). But among string nerds, experienced club players, and anyone who has spent time experimenting with setups, MSV has built a reputation that’s hard to ignore. Their products are trusted by […]