So, we're coming up to 2020, and in the last few years it feels like non-Yonex strings have sprung up in popularity. We've been seeing Kizuna, Victor, Ashaway, Li Ning, and Gosen produce some serious and amazing competitors in what was, until recently, heavily dominated by Yonex. We've also seen the trend of hybrid stringing, both officially, and unofficially, and that's created a much wider diversity in string choices and stringing than perhaps a few years ago. I feel like it'd be interesting to take some stock of what people are using. Template: I'm interested to see where people are at with their stringing choices.
Main Racket: Mizuno JPX 8 Power Stringing type: Hybrid String(s) used: Aerobite Boost Stringing Tension: 28 lbs Other modifications/Patterns: not so sure which pattern the shop put up How do you feel about your current string choice? I hate to say how i ended up putting this string on my go to string. At first i did not really like the thud sound produced by the string, however the hard feel (although not as hard feel as BG80) and the control made fell in love with this string. Tension retained pretty well and did not die out fast. Durability of aerosonic cross were surprising. I had plenty of the crosses frayed and the string held up well. Sent from my Mi 9 SE using Tapatalk
Main Racket: Victor Hypernano 900 Stringing type: Two Piece String(s) used: BG-65 Stringing Tension: 24 Other modifications/Patterns: No modifications How do you feel about your current string choice? Horrible, just horrible lol. But I need to save money, been breaking way too many strings. I'll use anything as long as the string doesn't break
Main Racket: Adidas Adipower duoforce Stringing type: Standard Yonex pattern, but in onepice. String(s) used: Aerosonic Stringing Tension: 28 Other modifications/Patterns: Just closer knot on A9 How do you feel about your current string choice? To good to wanna change... but want to test Kiruna 59
Main Racket: Can't fill this one in tbh. I don't have a fixed racket anymore. Stringing type: One Piece String(s) used: BG Aersonic Stringing Tension: 27/29lbs Other modifications/Patterns: Haribito Around the World or Victor Standard pattern (depends on which of my 2 regular stringers does it) How do you feel about your current string choice? It's great and perfect for injured ol' me. Only shortcoming I've felt so far is that if I go for thicker gauge right now I can literally feel the extra head weight and that can be kinda unplayable to a degree. But I break strings once in a blue moon now so it doesn't really matter. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
Main Racket: 4U AX88D Stringing type: Hybrid String(s) used: G-Tone 5, ZM62F Stringing Tension: 25x27 lbs, freshly pings at 1280 Hz Other modifications/Patterns: none How do you feel about your current string choice? Rough textured hard feeling GT5 mains with similarly rough slightly softer ZM62F crosses that resist notching. Best combination of telepathic control, effortless repulsion, exquisite touch, and lasting tension retention and durability! Sent from my SM-G965W using Tapatalk
Main Racket: Turbo Charging 70 Stringing type: 2 piece String(s) used: No.1 Stringing Tension: 24/26 Other modifications/Patterns: Yonex standard How do you feel about your current string choice? Don't like the huge initial drop from LN1 but I got a reel so have to stick to it for few months. Wanting to try BG-AS once this reel is gone.
Main Racket: AX99, ZF2 Stringing type: 2 piece 4 knots yonex pattern String(s) used: AB, ABBT Stringing Tension: 31lbs Other modifications/Patterns: None How do you feel about your current string choice? Right now using AB but about to move ABBT as I've noticed how hard strings just "speak" to me. Being a long time BG80/85 user I tried to adapt to AB but it just seems like there's too much repulsion and not enough control, despite going pretty high on the tension. The "hard" feedback also isn't there, although it's better than 66um.
Main Racket: N9II Stringing type: One Piece String(s) used: LN1 Stringing Tension: 12/12,5 kg (26.4/27.5 lbs.) Other modifications/Patterns: Haribito How do you feel about your current string choice? Been using LN1 for about 4 years now. IMO the best combination of repulsion power, control and longterm playability that is currently on the market (or at least that I have found yet).
Main Racket: Li-Ning Aeronaut 7000B, might change soon. Stringing type: Normal Yonex 2 piece. String(s) used: LN1 or AS Stringing Tension: 25lb to 27lbs Square Other modifications/Patterns: Usually none, might change top knot position depending on how I feel. How do you feel about your current string choice? AS feels almost perfect, but I like the feeling of a thicker string after a test with LN5. If I can find a thicker string with repulsion similar to LN1/AS. Next string test Adidas P68?
Main Racket: BS12, ARS90S, BS11/LHI Stringing type: [One Piece | Two Piece | Hybrid | Other] One piece String(s) used: [If multiple strings, list mains then crosses] VS890 and VBS69C Stringing Tension: [If different tensions, list mains then crosses] 34-36lb Other modifications/Patterns: [Haribito, Paizhuan, Top Down, Skip third cross etc. etc.] Looping around A10 on crosses to reduce stress on frame/grommet hole with my high tensions. How do you feel about your current string choice? Not happy with VS890 anymore. VS890 was and still is the best string I have ever used which I have used exclusively on all my many racquets but the fact that it can break without warning and seemingly spontaneously resulting in 5 crushed racquets so far means I can no longer use this string. I am in the process of finding a replacement, trialing different strings again. So far VBS68C is not bad but a bit dull. I will be trying LN No.1 soon and see how that fairs.
Main Racket: Astrox 55 Stringing type: [One Piece | Two Piece | Hybrid | Other] 4 knots String(s) used: BG85 Stringing Tension: [If different tensions, list mains then crosses] 27/29 Other modifications/Patterns: [Haribito, Paizhuan, Top Down, Skip third cross etc. etc.] None How do you feel about your current string choice? Been using this string for so many years, great repulsion, superb control for slice and netting, nice long ping sound, retain tension really well. Sent from my SM-A750GN using Tapatalk
Main Racket: Voltric LD Force, BS12, and Ax88D Stringing type: Two Piece String(s) used: BG66 UM red Stringing Tension: 23 x 25, but I might switch to 24x26 one day Other modifications/Patterns: N/A How do you feel about your current string choice? Tension_loss++; Power++; Control++; Money--;
Main Racket: VTZF2 4U5 Stringing type: 2 knots String(s) used: BG-66um (jp code) Stringing Tension: 22lbs (on stringster) Other modifications/Patterns: No modifications How do you feel about your current string choice? I use and familiar with bg66um to all of my racket and so far still satisfying when the tension below 27lbs (on stringster).
Main Racket: GXS UNS-C (I know a lot of people aren't familiar with the GXS brand, but I love this racket) Stringing type: Don't know....normal? I just give it to the stringer. He's my friend and he knows what I like. String(s) used: Li-ning #1 Stringing Tension: 30lbs Other modifications/Patterns: No modifications How do you feel about your current string choice? Totally good. With daily play I get about a month before the strings break and with non-regular play I get a long time before they break. I am a front court player so precision is good gives me enough power when I need it. I've been using Lining #1 for a few years now. No complaints!
Main Racket: ARS 70K Stringing type: Two Piece String(s) used: ABBT Stringing Tension: 27lbs. Other modifications/Patterns: N/A How do you feel about your current string choice? Coming from BGAS, at first, I was worried about the trade-off. It took a bit for the string to settle, but when it did, it was great. Repulsion didn't drop as much as I expected, and the control more than made up for it. Still have to see more about its lifespan though, as I'm seeing the cross' coating peel off way too fast. Satisfied, but hoping for err, better color variations.
Main Racket: Yonex Isometric Omega 5 3U Stringing type: One Piece String used: Yonex BG 80 Stringing Tension: 11kg / 24 lbs Other modifications/Patterns: not sure. How do you feel about your current string choice? Mostly playing singles with a rather controlled style of play and quite a lot of sliced drops / play at the net. I feel like the BG80 is pretty good for a control player. Repulsion isn't as good as Li Ning #1 but I prefer control over power.
