BG80 alternative?

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  1. gavannn

    gavannn Regular Member

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    Can anyone recommend me a string that has a tad more repulsion than the bg80?

    I've read about LN 1 but don't wish to trade control for repulsion.

    I'm assuming dropping the tension on the bg80 would sacrifice the hard feel that I'm used to

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    Gosen G-Tone 5

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    If you string LN1 high enough I find control is still ok.

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    Control lies in the hands of the player, not in the string. ;)

    Anyhoo, if you prefer a hard feeling string with a rough surface, then G-Tone 5 would be my first thought as well. Still, there will be differences to a BG80 in terms of feel.
     
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    Am I the only one who thinks that many people are mistaking "repulsion" for "power"?
     
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    What about the Adidas Kalkul a68. I find it comparable to the bg80 in terms of control but with more repulsion. I really like it. Not as much as the LN1 but I suggest you give it a try. It's also pretty durable.
     
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    Thank you all for the comments! Will see what's available in my region. For sure everything lies in the hands of the players! Why do we buy new stuff though....

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    Gosen GT5 for BG80 substitute.
    Kizuna D61 for a similar hard feeling with more repulsion.
     
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    For fun, coz life isn't a min-max exercise :p
     
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    Closest I've tried is Victor VBS 68 Control. Similar feel but slightly softer, better repulsion & power, better tension retention.
     
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