Gosen G-Tone 5

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  1. swsh

    swsh Regular Member

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    I don't mind GT9 at all.

    But I prefer the GPro70 atm. Bit against the usual preference of most or heck, even mine but really enjoying that.
     
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    Would anyone know the best way/price to get a 200m reel shipped to Vancouver? I see on ebay the cost is around $120 shipped.
     
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    Stringers world ship internationally i think. GOSEN20 if you missed the code above!

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    does anyone else have measurements for this string? i'm getting 0.62mm gauge off the reel
     
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    Seriously? Never took it for that thin. That's THIN thin.

    Wonder how come AS seems thinner than this?
     
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    I think it's 0.62mm only when tensioned.

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    Easy answer actually. AS is 0.61mm before tensioning. IIRC the YY standard for string gauge numbers is all before tensioning.

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    yes i checked it multiple times.
    that 0.62mm measurement i got was off the reel, so unstrung.

    i also got 0.66mm for new unstrung R4X110 (sky blue, single pack) though

    however, it is a harbor freight digital micrometer
    so either my micrometer is off or it's a gosen thing.
     
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    Interesting. During my brief affair with GT5. I never felt it was even close to 0.62mm unstrung. Perhaps they tweaked the formula a bit?

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    Check your micrometer against a known string like BG80 or 65 and see if it's accurate?

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    good thought.

    i don't have any on me but i will when i visit my stringer next.
     
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    Is the code currently active? I tried to put it yesterday but it would not apply.
     
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    It ended last monday. You can join the newsletter (for more discount) or watch this thread for when it is discounted again (usually about 3 times a year?)
     
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    hi friends i have some numbers to report.
    all measurements were done by me using the same micrometer (harbor freight digital) zeroed/calibrated after every measurement. a measurement is defined as 5x measured across different points along the string i.e. no same point was tested more than once, and then averaged. careful consideration was taken to ensure strings were not being unnecessarily compressed/flattened by the instrument. all strings were measured off the reel un-tensioned, across multiple colors when possible. measurements are reported with observed value followed by advertised value in parentheses.

    BG AB
    0.69 (0.67)

    BG AS
    0.61 (0.61)

    BG 3
    0.77 (0.74)

    BG 65
    0.73 (0.70)

    BG 65Ti
    0.73 (0.70)

    BG 66F
    0.70 (0.65)

    BG 66UM
    0.66 (0.65)

    BG 80
    0.71 (0.68)

    BG 80P
    0.69 (0.68)

    NBG 95
    0.71 (0.69)

    NBG 98
    0.67 (0.66)

    NBG 99
    0.71 (0.69)

    i have no idea what happened to BG66F as i measured that across 3 different colors. i welcome all feedback and critiques. possible confounding factors to consider include but are not limited to: core material, additional coating, advertised feel. this cross sectional study was not powered for statistical significance. i look forward to additional exploration on this topic.
     
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    While my reply is not exactly the fastest ;-), this has me thoroughly interested. A string feeling like a BG65/NB99, but more powerful and with a rough NBG99-like texture sounds pretty awesome. I play mostly plastics but since I string myself I wouldn't mind somewhat reduced durability.

    Would you think that the GT5 could be that string?
     
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    He was comparing the texture. It's been a while since I touched NBG99, but overall, I feel like the texture of GT5 depends on the color. Orange GT5 is quite textured and gives this nice shriek when pulling the crosses.... similar to BG80

    Feeling wise, GT5 is nothing like BG65, but somewhere in between BG66UM and BG80, probably leaning towards 80. One guy who likes NBG99 a lot, really likes GT5, too. So I'd say, give it a try.
     
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    After reading this thread I got a reel of GT5 (in exchange for Swiss BST points), hoping it could replace my almost-finished reel of BG66UM.

    The result is a bit disappointing to me, unfortunately :(
    • Compared to BG66UM it looses tension very fast: 2 months old BG66UM has higher tension left than 2 weeks old GT5, both strung at 12 kg originally.
    • I cannot measure the thickness precisely but GT5 definitely looks thicker strung on the racket (or I got a GT9 labeled as GT5? :eek:)
    • I am not a strong hitter but BG66UM allows for a pretty decent smash with BS12/ARS90S, while GT5 really lacks that extra power (also on BS12)
     
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    speCulatius Regular Member

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    This confused me, especially considering the context.
    • How do you manage to get 2 months out of BG66UM? For me, it lasts between one week and ten days before snapping (in the middle, due to fraying).
    • How did you measure the tension?
    • Did the same stringer string with the same setup?
    • Did you ever try BG80? Did you like it?
    Don't trust the manufacturer's information to compare the thickness of strings from different brands. They might measure it at a different tension. It's a guideline to compare the thickness within one brand's range, but even there it's not more since some strings might stretch more than others (to give just one example).
    Please don't trust your eyes either. In my opinion, the slightly translucent look of BG66UM makes it look thinner than it is. Certainly, your eyes can play tricks on you.
    My feeling was, that thickness wise BG66UM and GT5 were pretty close at the same tension (12 kp), but the feeling is different overall.

    Why did you want to change strings in the first place? What do you want that BG66UM doesn't offer?

    I would not recommend as a direct replacement of BG66UM, but when someone cannot decide between BG80 and BG66UM, when someone wants a harder getting string or a rougher surface. If you're looking for a BG66UM replacement with more disability, many will recommend Li-Ning No.1. That's not the softest string either, though.

    Maybe you don't like hard getting strings? Maybe your technique leads to slicing which will be more obvious with the rough surface of GT5?
     
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    I was a bit shocked when I read this, sorry to hear you don't like it. But it's not the experience I have had, which are closer with @speCulatius experience.

    BG66UM lasts for two weeks max for me. GT5 lasts for 2-3 months at 13kg for me before it breaks or I have to cut it because it feels less. I get plenty of power from gt5, a bit more than bg80, a bit less than um, but that's the hardness I guess, the sweet spot is also smaller on harder strings, of course.
     
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    Just one comment, not related to any one in particular.... but this is the 3rd time I see this statement in a couple of weeks.

    I don't believe a string can have a certain size sweet spot.

    The racket and the tension will affect the sweet spot.

    Strings have more or less repulsion. And they can have a harder or softer feel. But they will not change your racket's sweet spot.

    That's just it.

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    Cheers,
    FeatherBlaster
     
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