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Prob abit less than each because I use a reel

I did this back then in my old machine because the post always blocked the clamp for the last main string. So I pulled the last two strings together. Since upgrading to this machine I have not been pulling the last two strings. There is no major difference though.

@@wijardwong thank you so much <3

Hey Steven thanks for watching! I've been doing this since the beginning of my stringing and my thought process was that if I reverse the last two crosses, there'd be less tension loss overall as the 2nd last cross would be sandwiched between two different cross strings which will have more friction to keep the string bed tight. Ofc there is no right or wrong answer but it's just what I've always been doing.

I didn't use 3rd gen but I am using 2nd gen 88s pro , it is good to maneuver like nanoflare at defense and everything but something lack power at smash from 3rd court

It is not unfortunately haha

I use the 4u here. The 3u is quite heavy and not sure if it's fit for doubles

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Yes it is lighter and easier to move. However I still feel the defense is Abit hard to control especially soft blocks to the net

Trash, Ex65 and 63 still much better. 68 doesnt give a good hitting sound, the shock repulsion is really low, force u to use more power to hit the birdie which makes u tired faster and faster. Overall, 6/10

@@liamnguyen5870 thanks

I haven't tried the string yet but I'll probably be stringing it soon. That being said the repulsion is reported to be lower than the previous two exbolts. Durability is to be determined

I haven't yet, but I have strung a 1000z tour before and it seemed pretty solid and with an easier flex than the 1000z pro. By going off this I think their lower tier models should be a good racquet if your budget isn't there.

Yup!

There are some old videos out there that explain efficient weaving for crosses. For me: 1. make sure tip of string is cut at and angle and not fraying 2. as you see in the video I always have one string weaved ahead before pulling the next string. This ensure a soft weave every time so its easier. If you don't have one string weaved ahead of the tensioning string then its called a hard weave. 3. as you see in the video, i weave pretty parallel to the strings and straight directly to the next hole. If this doesn't work out smoothly you can weave like a "parabola" shape to decrease friction between strings

I'd say its abit head heavier than the 77pro with a slimmer shaft and overall faster. I can't say much on the stiffness comparison but the shots on the 88d definitely feels more solid but the 77pro is more solid than the 88s. In terms of touch I'd say the 77pro falls right inbetween the two 88.

@@wijardwong thanks! That's interesting, the D being head heavier but still faster that the 77 !

@@rittersports0 I believe the frame head is a tad smaller and shaft is slimmer keep in mind

Will be posting a first impression video soon actually. But overall I think it's a different racquet compared to the previous generations as from the players that used this and currently using the 2nd generation.

@@wijardwong oooh thats interesting. I will be waitingg for it!!

Clients request

Lining

There are a couple topics on this: 1. bottom up compared to up bottom can cause a change in the sweet spot of the racquet. So with a bottom up it can change the sweet spot to higher on the frame 2. simply preference and machine, my old machine i did top bottom because i felt it played better 3. its "safer" for the racquet to do bottom up rather than top bottom. There have been reports back then where ppl break racquets during stringing doing top bottom especially high tension stringing. This is just by other's report and not proven

head heavy but not as heavy as the 99pro and 88pro series, stiff shaft but not unforgivable (more stiff than the original 77). The hitting feeling isnt as solid as the original 77 but sharper

Old Yonex racquet recommendations are for warranty sake. Back then they would always have it lower than 24 or 25 lbs. These racquets can easily have 30lbs if strung correctly and proper grommets. Ofc you'd lose your warranty on the racquet

Thank for your answer, i think the waranty cant be claim for broken racquet even in 25lbs tension. And i just want to use my armotec 700 in 26lbs...its enough for me 😊

Yes in Yonex bottles. Not with the linings. Either the brand or I use the stencil kit often enough to prevent the brush to wear out

Canada!

It's less durable than straight bg80. Id say its similar to full bg66um durability

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