Head Lynx Tour vs. Signum Pro Firestorm

In this episode, Beckett and Simon compare two heavy hitting strings in the Signum Pro Firestorm vs. Head Lynx Tour.
With the Firestorm being used by Berrettini, and Lynx Tour being used by Thiem, these strings have the confidence of the pros. But what did we think about them?
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[@johnforde4833]

Thanks guys, i like how you have both reviewing gives a greater overview of how different players feel about the string.

[@Javi_C]

Appreciate the honest reviews 👍

[@betraya]

I tried them both as well and have a reel of Head Lynx Tour champagne as that suits most of my racquets as I'm an 18x20 user. Signum Pro Firestorm for the Extreme Tour brings the best out of the racquet at around 50-52lbs while Lynx Tour should be strung

[@racs101]

Great video!

[@jetonmatik]

Thanks guys for the review. With string reviews, please always give a brief visual in the beginning or end showing: 1) Which gauge you used 2) What tension 3) Which racquet it was on, Beckett's ET or Simon's GP? Cheers

[@TennCom]

Hey NK, great points. Here is that info in post: Gauge was 1.25mm on both strings. Tension was 52 Both of us had each string on our racquets and would switch between them regularly. We also swapped racquets to see how each string felt on the other person's racquets 🎾

[@jetonmatik]

@@TennCom Great, thanks for clarifying!

[@benjaminjensen111]

One problem with this test is the rackets. Gravity Pro is more powerful than Extreme Tour. Gravity Pro has higher swingweight, twistweight and bigger sweetspot with more power. The Extreme is build more for spin than the Gravity. Therefore it makes very good sense that the Lynx Tour is better suited for Gravity Pro than the Extreme. Also the Lynx Tour needs to be stringed at 1-2 pounds lower than the Firestorm.

[@bejoycs]

Hi Beckett, which lynx tour did you test with? I tried both the grey and champagne on ET. Didn’t like the grey. Felt that the champagne had better ball pocketing and slightly more controlled and less pingy.

[@TennCom]

For this test, we both used Champagne, but I tried the grey in that past as well. I felt it was more dead feeling for sure.

[@bigfish1676]

Great content!

[@hybrid11theory75]

Firestorm is a round poly with mediocre spin potential while lynx tour has sharp edges that produces logically more spin with a higher launch angle. Works great in denser string patterns at low tension. IMO Lynx Tour offers more Control, Spin and tension maintenance... it's not very comfortable, wouldn't recommend for beginners or physically weak players but u can string it at low tensions without sacrificing much control... ;)

[@deuxbaone1025]

Hey Beckett ! What do u personnaly like best between the solinco confidential and the signum pro firestorm? What are the differences in term of playability, comfort and access to topspin? Knowing that i have the type of game that relies on topspin , wich one do u think I should go for ? Knowing that I’m from France and the reel of signum pro firestorm coast only 70 bucks and the reel of confidential coast 130 bucks !

[@TennCom]

I prefer confidential by a decent margin. Better control, spin, tension maintenance. Firestorm has more power and a more connected feel. I'd say Confidential is more like an RPM Blast replacement and Firestorm an ALU Power replacement.

[@youchasedafterme]

Appreciate you guys having your own in-depth detailed opinions with the difference in skill levels

[@Nahhmah]

I’m loving your string comparison videos! Keep it up

[@albertakamstra8384]

Interesting how colour Affects composition of the string thereby affecting performance feel.

[@malvec9013]

Firestorm is great for low powered 18x20 rackets like the angell k7 lime, dunlop cx200 and the head prestige. It also plays great on the prostaff 315 and older yonex ezones 98's like the Ai and the Dr.

[@Le-Chuck]

Hi. Thx for the vid. I alternate with lynx tour and tecnifibre 4S. Listening to your comparion, I think you should put thé 4S in your journée as it has the control of the first and great plow of the second, giving a good compromise with still good confort and grrrrrreat great spin with consistency. 😉👍

[@TennCom]

Tecnifibre string video definitely coming

[@Le-Chuck]

@@TennCom great news, you rule ! 😁👍 The 4S is a really really great string.

[@nicholasvasconcelos5316]

How would u compare head lynx tour and tecnifiber 4s?… since I really like the head Ltour and the tecnifiber 4s is cheaper than the first one, im considering to make the switch… i play with the yonex Vcore 95, and since is kinda muted frame, i prefer to use crispy/stif, low power and spin friend strings (like the solinco tour bite or confidencial) … do u think is worth the switch??

[@Le-Chuck]

@@nicholasvasconcelos5316 hi. The 4s has more confort, dwell Time, spin, progressiveness than the lynx tour and 4s is playable right after thé stringer so I like it way more. The lynx tour needs a 1hour breaking period to settle in which can be annoying. The departement where the lynx tour wins is durability. After months, I don t play with the lynx tour anymore. 4s is better even if I have to restring more.

[@nicholasvasconcelos5316]

@@Le-Chuck thanks! How often do u break 4s?

[@yeetsquad9380]

would love some closeups of the individual strings

[@herecomedatboiguzma750]

Hi Beckett, have you tried the new Speed MP? If so, how do you think it compares to other rackets in the Head lineup? Specifically, the ones you enjoy like the extreme tour.

[@TennCom]

I have not tried the MP. Probably won’t try it because I really don’t like the Pro at all. Very unstable for the wait

[@herecomedatboiguzma750]

@@TennCom Thanks for the honest reply. I'm currently demoing it and I personally like it due to the fact that it maneuvers like a 300g racket but feels more like a 305g one instead. I have also found it to be comfortable at the net as it gives lots of feedback and great at producing spin also. My main gripe is that the openness of the string pattern makes it hard to control (also probably because I'm used to 98 sq inch rackets). I know that you haven't tried it, but if you had to guess - yours is probably better than mine, then what racket would allow for more control without neccesarily sacrificing the other attributes too much? Thanks and have a nice day

[@TennCom]

I think you will really like the Auxetic Extreme Tour. It feels more comfortable and flexible like the new Speeds, but with the weight and balance and stringbed of the current extreme tour

[@herecomedatboiguzma750]

@@TennCom thanks again for the reply, i think my local store will begin stocking them mid september so i'll wait until then before buying providing i like it. big fan of your videos they are always helpful and you deserve much more credit than you get

[@TennCom]

@@herecomedatboiguzma750 thanks so much for the support!

[@ivanjosemartinbatres2041]

Hola, que cordaje y tensión recomienda para una Head Auxetic Extreme Tour??

[@TennCom]

I don't speak Spanish but I'm guessing the answer to your question is 52lbs.

[@ivanjosemartinbatres2041]

I would like to know what string you recommend for head extreme tour

[@mteca5093]

Whats most powerful round polys you have tried

[@TennCom]

The ones that come to mind are Firestorm and Signum Polaris.

[@nakmuay5034]

You should have tested Lynx Tour vs X-Perience

[@cezarysipurzynski7119]

Why X-Perience?

[@sjjapp]

I find it rather odd that Signum Pro Firestorm is often viewed as a powerful poly. I personally do not find it overly powerful, but perhaps my criteria for what power is could be different. It definitely launches more than most polys. Specifically, it pushes it higher and therefore potentially further than the majority of polys I've tested. I do not consider this power though. Power for me is how much I can limit the time it takes from contact to my opponent. In this sense, I do not find Firestorm to be massively powerful for a poly at all. It's definitely not slow for a poly either, but numerous big names like ATP Razor Code, Ice Code, RPM blast, cyclone, RPM Blast, and so on I find to be significantly more powerful in the effective sense. They also offer more of a certain type of control as well (directional control). The reason I use firestorm is because I specifically like how it launches and I feel very connected to it. I understand it so to speak. And I feel comfortable with it under pressure. I get extra margin for error with it thanks to that higher launch angle. And very strangely, despite not offering the most bite, I love how easy it is to rev the ball with it. I get a lot of topspin with this string. What it lacks in bite it's obviously making up in some other way. It's also the string choice of Berrettini who has actually topped Nadal at times in forehand RPMs in various data. I find it to be very similar to Alu Power, my previous string, which I used for similar reasons. Re Firestorm power, I've tested it using my own findings when I'm swinging it and then when sparring partners have used it. I noticed improved consistency with baseline pressure when others have used it. Less effective power but more consistent depth and height. Perhaps this is causing some confusion. Same with lower tensions, where the lower you go the higher the stringbed launches. This can lead to easier depth and height, and quite often this is misinterpreted as being more powerful.

[@chtomlin]

Did you forget durability?

[@macbook1999]

Lynx Tour 48lbs on Vcore 98 2023, perfect combo

[@ryansodhi1815]

I have got the same racket, have you tried other strings on it? So far I have only tried lynx touch. No pain and comfortable but spin is less so balls sail a bit long. Lynx tour I have heard is rough on arm but Vcore 98 2023 is very comfortable on the arm. So is your setup arm friendly?

[@macbook1999]

@@ryansodhi1815 so far my arm is in good shape under lynx tour. Techniques play more roles than equipment does in terms of elbow issues. I also like hyper g 16l 52lbs on Vcore 98

[@TheodorosKolokotronis799]

Lynx tour needs about one hour to settle in and the perform. It’s a little bit stiff in the beginning.

[@TennCom]

Simon here - I found that I enjoyed using the Lynx tour from the start, but definitely noticed it got sweeter as our first hit wore on. I also loved how long it lasted as I was still playing well and the string felt great 2 weeks and several hits later.

[@TheodorosKolokotronis799]

@@TennCom exactly. It’s very durable. Very consistent unlike hyper g for example. It’s a string that combines the byte/crispness of shaped strings but it also plays and feels like a controllable round poly. It’s not too shaped and too round….it’s the only string that made me switch after 6 years with 4G. A very controversial string too but that is another discussion. And to all of that let’s add that LT also offers enough pop and power. Seriously the only fault of this string is it’s weight….. 1.25 is almost like 1.28. Thick and heavy. Another great string i am been testing these days and came out of nowhere is yonex rev….. it’s like rpm blast without tension drop….but ball slips a lot. Not enough byte like tour sniper.

[@peejread2309]

Head lynx tour user here with Head Speed Pro 2021 and Head prestige MP 2020. I like the reliability that I get from the string. Its more powerful with the speed pro than the prestige MP which is due to the differences in the racquet frames and specs. But I am confident my ball goes inside the court

[@macbook1999]

What tension are you using? I am using 48lbs currently on the Vcore 98 2023

[@peejread2309]

@@macbook1999 hey. I am using 48lbs. I sold both racquets but I am currently using it on my Pure Strike 97.

[@jonathanp639]

Ive tried lynx tour and is just too stiff for my taste. I’ve been playing with the Tecnifibre black code and I found home. I string my own rackets and I’ve tried most common brands but they are either too stiff or too muted for my taste. Tecnifibre black code comes in different gauges and colors and so far the orange color is the softest one, and thus have the best pop and ball pocketing. The 17g(1.24) is my favorite one. I play with the head extreme tour too with customization. I found 52lb to be a sweet spot for me but I tried 45lb and found in love with the angles I got playing at lower tensions. However if you are a flat hitter playing with 52-54 is best. If I have one your guys PO Boxes I could send you a set of my own inventory. Love the content!

[@TennCom]

Black code is becoming extremely interesting for me. Lots of viewers have been asking about it. Thanks for the info about the orange, I think we will have to try some

[@thomaschippendale5503]

If you like black code and want something cheaper I recommend black knight

[@TennCom]

Yea! Tier One sent us a care package that included Black Knight so I think we have our next comparison test selected!

[@jonathanp639]

@@thomaschippendale5503 I’ve tried it but not in my current racket so I would not be able to compare it fairly. Blackcode is expensive only in US but if you buy from Racketdepot in the UK is very cheap.

[@benjaminjensen111]

String the Lynx Tour 2 pounds less/lighter than normal.

[@adriellepretre9047]

M8 is better 😊

[@pajavampir]

What are some good strings for the Ezone 100?

[@TennCom]

The demo I had was strung with Yonex PolyTour Pro 1.25mm and that was pretty nice. I would also like Grapplesnake Tour Sniper because it gives better spin and feel than Polytour Pro without sacrificing comfort or control

[@pajavampir]

@@TennCom any other strings?

[@TennCom]

@@pajavampir what kind of answer are you looking for?

[@pajavampir]

@@TennCom it's hard to get Grapplesnake here where I'm from( only string I've tried from them is neon dust hybrid, btw didn't like it caus it was too boardy for some reason and had not much to offer) so I was just looking for alternatives 😁

[@TennCom]

It depends want then. If you are able to give me all the constraints up front, it makes it easy for me to help you.