How to Find Your PERFECT Racquet and String Combo!

[@gkinghsmith9352]

This is an excellent video! Great job. A few things that make is so good: * You created great setups on very different racquets, * You had specific goals with the string setups, * in the end I really liked the comparison you gave of 2 players coming from different experiences and playing the same string with different opinions. Great job!

[@AminTaba-fp5nn]

Thanks for all your video's. Would you do a video of your favorite set up for RF 01 Pro?

[@dcoll800]

would love to hear this too!

[@mauriciodenardipeterlevitz3694]

Execelent video. Very precise when saying right from the beginning that there is not such a thing as the best string for everybody.. Probably one of the best videos regarding strings I ever saw

[@AidanBond]

What a beautiful court!

[@gregg2086]

You are the GOAT Beckett! 👏🏼

[@RacketsRunnersVancouver]

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[@lycos1er]

I totally agree with you concerning the Vcore 95. I own this racket and I immediately liked stringing it with Solinco Confidential 17G at 48 lbs (22Kg). I love this setup. For more stability I added 5 grams at 12 o'clock. I'm so afraid that this model will be replaced soon that I bought 5 rackets that I customized in the same way. Thanks for your content, It’s always interesting and fun.

[@bsinghgill]

Why do you think the VC95 will be replaced?

[@chrisha1663]

Been using the Vcore 98 Tour for just over a year and I swear its the exact same. Tried many strings but I just keep going back to Confidential for the same points from the video on the VC95

[@fonztheace03]

just bought a reel of O toro after you’re previous vid. insanely good string!

[@victorBQ27]

I'm running an ezone 98 with head lynx tour and absolutely loving it

[@CacheCropp]

Great video, thx! Would love a video comparing various hybrids with slippery strings in the mains vs crosses. Weiss Cannon Ultra Cable, Hyper G Round, Revolution, Revolver. Pros and Cons of slippery mains vs slippery crosses.

[@b.lakeberg7456]

Highly suggest the string service Beckett provides. I am loving Grapplesnake Alpha in my Speed Pros. The string gives great spin and pop. Thanks again Beckett!🎉

[@SickAttorney]

For me, the Speed Mp works the best with Head Hawk. Personally, not too much power, not too little spin, its perfect for me

[@k1ytennis304]

regular hawk? white or black color?

[@k1ytennis304]

Regular hawk? white or black color?

[@jameshaldeman9181]

will always be grateful for the paradox pro coverage. Hard swapped. So consistent with my 2023 radical pro. the right strings with the right racket can end a bad trip down the rabit hole 🙏

[@TennCom]

Holy moly what a setup! Must be the most raw combo of new strings and racquets on the market today! BTW a new version of Tour Mako is on the horizon with more of an ALU feel. Just got word today.

[@nikkosantos8347]

Plz do ezone 98

[@TennCom]

ok

[@fev1998]

Signum pro tornado 1.23

[@willfaust471]

Yessss

[@hillwellford9637]

I play the Ezone 98. The pros are that it's powerful (stiff), great for control, forgiving (for a 98), and not very prone to breaking strings; the cons are that it's not naturally spin-enhancing and it's not super on feel. So, taking Beckett's principles (which I very much agree with), you don't need more power or control but you do want to enhance spin and feel. IMHO the solution is a full bed of a soft, feel-centric poly in a light gauge at a moderate tension: Yonex PolyTour Pro 18 or Solinco Outlast 18, at a tension in the mains that's between 52 and 55 lbs, with the crosses 2 lbs lower (mains higher than cross tension increases spin due to the mains moving more easily). Alternatively, hybrid it: put gut or a syngut in the mains at higher tension, with a very slick poly cross. For example, Prince Synthetic Gut 16 in the mains at 58lbs, Toroline Enso Pro 1.24 in the crosses at 54 lbs or Solinco Outlast 18 in the crosses at 53 lbs. The all-poly combo will be easier to control, the hybrid will be a power-domination bomb but you need to keep your racket head speed high to control it with spin. What doesn't work as well is a full bed of stiff poly such as 4G or Confidential, unless what you want is to lean into the flat-hitting ability of the racket and smack flat lasers all day (definitely not my style but for those who can do it, very effective).

[@TheJstaples]

Great analysis, do you think these recommemdatioms would work for my ezone 100 as well? ​if not open to suggestions@@hillwellford9637

[@renatobmiranda]

Hi TennCom, another great vídeo, thanks for sharing with us your experiences. Have you tried Babolat Hybrid RPM Blast + Touch VS with Pure Aero 98 ?

[@poseydon6375]

Amazing video! i love my PA 98, have tried it with lots of strings, wasabi, wasabi x, a hybrid of both, hyper G but i always go back to the rpm blast. I think i just play better with black strings, would love a black toroline string!

[@gastonardi]

toroline absolut is soft, powerful and black.

[@bsinghgill]

Interesting review Beckett, especially on the VC95 2023 as I’m trying to work out what’s best and at what tension. My go to string is Lynx Tour 17(natural) and has been for a while as I play with the VC95 2021 as my main stick. I’m trying Lynx Tour again at 52/51(m/c) as I seem to like that setup. I’m trying to reduce flyers in the 2023, so using a 16g string in the mains might be a good idea. I might try this on my next restring 🤞

[@bhisal]

I have tried different strings in pure aero (rafa version), and found RPM blast as definitely the perfect fit for it

[@ajwesters]

I use Ezone 100 With confidential in the main and hyper g soft in the cross. Nice combo

[@benjaminjensen111]

Congrats on 20 K subscribers

[@SMNtheNight]

I'm a high 4.0C pushing into 4.5s and I've been running Wilson Blade v6 (no CV) with Hyper-G 16s at 54 lbs., and while it's a pretty comfortable set up for me that I've gotten really used to over the last year or so, I'm wondering if it's holding me back and if there is something way better for me out there. Budget is definitely a consideration! I got both my Blades brand-new on super sale. My playstyle is probably like an aggressive baseliner. I really love blasting the ball and pushing my opponent around with varying spins and flat shots. I also like to hit returns pretty hard when I can. I have a decent serve I rely on usually somewhere around 110 mph. All in all, I just want to hit the ball hard and with a lot of spin when I need it. I have a creeping feeling my current setup is actually awful and holding me back from what I want to do, but I don't have much more than basic knowledge in racquets and strings. I've tried RPM Blast and while it felt fine, I didn't like how much I was breaking them for their price point compared to Hyper-G, which I'm kinda okay with breaking every couple weeks. I play a lot of doubles for League, too. Any bit of guiding in the right direction would be great if someone sees this. Thank you!

[@hiroglyphix]

Hey Beckett! Awesome video! Will send this to my PA 98 friends since they all changed to this racket in the past year. Question for you, I'm using a Yonex VCore 98 2023 with a full bed of O-Toro at 48/46lbs. Tried Super Toro full bed but it was a bit too flat for my game. What Toroline string would benefit this as a main or cross? I was thinking either Wasabi or Wasabi X or Enso Pro? Looking for just a tad bit more control generally

[@jean-maxgivenchy9611]

What works incredibly well for my pure aero 98 is a hybrid set up (wilson nxt and alu power @54 pound) top notch control and power , i recommend anyone to try it 👍🏻

[@cool_awesome_dude]

You are right about confidential and the vcore 95! I switched to the percept 100 form the vcore and the hardest change for me was the sound downgrade. I like confidential in the percept 100 too.

[@TennCom]

Loud hitting sound is such a flex IRL hahaha

[@connorbond]

Great video!! I am a 5.0 that switched recently to the blade pro 98 16x19. Still looking to fine tune strings. Hoping to find something that adds to spin and power categories. Will try your gravity and vcore 95 string suggestions in this video, but any other thoughts on combos? Thank you!!!!

[@albertyu750]

Poly tour rev also goes great in the VCORE 95 imo. Crisp and gives decent spin. Poly tour strike for me is too skewed towards hitting flat. There's a noticeable decrease in spin compared to PTP or PTR.

[@konstantingubanov4687]

For Gravity Pro: Natural Gut on the mains with smth like Head Hawk Touch (I use red color) in the crosses - TOP!

[@mauriciodenardipeterlevitz3694]

Please becket, how do you compare a full bed of confidential vs otoro/sync , on your pure aero rafa? Tks

[@rprod9845]

Hi. I love your content. I feel the importance of strings are often overlooked in racket reviews. I have a question, if you have time. What would you suggest for shift99 (300g)? I am reasonably fast learning beginner, fit but tend to have elbow sore now and again with other rackets. Until now with the shift I have been using the hybrid combo of solinco (tourbite and vanquish) at 22kg but I feel it’s spraying a bit? I am afraid to up the tension and make it too stiff. Different combo? Thanks in advance!

[@ber.fontoura]

Great Video, Beckett! I was wondering, what strings would you recommend on a radical mp? As i recall, you played with it for a couple of month. Been thinking of trying it with a full bed of grapple snake M8. Thank you very much, love from Brazil

[@TennCom]

Thanks! My fav setup in the Rad MP was Grapplesnake Alpha. There's a video on the channel about it somewhere called "Can This String Fix the Radical?" or something like that

[@davidsasmita9723]

Hi Beckett, first of all thanks for great video. Can you please do video for Yonex Percept 97D?

[@TennCom]

TBH I probably won't. That frame is a little too far out of my spec range at the moment. I'm going through a phase with more powerful frames.

[@HankHell41]

Aside from the strings, how does it feel adjusting to multiple racquets with different swingweights and balances in a relatively short period of time? Does it feel weird, or do you quickly adjust to those differences?

[@chanchanxx]

please string recommend for ezone 98 !

[@TheTennisDaddy]

The best and worst thing I did to try find my perfect setup was to buy my own stringing machine😅Got me going crazy thinking about strings like never before🤯😅…And it all started when I subscribed to your channel🤣🤣🤣The machine paid itself off in less than a year though😂

[@Stuen4y]

Do you think the best round poly for the crosses is Restring Sync or is something else worth trying? I haven't tried any hybrid setups but do like the feel of Wasabi at 47lbs on my Speed Pro 2022 and am up for seeing if a hybrid is better. I know stiff strings don't go well with my game (4.5/5.0 aggressive baseliner) and with this racket and I enjoy the spin and control Wasabi gives me. Thanks in advance.

[@AMstringing]

Aloha Beckett, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the various hybrid setups. 👍 Have you ever experimented with a poly/poly setup with two different string gauges? The thicker is on the mains, and the thinner is on the crosses. I've had good success combining the two and would like your opinion on this.

[@TennCom]

Aloha! I have yes. Nothing majorly interesting tbh. I'm not that sensitive to gauges, or maybe I haven't been deliberate enough in testing the various gauges. Right now I'm using 1.23mm in the mains and 1.25mm in the crosses, though I've heard Sync 17 runs a bit larger than 1.25mm. I only do this because O-Toro is only avail in 1.23mm right now. Conceptually, I think there might be something to be said for a thicker crosses than mains. I notice that the strings notch quite quickly from 0-20% and the rate of notching slows down until you cross the 50% barrier where most strings are thickest. IMO it's optimal to cut strings in the 20-30% notching range, so the key would be to slow down the notching from 0-20%. Going to a thicker cross string should slow the initial notching if you can get a wider contact patch early on at the cost of snapback. But maybe not since most people are using round crosses anyway. Toughts?

[@AMstringing]

@@TennCom Here are my thoughts and food for thought. 🤔 Sorry for the long answer. First, here's an interesting video if you have yet to see this video that was produced by Tennis Warehouse University and Crawford Lindsey. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a33KaJeJqa6Fmrcsi=cP-LaxK4ENzikqAX Here's a question I asked Lindsey Crawford. CASE: Stringing a hybrid setup with two polyester strings of different gauges. For example, the mains with 16g and the crosses with 17g. BENEFIT: Since the mains are the "working strings," you get the durability from the 16g, and power from the 17g crosses the "supporting strings." This setup would be more powerful than a full 16g setup and more durable than a full 17g setup. THEORY: Another benefit is more spin potential. 1) The thicker mains are "popping out" of the string bed more than the thinner crosses, therefore yielding higher string-to-ball friction. 2) The thinner crosses have less surface area, yielding less string-to-string friction, therefore allowing the mains to snap back more efficiently. QUESTION: In this case, would it be true that this setup would have more spin potential compared to a full 17g setup? Here was his answer. In theory, yes, the hybrid gauge of the same string may have a bit more durability than a straight 17 setup. But the power will depend. Thinner gauge does not always mean more power. Theoretically it may deflect more and store more energy, but it also may get stiffer as it stretches because more stress is being put on a decreasing cross-section. It all depends on the string, how far it stretches, and at what impact tension it begins to disproportionately increase stiffness vs storing energy and not crushing the ball (which loses the most energy). In the end, the only thing that matters is the final stringbed stiffness at the hitting location. As to spin, any added ball-to-string friction won't matter because at all impacts less than 50 degrees, the ball bites the string and friction reaches its maximum and even starts to reverse, as explained in the video. At impacts above 50 degrees, the ball might slide throughout impact, so added ball-to-string friction will help in that case. Surface area in contact between strings is not a reliable indicator of friction. If "all other variables" are equal, including same string model, perhaps. But the thinner string may also notch the thicker main more and cause more surface area (bottom and sides). On hybrids, the best you can do is look at the coefficient of friction (COF) of the two strings and guess. We don't do COF on two different strings sliding on each other (way to many combinations to test).

[@derekpappas1556]

1st . Know your racquet 2nd. Know yourself 3rd. Know your needs 4th Research on TW University and analyze Options . 5th. Trials from top tier options .

[@geoffsynco]

Any recommendations for a string that feels similar to tour bite with a tad more free power? I love the firm/crisp response but it can be demanding in low powered frames I prefer playing with. Another great video btw!

[@silentrhymes7490]

maybe try tour bite soft ? more power and comfortable but still crisp feeling and huge spin

[@RetourBoise]

I can say the yonex ptp on my pa98 is a good setup, I just wish i'd have a little more "bite" on the ball

[@LuisLunaTarazon]

Regardless of skill level, I would highly recommend hybrids with a multifilament in the mains. Some multis offer a crisp feel while still being comfortable, and there hasn't been an 18x20 pattern I've tried that doesn't benefit from this setup once the tension is dialed in. Have you experimented using a hybrid with a shaped poly with a multifilament? If so, does that affect the snap-back too much compared to a round poly? For example, would I have to move the strings back into position often if I used Lynx Tour with something like Velocity MLT? I'm not too concerned with the durability, since it's better to break the string early because of the potential warping of the frame.

[@frannypack8879]

Ironically, I love the o-toro on my vc95 2023. Ive had past issues with my elbow and the mushy feel you mentioned was exactly what i was looking for. I love the flexible and bungie feeling the combo gives. However, ive been considering experimenting with something that gives me a bit more spin/bite.

[@jean-pierreuys1554]

Hey. I have been playing O-torro for a while now and many matches. Its weird string - doesnt have the “best” feel or feels different than any other string - BUT - I havent played better with any other string. My consistency with this string is insane and when I take big cuts its amazing. I would play with my other racket and string setup and then switch to the O-torro during matches and I just start crushing it. The string was developed by a pro so I think its not for beginners or “lazy strokes” it demands alot - if you play hard its amazing.

[@frannypack8879]

@@jean-pierreuys1554 yeah you definitely need a full swing for those strings. I personally love it as well.

[@shawnwanit]

Hi Beckett, I've been watching your videos since when your video quality isn't this good! I love your content man ❤ • I'm using Yonex Percept 97D right now. Can you suggest a good string that go well with this racket pls 🙏🏼 Right now I have x one biphase in the mains at 56 pounds and razor code in my crosses at 54 pounds and found it too be too soft and too mushy 😢

[@shawnwanit]

This racket has a pretty low RA rating at 62 and has a pretty muted feel because of "Servo Filter" What kinda string will suit it best? Thank uuu

[@TennCom]

Thanks for bearing with me through the growing pains! I really enjoyed a full bed of Caviar in the 100D. I imagine it would carry over to the 97 as well. Great tension maintenance and superb depth control. Even though it's shaped, I find it performs best on flatter strokes.

[@shawnwanit]

@@TennCom How would cavier compared to M8 on Percept 97D? U r saying to use a full bed of poly rather than a hybrid setup right? Thank u man

[@jamsjerfy]

thanks for the great string info! i'm a pure aero player (100", 300g) and have basically always used RPM blast for no reason other than it was the string that i tried first, but i recently played the first racquet i preferred over my PA... a very unlikely tecnifibre TF40 305 popped up barely used for $100 on tennis warehouse so i thought "why not" and bought it... and put RPM blast in it... i know this is a weird one, but i found the TF40 to feel so insanely stable and meaty, removing a bunch of stupid wristy hitches that would creep into my strokes, sure, but also i was generating much more controlled spin with it. directional control was brilliant. so... if a racquet so different than what i thought i wanted could make me so happy, i guess i'm asking... any idea of what kind of strings i should try with this thing?

[@madsbording7083]

How about Wilson Blade 98 V9? Currently loving Restring sync x zero at 23 & 24kg with weight in the handle.

[@starkiller1126]

What do you think about vs touch 16 mains and rpm blast 17 crosses in an aero 98? Ive found that it offers great spin while giving a better feel and contact than with a full bed of poly which i really like. However im open to suggestions for other steings i can use.

[@soyerplumpton]

can you try the prince ripcord

[@vincentvo8347]

Beckett.. are you okay? The video didn't cut off at the end this time.. That aside, great video. I've been tinkering with Kirschbaum Super Smash and I wish it lasted longer. After 2-3 hours it starts to notch. Was thinking to try crossing with Wasabi X but not sure if it'll ruin the feel. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@TennCom]

Somehow I had the will power to make it to the end this time hahaha. You might just be too good now. Best bet would be to find something stiff for more durability but hard to beat the price.

[@MosPat89]

Please do radical mp next

[@Kevtube420]

Absolutely love your videos man. I'm not even *that* good but recently got the Ultra v4 with purple Sig pro 1.24mm at 24kg. But want to also string my Rafa Boost. What would the best string be for a lighter racket? RPM Blast at 1.30mm?

[@TennCom]

Thanks man! Since you've got the Ultra I would probably just retire the Boost. The graphite isn't the same quality with the Boost line as you'd get in a flagship so you are leaving energy return on the table (power, spin, stability).

[@Lenus418]

Beckett, Would u recommend putting confidential on PA 98? And will there be huge difference between confidential 17 and 16L ? Cheers!

[@TennCom]

For me Conf is a bit stiff for the PA98 but if that's not an issue for you I think it would be great. I do not notice a huge diff between gauges.

[@JoaqTennis]

try hyper g 1.25 with head lynx 1.25 my fav hybrid this year and toro toro 1.23 with enso pro 1.25

[@tomathome77]

Loving seeing the Rafa in all these videos!!!

[@jean-pierreuys1554]

Many questions here - I will respect your time. I do have this question. I have a Speed pro 18x20. What is better to test to get a bit more power - stringing a power string on higher tensions or stringing a control string on lower tension? I played zero/sync at 55lbs and then did full bed zero at 52lbs. I had more power but lot more balls sailing long. In NY string labor is $23-25. So asking adcice before I make a bad experiment choice which I often have made ( I could have bought a basic string machine by now. Just not sure if those entry level machines are so accurate.lol)

[@TennCom]

Good question. I tend to prefer stringing a control string lower. Usually more powerful strings have worse tension maintenance or are softer so the durability is worse. Stringing a control string looser generally results in better longevity. Also, the cheaper machines are accurate, specifically the drop weight ones. Dropweight machines can be as accurate as the most expensive electronic machines if the user is precise. The reason they went out of style is because you can string faster on a crank, and even faster on an electronic machine.

[@jean-pierreuys1554]

Hey - I just ordered your string consultation service! I look forward to custom plan. Thanks

[@taco8512]

Any ideas for pure strike 16/19 202?

[@lsfire3489]

Pure aero vs with grappelsnake tour sniper mains and razor code white 1.30 cross at 23 kilos

[@sifarodelta360]

What about for radical mp? For more spin and controllable power!

[@TennCom]

My fav setup in the MP was Grapplesnake Alpha but if you want even more spin I'd give O-Toro a shot

[@silverporsche81]

Bro PA98 what tension do u you?

[@rendyonline]

11:18 ENSO PRO seem to be slicker than Restring Sync for cross, isn''t it?

[@TennCom]

It may be but the durability as a cross has been poor for me. There's sheering that occurs like the mains are flattening out the cross.

[@tamagonbagel6569]

In your opinion, if money is no object, does it ever make sense to switch racquets to match a string you love? Grapplesnake Alpha is addicting for me, there are other strings that I think objectively work better for my powerful-ish racquets but I've been tempted to get into denser string patterns since I can rely on Alpha for pocketing, liveliness, and comfort.

[@TennCom]

I mean I guess so. I've always been a racquets > strings kind of guy but Alpha is such a good all arounder that I can't see it not working. Like some strings that are more extreme would be more finicky but Alpha is so well rounded that it should work in almost anything.

[@tamagonbagel6569]

@@TennComthanks, I know it’s a weird question but I wanted an expert take on just how weird

[@bavelco]

What is your recommendation for a radical pro? I have 1 with a full luxilon savage black bed and 1 hybrid with gut in the mains and alupower in the crosses. I feel the savage gives a higher launch angle and more spin. I really like the hybrid setup, but it's rather expensive.. What are your thoughts? I'm an advanced player btw. I could easily train with you and have nice rally's.

[@TennCom]

I you want something that sits sort of in between the Savage and the Champions choice set I would definitely look at Grapplesnake. You'll get the tour-level playability that you've become used to from Luxilon but the tension maintenance is way better. Grapplesnake Alpha or Tour M8 are the ones I'd look for if you want a softer, more powerful feel (less power than the hybrid still). Both are shaped like Savage which is nice for spin, but the shapes are mild so the control is still top tier.

[@bavelco]

@@TennCom Thanks man! Cheers

[@JLKV22]

Which setup made yo fell in love with PSVS?

[@TennCom]

Having tennis elbow and then not being able to play for 3 weeks but using the PSVS instead of my WO for comfort.

[@dmnfilms6040]

What setup do you recommend for vcore 98 2023? I have My favorite setup rpm blast 16(main) tour m8(cross). But Im interested to hear what you would put on that frame

[@TennCom]

Same setup as the 95! Confidential 16 for me.

[@TheJstaples]

​@@TennComsame tension as vcore 95 as well?

[@pazagon5766]

Can you please say the best strings for ezone 100? Also really love you videos

[@TennCom]

I haven't spent enough time with the EZ100 to really know sorry

[@leftyspinn]

I find at low tensions around 42lbs lynx tour can have pretty good pocketing but also keep good feel and spin. How forgiving is the gravity pro with its tear-drop head shape?

[@TennCom]

I don't think the Gravity Pro is very forgiving at all. You've got to swing big to get anything on the ball. If it was a little more powerful I'd use it way more often.

[@leftyspinn]

​@TennCom have you used the gravity tour? 10 gram lighter and 2mm wider beam

[@leftyspinn]

@TennCom I've been using an rf97 for 4 years but I'm getting older and slower so I'm thinking of changing. I hit through the ball and like to attack, use slice and hit big serves. Going to demo the gravity tour and radical tour next week.

[@Sikeheaf-Games]

Any suggestions for Ezone 100? Currently run a Polytour Pro, but i do want to try other strings

[@TennCom]

If you like PTP but want more spin and tension maintenance, Toroline Caviar is a must try. It's my fav string in the Percept 100D which almost made the list.

[@nd7434]

Any experience with prince textreme tour 310? Still looking for a good string setup on that frame. Thank you.

[@TennCom]

Yeah I hit one about 18 months ago and we tried a few setups including ReString Zero if I recall but I just didn't like the racquet really. Not a great fit for my game so hard to really analyze for me.

[@raularturogimenezkuhl7390]

What strings and tension would you recommend for Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin?

[@TennCom]

I'd go with the same setup I use in the 290g version. O-Toro/Sync at 51lbs ish

[@pauloleite00]

Any suggestions for the pro staff 97 v14? I used to play with gamma moto and I'm now trying hyper G. Unfortunately I don't have access to restring or toroline here in Brazil. I might be able to find the m8 or tour sniper tho. Besides those two i'm considering confidential next

[@TennCom]

I absolutely loved Sniper in mine when I reviewed it. Tour Bite Soft would be similar if you can't find it (worst tension maintenance though)

[@pauloleite00]

@@TennCom I believe i can find both sniper and tour m8 here. I'll give sniper a try next. Thank you 🫡

[@m3m3raider15]

Hey, could you tell me 3 Good string options for the 360+ extreme tour. Focused In spin.

[@TennCom]

My fav setup when I used those sticks was Grapplesnake Tour Sniper. I haven't hit it for a while but I bet Pure Rush or O-Toro would be great in it as well.

[@m3m3raider15]

@@TennComdoes tour m8 or restring zero work well. I wanted a more powerful option.

[@TennCom]

@@m3m3raider15 I prefer M8 to Zero but both are very fun experiences I don't think you can go wrong.

[@ckanady7464]

hi beckett, any recommendation for vcore 100 string setup?

[@TennCom]

I love Confidential in the whole VOCRE line up, 100, 98, 95 they all work!

[@Bpd5alive]

@@TennCom I've been hitting VC95 with a multi/poly hybrid to compensate for sensitive arm. Been loving it w/ (TF NRG2 1.32) in the mains and either (WasabiX 1.23) or (Cavier 1.23) in the crosses @54/52. Been toying with the idea of Gut/Confidential hybrid combo... At similar tension to above. Any thoughts on (a) how the VC95 handles gut mains? And (b) how Cavier and WasabiX compare to Confidential? Do you think a Gut/Caviar or Gut/WasabiX hit similarly to the Confidential? BTW, not a string breaker so that's a thing 😂

[@johnnyrocca85]

Which Sync gauge do you use for the crosses in the pure aero Rafa?

[@TennCom]

17

[@johnnyrocca85]

@@TennCom same tension on Both strings?

[@rhaoxb0745]

Plz help me with my radical mp 2021 😭 I'm using razor soft @48x46 but I'm looking for better "pop" (slightly more power)

[@TennCom]

Grapplesnake Alpha was my fav in the Rad

[@tylerrauch4655]

wasabi tension recommendation ?

[@TennCom]

I string Wasabi at my usual poly tension. So 52lbs in more powerful setups and 48lbs in less powerful.

[@nadalcaraz-x2j]

O-toro or tour m8 for spin/all around on PA 100 2023?

[@TennCom]

In that one I'd go M8 because the normal PA has the dampening tech to muted the feel.

[@nadalcaraz-x2j]

@@TennCom ah ok. Thanks a lot!

[@atakanozguner]

Recently I switched to Ezone 100 and I am loving it! I am using Confidential at 50lbs. Can you suggest something better than confidential or different tension?

[@TennCom]

tbh that sounds like a setup I would really like. If you want a more connected and softer feel with similar control/power/spin, Grapplesnake Tour Sniper plays awesome.

[@TheJstaples]

How is this string setup on the arm? I also have ezone 100 but my elbow is a bit sensitive. Would it work as.well at lower tension?

[@TheJstaples]

​@@TennComis grapplesnake better for the arm? I need an arm friendly yet.spin friendly setup.for.my ezone 100

[@atakanozguner]

@@TheJstaples tbh I have been playing more than 50 hours now and I didn’t feel any discomfort so far. If you feel uncomfortable with confidential I would suggest Confidential main and Head Velocity cross 44-48. It also has a good feeling and less pressure to the arm

[@matiasg9448]

yonex percept D100? tour bite?

[@TennCom]

Caviar 1.24 was absolute magic for me in that frame. Also liked Polytour Pro a lot but the playability between PTP and Cav is very close

[@user38479]

String recs for Pure Drive 100?

[@TennCom]

I'm waiting for embargo to lift so I can talk about the new one

[@micah2237]

How long is O-Toro lasting for you?

[@TennCom]

Hard to say exactly as I've been testing a bunch of new frames lately but about 1 week if I'm playing every day.

[@micah2237]

@@TennCom that's promising- I'll give it a shot considering I'm also using a stiff weight with high torsional stability. Thanks!

[@AfilXDev]

What about in a 2022 extreme tour?

[@TennCom]

Tour Sniper all day baby

[@AfilXDev]

@@TennCom sorry to ask another question, I know you used to main this exact racket 2 years ago! 1. How many pounds/kilos should I string it at? Tried m8 at 20kg on my old junior racket and liked it but not sure if people recommend to string the sniper at suck low tension as well. 2. Thinking of adding a leather grip, should add 7-10g at the bottom. Should I also add lead tape? If so, how much and where? Maybe to bring the swing weight to 325 or around there. Should I 3 and 9 or 12?

[@HankHell41]

5:25 Minecraft Steve oof? 🔉

[@a05148493]

no restring zero at all?

[@TennCom]

I think the string is very nice, but subjectively, it doesn't work great for my game so no

[@maverickgozun5489]

reccs for vcore 98?

[@TennCom]

Same setup as the 95 worked best for me in the 98

[@omargutierrez1446]

what do you think about a wilson 97 v14 stock with restring zero strung at a 50

[@TennCom]

Good if you want a big setup but I prefer so for something with better feel in the PS97 like Grapplesnake Tour Sniper or ReString Sync.

[@rafaelponci]

gravity please

[@nicomichaeler9420]

I absolutely HATED the RPM Rough in the Aero, balls flying everywhere, no control whatsoever if you don‘t hit with maximum spin, wears out way too fast, and if that was not enough already, it gave me massive tennis elbow. Never experienced arm issues with any string before. Now, that could be because my Aero came insanely overspecd, like almost 20 grams too heavy, maybe that also plays its part. My favourite strings in my Aero by far are RPM Blast and Solinco Confidential. ReString Zero quite enjoyable as well, but not on the level of RPM Blast and Confidential.

[@TennCom]

wtf how did you get one that's 20g off that's nuts

[@nicomichaeler9420]

@@TennCom dunno, but i started to wonder why it felt so heavy compared to my ol‘ reliable AeroPro Drive. Guess that answers that question 🥲

[@LVTennis]

Silly tenncom, everyone knows the best string/racquet combos are the ones that are perfectly color coordinated!

[@islandmerchandise3017]

I’m still confused about the strings. I think the next 20 videos or so you can mention toro, but say what popular string it plays like. For example, wasabi is like hyper g, or toro or toro is like confidential, etc. because nobody has tried these strings just because they are so new.

[@TennCom]

Nothing I've tried really plays like them. They have a uniquely soft hitting feel that isn't well replicated by the major brands.

[@loflog]

how bout clash 100 v1 :)

[@leandronicolas8848]

Vcore 100? Still Confidential? Edit: just read a prev comment, Yes! Confidential. Thank you.