My string journey ends - Contender #3: Grapplesnake Tour M8

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

Sounds like the concept behind the Wilson Clash as an idea. Soft when playing things like drop shots, but stiffens up when you open fire. And after your very recognizable description of how it would feel I would probably enjoy shooting my drop shots right to the base line or lobs to the next court. I always thought about ordering Tour M8 for testing, now I know that it´s too lively for me.

[@11sweetspot11]

I think the tension is a big factor here. The behaviour I talked about is very prominent at low tensions. At higher tensions M8 can play like a traditional poly, so I wouldn't give up on testing the string. I ended up preferring mine at 42 lbs (I like lower tensions to begin with), and I think if you string 50 lbs or higher you might get the control you're looking for.

[@ryansolomon4178]

Love M8 at 45lbs in my 18/20 Whiteout.

[@__s_k__]

Great vid on M8. Quick question: Anything better than x-one biphase if you are looking for a super soft string that feels amazing? Don't say natural gut :) How would you compare pro tour blue to x-one biphase? I love x-one biphase but it's pretty expensive and only lasts me 4-5 hours before breaking (i'm a 5.0 player). Thanks! Fellow Canuck.

[@11sweetspot11]

Between XOB and PTB, I prefer PTB hands down. I know people say the XOB feels good, but I've never thought that. It is soft, but I don't feel that it's responsive enough for me. The durability is also trash. I'm not a string breaker (even with sun guts), but I always break multis in 4 hours or less. Try PTB at tensions between 34-42 lbs. You'll be surprised at how good this feels (assuming that you like responsive strings, and you don't mind the lower tensions too much).

[@marcink5]

M8 is a premium string with nice control and ball pocketing, but i find it harsh on arm at higher tension, wouldn’t say it is soft. Feels „thick” and solid, not like hyper g and soft polys empty inside. Also low-powered. I bit more i prefer tour sniper, but both are my strings for matches, trust them, but i dont play them all the time

[@11sweetspot11]

I completely agree with your point on how M8 feels at higher tensions. I ended up preferring M8 at 42 lbs. If they made a thinner gauge of this I would be ecstatic!

[@rich.e]

I agree, strung at mid-40s tension, I liked playing with it a lot but sometimes found it a bit heavy on my arm after a couple of hours. I've moved to Diadem Solstice Power which I prefer; no discomfort, still soft but a tad crisper and smidge more power.

[@thebeastmtb]

Can you try grapplesnake alpha as well and compare it to tour M8. Thanks

[@11sweetspot11]

I'm definitely interested in more of Grapplesnake's offerings, but not sure if I can get to them before next season. Temperatures are already dropping off here in 🇨🇦

[@TheodorosKolokotronis799]

M8 is one of the best feeling polys i ve ever tried. Loved that string and its dwell time. My only knock was that i found it low powered even at 23kg. Maybe i should give it a try again at lower tension. I also ordered m8 Maco to test.

[@ryansolomon4178]

Can you please provide an update on Tour Mako. I also love Tour M8 and I am wondering how Mako is.

[@11sweetspot11]

The low-powered nature of M8 really shows at higher tensions. At lower tensions (42 lbs or less) it becomes a lot more powerful. The behaviour I've described in my video is very prominent at lower tensions, which is where I like to play at. I'm interested in Mako too, but we'll see if I can get to it this season since temperatures are already dropping off in 🇨🇦

[@ryansolomon4178]

@@11sweetspot11 I’m also in Canada. Winnipeg actually. Play all winter indoors in a couple of ladders. It’s actually my winter sport oddly enough.

[@11sweetspot11]

That's understandable tbh. For me squash is my winter sport; there's just a lot more people that play it as opposed to tennis in the winter.

[@mteca5093]

How does it play with m8 n blue in cross?

[@thecat4272]

M8 is too muted with an inconsistent soft/firm response to be a regular string for a top player.

[@thecat4272]

3:45 Natura gut has crispness? You really don't have a clue.