ReString Zero Ultimate Review by Tan Tennis

[@islandmerchandise3017]

You are honest reviewer. If it sucks you say it .

[@radenferdy]

Thanks for the review Tan Tennis!

[@KingsClubTennis]

Great video, Tan! Thanks for this!

[@tantennis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davech07]

Just had an interesting experience with Restring Zero. I took all my racquets to be restrung and wanted the 2024 Speed Pro strung with a full bed of Sync. There was a breakdown in communication and I ended up with a full bed of Zero 1.25 in an 19-20 stringbed. I let it go and decided to give it a try. I played two hours of hard hitting singles and, after feeling a tad detached for the first 20 minutes or so, the string came to live. I couldn't believe how much spin I was getting. There was also a lot of pocketing. It was also the most powerful string setup I've had in the Speed Pro, but the level of control was more than enough rein it in. I ended up hitting harder than I've ever hit in my life with complete confidence. Surprising crisp and controlled on volleys as well. Played again with the same person a few days later on the same court. The pocketing was gone, along with the control and the power, touch and control. I had a look at the strings and the mains were quite deeply grooved, to the point that there was a distinct click if you pushed a cross up and let it go as it snapped back into the groove. I've now got about 12 hours of play on the Xero and it's lost all its playability. Any thoughts? It was strung at 48lbs mains and crosses. I'd have thought this kind of wear would be reduced in a dense string bed.

[@tantennis]

I think you should be happy with 12 hours of playability. I think that’s long enough to make it worth the price.

[@davech07]

@@tantennis Thanks for getting back to me. That's good to know and I'm happy to restring it again. This time, I'll make sure I get a full bed of Sync.

[@MrEkin03]

I just tried it ps97 v14 at 24-23kg. I have a large flattish stroke with very high racket head speed. And I have to say I quite liked it. I normally play with hyper g soft and I was having a hard time keeping my balls in. With restring way more of my shots stay in so I completely agree with your description of it gives more control with powerful strokes. And it seems to have way more playability duration. At least double even triple as long as hyper g soft. It is more crisp and feels stiffer. I am getting to like stiffer polys more and more so I enjoyed it.

[@viktornorgren4697]

Thank you for an awesome review! 👍👋

[@stevenm8177]

Thanks for the superb review. I really liked this format, very detailed and thorough. I agree with your points in my experiences with this string, I wish they had a thinner gauge as I’m not a super strong power player but am always looking for spin friendly strings. My current set-up is with Solinco Confidential 1.15 in my Ezone 100. The Restring Zero I find makes the racquet heavy, and i have to string lower like your recommendation which gives me a really nice heavy shot, but I have to swing full out to get the pocketing and spin otherwise I lack control and the ball flies. Confidential in renowned for it’s predictability, but I find Zero is great for full swings, but I struggle with touch and in between shots. Looking forward to hearing your recommendation for hybrid set-up.

[@tantennis]

Thanks a lot!

[@kennethyeong1251]

Thinking of restring on mains and wasabi x on cross....47/45 ...on my extreme tour.....what do you think of this set up? Is this too low on extreme tour's grommets?

[@tantennis]

It’s super good. I currently use this setup on my Percept 100D and it pop and spin like crazy. I think I strung it at 47/45 lbs as well or 48/46 lbs not sure, but does have more power than a full-bed Zero.

[@kennethyeong1251]

@@tantennis thank you!

[@JosiahHeng]

​@@tantenniswhat if I wanted something similar on a 16x19, bit more spin oriented?

[@TwoWheels47]

Thanks for the review Tan. How is it on the arm in terms of pain from the stiffness?

[@tantennis]

So far I don’t have any problems with it. I don’t even think it’s a stiff string, but I never strung Zero over 50 lbs. Some of my clients who complain about stiffness are those who go above something like 52 lbs. As I said in the video, you can immediately notice that Zero really does not stretch when pull tension, unlike other polys, so I’m not surprised if it will be stiff when you go high tension.

[@rafaelpatino229]

Thank you for the review. Could you please share your opinion about better strings set ups for a radical mp?

[@tantennis]

Zero main with Wasabi X cross or Confidential 3.0 RD cross or Hyper G cross work well. It helps lifting the launch angle on Radical and not demanding that much. Otherwise you can just go for full-bed Hyper G.

[@davech07]

Great review! Really useful having all that detail, especially on types of racquet the string works best with. I have a dilemma: I have a 2024 Head Speed Pro, which I love. I'm looking at either a full bed of Restring Sync, or a blend of Zero & Sync. The Speed Pro is an 18/20 but it's quite open, being a 100inch. If I string the blend at 48lbs, do you think it'll be OK? Or would you suggest I go with a full bed of Sync? Thanks

[@tantennis]

Full-bed of sync is great for sure for speed pro. Zero-Sync works well if you want more spin than that.

[@davech07]

@@tantennis Thanks. That's really helpful to know. Going to try the blend at 48lbs.

[@V4zilious1]

Great video. Do you think it would be good with the pure aero 100 2023? If not, what would you recommend?

[@tantennis]

Yes it is

[@V4zilious1]

@@tantennis Thanks tan!

[@samstallings3395]

Hi tan! Thanks for the review. Have you tried this string on the Solinco whiteout?

[@fernandokose7468]

Thank you for the review! Would you say it's a good idea to hybrid it with multifilament string? I'm thinking of putting Head Velocity to get more pop.

[@tantennis]

I haven’t tried hybrid with multi (actually will try it soon). Could be a good idea but not sure if it will bite the multi fast. Now my favorite is Wasabi X cross. Way more pop.

[@dips8078]

I really like restring, I use gravity, very good snapback, very manageable power, spin is good enough, what I struggle with restring is backhand slice, sometime it feels too slippery 😢

[@andrerobertson1532]

Thanks for the awesome review Tan Tennis! What tension would you recommend for a full bed on a Gravity Pro?

[@Fibonacci6060]

Hi Tan. Wondering if you reached a conclusion on the best cross strings to hybrid with. I use a PA98 and usually do full bed Zero at 48 lb, would love to try any cross strings you recommend for this set up to increase pop.

[@georgioslachanas5379]

Thanks for the detailed review! Have you tried Restring as a cross?

[@tantennis]

Thanks! I don’t know the benefit of putting a sharp-edge poly on cross so I haven’t tried it yet

[@georgioslachanas5379]

@@tantennis you're right ..was just thinking it as a cross due to so good snapback performance

[@tantennis]

You can use Wasabi X for cross. Same slicky and great snapback, except that it’s round.

[@garychin4138]

What tension did you string your Yonex Regna 98? I plan to use ReString Zero on the mains and the ReString Sync on the crosses.

[@tantennis]

I think below 45 lbs

[@glademaster]

Is there a very crisp cross string that could compensate for Zero’s muteness?

[@tantennis]

Now Wasabi X is my favorite cross for Zero. Haven’t tried many things else.

[@rbarreira2]

Maybe Yonex Polytour Fire.

[@tesladiesel2420]

Yes. Cut the entire Zero out. It’s a total joke! Wasabi is interesting and will give it a try sometimes but the ultimate shaped poly that is easy on the arms is the Volkl V-Square in 17 gauge. Give it a try and come back and tell me I was wrong… it is the slickest strings out there with the lowest string-to-string friction and very high string to ball friction. The highest top spin potential according to TW. The only downside is that, it will not last long. However, if you are a competitive player, you will cut these out after 2 hours.

[@madbadtrad7746]

Superb review; very comprehensive! How would this work with a gut hybrid: gut in the mains, zero in the crosses? Would the fact that it's shaped make it liable to notch-wear the gut?

[@Richibald1]

How do you like the PlexiPave surfacing on those semicovered courts you film from. Did you notice you can track the ball better. We're there any other observations about Plexipave? Thanks for the comprehensive string review going to go with Synch.

[@benjaminjensen111]

Im confused. other testers say it is medium soft and so you can string it a bit higher than normal.

[@JosiahHeng]

I mainly use two piece set up and was using restring zero at 49 wasabi x 47 on my vcore 2023. I tested the tension with the gamma reader and it read it at 56. My arm definitely hurt as a result. I wonder if the new toroline snapper would work better as a cross. And lowering overall tension to maybe 44x41. my usual tension is 52x49 wasabi / kirschbaum silver 17. I wonder if it's too steep a change or if the strings quality (rs0)will work better as a result.

[@tantennis]

I don’t know how you strung at 49 but it reads 56. Normally it should be lower not higher?

[@JosiahHeng]

@@tantennis I'm coming to the conclusion my gamma tension reading tool is terribly inaccurate

[@macbook1999]

Try head Lynx tour 1.7 at 48lbs, pretty soft but still has great control that allow full swing while keep the ball in

[@sammyseal911]

What are you liking better to increase some crispness on restring zero and make less muted? Hybrid with Wasabi x? Hybrid with sync? I play best with zero but wish for a bit more feel in head extreme tour auxetic!

[@tantennis]

Feel wise, hybrid with Sync is better. I just don't adore the color hahaha.

[@sammyseal911]

@@tantennis better feel as in crisper? I’m trying to get it a bit less muted!

[@tantennis]

@@sammyseal911 yea more crispy

[@sammyseal911]

@@tantennis well i have to disagree subjectively: went to the courts today and tried both back to back and felt like sync in the cross lost power, crispness, and just felt dull. Went right back to zero full bed!

[@brewswithdrew]

What string in a full bed would you recommend with great snapback/spin potential but has more linear power gain?

[@perigolo]

I've been using zero on my ezone 98 (current model) at 47 pounds and I love it. Have you tested the new sync already? I'm very curious about hybrid zero mains sync crosses

[@tantennis]

I have. It’s a wonderful round string indeed. Great feel. I haven’t tested the hybrid yet.

[@circuitmouth]

Just watched this video because I was considering Restring Zero but the 3 rackets I use the most (T-Fight 305, Strike, and Blade) are the rackets you said aren't really compatible with it lol. Any recommendations for string setups I can try that would be good in all 3 of those rackets? My plan is to just be able to buy a reel and not have to worry about it anymore. I'm tired of trying new strings all the time.

[@tantennis]

Go with Sync or hybrid between Zero and Sync instead lol

[@circuitmouth]

@@tantennis Lol alright. Restring is that good? I've been unimpressed with Toroline after trying a variety of their strings. Zero in the mains I'm assuming if I were to hybrid it? I usually string at 48 / 46 or 46 / 44 depending on the racket / string.

[@tantennis]

@@circuitmouth if you want to get the best feel then Sync full bed on Strike or Blade will do

[@circuitmouth]

@@tantennis Cool ty.

[@benjaminjensen111]

So what would you string with Babolat Pure Strike 98/Technifibre T-Fight 305/Radical ?

[@steveschaeffer5999]

Have you ever tried Toroline Super Toro? If so, what did you think?

[@eujhin24789]

Hi Tan, how would you compare restring zero to yonex poly tour rev?

[@glademaster]

It's great on the 2024 Dunlop CX 200. Didn't care for it on 2023 Yonex Vcore 95 and 1st gen Gravity Pro.

[@trippwestbrook9827]

Would you say your evaluation of not being compatible applies to the Pure Strike 100 16x19? It has a bit more power with a larger head and slightly more open strings.

[@tantennis]

Yea I just strung it on the new Pure Strike 100 16x19 thought it would work but I think it puts too much SW on the racket and makes it head heavy. Takes too much effort for groundstrokes. I think it could be better with other setups such as regular Hyper G.

[@trippwestbrook9827]

@@tantennis Thanks! I have an Angel K7 Red that I think I'll try it in instead. Perhaps in a hybrid with Wasabi X.

[@RickOwensHeelDrag]

Have you tried RPM team? The longevity is just as you describe RS-0

[@tantennis]

No I have not. Thanks for suggestions.

[@WJM-Ten]

Tried Zero on my Wilson Shift 315 and, even though I strung it at 47 lbs, I didn’t like it. Stringbed felt harsh and buzzy. I think the 18x20 pattern is too closed to work well with this string. Will try next on my Wilson Blade Pro 16x19.

[@tantennis]

Yea on dense pattern, the stiffness of the stringbed will be so different.

[@Jasontancm]

Try to hybrid it with a thin smooth round poly. It softens the string bed up. Some good examples are wasabi x, Ghostwire, Isospeed cream

[@tantennis]

@@Jasontancm I also using hybrid with Wasabi X. Superb!

[@ionut.h]

Would it work well as hybrid with Yonex Poly Tour Pro in the crosses?

[@tantennis]

Yes it does

[@hugovazoliveira]

Do you think it can play well on Pure Aero 98? What about the tension? Thanks

[@tantennis]

Yes it plays well but not as much as on the 100. I strung it around 48 lbs.

[@fretstain]

I've tried it out in my vcore98 (2023) and it feels like there's a lot more noticeable vibration outside of the sweetspot - to the point where I wonder if there's something wrong with my racket. Have you noticed if that's a characteristic of the string?

[@tantennis]

Not at all. I think it’s even more muted outside of the sweetspot.

[@fretstain]

@@tantennis hmm in that case, what would you look for as a source of vibration in the frame? I've checked inside the handle and nothing is loose and I can't spot anything wrong with the grommets

[@tantennis]

I don’t know. You can try with other setups and see if it happens.

[@fretstain]

hmm yes I'll try that next. Thanks for responding! @@tantennis

[@rich.e]

Bought it, tried it, cut it... I don't get the hype, I thought it was average at best and a lot of these web reviews - including this one - do not tally with my experience at all; it felt heavy, spin was average, didn't last particularly long. I'm sticking with Grapplesnake.

[@eincan1313]

I totally agree. All these KZbinrs are constantly promoting Restring Zero and Toroline and after playing them I don’t see the hype.

[@gtowsweet]

How did it not last particularly long, when you said you tried it and cut it out. No strings would last if you cut it out😅😅😅I just wish they would come out with a thinner gage string for more feel

[@tantennis]

I do agree it’s heavier than other strings and I said in the video why is it is. What grapplesnake you’re using?

[@rich.e]

@@gtowsweet I had it in a couple of racquets, lent one to a mate, a few of us shared them around to test out. It seemed pretty average on durability - not bad but middle of the pack; some people say it's very durable but that wasn't my experience. Not saying it's a bad string, it's just very hyped by some reviewers as seemingly revolutionary but I don't see it at all.

[@rich.e]

@@tantennis I'm on Tour M8 1.25; I like it a lot. Have tried a couple of their other ones as well that left a favourable impression.

[@lsfire3489]

How would it work for speed or ezone 98?

[@tantennis]

On Speed MP no problem at all, looks good and plays well. I think it also reduce the erratic shots that sail long. On Speed Pro it feels ok but could be too underpowered. On Ezone 98 I don't see any problem, could be a bit too muted if you like a lot of feel.

[@sebastianjscheel]

@@tantennisdo you think Confidential 3.0 round or Zero would work best in an Ezone 98? Or maybe Conf in crosses and Zero in mains? I have both at home but i can’t decide.

[@rich.e]

I didn't like it in my Speed MP; Tan likes it in his; one thing seems clear:- this string seems to polarise opinions!

[@nandiwardhana6891]

Any recommendations for my yonex vcore 100 2023, 4 knots or 2 knots with restring zero ? Is there any difference between 4 knots or 2 knots ? Thank you

[@tantennis]

4 knots hold tension better and you can go with different tension on main and cross.

[@rbarreira2]

I think all Yonex racquets are supposed to be strung with 4 knots.

[@cekinekshn]

Have you played with MSV Swift 1.25? Allegedly it's kinda similar to ReString Zero.

[@bojack3827]

They're nothing alike.

[@cekinekshn]

@@bojack3827 you tested both?

[@tantennis]

Havent' tried. But very interested to know how a sharp 6-sided poly play similar to a round poly. Will try it soon as I can find it somewhere around here.

[@cekinekshn]

@@tantennis 9:40 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWOWkpJqnMusfqMsi=fGkDtoqbbCs83TB2

[@tantennis]

Polytour fire does share the same characteristics on being very slippery but it’s a round poly and doesn’t grab the ball like Zero does.

[@benjaminjensen111]

Different opinions I guess: TennisNerd says: "I would say it is a medium to soft poly. It plays a bit like Hyper-G and Lynx Tour but feels more comfortable and a little livelier. The comfort level would be around Yonex Poly Tour Pro, in my estimation" and " Since it’s not a stiff poly, I felt I could string it up to 55 lbs without issues" He likes it his Radical. So maybe you have a different Restring Zero than he has?

[@tantennis]

My recommendation is based on actual tests on more than 10 different rackets as mentioned in the video, at different tension, and more than 20-30 feedbacks from real customers, and also with information from the guys who develop this string. I’m not forcing anybody to believe me. I have different opinion from other reviewers all the time and I don’t really care. Just try it for yourself.

[@benjaminjensen111]

@@tantennis So what would be awesome in a Pure Strike 98 16 x 19 3.gen?

[@tantennis]

@@benjaminjensen111 Hyper G, Sync, RPM Blast, Tour Bite Soft

[@julianmansell2379]

I use Wasabi x on the crosses

[@tantennis]

Me too

[@draconiadorian]

Tried the string before and cut it out after several plays. I felt it had too much power (strung at 50lbs), not much feel and harsh on the arm. Not worth the hype nor the money.

[@macbook1999]

Tried the 17 g at 50lbs on Vcore 98 2023. After break-in, it turns into a trampoline with lots of overshot

[@estheryee4084]

Strung it on my Shift 99 at 53/50lbs - cut it out after 2 hours of play. Zero feel and zero power.

[@tantennis]

I strung 48 lbs on Shift. It plays really good, plenty of control. But agree that it would be great if it has more feel.

[@thecat4272]

Same as Yonex Poly Tour Spin except that Restring is twice the price.

[@wilsoch]

It lasts 10 times as long as PTS

[@AristorenMusicStudio]

Added con - Too expensive

[@tantennis]

Price differs by country. In the US I think it’s in middle range tho. $14 a set and you can always use 10% off discount code. Hyper G is $13 a set so it’s the same. In other countries I think you have to wait until they have distributors then price will go down.

[@googlereviewer1944]

This string is just internet hype and marketing. It's just another shaped poly. It was 'okay' but hardly amazing. Also a bit harsh on the arm if you play alot each week.

[@tantennis]

Yea I think it’s good enough to compete with mainstream brands, and it’s hype for a reason as I don’t think they do marketing at all (you can look at their instagram). Only sell in US and Canada, almost no distributors overseas, but many people heard of it.

[@rich.e]

Agree - tried it, didn't like it all at all. Can't understand the hype. There's many strings I prefer to Zero.

[@bojack3827]

Overpriced, harsh string. Just not worth the money. There are so many better shaped polys out there eg. Head Lynx Tour, MSV Focus Hex, Volkl Cyclone etc etc all at a cheaper cost.

[@wilsoch]

Zero lasts much longer than any of those. Lynx Tour is the closest in terms of longevity, and it's a good string, but it's also a heavy string, and it loses playability much quicker. Cyclone and Hex don't even compare.

[@tantennis]

I like Focus Hex and Lynx Tour, they have better feel than Zero, but spin and bite are behind. Cyclone no way. But yeah they all lost playability faster like the previous comment said. Btw, Lynx tour is not cheap tho.

[@vicentelozano6155]

What tension u put in ur racket ,if u put up full bed

[@tantennis]

Depends on the racket but let’s say 48+-

[@vicentelozano6155]

@@tantennis thank u for reply on my question I'm from Dau,Mabalacat,philippines