Stringing the new Tecnifibre Carboflex 125 X-Top V2 (on my new TF X-Cord machine)

I've had the privilege of playing around with the latest Tecnifibre X-Top V2's for the summer (in secret.... shhhh). Amazing racket and here's a video of me stringing one with TF 305 1.20mm string.

[@TactileRacquetPerformance]

Got my NS V2 in last week, absolutely love it. Much better improvement over the V1 X-Tops. I also do this same ATW pattern on them 👌 Regards to the X-Cord, is it able to work with or without the stand? Or only on the stand? Say if you took it somewhere and wanted to put it on a table or desk to string on and leave the stand out could you? Cheers

[@stringdoctor6238]

@@TactileRacquetPerformance I think you can use without the stand. It has a flat base and some stoppers which weren't needed when putting together with the stand. I haven't tried this yet but will check it out!!! Re. V2's, they're great rackets. Glad you like them!

[@TactileRacquetPerformance]

Excellent! Sounds like it might be. If so, it'll be a top contender for my next machine

[@heathdonnelly7501]

Always really interesting and informative videos Jon thanks for posting 👍

[@stringdoctor6238]

@@heathdonnelly7501 thanks Heath. I'm certainly not a pro KZbinr but like to do what I can!

[@yung1523]

how do you string the dunlop revelation fan pattern. can you please make a video on it?

[@stringdoctor6238]

@@yung1523 hi there, I will do a video the next time I get one in. I occasionally string Yow's rackets when he's back in the UK, so maybe next time I get his, I'll record it!

[@좋은세상-e4b]

스트링 텐션레벨수치얼마가 최적일끼요?

[@stringdoctor6238]

@@좋은세상-e4b hi, the best tension range for this racket, I think, is 22lbs (power) to 27lbs (control). That is my choice but some people may like different tension. 24lbs is what I play with.

[@swbrim]

In the ATW pattern, I see you end the long side crosses up two instead of going down to the next to last cross. I believe you're avoiding having a long run on the outside of the racquet from the last short side main to the last cross. But I wonder about tradeoffs. By leaving three crosses for the short side you get some extra string on the (long side) outside followed by a sharp bend in the string to start the long side last main. If you leave only one cross for the short side the extra string you have on the outside of the racquet is only a little more. I don't know, that's all based on the video - I haven't seen one of these in real life yet.

[@stringdoctor6238]

@@swbrim Hi Scott, as you say, there are trade off's but this is a method that's worked well for me and as long as good care and attention are given to the strings then it's fine doing it this way. One of the reasons for allowing the final 3 crosses to be done with the remaining short side string is to ensure as little tension slip on the last short side main as possible, which is more likely with only one cross being made after coming down the last short side main. But these are fairly minor points and funnily enough on the Dunlop revelation 125's with the slots on the bumpers/side strips, I do it the way you've mentioned, to ensure there are no strings left exposed outside the slots. Key thing is to just ensure the crosses are head to throat.

[@benlaw277]

Hi, String Doctor, are you seeing more and more pro's using lower tensions? A few years ago 22lbs would have been very low. What would you say is the average you're stringing these teardrop rackets at? And do you see the same trend in the traditional racket head style? Love your videos! Keep them coming!

[@stringdoctor6238]

@@benlaw277 yeah, the trend is definitely lower now, with 24/25 being fairly common

[@antonyharkin2010]

Great video as always. Where can I get my hands on a Parnell Pad? Shipping to UK

[@stringdoctor6238]

@@antonyharkin2010 hey Antony, if you go directly to the Parnell Knot website, they ship to the UK.

[@stringdoctor6238]

@@antonyharkin2010 ps. Many thanks for the comments 😀

[@antonyharkin2010]

@@stringdoctor6238thanks!! I'm also looking to get some better fixed clamps, what would you recommend?

[@davidrowe2775]

Shock me how much are these machines , and how long will it take to repay what you paid for it

[@stringdoctor6238]

It depends how much stringing you do. Also worth noting that second hand machines hold their value pretty well, so there's always a decent chunk to put towards it from the sale of the old machine.