Toroline String Breakdown | Full Lineup Review

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@juanbruce5981 Ай бұрын

You were promoting Toroline before they even listen to you, you were actually complaining about them in your channel for the lack of customer support. But I give the point that, for that reason, your review was more reliable than others.

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

Yeah I was critical in the early days! They've stepped it up. I think they just weren't dealing with growing pains well. But I was a fan of the string always but expressing my annoyance towards the company at the time but that has all improved so much since then and I don't carry those opinions anymore.

@marionikols4374 Ай бұрын

Just fitted O Toro 51 x Caviar 48 in latest Head Extreme MP. Played it last night and the racquet felt amazing! Very impressed with comfort, spin and power - all were top top notch. Control and feel were also decent. Keep up the good work.

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

Oh, interesting combo! Never thought to try that hybrid. I wonder if Toroline will call it something and sell it as a pair. o-caviar kind of works but feels too obvious haha. Thank you :)

@marionikols4374 29 күн бұрын

I just call mine Lemon & Lime and it blends really well with the Extreme colour way … it also compliments seafood nicely so maybe it’s time for Toroline to branch out into the condiments! 🍋 🍈 😂

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

That's a hilarious idea. I wonder what the next string name will be. Ether isn't a fish-thing, is it?

@alainbrouillaud484 19 күн бұрын

I agree with you on “Snapper”. I played a full bed in my T-Fight 305rs, I found it to launch quite a bit. I liked “Toro Toro” & “Wasabi X” in my T-Fight 305 ISO. My current set up is YTEX Protour Blue 1.20 & MSV Focus Hex Yellow

@ZeroLoveTennis 19 күн бұрын

Nice! I'm glad I wasn't alone in that impression but it seems rather common. I'll still test it in crosses over time :)

@RedDawn1203 Ай бұрын

I run the toro toro (mains), and enso pro (crosses), it is hands down the best string setup I have found for my playstyle. Love it! (current racquet is an Ezone 98)

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

Very cool. Do you have a runner-up favorite? I'm curious what came second.

@marionikols4374 29 күн бұрын

How do you rate power / control / spin / comfort pls?

@RedDawn1203 18 күн бұрын

@@ZeroLoveTennis I recently tried O Toro in the mains and Enso in the crosses, I liked that as well, but I hit the ball a bit flatter, so think toro toro suits my play style a bit better. I am also playing around with a full bed of Enso Pro, and that is also a lot of fun.

@RedDawn1203 18 күн бұрын

@@marionikols4374 considering it is a full poly setup, comfort is some of the best I’ve had. It also has a very good mix of power and control. For me, I found spin to be a bit less than O Toro, but it’s a compromise I gladly made in exchange for the comfort and power.

@zinkojm 6 күн бұрын

Excellent video on Toroline strings. You do a better job of reviewing strings then almost everyone online. Had a few questions: 1) I use Caviar 1.24 in the mains and Head MLT multifilament 1.25 in the crosses at 45 LBs in my Babolat Aero 98. I want to get away from the Head MLT, but do like it, what do you recommend as an alternative (Sync, Wasibi X, or Enso Pro) with Caviar? 2) I want to try O-Toro what cross string are you using with it? Did you try the O-Toro in full bed? Any feedback on full bed vs hybrid would be appreciated?

@ZeroLoveTennis 4 күн бұрын

Thank you! That's a nice comment. Still yet to try full bed o-Toro! I enjoy it very much with sync or wasabi x. With MLT at that tension I think you can go a fair bit lower with sync especially.

@zinkojm 3 күн бұрын

@ Thank You!

@m1dkn1ght 3 күн бұрын

What is the Toroline hybrid setup equivalent to Restring Zero + Sync? Specifically in terms of spin, durability, and snapback. Is it O-toro + WasabiX? Also, if u have an additional recommendation...for me, I really also love enhancing ball pocketing and strings that can really grip the ball and Im using the Wilson Shift 99 16x20. Thanks!

@ZeroLoveTennis 2 күн бұрын

I wonder if there is one...Zero is stiffer and imo holds tension better than anything Toroline has (except caviar but that isn't a spin monster) Maybe the closest thing is O-Toro. And who needs another Zero string? We already have Zero...so it's nice that Toroline isn't exactly the same, right? Maybe o-toro is the way to go. I enjoy Zero more when stringing lower.

@Cosmotab661 29 күн бұрын

I recently purchased the following Toroline Strings: 1)Wasabi Pro 2) Toro Toro 3) Snapper. I would like to use them on these racquets: Clash 100 V2 and Yonex Regna 100. Could you please advise me on which strings would be best suited for each racquet and the recommended tension? Thank you!

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

I would say around 48-52 for the Wasabi Pro on Regna. Maybe the same or slightly higher on the Clash. Harder to suggest snapper, as I would only use it in the cross strings at this time.

@sidchugh8371 18 күн бұрын

I tried Vs touch 18 main with super toro cross on gravity pro. 54lbs/49lbs. Really good spin and control + power. And good feel.

@ZeroLoveTennis 18 күн бұрын

That's a cool combo idea!

@squidmaster23 Ай бұрын

thanks for the indepth review of the entire lineup. I've been maining a full bed of caviar for most of 2024 and have dabbled with most of the other strings too. Toroline's strings are great, but the information they provide on their website is severely lacking. Im hoping for tennis warehouse university to adds their strings in eventually since the stiffness, tension loss, spin potential, and other factors really great to look at when comparing strings. Even if that didn't happen, I'd hope that Toroline develops their own scales in the future cause labeling every string as surgical control, spin, and power is pretty unhelpful

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

I know what you mean! Interesting to consider that having it on TW could bring it some metrics to clear the air. Also funny to think tw would be a more reliable reference for specs like that than the host website! Thanks for watching! This reminds me to consider what we discussed about a CNC trapdoor 😁

@jean-pierreuys1554 Күн бұрын

Dont forget “blow your opponent of the court” “put away power”

@brewswithdrew 29 күн бұрын

This video is awesome, just found your channel and your opinions are really helpful for choosing my next string. Thanks for the breakdown!

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

Appreciate the kind words! It's nice to know the info is landing well.

@alexsad1000 Ай бұрын

Enso Pro 1.27 matcha green mains + Enso Pro 1.25 neon yellow crosses, really love this hybrid. Great feel, tons of snapback, very controlled launch angle thru all life of the string, lasts quite a while and looks awesome in my blackout Yonex-es!

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

I should try that! I need to make sure to test the matcha Toro Toro. Still not sure I have but will soon and will with enso crosses. Do you think that's your favorite enso color?

@alexsad1000 Ай бұрын

@@ZeroLoveTennisEnso in neon yellow is definitely my fave but I’ll break it faster if strung in mains. I noticed that matcha green lasts much longer even though it’s just 0.02mm thicker. I got a couple sets of green 1.27 Toro Toro to try as well 😊

@Dakan69 23 күн бұрын

Would you pair Wasabi X with O Toro or is O Toro good enough to just be a full bed by itself?

@ZeroLoveTennis 23 күн бұрын

I always try to pair with a round cross but you can totally do a full bed of o-toro by itself!

@jean-pierreuys1554 27 күн бұрын

Excellent points made about the big companies vs the boutique ones. I personally like that there are people creating these boutique strings. I am sure they are billionaires right now. Haha. I bet they have slim margins still as they are in that first 5 years of building a brand. Liste that was a big opportunity for the big brands to use micro influencers. They could have, but stuck to old school just sponsor pros. In the last 10 years all companies that disrupted was smarter at marketing and the boutique string companies are using that play book. They have great marketing, websites, colors and so forth. I have tested many of their strings. Some good and some great. My stringer says I am the only trying cool new things and the receptionist at the club she says those strings look the coolest. Most of these polys are very arm friendly which was the first thing that peaked my interest. I found them to be so. My fav setups are zero/sync and O-torro (the string that felt weird but just elevated my consistency in matches- like a lot more match wins) I am busy testing o-torro / sync. So far really good. I have maybe spent $300 on their strings over the last years testing and trying. I think they can put a deposit down on mortgage with all my spending. 😆

@ZeroLoveTennis 27 күн бұрын

Thank you! I agree, obviously, with the marketing haha. It's upsetting to watch some big brand push a thing with some top player that isn't even using it or is only using it because they are contracted to. It comes off as the least authentic thing to me. It makes me distrust the brand more, if anything. And I know the cost of that dishonest marketing is being put on the strings for me to pay for. Not a fan. That, and I honestly think these strings just blow that stuff out of the water. I'd prefer these regardless of the marketing. Good on you for trying new things! It's worth the journey just for the fun or the gems you find and maybe share. That's what I do but I really enjoy it.

@Golikov_ 29 күн бұрын

It will be interesting to compare best round shape strings - Sync vs oToro. What do you think?

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

o-Toro is hexagonal though! Did you mean another string?

@jacksundnes7640 7 күн бұрын

do you think you could do a more in-depth review of the absolute string?

@ZeroLoveTennis 6 күн бұрын

We'll see if I get around to it. What interests you about it?

@RonnieJamesOsbourne Ай бұрын

Thank you, Justin, for your time and expertise around the Toroline (and Restring) brand. I came VERY close to giving up on both (cutting them out, which I "rarely" do) and now like them a lot better than I did initially. It won't replace my main go-to's; Gamma Jet 17 (main) Gamma Moto 18 (cross) but is nice to have when I'm playing certain opponents where I feel I need a bit more control. The biggest thing I appreciate the most is the durability (as a string breaker) and the snap back as a heavy ball hitter like myself. Lastly... We never did get that Sinner mold (Speed MP) review... Is that still a possibility, or did you just say; "F It" Peace

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! You're right, I never got around to that. I had a long conversation with AC tennis about it and it was a lot to dig through but I wanted to include his bit in there. I might chat with him again and get a more concise video to include. It also felt like my video may not be respected enough since I only got what was close to his mold, not actually his mold. We'll see, it's hard to keep up with all the ideas. I was intrigued but then halfway through the rabbit hole it felt difficult to make a good video. But I could do it with that disclaimer and share my insights from along the way.

@RonnieJamesOsbourne 29 күн бұрын

@@ZeroLoveTennis Well, if this is any type of consolidation, there are "a lot" of pros going "lighter" these days to achieve more racquet speed. I believe it's more of a next-next gen trend (that AND smaller handle/grip size, AND, bigger head size 100 racquets, which I've always have done before these trends became a thing, so I know a thing or two about all this stuff) I'm also getting all this info from credible sources like, TennisNerd, TW, and Wilson, which sponsor Andy Roddick's podcast. I guess I'm sort of a Tennis Nerd like you as well, but in a different way...more info based, than tweaking, lol! So, yeah...I think you can release the Sinner Speed MP video. His racquet is basically stock of the shelf but just with 4-5g added at 3 and 9 o'clock for a bit of twist stability and to give a bit more of an extended sweet spot.

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

I think he has a lot of silicone in handle and perhaps more weight than that. My buddy who has his racquet took the bumpers off to see a lot of lead tape. I have pictures of it all. He got it a little before Sinner was super famous.

@RonnieJamesOsbourne 29 күн бұрын

@ZeroLoveTennis Hmmm...That's interesting. Because another YT tennis channel (TennisSpin) got a hold of one of his racquets, and it was 325-327 all-in, with lead at 3 and 6.

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

I wonder if it was a recent or older model, do you know?

@riivoelmat8011 Ай бұрын

Hi, I have ToroToro and Enso Pro, both neon pink. I want to use ToroToro in the mains and Enso in the crosses. My racket is Tecnifibre TF40 18x20 305 2022 model. Could you recommend me what tension I should use? Right now I use Tecnifibre 4S 22,5kg in the mains and 21,5kg in the crosses. I could use bit more power than I have right now. But as you said those Toroline strings are powerful strings so I don’t know what tension should I use?

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

That tension could be fine but IDK what strings you're coming from! I suggest trying it at the same or just a little bit lower so that way you know how much more to go next time from what you're used to. String at your reference tension, in other words. You'll likely get it just right the second time. First time is always a bit of a guess.

@marionikols4374 29 күн бұрын

Currently considering Zero / O Toro at 48 / 46 in Ezone 98 as per advice from ChatGPT. Do you think this hybrid will bring some more life to this frame which came stock with muted PTP? If so, what tension would you recommend? Cheers

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

Interesting way to get a suggestion! Hmm, I bet it would actually pair pretty nicely. I think quite a few options can be nicer than PTP. Zero and ENSO, Zero and Wasabi X (I really liked in the Ezone at 48) Lmk what you try! It can be a relatively muted frame, though. Never had much feel with an EZONE.

@robertgarcia2266 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review. Maybe one day you can try Absolute. Also wanted to say, you're correct about snapper. It has a slight crisp outside and a smooth pocketing sling shot feeling in the sweet spot. Its very powerful for a poly and i was shocked how hard ball came off the sweet spot. The issue is, its to uncontrollable on top spin shots, id really have to bump the tension up to 5 lbs from 52 in my shift. It may be better in a control racket with that extra bump in power and launch angle. What's your opinion on Enso vs snapper in power/control?

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

I had a hard time controlling the ball in general with snapper so it's hard to be very objective about the power. It pocketed so much that I struggled to brush over the ball to pull it in the court. I might try again sometime but I have been hesitant.

@farhad2846 17 күн бұрын

Is there a toroline string you would recommend as a cross to natural gut in the mains? Would you still go with Wasabi X or Enso Pro, or is that too much power?

@ZeroLoveTennis 17 күн бұрын

Both of those would be my answer. I guess you should go with Wasabi X if power is your concern. Sync from ReString is also a good choice. What is your reason for using gut if not the power? The comfort?

@DG-zy9dr 23 күн бұрын

What are your thoughts on replacing wasabi for o toro in k pop hybrid? What changes would you expect? Seems like a good upgrade on k pop considering wasabi holds less tension than o toro, no?

@ZeroLoveTennis 23 күн бұрын

I think that's actually better setup! o-toro wasn't a thing when K-Pop came to be, I believe. I wonder if it was, if Karue would have opted for that.

@DG-zy9dr 22 күн бұрын

@ thats what im thinking, thats why I thought Id ask.. Do you see any benefits in keeping wasabi? More feel or whatever? Or is it just a worse otoro?

@ZeroLoveTennis 22 күн бұрын

I think it has less feel, actually. Currently, Wasabi has taken a backseat to O-Toro for sure. It's more durable than toro-toro so between those two, I might have a harder time deciding but with O-Toro now, it's an obvious choice for me. Looking forward to more colors to come!

@DG-zy9dr 22 күн бұрын

@ thanks, helps a lot in figuring out what to try once I get a chance

@patricksilveira5840 Ай бұрын

Just so we all get it "Ether is Wasabi but slightly thinner and more crisp" hahaha Loved the video! I was about to buy some toroline strings to test out and this video came perfect for me to decide which strings to test. Also, It would be awesome If you could compare Wasabi + Wasabi X with Ether + Wasabi X

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

Yeah well it literally is that and kind of plays as that would imply haha. I've generally gotten more feel with it. They both seem to lose tension kinda fast but at least the snapback is always there. I think I lean towards ether over wasabi these days.

@zesousa Ай бұрын

Otoro full bed seems to last more and play better over time compared to otoro+enso pro carbon, k pop i notice does last a lot of time tension maitinence is insane

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

I think caviar might hold tension really well. Like exceptionally, even amongst strings that are labeled as holding tension really well. Wasabi famously doesn't kind of but it is interesting to think caviar can offset that enough.

@rafaeldea Ай бұрын

Do you use wasabi x on crosses with the same tension than the mains?

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

Usually same or a little higher. Generally not lower.

@marionikols4374 29 күн бұрын

Considering Zero / Wasabi X in Blade 98 V8 at 48/46. I understand you have strung this before but what is your view on this setup in a control racket? Looking for more power, spin and launch from a racquet that offers plenty control. Cheers

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

I think it's a good idea! I'd consider them at the same tension, though. Wasabi X is softer and a bit more elastic. Feel free to go lower, if you like, but it will already be as if you did. Always depends a bit on what you're coming from but I never do Wasabi X lower in crosses with Zero mains. I always did same or higher.

@andreasandreou169 15 күн бұрын

Currently using wasabi mains and wasabi x on crosses on my speed mp 2022. Switched from velocity mlt to this. The difference is phenomenal!!! With velocity I had minimal control and spin. Now it feels like cheating. My balls go to the direction I want most of the times with massive amounts of spin. Feel is better as well but not to the point that I want. It might be to the tension or the auxetic technology of my racket. But overall, wasabi mains and x on crosses is a fantastic choice for spin and control. Now I want to try o toro mains and wasabi x on crosses.

@ZeroLoveTennis 13 күн бұрын

Nice, maybe you are like me and get a large sense of your control by how much shape you can put on the ball via spin? If you want more traditional feel without sacrificing that spin you get from Wasabi (which is insane, right?) you can/should O-Toro. I think it will generally always get better touch/feel than Wasabi and spin levels seem the same. They actually rank higher for o-toro but I personally can't tell. Let me know sometime if you try o-toro mains and if you like that better!

@Tennis040 Ай бұрын

Tru pro pure rush is my best of both worlds string

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

Yet to try. I haven't tried anything since they changed names from tier 1. What's great about it? How's the snapback? I gotta ask haha

@Tennis040 Ай бұрын

@ZeroLoveTennis snapback is very good but in types of feel is more like a round string it's crisp but not as much as zero and its less powered more controlled with zero i need to give more topspin in my swing otherwise it launches easy

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

Nice, would you say it's better in terms of snapback? I get very curious when anything comes close, I have to see for myself.

@Tennis040 29 күн бұрын

@@ZeroLoveTennis it's more individual i think the snapback is better but it last not as long as zero, it has a type of power but more controlled and it feels a bit softer as zero or wasabi i like it very much my crossstring is toroline caviar and i play this setup in an head tgt 345.2 and nothing is near this setup outstanding which strokes are possible to hit

@outcometechnology 29 күн бұрын

Hey man, you need to get ahold of some MSV Bussard (register an account with W&D Strings out of the UK, and order through them for less). It's straight up one of the best ultra-slick AND crisp AND controlled crosses, period. Right on par with anything from Toroline in my opinion, except a way more connected/solid feel. Especially good for taming powerful mains, such as gut and non-poly's. I get that some of these newer-school companies are all the rage right now, but there are still some older small outfits out there who continue to make killer strings, especially on value, and MSV is certainly one of them.

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

Nice, I can get that. So you are saying it's snapback should be on par, eh? I might take your word for it and see for myself. I'm careful to waste my time though as I often get suggestions that are not even worth comparing but this is a string I don't know and your comment seems pretty specific and confident. I'm a bit more inclined to take it seriously.

@outcometechnology 29 күн бұрын

@@ZeroLoveTennis I've personally tested Wasabi-X in the crosses for a few different setups, and Bussard is more firm per unit gauge for sure, and definitely more crisp. As for slickness, it's very close. Like, extremely close. One thing I'm not quite yet sure of is if that slickness as as permanently-lasting as Was-X, but at least for a good chunk of hours, it's right there with it. I'm pretty confident on that much at least. Not sure if that's enough to push you over the hump, but hope that helps.

@ZeroLoveTennis 28 күн бұрын

I reached out to em

@outcometechnology 28 күн бұрын

@@ZeroLoveTennis Nice. They're geared towards selling to stringers and racquet sports professionals, but they're also pretty open and welcoming in general, so I've experienced anyways. I would hope you'd be a shoe-in, for sure!

@ZeroLoveTennis 15 күн бұрын

btw just got some on the way to me from MSV!

@Atrim47 17 күн бұрын

Otoro feels so good by itself. It’s my fave so far. I’m trying toro toro because it comes in pink. Has anybody used toro toro and o toro? Also tried the k pop. Wasn’t my cup of tea

@ZeroLoveTennis 17 күн бұрын

I will try it in a full bed soon! I just have such a hang-up about shaped crosses but I can look past that, somewhat. I bet someone here has tried that combo. That neon green isn't always my favorite. More a sucker for pinks than greens. I bet toro-toro is nice in the crosses.

@Atrim47 15 күн бұрын

@ I meant I was gonna try toro toro on its own. I don’t like the shaped strings in the crosses either lol

@Atrim47 15 күн бұрын

I think I found I don’t like the shaped mixes when I tried k pop

@ZeroLoveTennis 14 күн бұрын

Hmm well k-pop mixes square with a hexagon, right? I think that hybrid is weird tbh. I really wouldn't judge much about anything from that hybrid, it is such a particular choice of strings together haha. Try that full bed and lmk? I doubt you'll hate it and I bet you like it a fair bit more than kpop

@MAELOB 27 күн бұрын

O-toro and Enzo pro (cross) user here loving toro line

@ZeroLoveTennis 27 күн бұрын

I'd say you have good taste! Excited for my next bed of those two strings.

@MAELOB 27 күн бұрын

@ Omekase recommendation 😉

@jean-pierreuys1554 Күн бұрын

Hey. I have played O-toro full bed and was thinking of hybridsing with Enzo-pro. Have you perhaps compared the two? Any other comments or other Hybrids with o-torro. I have done O-torro + sync and is good. Curious about enzo instead. Thanks for your times

@MAELOB Күн бұрын

@ just used omekaze recommendation otoro mains with Enzo pro also otoro with super toro. Preferred the hybrid with the Enzo.

@ruciferu93 28 күн бұрын

brudda i need one that maxed for spin, whats your recomendation?

@ZeroLoveTennis 28 күн бұрын

With Wasabi X or Enso Pro in the crosses (namely maybe pink or yellow) I highly suggest O-Toro mains or ReString Zero.

@hdjs94 20 күн бұрын

@@ZeroLoveTennis What are you thoughts on the differences between O-Toro or Restring Zero on the mains? Currently using zero in the mains, but am curious about how O-toro compares whether it has more spin, power, or feel. Appreciate it!

@jean-pierreuys1554 Күн бұрын

@@hdjs94i have played zero + sync and O-torro + sync. Both very good. O-torro little more predictable + control. Zero little more power. I am curious to replace sync with enzo

@jean-pierreuys1554 Күн бұрын

@@ZeroLoveTenniswhat about a mains o-torro + zero in crosses? Just for a fun power spin option?

@1S4Per Ай бұрын

I've been a long-time Wasabi/Wasabi-X hybrid user (if there is such a thing as 'long-time' for these ;) ). I then tried O-Toro and am not a fan of how soft that feels in comparison. Too squishy for me. Of course, YMMV. Edit: need to try it with Wasabi X 👍

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

That's interesting! Do you use dampener? Any difference in feel?

@1S4Per 29 күн бұрын

@@ZeroLoveTennis I do use a dampener on all setups. As I edited above - I need to try O-Toro just on the mains with Wasabi X in crosses. I went from the Wasabi hybrid to full bed of O-Toro and that's where I felt it was too soft for my liking. Perhaps I'll have a different opinion with it just in the mains.

@ZeroLoveTennis 29 күн бұрын

That is funny though because I'd tell people that wasabi pro hybrid is quite soft haha maybe stiffness is subjective sometimes.

@connorbond Ай бұрын

I thought snapper lowered the general launch angle too much. I didn't like it...

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

Oh that's funny. But also kind of what I experienced. Like the string wouldn't leave the bed in time. It just stayed on for so long. But I don't feel that way if it's just in crosses.

@ABall518 29 күн бұрын

Not a Snapper fan either, but I thought it was a trampoline

@RollinLeonard Күн бұрын

O-toro is $100 for HALF of a reel. That's wild. What are their margins like? They must be raking in the cash.

@ZeroLoveTennis Күн бұрын

What do you think it should cost? It's a very good string. Isn't Lux like 300? I would choose this over Lux any day, even at the same price. Hopefully you aren't letting pro endorsements and price dictate quality!

@trentmccormick6171 Ай бұрын

I think the criticism is that these influencer strings are cheap and mass produced but have good viral marketing: hence "influencer". They use the same factories as other brands which produce in Taiwan like Mayami, Tru Pro, etc. They don't do traditional R&D because its too expensive. Bigger players like Solinco do real R&D.

@ZeroLoveTennis Ай бұрын

That's a more interesting criticism but I still feel like toroline strings perform better in the ways I care about. Hyper G and Tour Bite still break on me and fade in performance notably within a few hitting sessions. Does anyone know what the r&d is like for these big players? I know RPM blast was a shelved string from the guy who started ytex. I also know the strings are priced to make up for the marketing costs. It's hard to know how much of the string comes from expensive and good r&d vs just expensive player contracts and advertising especially when they all break so early in comparison. You'd think other companies not blowing money on advertising could focus money more on the product.