Hollow Core Pro Harnesses the Power of Air

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Playtester ratings

Overall Playability
(compared to string played most often)

Number of testers who said it was:

  • much better: 1
  • somewhat better: 9
  • about as playable: 12
  • not quite as playable: 14
  • not nearly as playable: 0

Overall Durability
(compared to other strings of similar gauge)

Number of testers who said it was:

  • much better: 1
  • somewhat better: 7
  • about as durable: 13
  • not quite as durable: 11
  • not nearly as durable: 4
Rating Averages

From 1 to 5 (best)

  • Playability: 3.4
  • Durability: 2.8
  • Power: 3.3
  • Control: 3.6
  • Comfort: 3.5
  • Touch/Feel: 3.3
  • Spin Potential: 3.1
  • Holding Tension: 3.4
  • Resistance to Movement: 2.8

Playtester comments

"This string gets better with age. It plays like natural gut. The spin and feel are exceptional. I would definitely buy this string." 6.0 male all-court player using Wilson K Tour strung at 57 pounds CP (Wilson NXT 17)

"This is a very comfortable string with outstanding feel." 5.0 male all-court player using Prince OZone Seven strung at 60 pounds CP (Prince Lightning XX 16)

"This string has a gut-like feel with exceptional playability. Outstanding comfort and control." 5.0 male all-court player using Prince Triple Threat Warrior MP strung at 58 pounds CP (Signum Pro Poly Plasma 17)

"Excellent control, playability, and spin. Durability is no slouch either." 5.5 female all-court player using Babolat Drive Z Lite strung at 60 pounds CP (Babolat Xcel Premium 16)

"This string is comfortable with a great feel. It starts to move after a few hours. Tension maintenance is on the low side." 4.5 male all-court player using Wilson K Four strung at 60 pounds CP (Luxilon Alu Power Rough 16L)

"This string grips the ball. The bite is excellent. It has great touch. String movement is fairly high." 4.0 male all-court player using Tecnifibre T Fight 335 (18x20) strung at 60 pounds CP (Isospeed Baseline Control/Gamma TNT2 16/16)

"This string has a very rare combination of comfort, power, and control. It is at once soft without being mushy, and firm without being harsh." 5.0 male all-court player using Wilson K Blade strung at 55 pounds LO (Babolat Hurricane/Wilson Sensation 17/16)

"This is a very elastic string which notches slightly after a few hours of play." 4.0 male baseliner with moderate spin using Prince O3 Speedport Pro White strung at 62 pounds CP (Forten Pro Select 18)

"String movement, tension loss, and durability are problematic. Playability is not bad." 4.5 male all-court player using Babolat Pure Drive GT strung at 59 pounds CP (Gosen Polylon 17)

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