"This is an average polyester string. The control and spin are predictably high." 4.0 male baseliner with heavy spin using Head i.X6 OS strung at 60 pounds LO (Tecnifibre X-One Biphase 16)
"Big hitters will like the control and durability, but novice players might need more comfort, touch, and feel." 4.0 male serve-and-volley player using Prince O3 Tour MS strung at 50 pounds CP (Tecnifibre NRG2 17)
"Great spin, tension maintenance, and power. Perhaps not the best choice for players with with tennis elbow." 4.5 male all-court player using Wilson BLX Pro Open strung at 62 pounds LO (Wilson Sensation 16)
"Good pop on serves. Stiff response. A little too much power on big base line strokes." 4.0 male all-court player using Babolat Aeropro Drive Cortex strung at 56 pounds LO (Gamma TNT2 16)
"As a multifilament nylon user, this string is a little stiffer than I prefer. The lower tension did provide a little extra power." 4.5 male serve-and-volley player using Prince O3 Hybrid Lite OS strung at 60 pounds LO (Prince Premier LT 16)
"This is an average poly. I think it might perform better in a hybrid, where the tension could be raised without sacrificing feel." 4.0 male all-court player using Pro Kennex Core 1 No. 10 strung at 60 pounds CP (Pacific X Force/Gosen OG-Sheep Micro Super 18/17)
"This string lacks the "wow" factor. The stiff response may have contributed to my sore wrist." 5.0 male all-court player using Prince EXO3 White MP strung at 57 pounds CP (Prince Premier LT )
"Great action on serves. Decent power from the baseline. Playability on slower strokes and volleys is lacking." 4.0 male all-court player using Head CrossBow 8 strung at 57 pounds LO (Prince Lightning XX 16)
"I would recommend using this string for the mains in a hybrid. The durability is impressive, but the playability and feel are on the low side." 4.5 male all-court player using Wilson n5 strung at 60 pounds LO (Wilson NXT 16)
"Lowering the tension by 7-12 percent is a good idea. This is a stiff string with incredible spin. Comfort and power are lacking." 5.5 male serve-and-volley player using Wilson BLX Six One (68 Holes) strung at 53 pounds LO (Wilson NXT 80)
"Adequate power and control on serves and ground strokes. Great spin potential. The feel and comfort level leave something to be desired." 4.0 male touch player using Prince O3 Red MP strung at 48 pounds CP (Gamma TNT2 Pro Plus 17L)
Playtester Ratings
| EASE OF STRINGING | 17gauge | 18 gauge |
|---|---|---|
| (compared to other strings) | ||
| Number of testers who said it was: | ||
| much easier | 0 | 1 |
| somewhat easier | 3 | 2 |
| about as easy | 16 | 24 |
| not quite as easy | 16 | 11 |
| not nearly as easy | 1 | 1 |
| OVERALL PLAYABILITY | ||
| (compared to string played most often) | ||
| Number of testers who said it was: | ||
| much better | 3 | 1 |
| somewhat better | 5 | 7 |
| about as playable | 16 | 8 |
| not quite as playable | 8 | 20 |
| not nearly as playable | 4 | 3 |
| OVERALL DURABILITY | ||
| (compared to other strings of similar gauge) | ||
| Number of testers who said it was: | ||
| much better | 8 | 7 |
| somewhat better | 8 | 15 |
| about as durable | 18 | 14 |
| not quite as durable | 2 | 3 |
| not nearly as durable | 0 | 0 |
| RATING AVERAGES | ||
| From 1 to 5 (best) | ||
| Playability | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Durability | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Power | 3.6 (13th) | 3.6 |
| Control | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Comfort | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Touch/Feel | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Spin Potential | 4.1 (1st) | 3.7 |
| Holding Tension | 3.4 | 3.7 (14th) |
| Resistance to Movement | 4.0 (15th) | 4.0 (12th) |