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Howy
Verified Tester Verified Tester 325 ratings Residence: Luxembourg male 1971-10-28
male young seniors tournament player national level
medium strokes with little spin, allround game
Current racquet Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
3.0
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Date 2013-05-31
String Tecnifibre Razor Code 1.25
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
55/53 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a.
Played outdoors on clay and - thanks to the weather - also indoors on carpet.
Normal stringing behavior.
The string wasn't bad overall, but it hurt my arm. It is rather low powered. Control is quite good. Feel was a bit dull. Comfort was, as I wrote, poor.
Satisfied? not sure
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
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Date 2013-03-22
String MSV Focus - HEX® PLUS 38 1.20
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
55/55 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a.
Played indoors with Dunlop Fort TP balls. Black color.
I had played the 1.25 mm version in white color before which I enjoyed.
The 1.20 mm version however played differently: stiffer and lower powered. Control was good, comfort was not excellent, which was a lot different with the white version. It's really strange.
Satisfied? not sure
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
StringAdjectives stiff, precise, dull
Tension Diagram Tension diagram
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Date 2013-03-22
String RAJ Poly-Top 3G 1.18
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
55/53 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a.
Played indoors with Dunlop Fort TP balls.
I really solid string that provides good control. Only drawback is the lack of power.
Satisfied? satisfied
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
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Tension Diagram Tension diagram
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Date 2013-03-21
String Pacific XCite 16L
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
53/53 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
Played indoors with Dunlop Fort TP balls.
This string is very demanding and requires an advanced technique. On clean hits it provides tremendous power and excellent control. Feedback was a bit dull but okay. Comfort could have been a bit better - I had some pain in my shoulder. This could however be due to the fact that you are tempted to hit hard with this string.
Satisfied? satisfied
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
StringAdjectives explosive, crispy, precise
Tension Diagram Tension diagram
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Date 2013-02-23
String Gamma Live Wire Professional 16
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
55/55 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a.
Normal stringing behavior, just could not avoid some ghosting.
Played indoors with Dunlop Fort TP balls.
The string lacks some power and feel compared to the thinner version. Control is good.
Satisfied? n/a
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
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Tension Diagram Tension diagram
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Date 2013-02-23
String Genesis Xplosion 17
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
55/55 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a.
No problems during stringing.
Played indoors with Dunlop Fort TP balls.
The string provides a crisp feel. Great power and control. Also comfort was decent.
Satisfied? n/a
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
StringAdjectives
Tension Diagram Tension diagram
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Date 2013-02-23
String Prince Premier Attack 17
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
55/55 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a.
Color: black
No problems during stringing.
Played indoors with Dunlop Fort TP balls.
Solid string, no real drawbacks, very good comfort. Good value string.
Satisfied? n/a
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
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Date 2013-02-13
String Wilson Red Alert 1.25
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
55/55 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a.
Played indoors with Dunlop Fort TP balls.
Can't say much about this string. It is an average string without any highlights nor drawbacks. Only its feedback could be a bit more lively for my taste.
Satisfied? not sure
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
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Date 2013-02-09
String Signum Pro Firestorm/Cross Gut 1.25/1.30
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
55/53 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
Normal stringing behavior, only the gut was a bit sensitive. The string provided lots of power, almost too springy. Control, however, was also very good. So the power/control balance was good, maybe a bit shifted towards power. Feedback was nice and clear. Very good touch. Overall a soft and comfortable combo with lively feel, recommendable for a broad range of players.
Satisfied? satisfied
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
StringAdjectives comfortable, explosive
Tension Diagram Tension diagram
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Date 2013-02-09
String Polyfibre Thinergy 1.10/1.25
Test Conditions Tension Racquet
55/53 lbs Völkl DNX 9 (MP, 16/19)
Absolute Rating Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
Due to the Kevlar component I was not able to extensively playtest this string because I developed arm problems. The string provided surprisingly high power. Control was pretty good too. Unfortunately comfort was poor and feedback was rather dull. There was a lot of string movement. Only recommendable if you need durability and Kevlar is the only option.
Satisfied? not sure
Compared to:
keine Angabe
Durability Power Control Feel Comfort Spin Tension Stability
n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
 
Similar string(s): n/a
StringAdjectives stiff, dull
Tension Diagram Tension diagram
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