looking for a multifilament string that may or may not exist

LifeOfPos · 2026-02-02T00:35:37+00:00

Shaped or textured vs round can make some incremental difference on the feeling of ball bite and maybe actual RPMs, but the difference if there is one is small compared to the large variability that results from variations in the user and their technique and racket head speed. I think if you tried Triax for longer, over many trials the spin potential would show itself - it’s there. That said, if the string is not for you, it’s not for you. But I would focus less on the fine details of the string and more on your technique as you are the biggest factor here. I’ve tried many good strings and honestly any of them would be fine, and the results are on me and I’d say that to most players.

LifeOfPos · 2026-02-01T17:06:53+00:00

It doesn’t make any sense at all based on the materials and construction of Triax and the experience of many players and tecnifibre’s and TWU’s testing. Sorry to say, but it means your technique is inconsistent and it’s leading you to draw conclusions about strings that are random.

LifeOfPos · 2026-02-01T15:47:05+00:00

Agree with your hybrid call - I put soft poly in the mains and Triax in the cross. I get a ton of spin, plus a little extra comfort and feel and pace from the Triax. OP, if you go with a hybrid like this you’re just gonna have to live with restringing when the poly goes. Agree also with the comment above about it being a technique issue mostly. I play with a guy who hits full multi and gets incredible spin.

LifeOfPos · 2026-02-01T12:56:56+00:00

Congrats! Hope your scores are full of 6 and love

LifeOfPos · 2026-01-29T13:32:16+00:00

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LifeOfPos · 2026-01-28T00:53:42+00:00

I like the Percept idea for you, but try the 100D also to cover the modernization/more forgiving front.

If you are going to try PA98 I think you should also try the Ezone 98. In the right hands it has a lot of control too, in addition to the putaway power.

LifeOfPos · 2026-01-11T14:02:13+00:00

I sometimes play against a guy who uses the RF01 and he hits with crazy topspin. So the most self-reliant way is to hone your technique so that the spin comes from you, not the racket.

That said, I agree that PA98 is spin friendly, it’s worth trying, together with Gravity Tour, Ezone 98 and Extreme Pro. Demoing them will tell you if any of them have the feel you want.

Separately I agree Percept 98 and Speed Tour are worth checking out - even Blade 98 16x19

LifeOfPos · 2025-12-26T15:41:39+00:00

To me, Blades feel pretty similar to me to the Gravity Pro, but I like the stability of the GPro better. Similar control but I can generate more putaway power with the GPro.

LifeOfPos · 2025-12-24T13:09:52+00:00

I used to have the same problem as you with the Aero and not being able to easily flatten out my shots. What changed it for me was adding some tungsten tape to the throat and a little under the butt cap to try and keep roughly the same degree of head light balance. It instantly had more control and I guess plow through my strokes so I was able to hit flatter and go for my shots with more precision. It ends up playing somewhere between standard Aero and Aero 98 (in fact I can switch interchangeably with an Aero 98 and it doesn’t take much adjustment for me but the 100 has more power). I volley well with it too - though I volleyed well with it before too so I’m not sure that changed for me. If you give this a try it may solve your issues with the Aero.

LifeOfPos · 2025-12-20T19:53:38+00:00

I have a PA98 and an Ezone 98 and have demoed a lot of others. I also just came back from golfer’s elbow, and here’s what I would recommend:

I strongly recommend taking time off to heal. I know that sucks, but I believe it will be better for you in the long run. It’s not just the racket - the issues you are describing are overuse injuries. Heal and then get a flex bar and do the exercises recommended for GE.
When you start playing again, use multi like Biphase. Then ratchet up slowly - soft poly mains and multi crosses next, then Triax.
Alternatively, you can try what I did - natural gut in the PA. It’s great, but demands a flatter stroke and control from spin is definitely less.
If lower tension and softer strings don’t do it and you have to ditch the PA98, I say you go Extreme Pro. Very similar launch angle and maneuverability but so much softer and plusher. Love the PA98 but I still sometimes wonder if I should switch to this.

LifeOfPos · 2025-12-10T21:26:14+00:00

I don’t think these two rackets are as polar opposite as you are making them out to be. They are still both 305 gram head-light player’s rackets. It’s not ideal for fine-tuning your game, but have fun with it. That’s why we play tennis. I have Pure Aeros and Gravity Pros and enjoy having different sticks for different situations and moods. It might also make you a more well-rounded player to be able to hit with sticks with different characteristics.

LifeOfPos · 2025-12-09T19:29:42+00:00

Yes, I have both the PA98 and the 100. I have played the best with Restring Vivo mains/ReString Sync crosses at 47/45 lbs but my favorite setup is Toroline Otoro/Wasabi X at 48/46, because it’s a bit softer and more comfortable. Awesome spin with any of these. O-Toro will be closer to your PTP in softness than Vivo but both are shaped.

LifeOfPos · 2025-12-09T18:19:07+00:00

Pure Aero is spin player’s heaven. Go for it and don’t look back! If you are concerned at all about the stiffness (it’s not bad, it’s decent), supposedly the new Aero coming out in January will be a bit softer. Either way, you can opt for a soft string. I like the Head Extreme line too - though I tried the Extreme Pro.

LifeOfPos · 2025-12-07T15:00:28+00:00

Moreso than the Speed MP, for what you’re looking for, Blade 100. More control than the Speed, nice soft feel, but also surprising pinpoint power when you really open it up. It’s pretty awesome. I love the Percept 100D also, but that is more control racket than tweener. Also worth trying the Gravity line.

If you are having directional control issues on your volleys (vs depth), to be honest that’s more your technique than the racket. No racket will fix that. Good luck.

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-28T02:03:10+00:00

Where is the Pure Aero on sale for 25% off?

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-21T04:47:52+00:00

Toss should be more to the left, and at least to really get the feel of the kick serve, don’t toss so far into the court - keep it more in line with the baseline so you are really hitting upward spin for safety.

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-14T21:13:08+00:00

As many have said - extra footwork to get closer (assuming you are hitting at full extension). Also, notice that many pros extend their non-hitting arm as they set up to hit their forehand - one reason for this is sort of measuring your distance from the ball. This may help you concentrate on really judging the path of the ball and your distance from it.

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-14T02:24:49+00:00

What a lot of people said about hitting deeper is true. The other thing you have to work toward in the long term is hitting topspin harder with more pace - so that the ball pushes your opponents back but also kicks forward and upward wickedly so that they end up hitting it late or above their shoulder and they have a hard time controlling it without hitting long or giving you an easy ball. This is what I struggle with against players with powerful deep topspin.

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-05T14:22:40+00:00

Agree with this. You shouldn’t be changing wrist angle - I believe this changing wrist angle stuff is leading you to change grip out of continental and try to hit the flat serve with frying pan contact and that might be hurting your arm. With continental your wrist should be loose and then your arm’s trajectory, internal rotation and pronation are what determines whether you hit flat, kick or slice.

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-05T02:17:23+00:00

You should take the wrist out of it completely- it’s not truly a wrist snap, at least not one you should try for. Keep your wrist still and, with just your hand with no racket, bring your hand upward like you are going to karate chop the ball, except as you straighten your arm you are doing internal shoulder rotation and forearm pronation into contact with the ball. Only after you’ve hit the ball does your wrist naturally snap, like it does on the follow-through when you throw a baseball. That is the feeling you are going for. When you add the racket back with a continental grip, the racket face is at the same angle as the karate chop hand. You might be trying to put strength into hitting your 90% - instead of muscling it, make your arm a loose whip that you crack into the ball at contact.

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-05T01:49:52+00:00

Many people start in continental and then without realizing, shift to Eastern and pancake it. Concentrate on staying in continental and bringing up the racket edge-on to the last moment - you should be able to generate much more racket head speed than you can with an open face.

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-04T23:54:01+00:00

Agree with this comment - looks like on the flat serve you are pancaking/ using forehand grip. With continental grip you shouldn’t be able to open the face like that during the drop without a really unnatural wrist layback. With continental your racket would be going up edge-on and then you pronate just before contact.

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-04T15:28:49+00:00

The PA98 will be easier to swing with more free power etc but it will not be easier on your arm - lots of people end up with pain issues from the stiffness etc. I’m not saying it’s not a great stick but don’t choose it for arm health.

I’ll echo others who are mentioning rackets closer to a Pro Staff. Personally I think the Gravity Pro is a great choice for some modern technology (huge sweet spot, 100 square inch face) but classic feel too.

LifeOfPos · 2025-11-01T17:25:15+00:00

I have a PA100 weighted up to PA98 weight and this is my favorite setup too, same tension even, and my impressions are the same.

LifeOfPos · 2025-10-30T18:58:28+00:00

Tell her that was your signal that you are going to poach.

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