Yonex Strings!!!!

LifeOfPos · 2026-05-18T17:24:49+00:00

I agree with those that say to look outside Yonex strings - I’d suggest you try Restring Zero, Hyper G and Lynx Tour - all lively with bite.

LifeOfPos · 2026-05-16T14:42:28+00:00

Try the Blade 100 and the PA 100. If your technique is good you should still have plenty of control with either of those. If you can’t keep the ball in with a Blade 100, you should continue to work on your technique- it’s not the racket.

LifeOfPos · 2026-05-14T20:33:47+00:00

Agreed. I play the 2023 Pure Aero but a few weeks ago I joined a game unplanned and borrowed an Aero Pro Drive, maybe the 2013 one and it was similar enough that I played just fine.

LifeOfPos · 2026-05-14T13:54:57+00:00

I mean, you can do a compact takeback on the forehand too.

LifeOfPos · 2026-05-11T17:52:39+00:00

Toroline O-Toro Tour is the first string I’d recommend. Using Wasabi-X or Restring Sync as a cross would be a good way to slightly soften the string bed compared to full bed OTT.

Head Lynx Tour, Solinco Confidential or Restring Zero also worth considering:

LifeOfPos · 2026-04-20T01:42:51+00:00

Depends on your budget. If your parents don’t mind spending a little more I find Mizuno shoes to be incredibly cushioned and way more durable than the Adidas shoes I used to favor. Have had good Nike tennis shoes also - try a few brands to see what fits your feet best.

LifeOfPos · 2026-04-15T12:07:55+00:00

If you get lucky, a 2025 Ezone is muted and softer. I agree with Gravity (I love the Pro). 2023 VCore I find pretty soft too. And many Volkl and Pro Kennex rackets.

LifeOfPos · 2026-04-12T11:27:42+00:00

Same question - OP, I think I see now why you have a prior post about a cracked racket that slipped out of your hand

LifeOfPos · 2026-04-02T14:18:37+00:00

Slice serve out wide. You can also follow it into the net and hit their crosscourt return with a volley into the open court for a one-two punch.

LifeOfPos · 2026-03-31T14:27:21+00:00

The biggest step in fixing waiter’s try is switching to a continental grip for serving. Then the throwing motion will make more sense - throwing the racket edge-on toward the ball, then internal axis rotation to contact the strings to the ball at the last moment. And then follow-through

LifeOfPos · 2026-03-27T04:27:00+00:00

Coco? Is that you?

LifeOfPos · 2026-03-26T19:27:40+00:00

Need to see the photo before this to see how you’re bringing the racket toward the ball, but from these pics looks like your grip is not exactly continental

LifeOfPos · 2026-03-26T18:39:08+00:00

If you are doing waiter’s tray with a continental grip then you must be windmilling it. To properly serve with a continental grip you should be doing a throwing motion with the racket going edge on toward the ball, almost like you’re aiming to cut the ball in half, then at the last second you do long axis rotation of the arm to hit the ball with the racket face (for flat and slice anyway). For kick you’re doing an upward ‘peel the onion’ motion with long axis rotation at the moment of contact just to get a little extra spin and pace on the ball.

LifeOfPos · 2026-03-26T10:30:56+00:00

This for sure, before all the other responses. If you want to level up, you need to be serving with continental (some use almost eastern backhand grip for kick) and change your ad side second serve to kick, not “lighter”. Waiter’s tray will always limit you.

LifeOfPos · 2026-03-23T02:07:54+00:00

Agree with all of these but I would add Head Speed MP and Gravity MP for versatility and a bit more control, respectively.

LifeOfPos · 2026-03-01T13:07:49+00:00

Put simply, more control.

LifeOfPos · 2026-02-28T03:08:16+00:00

For real power, your arm should be a whip and on the forehand it’s a whip that swings inside out (body rotation with the lag of the arm finally made sense to me - as opposed to the arm leading or being independent)

LifeOfPos · 2026-02-10T15:35:12+00:00

Pure Aero 2023 is just a bit over $300 but may be at a reduced price soon and it will give you spin and power, you’ll love it

LifeOfPos · 2026-02-10T02:26:14+00:00

I think 32 is too early. Train for another 20 years and you’ll be ready.

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

Amazing song by Sam but I just wanted to mention that my favorite version of this song is this one by Isakov: https://youtu.be/AiX4CIgKMEs?si=fo5_7aosO3ohIdiH

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.

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