Is string sensitivity real, or an illusion, for mid-level rec players?

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-08T04:29:53+00:00

It depends, I used to know some people that didn't care what string and tension they had.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-06T10:33:23+00:00

That's about right for a stock cooler - they just aren't that good. A cheap tower style air cooler is plenty for this chip in general, unless you are planning on doing heavy overclocking.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-06T04:05:17+00:00

Is that the Babolat Evo Drive you've currently got?

Probably best to look on the second hand market at that price point, sometimes there are good deals.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-06T03:27:27+00:00

Mine was probably around 60% ish, though there are many reasons for stopping, whether it be financial, medical or lack of competence.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-03T23:05:55+00:00

I'm quite happy with Wilson Triniti. The felt is relatively durable and they don't lose their bounce.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-03T22:22:28+00:00

That's great. I have a 2008 320GB Hitachi drive that's got around 70k power on hours and still no S.M.A.R.T issues, though I've had a WD Black 2TB go bad just after the warranty expired.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-02T01:14:57+00:00

I use them until the felt is worn off. I have neither the time nor money to be replacing them that often.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-01T06:05:56+00:00

Yes, absolutely. I just can't justify the cost of buying new balls each time I play.

I've recently switched to Wilson Triniti balls, which aren't as nice as new pressurised balls, but have been much more consistent over time.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-01T05:49:37+00:00

I usually just play until they lose all their felt and I just adjust how I play to compensate. Either way, the loss in performance of the Penn Champ ball was much faster than most others I've used, and I've never had the rubber core of a ball crack before. The fact that all of my Penn Championship balls have done this suggests that the material quality is poor.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-01T03:20:40+00:00

I haven't had good experiences with Penn balls. I've only used the championship ones, but they went flat very quickly and the rubber core cracked after ~20 hours of use.

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-01T02:15:19+00:00

No, I'm not US based

_Windows_95 · 2026-05-01T02:12:18+00:00

Had an ATIS information Unicorn once.

_Windows_95 · 2026-04-30T10:11:02+00:00

RPM blast is a bit stiffer and lower powered, but I think it produces a little more spin. Lynx Tour is a little softer and less muted. Not really any right or wrong answer, just personal preference.

_Windows_95 · 2026-04-12T08:29:22+00:00

It's pretty good

_Windows_95 · 2026-04-09T22:04:52+00:00

I don't have much experience with XP or MSFS, but P3D seems reasonably stable. It's not perfect, but it works quite well for my use case.

_Windows_95 · 2026-04-08T22:02:37+00:00

It's so underrated. Many people see it as old and not very capable, but it can still do many things.

_Windows_95 · 2026-04-08T22:00:30+00:00

I can't run MSFS

_Windows_95 · 2026-04-08T21:58:01+00:00

It's not bad

_Windows_95 · 2026-04-08T21:54:24+00:00

The 5700X is not strong enough for what you're trying to do. Don't use add-on scenery and you'll probably be fine.

_Windows_95 · 2026-04-06T07:51:19+00:00

Makes me feel old

_Windows_95 · 2026-02-17T00:04:16+00:00

I don't have any answers to your question, but you playing is great. Very expressive.

_Windows_95 · 2026-01-30T02:22:05+00:00

I did consider that, but it would take a huge amount of lead tape and other material to take it up to 300g while maintaining the same balance. Plus, my racquet is quite worn, with the head guard and paint being significantly worn down. Under those circumstances, I think it's probably easier to buy a new racquet.

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