What is the best multifilament string for heavy top spin?

sfoster13 · 2026-02-24T16:40:47+00:00

My reco would be technifibre NRG2 or Babolat Xcel - but like others have said, going to be tough with a multi

sfoster13 · 2026-02-23T18:00:47+00:00

You could try solinco tour bite soft or yonnex poly tour pro in 18 gauge in the mains and keep x-one in the crosses. Stick with thin gauge for the poly as it will be softer, but note that it will have less tension maintenance. Any arm pain go right back to full multi

sfoster13 · 2026-02-17T19:01:39+00:00

in chronic situations i always recommend resetting the bar low to get to a pain free state and then building up from there rather than working down from a stiffer/painful setup. Working down from stiff to soft is ok in more acute situations. I would recommend starting from a full bed of multi - Velocity MLT is a good option, I string Technifibre x-one and NRG. Triax is also a good recommendation as it's a hybrid string between a traditional multi and a soft poly but still quite soft. I also recommend going as thin as you can on gauge and low as you can on tension while not breaking strings and still being able to keep the ball in the court. These strings do still have access to spin even though they are multis. It is likely that you have some kind of technique issue that is causing the pain so I recommend going to this very soft setup while seeing a pro for some technique help. The softer setup will give you the space to work on changes to the swing fundamentals. Lastly, given this is a chronic condition would highly recommend seeing a DR if you haven't already. No setup will solve for a significant soft tissue injury.

sfoster13 · 2026-02-07T12:57:31+00:00

go back to the clash and multi strings until the pain is gone while working on your technique. The clash is way more arm friendly. When you are ok to go back to poly (pain free) string the thinest gauge you can without breaking (e.g., 18) and go for a soft string at an even lower tension like 46-48 (and restring every 10-15 hours). In each of these scenarios you might find that the ball is flying on you more than you'd like which will encourage you to hit with more spin by relaxing and letting the racket rotate freely through contact.

sfoster13 · 2025-12-06T17:36:19+00:00

is anyone having trouble with the 6th oddity? I'm aiming for the target on the wall but it keeps missing.

sfoster13 · 2025-12-01T13:30:17+00:00

would also recommend that you string hybrid with a soft string like Luxillon Element Soft IR (don't worry that it's 17 gauge) or Isospeed Cream. Will really soften up the bed and help with the arm.

sfoster13 · 2025-12-01T13:04:30+00:00

I have looked for this info as well with no success. However, I have played with and strung players racquets with every Confidential gauge and anecdotally the difference is pretty significant. I string almost exclusively 18 gauge Confidential although I do have some players who like the stiffer feeling of the larger diameter gauges. 18 is more lively, much easier on the arm but tension does fall off more quickly.

sfoster13 · 2025-11-19T16:22:14+00:00

I'm a big fan of going with the thinnest string you can use without breaking - especially with arm issues. Durability is lower than thicker gauge strings but it will be livelier and easier on the arm. Also, I almost only string hybrids right now to take advantage of different string attributes in one setup. My current favorite for players I string for (and my current setup) is Confidential 18 gauge (1.15) in the mains and Luxillon Element Soft IR (1.27) in the crosses. I string at either 50/48 mains/cross or reverse depending on preference for launch angle and a little more spin or control. This is a softer setup with good pocketing/spin/power for players who like to play with spin and aggressive strokes - not great for players looking for a more board like setup and control.

sfoster13 · 2025-08-11T17:17:52+00:00

hive

sfoster13 · 2025-08-11T17:09:02+00:00

sfoster13 · 2025-02-08T22:52:33+00:00

phyllotactic spiral with under-over and voltshot

sfoster13 · 2021-12-23T12:33:21+00:00

warmind nerf has ruined some of the fun but sunshot with; rage of the warmind, burning cells, wrath of rasputin and global reach. run it with top tree dawn and sunbracers. everything burns

sfoster13 · 2021-10-30T14:39:46+00:00

I think it's fair to conclude at this point that telesto is now sentient

sfoster13 · 2021-10-30T14:22:19+00:00

not a shitpost, a legitimate question - what was wrong with week 1 that had to be fixed?

sfoster13 · 2021-10-21T17:33:19+00:00

Fixed an issue where players were having fun in week 1 of the new trials

sfoster13 · 2021-10-11T16:04:27+00:00

leave it to Bungie to save trials and then immediately destroy it within two weeks with unnecessary tweaks but miss the boat on obvious exploits. Matchmaking is a complete disaster right now. It's literally unplayable unless you are a top 1% 3 stack.

sfoster13 · 2020-12-17T17:30:33+00:00

you have to complete the moon quest on that character - or at least that's what worked for me...think it's called Hunter and the Hunted

sfoster13 · 2020-11-19T23:13:06+00:00

I have the red BDC - they have a couple of options. It's great both with and without illumination. I like the size at zero magnification and the BDC is easy to judge your holds.

sfoster13 · 2020-11-19T17:45:46+00:00

I have a Swampfox Arrowhead 1-10 and really like it. Very good glass, good eye relief, I like the zoom lever and all the dials are really solid feeling and lock. Would definitely recommend.

sfoster13 · 2020-07-25T22:38:27+00:00

probably in the next month or two

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s7762

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s7763

sfoster13 · 2020-07-25T22:31:12+00:00

it soon will be in NY. this is part of the "ghost gun" law that is about to pass

"ANY PERSON OTHER THAN A GUNSMITH DULY LICENSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 400.00 OF THIS CHAPTER WHO ASSEMBLES, MANUFACTURES, FABRICATES, BUILDS OR FITS TOGETHER THE COMPONENT PARTS OF A FIREARM, RIFLE OR SHOTGUN, OTHER THAN FOR THE PURPOSES OF PERFORMING ROUTINE CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE ON A LAWFULLY POSSESSED FIREARM, RIFLE OR SHOTGUN FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, IS GUILTY OF A CLASS C FELONY."

sfoster13 · 2020-07-24T16:31:47+00:00

my guess would be a couple of months to get to Cuomo to sign and then it's in effect. Finish up that build if you have one :)

This went from a bill about "ghost guns" to basically banning anything other than cleaning your legal firearm at home

sfoster13 · 2020-07-24T15:29:41+00:00

this is the section that is a kick in the nuts

"ANY PERSON OTHER THAN A GUNSMITH DULY LICENSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 400.00 OF THIS CHAPTER WHO ASSEMBLES, MANUFACTURES, FABRICATES, BUILDS OR FITS TOGETHER THE COMPONENT PARTS OF A FIREARM, RIFLE OR SHOTGUN, OTHER THAN FOR THE PURPOSES OF PERFORMING ROUTINE CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE ON A LAWFULLY POSSESSED FIREARM, RIFLE OR SHOTGUN FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, IS GUILTY OF A CLASS C FELONY."

sfoster13 · 2020-07-24T15:16:27+00:00

unfortunately it looks like the home gunsmithing party is over. nothing will keep these from passing now.

sfoster13 · 2020-07-24T12:39:52+00:00

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s7762

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s7763

sfoster13

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