@@K4R3N none of those listed are better than head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
HEAD velocity MLT, great string, great value for money, the coating offers a bit more spin. If you have the money X-one Bi phase, extremely powerful. Appears to wear out more on the crosses than the mains. Will make a great substitute for Champions choice, Bi phase in the mains (16g), Alu power rough in the crosses.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfortable too.
I´m actually playing the Head Velocity MLT 1.25, it´s a very good string for me because it holds tension very well, I measure after every play with an ERT 300. It was strung with 24,5/23,5 kg, it came out as DT 37, I played 4 hours until now, it still has DT 36. Only thing I don´t like that much, is that the string delivers a lot of power, so if your racket or you can generate that power maybe it can be too much.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
coming from tennis elbow and 5.0 single-hander and eastern grip. NXT comfort 17 works wonders for feel, absorption but with pocketing and allowed me to get back out on the court and do what I love. I tried bi-phase but snapped after a few hours.
Surprised you didnt snap the nxt 17 the whole nxt range is overpriced and shit tbh Soft yeah but zero durability starts fraying immediately. Broke them in 10 hours of play not even hitting that hard Head rip control is the best multi durability wise though slightly less comfortable than babolat xcel. Depends how often you are happy to restring i dont mind doing it every 3-4 months from a cost perspective wise only head rip control 16 offers me that
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Enjoy the channel, and this was a welcome video. Been using Gamma Live Wire XP for many years. It’s about $5 cheaper than the Gamma Professional, but I’ve always found it to be very gut-like, and the last several years I’ve been using Luxilon Big Banger in the mains and the XP in the crosses. Not hitting as hard as I used to, but I’ve never broken this hybrid combo. Just cut them out after 6 months and replace.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Tried most of these multis, Head Velocity is the best for me. Good blend of poly-like spin potential with multi power and comfort. They will all snap in a couple of weeks for me. But at half the price of NXT, NRG2, X-1, Velocity is a bargain.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Would you make a video about popular hybrid sets? I would be interested in what are the most popular pairings in your store. I personally use Sensation 17g@53lb on mains and a cheap synthetic on crosses (gosen og-sm17g@50lb, I kept on breaking my crosses when I was full-bed multi). I haven't tried any other multi's or tried poly, but let me know if there are any pairing recommendations.
Hey tennis spin, could you please do a video on sergetti stringing method? I believe that different tensions in the string would even out eventually but stringers promoting sergetti claim that the friction between the grommets prevents that from happening. Would like your unbiased opinion on that issue
1) Babolat XCEL 17 2) Technifibre TGV 17 3) Gosen AK Pro 16 Only string these multis on mains. String a thin 18 gauge nylon on crosses. Easy on the arm. Lotsa feel and spin with each of these. 17 gauge for tournament play. 16 for practice.
Josh Kuhn-Kraemer Yes, I sometimes do that in the summer months or when a tournament uses harder or heavier balls. If so I use Pro Hurricane in an 18. But it can eat through a 1.25 rather quickly so I’d use a 1.30 on mains. The pinnacle setup is of course natural on mains with a thin nylon on crosses. Lasts thru a week of lessons, maybe!
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Great review. I would like to ask how does the Triax compare to the x-one biphase, NRG2 and Babolat xcel overall? I am looking for a good multifilament to string in my mains with a co-poly in the crosses.
Thx for all your videos. After all your advice i settled with Gamma Professional 16 on mains and TNT2 16 on crosses (55 lbs on both). You are 100% right, great crosses string (i used to put Wilson synthetic guy on crosses and TNT makes a big difference- thx!!) I love the control with my new Head Prestige MP (upgraded from a Wilson Burn 100S).
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Tecnifibre Duramix, I used 16g and now 15L and it's really nice, good crisp and comfortable feel (natural color). I tried new HDMX 16, bad durability but crispier, firmer and slightly better spin. NXT Control is a good value also, quite durable but firmer than Duramix, nice snap back also such as the Tecnifibre ones. Head Velocity is definitely a nice cost-effective string also.
Completely agree about NRG2 (big fan), but still am not enthused with Biphase - when it crosses that magic number of playing hours it feels like a board. Have become enamored with Wilson CONTROL (multi with poly core); and would like to compare it with Luxilon Element. Glad to see Head Velocity getting an honorable mention; the description in the video is bang-on.
An amazing perfect match of an old racquet, Wilson Ultra 2 Boron midsize, and young, Technifibre Triax 17 gauge. If you own a Wilson Ultra 2, you will be amazed at the comfort, power, control, and spin when strung with Triax 17 gauge at 52 lbs.
good job presenting this and the 5 poly best strings. Like you, i am used to Co-Poly 48 lbs on main. on the cross, i have been using plain and simple synthetic gut as they feel good to me. I recently tried the boojie Gamma TNT but found it to be too soft as a cross string. I will try it as full bed and see how i like it. thank you for your suggestion.
I tried Gamma Pro once and it was stiff, not plush. The tension may have been too high. X1 Biphase was softer but may have been strung too low because it lacked control. Sometimes you don’t get the ideal tension before trying a different string. And hybriding also can make it more complex. To get the best value, there is an ideal tension to put strings in - but you kinda have to know the string and your setup. Multi’s and Syn Gut’s will bed in and eventually lock up the string bed. I have, however, had massive amounts of topspin from synthetic gut in lower tensions. But organizing the stringbed is aggravating. If the stringbed locks up around the time it’s lost tension, that’s pretty ideal for cutting.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
First off, I've been enjoying your channel - thanks for sharing your views and knowledge. Funny how you can get a feeling from a string just by how it goes into the racquet. My "honorable mention" is Dunlop Pearl, now discontinued, because it strings a lot like poly, and gives something like a hybrid set-up but you can do it one-piece. In terms of multi's, I wonder what your opinion is of the old Tecnifibre 625 TGV ... which I'm told was a precursor to the x-one biphase AND the NRG2. For me, that is the string that was all time the closes approximation to gut, but unlike the x-one biphase, that string was really really tough. It was also kinda gummy, and just like you said about the NXT, you could be playing with it frayed down to 50% and you could still hit away without breaking the string. I got my hands on some 625 a couple years ago and decided to put it in my vintage Wilson racquet; the coating crumbled off it as I was stringing it... the fibers were like silk. I have this sinking suspicion that some professionals were still getting it up to a few years ago, as I found some shop in Europe which, at least according to Google Translate, says 625 is one of the options they will string with. Maybe they just bough pallets of the stuff in the 1990s... who knows. It was not a crisp sting. I don't think you get much from either of the replacements in a hybrid setup that you don't get from a cheap $5-10/set syn gut. For hybrid, I want something that is going to pocket well but be tough enough to hold up to the friction from the poly. I second the comment asking for your recommendation of the top 10 strings (5 multi + 5 poly) for hybrid stringing.
nxt is pure shit. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Hi really enjoying your videos. I am looking to use either Multifeel 16g or X-One biphase 16g for my wife’s Clash 100L, what tension would you recommend? Thanks
Another very practical review, also that I usually use multis as hyrbrid... used Tecnifiber Multifeel a lot but moved on to Yonex Tour Super 850 or Rexis hyrbrid with Yonex Poly Tour Strike... will try Gamma s based on this review, thx
Hi, interested in why you switched strings? I’ve been playing with Multifeel for a couple years now, and I like it. What do you find different about the Yonex Super 850? I’ve never tried that string.
Harry, you mentioned that you sell more NRG2 17. I've had that put on my wife's new racket. What do you think of the 16? I'd get it for longevity if it played well. Thx!
Technifibre Multifeel is another good $10 multi. It has a semi-solid core surrounded by filaments so it plays a little crisper than most others. I just strung my Yonex vcore pro 97 310g with Wilson velo MLT 16 @ 60lbs and hit with it yesterday - it feels great!
At my club my top seller is NXT. I string most of my demos with NRG. I also sell a good amount of TNT. X-one Biophase is my personal favorite. Closest you can get to Nat gut imo.
Marvin Yeap It is a solid string. It does break/fray quick but durability is not a strength of multis in general. I don’t sell a lot of NRG. I usually have an abundance of it so I use that for demo racquets.
JorgeAndresCoppiano. Of those 4 I would give a slight edge to NXT. That being said they are all relatively powerful being multis. You will be hard pressed to find a low powered multi string.
I am a bit confused by this video. In this one you put the Wilson NXT in your top 5 list. But in another video about strings for juniors, you toss that same package over your head and call it crap. So which is your final decision?
Hi. Thank you for making this review. I am thinking about trying the gamma professional that you recommended. Right now I use NRG2 17g at 56#. What tension would you recommend I use if I try the professional. Thanks.
Hey. Thanks for the great reviews. Which gauge of the technifibre xone biphase would hybrid best with luxillon ace 18? What’s the benefit of adding the ace 18? I’ve had elbow issues and I’m used to poly. Need control spin but comfort.
I think the idea of multifilaments is to be close to gut but half the price. Gamma Professional is clearly the best. I use Gamma XP when doing a hybrid since Gamma Pro is 20+.
no head rip control is the best. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfy also
Im a beginner tennis player (just started 3 months ago). Will multifillament string suit for me? If so, what tension should I use on my babolat pure drive lite (275gr racket)? *I read that pure drive is an intermediate racket and a beginner should be using head heavy racket. I just dont want to buy a new racket as there’s this pure drive lite laying around unused at my home.
@@TennisSpin Ran the test, the mains in poly 17g and crosses X-one Biphase 16g. Both at 50 lbs. Son broke the crosses at 5-6 hours. For comparison on a full bed of poly he gets about 8-9 hours and he never breaks the crosses, its is the mains that always break. We playing with the tension a bit. He said it feels softer, but still prefers the full bed of poly.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Nice video - thanks! I use NXT or NRG2 most of the time. I’ll try your #1 and #2 rated multis some time this year. I switched to multis over a year ago because of wrist pain and those issues have gone away.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfy too
Did you know technifiber makes the nxt line strings for Wilson and the nrg are the same model.Also Andre Agassi supposedly used prince synthetic gut 16 from time to time early in his career at 70 tension before switching to hybrids.So you could put it in your demos they cost less and are good enough for control at high tension.
Thanks for your review on multifilament strings. I think I first came across Technifibre strings back in 1991. My supplier RMS sold loose sets, not individually packaged Technifibre 515. I also got sets of Technifibre 416 in light pistachio color which was Henri LeConte's signature string. I even used 315 which was a thinner gauge and strung a few 747 designed for wide bodies like the Wilson Profile and Prince Thunderstick. I believe the number represented the amount of multifilament fibers. My first impression of this string was "Wow"! It was unbelievable. TF started designating 515 SPL and now called NRG2. NRG2 and X-One Bi Phase are great strings. You did not mentioned pre-stretching requirements for any of these strings as I believe Technifibre still recommends it for theirs.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Very nice list and I have used all on the list. The value string works well and gives great bang for the buck. I like the Head velocity MLT crisp feel on a "main" with a Wilson sensation or NXT or NRG2 on the crosses.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfy also
@@andyv6299 use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
I’ve been playing this game at a pretty high level since I was 10. I just turned 28 this year and I still don’t understand how hybrid works like 2 different strings on a racket. What’s the benefit? I would love some of your insight on this subject and also what do you think of YTEX strings just recently got sponsored by them. Thank you
Kaiser De Leon 1. Strings on mains define main behavior of string bed 2. Strings on crosess adds what do you need If you put natural gut or multi on the mains, you will have tons of control and feel + co poly on the crosses for spin ( natural gut + luxilon alu rough ) Etc..
Wow man thanks for the info. That’s crazy I never new that. Definitely would’ve helped with my junior and college career. Idk why a lot of great tennis players are uneducated about the strings?
Hey awesome review! What do you think of the wilson sensation comfort string? You can get it pretty cheap and i'm trying to get away from poly. Which is the best full bed multi?
I like Sensation but it had a bad history with me. Wilson changed the formula of this string too 15 years ago and I had every set break on me over and over again at the frame. Wilson would not admit it and blamed me... I spoke to other retailers and we all had the same problem. Wilson blamed all of us... I finally stopped carrying Sensation and never trusted it again. I love the Head Velocity. Try that! Thanks for watching!
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Thanks for the comparisons - for x-one biphase specifically, would you recommend pre-stretching? I am not clear having read comments on this string in other forums. Many thanks.
Any thoughts on crosses VS mains? Is Tennis Spin using the "normal" poly in the mains, multi's in the crosses? My #1 and #2 pretty much mirror his, as well as his thoughts on Wilson NXT. Didn't it used to be more durable?
Hi, big fan all the way from the Middle East. Looking for some string advice. Recently started playing with a Head Speed 16x19 but can not figure out the right string for it. I am a flat hitter all court player. I prefer more control but have some arm issues. I would greatly appreciate it if you’d an recommend a couple of strings. Regards,
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
I don’t have a top five yet as I am new to the poly filaments. I just use the Yonex Rexis speed, and the strings moved around a lot and broke after just three or four hours of play. Not great. It felt really good until it broke, But it really has to last longer. Poly strings were too hard on my elbow and I used to use a hybrid gut/nylon and it was pretty good. But too expensive.
Hi , you have a nice video.Based on your experience, which of this string doesnt move too much? 5 years ago i tried wilson sensation and wilson nxt control, it moves every now and then after 2 hours of play and i hate it.Thats why i used luxilon alu power even if its quite stiff because it dont move until 15 hours of play..
nxt and sensation are pure shit. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Initially I had X-One Biphase on my Phantom 93P. When I switched to natural gut on that racquet the difference in comfort was barely noticeable. But let's keep in mind that the racquet is a flexible one. When I used Biphase on my recently acquired Wilson Pro Staff it was a different story. Yes, I have elbow history and I used 18 gauge (not the best option to absorb vibration) but still Biphase did not do its job and I had to restring the racquet with Wilson Sensation Control. Way better solution for my arm.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
I like your choices but you got to give a shout out to Wilson Sensation and Gama Live Wire on price alone. Keep up the good work. It’s a shame all of your viewer don’t live in the same area. It would make for some great play and exchanges of thoughts.
wilson sensation is pure shit. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Hi Harry, I’ve been trying lots of combinations of multi strings with ALU power rough on my Yonex Vcore Pro 97 310, and I can’t seem to get as much bite or spin as I do with the Champs Choice set up. Do you have any recommendations on other strings I could try for better comfort and spin?
when you say the Technifibre X-One BiPhase has "a dampened feeling and it's good," could you please elaborate? And why the 17 versus the 16? Meaning, I understand the gauge sizes, but in the Technifibre scenario, why the 17 vs the 16? Just because that's what most people buy?
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Tim T try Alu power mains and nxt crosses. I actually love Luxilon Element mains and syn gut power cross. If you break strings often, that’s a great set up
@@stdawgg3649 Thanks, will try that. I just strung Alu power main with Gamma TNT cross at 52lbs in a RF97. Also did one with a full bed of Hurricane. Going out today to give them a "spin".
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's super comfy also
head rip control 16 hands down is the best multi overall. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Hi Harry. I am Gustavo from Brazil. Great channel and vídeos. May I use Head velocity mlt on a prokennex ki 15 300g racquet or am I crazy? I thought to try 52 pounds (I'm having some arm issues). What do you think? Tks a Lot.
Hi, good vid! Can you give advice of a good multifilament string spec and tension considering the racquet of choice. My 10 yr old son is competing and started to jump on competing on yellow balls and with older kids. He seemed to have strong arms as his coached noticed and can hit the ball with power and spin on a full swing. He’s been using Wilson clash 26 with the default string which I think is on Wilson Sensation 17g on 55 tension. These I think is a good racquet for him and he really likes it. The Strings has now started to move of its place and believe lost its tensions and power. Would you please recommend a string config for the Clash that can help him on his game, can give more power, spin and control and at the same time comfortable for him to not to hurt his arm on such a young age. Just to give him a fighting edge to his older opponents. Thanks I appreciate your work!
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfy too
@@chenyaohan5543 Yup I've been using the Head Rip Control 16 shortly after I posted that question. Love the strings and prefer it to the Velocity which breaks way too quick
@@lochoang1 head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. absokutely top tier best multi. the problem is power and control are the opposite cant have both
What are your top rated syn guts for full bed and hybrids? Have you ever used pro supex syn gut spiral flex? I some times use a weired but effective combo of syn gut spiral flex mains and prince warrior response crosses. Warrior response is another of oddball string that works surprisingly well. It's got a heck of a coil memory when stringing, but plays well as a hybrid string, as a main, or cross.
This is my top Multi's video and there will be a top Hybrids coming. Sounds like you like the stuff that is off the grid. That is really cool! Thanks for watching!
Quasi Gut, Vanquish, Quasi Gut Armor, Premier Touch, FXP Tour (discontinued) - in reverse order of top pick. Always looking for an alternative to natural gut, the holy grail.
![Multifilament Tennis Strings [A Comprehensive Guide]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/7XN3F0F4ypE/mqdefault.jpg)
I'm starting to think the UA hat is glued on to his head. Still the most underrated channel
He's fantastic but I always fall asleep before the videos finished he just goes so slowly you can't help it
@@fiji16g8 I always speed it up 1.25 to 1.5x
2:40 Gamma TNT 16 (honorable mention)
3:17 Head Velocity MLT (honorable mention)
4:31 Wilson NXT (#5)
6:32 Gamma TNT Touch 16 (#4)
7:47 TechniFibre NRG2 17 (#3)
8:46 TechniFibre X-1 biphase (#2)
10:01 Gamma Professional 17 (#1)
Thank you Harry, fantastic content. Choosing strings is twice as difficult as choosing a racquet. You're knowledge is invaluable!👍
The most expensive one would be the number 1 🤣
@@K4R3N none of those listed are better than head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
@@jonathanchen1026 head rip control would be number 1
HEAD velocity MLT, great string, great value for money, the coating offers a bit more spin. If you have the money X-one Bi phase, extremely powerful. Appears to wear out more on the crosses than the mains. Will make a great substitute for Champions choice, Bi phase in the mains (16g), Alu power rough in the crosses.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfortable too.
Mlt Reflex is much better
What about Babolat XCEL? congrats for this great channel. Alex from Brazil
Love to see a video about the best syntethic guts on the market!!!!
I´m actually playing the Head Velocity MLT 1.25, it´s a very good string for me because it holds tension very well, I measure after every play with an ERT 300.
It was strung with 24,5/23,5 kg, it came out as DT 37, I played 4 hours until now, it still has DT 36.
Only thing I don´t like that much, is that the string delivers a lot of power, so if your racket or you can generate that power maybe it can be too much.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
I really enjoy your videos - very informative and also a bit of humor mixed in as well. 👍
coming from tennis elbow and 5.0 single-hander and eastern grip. NXT comfort 17 works wonders for feel, absorption but with pocketing and allowed me to get back out on the court and do what I love. I tried bi-phase but snapped after a few hours.
Surprised you didnt snap the nxt 17 the whole nxt range is overpriced and shit tbh
Soft yeah but zero durability starts fraying immediately. Broke them in 10 hours of play not even hitting that hard
Head rip control is the best multi durability wise though slightly less comfortable than babolat xcel.
Depends how often you are happy to restring i dont mind doing it every 3-4 months from a cost perspective wise only head rip control 16 offers me that
I really loved HEAD Reflex MLT in a hybrid as a cross. I've heard fantastic things about the cheaper Velocity, so I'll try that in a full bed soon.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Enjoy the channel, and this was a welcome video. Been using Gamma Live Wire XP for many years. It’s about $5 cheaper than the Gamma Professional, but I’ve always found it to be very gut-like, and the last several years I’ve been using Luxilon Big Banger in the mains and the XP in the crosses. Not hitting as hard as I used to, but I’ve never broken this hybrid combo. Just cut them out after 6 months and replace.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
You are right about the Wilson nxt, it was much better and closer to gut 10 years ago
Tried most of these multis, Head Velocity is the best for me. Good blend of poly-like spin potential with multi power and comfort. They will all snap in a couple of weeks for me. But at half the price of NXT, NRG2, X-1, Velocity is a bargain.
Head rip control 16 is the best try that most durable of the multi's little bit underpowered though
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Head FXP is the best kept secret on the market! Great ball pocketing feel and durability is off the charts.
What does fxp stand for i thought head rip control has the best durability
@@chenyaohan5543 not sure
Yonex Rexis Speed and Yonex Rexis Comfort, top two no doubt. Extreme quality, made in Japan.
Are they worth the $?
@@tennnis498 Yes, they are!
Would you make a video about popular hybrid sets? I would be interested in what are the most popular pairings in your store.
I personally use Sensation 17g@53lb on mains and a cheap synthetic on crosses (gosen og-sm17g@50lb, I kept on breaking my crosses when I was full-bed multi). I haven't tried any other multi's or tried poly, but let me know if there are any pairing recommendations.
Big time second this request!
Would love to hear top 5 hybrid pairings!!!!
Yes please
Second this...what are the best hybrid with the mentioned on this video? Ty
Hunt Mike I really love Serena’s setup, Wilson Natural Gut and Luxilon 4G and sometimes 4G Rough.
Hey tennis spin, could you please do a video on sergetti stringing method? I believe that different tensions in the string would even out eventually but stringers promoting sergetti claim that the friction between the grommets prevents that from happening. Would like your unbiased opinion on that issue
Yep TNT w/Pro Hurricane in the mains off the charts. Thanks Mr. Spin great value and content here best on the YTUBE.
Head RIP Control is great:)
1) Babolat XCEL 17
2) Technifibre TGV 17
3) Gosen AK Pro 16
Only string these multis on mains. String a thin 18 gauge nylon on crosses. Easy on the arm. Lotsa feel and spin with each of these. 17 gauge for tournament play. 16 for practice.
Interesting setups! Thanks for the info... I'm wondering if I should swap my mains/crosses from poly/multi to multi/poly.
Josh Kuhn-Kraemer Yes, I sometimes do that in the summer months or when a tournament uses harder or heavier balls. If so I use Pro Hurricane in an 18. But it can eat through a 1.25 rather quickly so I’d use a 1.30 on mains. The pinnacle setup is of course natural on mains with a thin nylon on crosses. Lasts thru a week of lessons, maybe!
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Thanks for sharing your top multi strings. My favorite gamma professional, diadem impulse, technifibre HDMX Tour, prince premier control.
Thanks for the product reviews. I find them very useful and informative. Keep up the great work …
Great review. I would like to ask how does the Triax compare to the x-one biphase, NRG2 and Babolat xcel overall? I am looking for a good multifilament to string in my mains with a co-poly in the crosses.
Thx for all your videos.
After all your advice i settled with Gamma Professional 16 on mains and TNT2 16 on crosses (55 lbs on both).
You are 100% right, great crosses string (i used to put Wilson synthetic guy on crosses and TNT makes a big difference- thx!!)
I love the control with my new Head Prestige MP (upgraded from a Wilson Burn 100S).
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Could you do your favorite "all in one" hybrid strings like Tecnifibre HDX and HDMX, Wilson NXT Control, Head FXP... Thanks!
Tecnifibre Duramix, I used 16g and now 15L and it's really nice, good crisp and comfortable feel (natural color). I tried new HDMX 16, bad durability but crispier, firmer and slightly better spin. NXT Control is a good value also, quite durable but firmer than Duramix, nice snap back also such as the Tecnifibre ones. Head Velocity is definitely a nice cost-effective string also.
If I wanna go hybrid, what would you propose I pair the Tecnifibre X-One Biphase with?
Completely agree about NRG2 (big fan), but still am not enthused with Biphase - when it crosses that magic number of playing hours it feels like a board. Have become enamored with Wilson CONTROL (multi with poly core); and would like to compare it with Luxilon Element. Glad to see Head Velocity getting an honorable mention; the description in the video is bang-on.
Love your channel. Would you rank mow 4 years later another multi in this list or did nothing worthy comenalong since this video?
An amazing perfect match of an old racquet, Wilson Ultra 2 Boron midsize, and young, Technifibre Triax 17 gauge. If you own a Wilson Ultra 2, you will be amazed at the comfort, power, control, and spin when strung with Triax 17 gauge at 52 lbs.
Great review. Do these feel like there is more ball pocketing than polys?
Just wanted to say I love your channel and was wondering if you ever tried Volkl Power Fiber II?
good job presenting this and the 5 poly best strings. Like you, i am used to Co-Poly 48 lbs on main. on the cross, i have been using plain and simple synthetic gut as they feel good to me. I recently tried the boojie Gamma TNT but found it to be too soft as a cross string. I will try it as full bed and see how i like it. thank you for your suggestion.
I tried Gamma Pro once and it was stiff, not plush. The tension may have been too high. X1 Biphase was softer but may have been strung too low because it lacked control. Sometimes you don’t get the ideal tension before trying a different string. And hybriding also can make it more complex. To get the best value, there is an ideal tension to put strings in - but you kinda have to know the string and your setup. Multi’s and Syn Gut’s will bed in and eventually lock up the string bed. I have, however, had massive amounts of topspin from synthetic gut in lower tensions. But organizing the stringbed is aggravating. If the stringbed locks up around the time it’s lost tension, that’s pretty ideal for cutting.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Hello Harry. In terms of softness, is there much difference between tecnifibre multifeel and Tecnifibre X one biphase?
I've tried so many strings. Ultimately decided to stay with TNT2 as my cross string. Deciding a poly to stick with on the other hand...
First off, I've been enjoying your channel - thanks for sharing your views and knowledge. Funny how you can get a feeling from a string just by how it goes into the racquet. My "honorable mention" is Dunlop Pearl, now discontinued, because it strings a lot like poly, and gives something like a hybrid set-up but you can do it one-piece. In terms of multi's, I wonder what your opinion is of the old Tecnifibre 625 TGV ... which I'm told was a precursor to the x-one biphase AND the NRG2. For me, that is the string that was all time the closes approximation to gut, but unlike the x-one biphase, that string was really really tough. It was also kinda gummy, and just like you said about the NXT, you could be playing with it frayed down to 50% and you could still hit away without breaking the string.
I got my hands on some 625 a couple years ago and decided to put it in my vintage Wilson racquet; the coating crumbled off it as I was stringing it... the fibers were like silk. I have this sinking suspicion that some professionals were still getting it up to a few years ago, as I found some shop in Europe which, at least according to Google Translate, says 625 is one of the options they will string with. Maybe they just bough pallets of the stuff in the 1990s... who knows. It was not a crisp sting.
I don't think you get much from either of the replacements in a hybrid setup that you don't get from a cheap $5-10/set syn gut. For hybrid, I want something that is going to pocket well but be tough enough to hold up to the friction from the poly. I second the comment asking for your recommendation of the top 10 strings (5 multi + 5 poly) for hybrid stringing.
nxt is pure shit. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
i love Prince multifilament, what do you think about this one?
Hi really enjoying your videos. I am looking to use either Multifeel 16g or X-One biphase 16g for my wife’s Clash 100L, what tension would you recommend? Thanks
O man ! best explanation I've ever herd. Like, like , likes !!!
Another very practical review, also that I usually use multis as hyrbrid... used Tecnifiber Multifeel a lot but moved on to Yonex Tour Super 850 or Rexis hyrbrid with Yonex Poly Tour Strike... will try Gamma s based on this review, thx
Hi, interested in why you switched strings? I’ve been playing with Multifeel for a couple years now, and I like it. What do you find different about the Yonex Super 850? I’ve never tried that string.
tberry79 hi, mainly because its easier to find where i am and i get a very good price on yonex strings, muttifeel is one of best multis i have tried
Kutay Yurtsever - Thanks!
Harry, you mentioned that you sell more NRG2 17. I've had that put on my wife's new racket. What do you think of the 16? I'd get it for longevity if it played well. Thx!
Technifibre Multifeel is another good $10 multi. It has a semi-solid core surrounded by filaments so it plays a little crisper than most others. I just strung my Yonex vcore pro 97 310g with Wilson velo MLT 16 @ 60lbs and hit with it yesterday - it feels great!
Great video...Thanks for putting it together. I am a big user of NRG2 in my Clash 100. I might try X-One next.
At my club my top seller is NXT. I string most of my demos with NRG. I also sell a good amount of TNT. X-one Biophase is my personal favorite. Closest you can get to Nat gut imo.
James, in your opinion doesn’t the NRG snap/break too easily? I really like the feel but it’s breaks too easily.
Which of those would you say the least powerful and vibrates the least?
Marvin Yeap It is a solid string. It does break/fray quick but durability is not a strength of multis in general. I don’t sell a lot of NRG. I usually have an abundance of it so I use that for demo racquets.
JorgeAndresCoppiano. Of those 4 I would give a slight edge to NXT. That being said they are all relatively powerful being multis. You will be hard pressed to find a low powered multi string.
James Ham thanks
I am a bit confused by this video. In this one you put the Wilson NXT in your top 5 list. But in another video about strings for juniors, you toss that same package over your head and call it crap. So which is your final decision?
Hi. Thank you for making this review. I am thinking about trying the gamma professional that you recommended. Right now I use NRG2 17g at 56#. What tension would you recommend I use if I try the professional. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing your time and videos, I am learning a lot. I hope one day to own a tennis store.
Hey. Thanks for the great reviews. Which gauge of the technifibre xone biphase would hybrid best with luxillon ace 18? What’s the benefit of adding the ace 18? I’ve had elbow issues and I’m used to poly. Need control spin but comfort.
I think the idea of multifilaments is to be close to gut but half the price. Gamma Professional is clearly the best. I use Gamma XP when doing a hybrid since Gamma Pro is 20+.
no head rip control is the best. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfy also
Excellent job dude. Thanks for sharing
Have u tested Yonex remix 130, love that string
Great videos!
5 Solinco Vanquish 4. TF nrg 3. TF xone 2. Gamma Pro 1. Yonex Rexis. Try it with Yonex Poly Tour Strike. Plays so well.
Great explanation. Great video. Thanks
Does "crisp" mean sharp, tinny almost metallic sound? I hate that. I like a dull pop sound on my hit
Im a beginner tennis player (just started 3 months ago). Will multifillament string suit for me? If so, what tension should I use on my babolat pure drive lite (275gr racket)?
*I read that pure drive is an intermediate racket and a beginner should be using head heavy racket. I just dont want to buy a new racket as there’s this pure drive lite laying around unused at my home.
Great video. Would you recommend stringing mains in poly 17g, and a multi soft in a 16g in crosses?
Yes, definitely! Unless you start to break the main really fast stick with this 17. Thanks for watching!
@@TennisSpin Ran the test, the mains in poly 17g and crosses X-one Biphase 16g. Both at 50 lbs. Son broke the crosses at 5-6 hours. For comparison on a full bed of poly he gets about 8-9 hours and he never breaks the crosses, its is the mains that always break. We playing with the tension a bit. He said it feels softer, but still prefers the full bed of poly.
Technifibre xone biphase is my go-to string, amazing feel, shreds fast though.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Nice video - thanks! I use NXT or NRG2 most of the time. I’ll try your #1 and #2 rated multis some time this year. I switched to multis over a year ago because of wrist pain and those issues have gone away.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfy too
@@louiselouboutin9045 I’ve played with rip control 16 - it’s a nice string.
Regular Gamma tnt is my go to. It never frays and gives predicatable power that's not as trampoline-like a la x one bi phase or nxt power.
any feedback on the Wilson NXT Soft ? couldn't find a lot on the web about this one
Did you know technifiber makes the nxt line strings for Wilson and the nrg are the same model.Also Andre Agassi supposedly used prince synthetic gut 16 from time to time early in his career at 70 tension before switching to hybrids.So you could put it in your demos they cost less and are good enough for control at high tension.
Hello there! I love your channel. Please make a video about babolat xcel… since it is so popular, at least here in Brazil
I put the Head MLT on my Blade 98 Amplifeel model. Strung at 48. It feels so buttery!
Thanks for your review on multifilament strings. I think I first came across Technifibre strings back in 1991. My supplier RMS sold loose sets, not individually packaged Technifibre 515. I also got sets of Technifibre 416 in light pistachio color which was Henri LeConte's signature string. I even used 315 which was a thinner gauge and strung a few 747 designed for wide bodies like the Wilson Profile and Prince Thunderstick. I believe the number represented the amount of multifilament fibers. My first impression of this string was "Wow"! It was unbelievable. TF started designating 515 SPL and now called NRG2. NRG2 and X-One Bi Phase are great strings. You did not mentioned pre-stretching requirements for any of these strings as I believe Technifibre still recommends it for theirs.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Thanks for the review. Where is your store located. Website for your store?
Very nice list and I have used all on the list. The value string works well and gives great bang for the buck. I like the Head velocity MLT crisp feel on a "main" with a Wilson sensation or NXT or NRG2 on the crosses.
How long did strings last
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfy also
@@andyv6299 use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
I’ve been playing this game at a pretty high level since I was 10. I just turned 28 this year and I still don’t understand how hybrid works like 2 different strings on a racket. What’s the benefit? I would love some of your insight on this subject and also what do you think of YTEX strings just recently got sponsored by them. Thank you
Kaiser De Leon
1. Strings on mains define main behavior of string bed
2. Strings on crosess adds what do you need
If you put natural gut or multi on the mains, you will have tons of control and feel
+ co poly on the crosses for spin
( natural gut + luxilon alu rough )
Etc..
Wow man thanks for the info. That’s crazy I never new that. Definitely would’ve helped with my junior and college career. Idk why a lot of great tennis players are uneducated about the strings?
Kaiser De Leon .... trust me, they are educated a lot! And things i mentioned are just basics... ;) ...
good luck :)
Velocity in Combo with Rpm Blast it’s amazing 👍👍
Hey awesome review! What do you think of the wilson sensation comfort string? You can get it pretty cheap and i'm trying to get away from poly. Which is the best full bed multi?
I like Sensation but it had a bad history with me. Wilson changed the formula of this string too 15 years ago and I had every set break on me over and over again at the frame. Wilson would not admit it and blamed me... I spoke to other retailers and we all had the same problem. Wilson blamed all of us... I finally stopped carrying Sensation and never trusted it again. I love the Head Velocity. Try that! Thanks for watching!
Tennis Spin thank you very very much!! I'll definetly try velocity!!
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
@@louiselouboutin9045 thx! I'll definitely give it a try
do you think Gamma Live wire professional is better than Wilson NXT power ?
Can you do a vid about the prince phantom lineup? I'm interested in what you have to say about the 93p, and some comparisons to the prestige mid
Can you review and compare the new Wilson NXT Soft? Thank you!
Hi Harry,
Where would the new Tecnifibre Triax fit on this list? I know it wasn't available at the time of this video.
Regards, Mark
Currently, I am playing with full-bed Hyper-G (50lbs). What is your opinion on X1 Biphase (main/50lbs) + Hyper-G (cross/48lbs)?? Or any other mix?
Are the string tension ranges for multi filament same as synthetic gut ? 50-65pounds
Thanks for the comparisons - for x-one biphase specifically, would you recommend pre-stretching? I am not clear having read comments on this string in other forums. Many thanks.
No pre-stretch needed for X-One. It would not make it better or hold tension better. Thanks for watching!
@@TennisSpin Cool - thanks! Great channel - thank you for your efforts in bringing it to us
@@TennisSpin do a vid on head rip control 16 hands down the. best multi no need to use poly as it is so durable
Any thoughts on crosses VS mains? Is Tennis Spin using the "normal" poly in the mains, multi's in the crosses? My #1 and #2 pretty much mirror his, as well as his thoughts on Wilson NXT. Didn't it used to be more durable?
Hi, big fan all the way from the Middle East. Looking for some string advice. Recently started playing with a Head Speed 16x19 but can not figure out the right string for it. I am a flat hitter all court player. I prefer more control but have some arm issues. I would greatly appreciate it if you’d an recommend a couple of strings. Regards,
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
How do they compare to the old standard Prince Synthetic 16 gauge in yellow of course.
Thank you for your videos.
I don’t have a top five yet as I am new to the poly filaments. I just use the Yonex Rexis speed, and the strings moved around a lot and broke after just three or four hours of play. Not great. It felt really good until it broke, But it really has to last longer. Poly strings were too hard on my elbow and I used to use a hybrid gut/nylon and it was pretty good. But too expensive.
Hi , you have a nice video.Based on your experience, which of this string doesnt move too much? 5 years ago i tried wilson sensation and wilson nxt control, it moves every now and then after 2 hours of play and i hate it.Thats why i used luxilon alu power even if its quite stiff because it dont move until 15 hours of play..
nxt and sensation are pure shit. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Initially I had X-One Biphase on my Phantom 93P. When I switched to natural gut on that racquet the difference in comfort was barely noticeable. But let's keep in mind that the racquet is a flexible one. When I used Biphase on my recently acquired Wilson Pro Staff it was a different story. Yes, I have elbow history and I used 18 gauge (not the best option to absorb vibration) but still Biphase did not do its job and I had to restring the racquet with Wilson Sensation Control. Way better solution for my arm.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
I like your choices but you got to give a shout out to Wilson Sensation and Gama Live Wire on price alone. Keep up the good work. It’s a shame all of your viewer don’t live in the same area. It would make for some great play and exchanges of thoughts.
wilson sensation is pure shit. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
For a Pure Drive, i want to put Babolat VS on the mains. What should be a good non-poly cross? And what tension?
another great video!
Hi Harry, I’ve been trying lots of combinations of multi strings with ALU power rough on my Yonex Vcore Pro 97 310, and I can’t seem to get as much bite or spin as I do with the Champs Choice set up. Do you have any recommendations on other strings I could try for better comfort and spin?
when you say the Technifibre X-One BiPhase has "a dampened feeling and it's good," could you please elaborate? And why the 17 versus the 16? Meaning, I understand the gauge sizes, but in the Technifibre scenario, why the 17 vs the 16? Just because that's what most people buy?
Hi, i play with multi string because of my arm problem, but the strings move a lot. What is the best multi for that? Thank
Try Technifibre Multifeel.
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
I think NXT was gummier maybe because they were using nylon back when. Now they are using polyurethane for the outer coating.
Hybrid set with natural gut on the main would be great. Thank you for your help.
Nice video, but NXT frays and breaks in two weeks, and the live-wire stuff just breaks period. Wonder if you could review some hybrid setups?
Tim T try Alu power mains and nxt crosses. I actually love Luxilon Element mains and syn gut power cross. If you break strings often, that’s a great set up
@@stdawgg3649 Thanks, will try that. I just strung Alu power main with Gamma TNT cross at 52lbs in a RF97. Also did one with a full bed of Hurricane. Going out today to give them a "spin".
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's super comfy also
Nice video. I wish you would review your favorite hybrid setups.
head rip control 16 hands down is the best multi overall. use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's
Do you string the cross higher with the multi than the main poly?
What's your opinion on Gamma Live Wire XP 17 compare to the Professional 17 in this video? I'm thinking of choosing either of them.
I love both! I prefer the feel of Professional more. Thank you for watching!
Hi Harry. I am Gustavo from Brazil. Great channel and vídeos. May I use Head velocity mlt on a prokennex ki 15 300g racquet or am I crazy? I thought to try 52 pounds (I'm having some arm issues). What do you think? Tks a Lot.
Hi, good vid! Can you give advice of a good multifilament string spec and tension considering the racquet of choice. My 10 yr old son is competing and started to jump on competing on yellow balls and with older kids. He seemed to have strong arms as his coached noticed and can hit the ball with power and spin on a full swing. He’s been using Wilson clash 26 with the default string which I think is on Wilson Sensation 17g on 55 tension. These I think is a good racquet for him and he really likes it. The Strings has now started to move of its place and believe lost its tensions and power. Would you please recommend a string config for the Clash that can help him on his game, can give more power, spin and control and at the same time comfortable for him to not to hurt his arm on such a young age. Just to give him a fighting edge to his older opponents. Thanks I appreciate your work!
use head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. super comfy too
Love multifilament but hate how quickly they snap. What's the most durable multifilament?
@@chenyaohan5543 Yup I've been using the Head Rip Control 16 shortly after I posted that question. Love the strings and prefer it to the Velocity which breaks way too quick
@@lochoang1 head rip control 16 it has great control, good spin, most durable multi doesnt break for months, holds tension well, decent power, cheap literally has no negatives except a bit underpowered compared to other multi's. absokutely top tier best multi. the problem is power and control are the opposite cant have both
What are your top rated syn guts for full bed and hybrids? Have you ever used pro supex syn gut spiral flex? I some times use a weired but effective combo of syn gut spiral flex mains and prince warrior response crosses. Warrior response is another of oddball string that works surprisingly well. It's got a heck of a coil memory when stringing, but plays well as a hybrid string, as a main, or cross.
This is my top Multi's video and there will be a top Hybrids coming. Sounds like you like the stuff that is off the grid. That is really cool! Thanks for watching!
@@TennisSpin would be great to mention what strings go well w hybrid for those mentioned here? Ty
what about xcel?
Quasi Gut, Vanquish, Quasi Gut Armor, Premier Touch, FXP Tour (discontinued) - in reverse order of top pick. Always looking for an alternative to natural gut, the holy grail.