I use this string and love it. I feel it pockets well for a poly and the spin is very good. Haven't really noticed that it is any more underpowered than others but that may be just me. Have tried a multitude of shaped poly's and keep coming back to this one. I did just try the soft version and was worried about tension maintenance but honestly can't tell the difference. I have had arm problems in the past and feel this is among the softer poly's. I string at 47 lbs on my Prince Textreme Tour 95 (yes the color matches perfectly!). 4.5 club player. Thanks for the review!
I will disagree with you on one point - I dont believe it pockets well at all for a shaped poly, but I do love the dead feel and spin potential! But then again you string it at 47lbs. Can you send me a pic of the Solinco Hyper-G on your Prince Textreme? It must look really slick!
Whoa. I tried this string out on a suggestion. Love it. It's holding up well with a strong long swing. Semi Eastern grip. Lots of top spin. Good ball pocket created on impact. Would recommend. Tention 56 17 ga.
try HyperG soft 17g at 49lbs mains and 46 lbs cross. That seem to do the trick if you need good pocketing. For some reason, these co-poly respond better if you string in the 40s.
i appreciate your expertise very much, accurate and clear. if only there was a chart wher we could "see" where a string belongs between power-feel-control-comfort ... there are so much strings and so much are under-rated. thanks for the work
Isn’t there a chart on something called tennis warehouse laboratory which gives details on all aspects of strings. Tennisnerd mentions it on some of his videos. Thanks I have just bought some thinking of putting in my Extreme Tour maybe in my Ezone 98 but need more power in that racquet so may go with Technifibre X1
@@MarkSansait I would say volkl cyclone. There are barely any reviews for this string, and the ones already up don't fully describe its qualities. If you review it, I'm sure I'm not the only one that would watch it. This string is a huge underdog, my string of choice. Cheers!
@@yourbedroompunk7601 Thanks so much for the input! I did hear some of my friends that used Solinco Hyper G switch to Cyclone. I did just schedule a tennis string review post tonight. I'll do Volkl Cyclone ASAP! Be on the lookout for it!
Ivd tried many others and still come back to hyper g 17 at 48 to 50 lbs. It has decent power and great spin. Feels comfortable on my pure drive....and i am a geezer
This string in a 17 gauge works extremely well in 18x20 patterns or relatively tight 16x19 patterns (e.g. Ezone DR98), as it increases launch angle and provides huge spin potential. It does, however, notch quickly in a very open 100sq.in. pattern (think Prince 16x18 / 100sq.in.), where durability will be an issue, even in a 16 gauge. That's because its square shape is very aggressive, and the crosses just dig into the mains.
Hi Mark.It s very nice that you answer to all questions and all videos gives us good information so here i am! I ve been currently using for the last 4 months tecnifibre xtc 305 18x19.Its more stable and gives more control than dr 98 , my racquet of choce for the last 1,5 years.in tecnifibre i have used tecnifibre ice code 1.25 -too firm- , volkl cyclone 1,25 -does everything well but does not shine in some aspect- , yonex poly tour pro 1,25 -very good but dies quickly - , and now hyper g 1,25 .The last sounds like plastic has low power and good control.Spin is decent as a 18x19 frame.Its more firm than poly tour pro and cyclone.Would you recomend 1,30 in this raquet? I string in 23,5 kg.I also had a set of confidential 1,30 but unfortuntely i used it in a babloat pure strike 16x19 (2nd racquet) and its more stable than before.Its soft and fells a little like catapult (24kg). So would you recoment it in tecnifibre racquet?What would be the best choice and in what tense?
I have been playing with the Hyper G 1.20/17 at 24kg/53lbs on my Yonex Ezone Rally (275gr) and I play once or twice a week mainly groundstrokes. At first, it felt extremely firm. Every time I didn't hit the sweet spot, the ball didn't make it over the net. After two months, it felt softer and better. Maybe it should be strung in lower tension because my racquet is quite light. I have the two same problems I had with the Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.20/17 (yellow), also: 1. Everytime I want to hit a flat forehand or backhand, I have to hold back and use only a small amount of muscle power, otherwise the ball is gonna go wide. 2. Returning fast flat shot is really hard. Miss the sweetspot and the ball won't make it over the net. I'll say it again. Maybe, my racquet is too light and the strings got strung really firm. I'm waiting to get Isospeed 1.20/17 any day now. I'm gonna string it at 22kg.
I am using the Hyper G soft at 48lbs tension, I can say I think this will be my string of choice going fwd. Previously, I was using Babolat RPM Blast Spin at 48lbs.
I've used this string during a couple of hours and thought it performed great. Really difficult for me to say if it's better than Yonex Poly Tour Pro and Weiss Cannon Silverstring which are cheaper, but nevertheless a good poly in my opinion.
I string my rackets and tried many different strings and initially used Hyper G then after trying others, I came back to Hyper G 18 and used it for the full bed. I recently changed a few months ago to a softer cross string. I settled in to Sensation 16 and Head PPS 17. I like the both but break Sensation quicker so usually string one of each so I don't pop both rackets.
@@MarkSansait HG18 mains with Wilson Sensation 16 crosses strung at 45/50 last about 6-8 plays on average and the crosses break. Oddly enough, changing the crosses to Head PPS 17 with same tension, have the mains breaking but in 8-10 plays. I play 3x a week...doubles (4.5 level) 2x and hit singles 1x.
@@MarkSansait However, after seeing your review on Confidential, I just bought a set of 18g to test and strung up a racket last night with Wilson Sensation 16 on the crosses to compare against the HG18. I'll report back end of the week when I get a few plays in.
@@MarkSansait I played a week with Confidential mains @45# with Wilson Sensation 16 crosses @50# so just swapping Confidential 18g with my normal Hyper G 18g. I noticed a significant difference and did NOT like it. Confidential was much stiffer and bothered my elbow but in terms of playability. I found the ball with less spin and it was sailing farther than Hyper G so I had to adjust so the ball wasn't going long. I went back to Hyper G18 mains and cut out the Confidential as quickly as I could.
@@MarkSansait looking fwd to it. I just started playing with hyper g soft and I must say I really like it. It’s not as stiff as Volkl but still has great topspin, power and feel. Here is a tip: try Weiss Cannon rock + power hybrid, I’m loving this one as well and plays very similar to solinco (at 50 lbs). Great ball pocketing and overall performance. Add it to your list of reviews please!
Dude. I thought it was just me. Have this strung on my ‘17 Yonex DR98 and everything you said the string did…it did! I was taking good cuts at the ball both flat and lasso topspin shots and I too felt that it was very under-powered at times. As if more pace should have come off of my racket. Spot on assessment but I think this string and I don’t match. It’s good though. Just not for me. I need to feel that roar coming off the racket, assured that that boy is coming out with some heat. Thank you for your intellectual insight, Mark!
Looking for something to try or change from the Alu Power 125...looking for more spin and higher launch angle to go higher over the net. Love to hear your suggestions. thank you. (FYI, I'm using a Pure Strike 16x19)
Oh man I love ur intros lol. I really like this string, do you have any cheaper options to this? its actually a bit expensive where I live. Im using a Pro staff which is kinda stiff with tour bite, and need a softer string ( the string bed feels soo stiff right now, no pocketing at all), so I need something like HyperG but cheaper ( maybe head LYNX? I heard its pretty similar ) Tried Volkl Cyclone aswell, really like the ball pocketing and spin but its just too powerful. Thanks!
Hi, what gauge and tension of Solinco Hyper-G do you recommend for Head Radical MP 2021. I play with Head Lynx Tour at 22kg/48.5 lbs. I don't brake strings.
Congrats on the channel. Watching from Brazil. I have two Yonex DR98's, and am getting used to it with LXNSmart. Thinking of using Hyper-G on my second DR98, to experiment. Suggested tension? by the way, I am 64 and coming back to the sport, after retiring from surfing. Have a bit of inflammation in the wrist, so I need to nurse it until I get better. Thanks
Thank you so much! The Yonex DR 98s are not only one of the best Yonex rackets, but one of the best tennis rackets in recent memory! I would string your second racket with Solinco Hyper G at 5lbs LESS THAN what you currently string LXN Smart with. Let me know how that goes!
@@MarkSansait Thank you for the answer. Just a little of advice on the channel. I do a lot of work in this area oversees. People don't like putdowns, even of other people. Humor is best appreciated when it is self-effacing. Your knowledge of the sport is your strong suit. Just a suggestion. If I could put in a request. The old Wilson Sensation plus, 17g. Thanks.
I wanted to hear your opinion on Kirshbaum Max Power Rough. I'm a 4.5 doubles player trying to find low-powered, spin-focused strings with a great tension maintenance and has been somewhat satisfied with Max Power Rough and Hyper G.
I havent played with Kirshbaum Max Power Rough. If you are somewhat satisfied with the Solinco Hyper G, I would try a packet of Solinco Confidential! Let me know what your thoughts are!
Question: I have a Babolat Strike 100 or 16x19 or something like that and I am wondering what tension to put my strings at. The strings I am using are Solinco Hyper G
To start, I would recommend stringing the Solinco Hyper 16g at 47lbs to start! Let me know how that goes. Also let me know if you want me to string it :)
I had both the 1.20 and the 1.25 and there is more power in the thicker string. I would recommend to try them at the same tension with the same racket. I am staying with the 1.25 as it gives me more power to attack.
Hey man, this my first time trying this string. What tension do you recommend for my yonex ezone98? We have quite the same playstyle as I was observing your games. Fan from the Philippines! :)
From the town that I lived in, its really hard to get a hold of any branded strings. So, mostly what's available on my stringing guy is what I use, pretty cheap half the pricr of hyper g. No idea of the brand though
Please review Luxilon 4g rough vs. 4g traditional. Used by De Minaur and tsitipas, respectively. Love Hyper G currently, great feel, but power is dependent on the racket you use as well..
Man, you have to do yourself the favor of trying Hyper G in 17g at a bit lower tension... I have a 2019 Pure Aero and used 16g @50lbs and absolutely hated it. Felt better after a few hours, but I felt like I had to pound the ball. Tried 17g at 47lbs and I love it!!! Feels nice and has plenty of power!! It pockets the ball and shoots it off with ton of spin. Felt flying everywhere!! bit, but I haven't committed because I enjoyed it so much at 47lbs.
With my time constraints I try to do all my tennis string reviews in the same tension, same racket, and same gauge best I can. But I do agree, some of the tennis strings out there perform much better in different tensions and different gauges.
Completely agree. Hyper-G in 16 and 17g are two completely different animals. I used the Pure Aero 2019 with 16g @50lbs and had very similar results as you describe. Tried the 17g at same tension and loved it. This is after using Tecnifibre NRG2/17 almost exclusively for the past 15+ years. Like it now so much that I bought a reel of it. Of course just in time for the Hyper-G Soft to come out...
Would a lower tension in a Hyper G 16g work in a 2019 Pure Aero?? Would appreciate recommendations. Currently using Solinco Tour Bite 16g at 49lbs but someone recently gave me Solinco Hyper G 16g string to try it out. :)
@@tubeontherox Hyper-G is a softer string than Tour Bite. To me the 17 and 16 gauges have a completely different feel and IMO, can't understand why anyone would use the 16 over the 17 unless they were a chronic string breaker. The 17 is so much crisper and offers better spin. Having said that, the 16 gauge will work in a Pure Aero, based on your setup I'd try 50lbs as it will have a bit more power than the Tour Bite.
Hello again Mark.Would this hyper G 18 gauge fits for my Dunlop Srixon CX 200 tour 16 x 19? My current string now is Kirschbaum pro line ii 17 @48/46.For me PL2 is very good when it comes to comfort, ball pocketing, feel, playability and control..But i think the spin potential is fair. I need more spin.I am a strong 4.0 with semi western (quite western) forhand, and i have a slice and topspin backhand backhand.
@@MarkSansait I've heard mixed; a little more power than HG. Figured it's worth a try for $12. Have a set of Revolution 17 coming tomorrow. Will try to post back after a playtest.. Great channel BTW...
@@MarkSansait I strung up my 2020 Pure Drive with the Revolution 17 at 50lbs, same tension as I use for Hyper-G. I had read that the Revolution needed some break-in; those reports weren't wrong. First few hits were really stiff and board-like. Did NOT like it at all. Have put about 2 1/2 hours on it since. It has softened up a bit but I still find it very stiff and feels very muted compared to Hyper-G. Perhaps it needs more break-in time but that in itself is a deal-breaker for me. With Hyper-G, I can go from the stringing machine to the court and it feels great right out of the bag. I didn't perceive any additional power or control over the Hyper-G and really didn't like the feel of the string at all. I'll be cutting these out and going back to Hyper-G.
Hey! Thank you for review! Today I ocassionaly got hyper G string on my Aero Pro Drive. Usually I go with RPM Blast, but it was not present when I came to restring my racket. Didn't try it yet. Hope it will be OK. Can you give your opinion about both srings, which one is better? (The price of RPM Blast is 1.5 times bigger)
@@Olly_2024_ Hyper G seemed to be a harder string (got some pain in my elbow). It was more durable, but not as good as RPM. May be less tension will help, but I didn't make experiment, as I bought RPM in reel for a nice price.
Thanks for the question! I believe the 17g hyper g would be a fantastic string for an ezone dr 100! anywhere between 45lbs and 55lbs is a viable tension for that string and racket set up - let me know how it feels!
Hi I am using the wilson blade 16x19 v7 with hyper g I feel lack of power from the string but I also want to same control feeling, do you have any recommendation. thx alot
@@MarkSansait it very special. Some hate it some love it. unfortunately it breaks too soon on my vcore100. I use it in crosses, it brings confort, power and spin (wierd texture) with a more rigid poly in mains. Have fun
I would love to, but in order to thoroughly review different tensions, gauges, and rackets of one specific string would take a very long time and cost a lot of money :(. I do appreciate the suggestion though!
@@MarkSansait Second time you have said about not having time in response to someone. Perhaps I can suggest you don't position yourself as a string reviewer if you don't have the time or funds to do it properly. It's next to meaningless to just string one frame in one gauge at one tension. Unless a viewer plays that exact setup, what is anyone gaining from that? I play lots of different strings in different frames and try different tensions, hybrids, full beds, etc. As a stringer, how can I recommend strings to my customers unless i actually test them? Sorry, not trying to be mean, but I don't think this is your avenue of expertise!
@@6064jkractually do one 😂 that would discount every content creator on this platform. Who has the time and money to buy loads of rackets at minimum £200 a racket, reels and reels of different strings and not different strings different gauges at minimum £100 each. You gonna contribute to this?
For people that want to test this string, I would DEFINITELY recommend stringing it on the lower range of your racket tension. But for these reviews I always string at 55lbs to ensure consistency! 🙏🙏
@@MarkSansait : Any comment on stiffness of this string for players with wrist/elblow issues. I use Volkl cyclone/Black Widow 16 guage@52 at the moment and find it comfortable.
Very fine string for me. It is stiff, but it feels very predictable and provides excellent control. This actually allows you to hit hard and fast and the ball still goes into the court. Trampoline effect is very small, so if a player likes a good amount of trampoline acceleration from the strings they will probably not like this one. On touch shots it feels quite muted, so you probably need to practice them a bit and develop some muscle memory to get them right. Tension maintenance is fantastic.
Hey man,please 🙏review Gamma Moto love Thijs string in my Prince Textreme Tour 95,but i never tried Solinco Hyper-g OR Confedential.I like to now if its worth the extra Dollar,eather wat,keep up your good work,high from Holland🙏👍😎
No ball pocketing whatsoever. Maybe the stringer, strung it waaay tighter than he should @24kg for a 275 Yonex Ezone Rally I use. Maybe a lower tension would enable some more ball-pocketing. Great for slices and heavy top spins, if you have a good technique. BUT, Very bad for returns, volleys and flat hits, because you don't get any feedback. That's my experience so far. I'll say it again, maybe it's all because of the lbad combination of a lightweight racquet and too tight strung tennis string.
@@MarkSansait just strang my two lightweight racquets. The first with Isospeed Cream 1.23 @22kg and the second one with Kirschbaum Super Smash Honey @22kg, too. Will share my experience soon. I know tha both my racquets being at 280gr are light, but maybe there are beginners out there like me who are not ready to use a 330gram racquet yet.
Agree, worthless review of Hyper G at 55 lbs. Never sting this above 50 lbs. Also huge difference between 16 and 17. Hyper G 17 at 48 lbs in a Yonex DR 98 is the best setup I've ever used.
I did not liked Hyper G at all. Its a very hard feeling string. Yes it does helps control the ball but at a heavy cost of losing a lot of power for me. Moreover, what I really disliked was that I had a lot of trouble putting some slice on it as it felt too hard. I am not tall so I need a lot of slice on serves to be effective and my serve was really bad with it. This string is not for everyone. Probable is better for those who hit very hard and needs more control
@@MarkSansait I still need to know more about strings ahhaha. U have tested so many more and you are helping me improve my knowledge about strings in general. Right now I am using Pros Pro Eruption. I like it a lot. It may looks similar to Hyper G but its kinda different feeling. Its softer and allow for more touch. Yes u have less control and needs to generate more spin yourself and it loses tension and playability faster than Hyper G but its much more nicer to the arms and so less expensive. By the way, I really wanna try Yonex Poly Tour Pro. Do you have a review of it here? thanks!
somehow can’t decide between hyperg and tourbyte :) hyperg survives 10 hours of play ... this is best I found so far. In term of spin it is very good but less than textured strings. Hyperg is not soft on arm for those who care. In overal string is very good!
I watched several of your reviews. They are sweet and short but missing so much information that it's almost meaningless (sorry). You have not said what gauge, what tension, what racquet, and some other basic information that is needed to appreciate the review. I have used Hyper-G 17g, 18g, 19g and 20g in three different racquets and slightly different tensions. Some I hated, some I really liked. You need to add more information if you want to attract more viewers.
Thanks Denes! I always try to end my video with the test specs (racket, tension, etc), but sometimes I totally forget while scripting - but I promise I will try harder for my future videos. However, I do always throw the test specs in the description. Unfortunately I do not do tennis string review full time, so I want to limit my testing to 16gauge (if possible) and the same tension. I definitely do appreciate the input! Happy hitting my friend!
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:))). Civics are nice cards, but they definitely dont give off the "I'm going to put a spoiler on it" kind of vibe....
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Great analysis Mark. Looking forward to additional videos.
Thanks so much J B! Are there any strings you want me to review?
@@MarkSansait how about Tecnifibre x one biphase. Appreciate!
I use this string and love it. I feel it pockets well for a poly and the spin is very good. Haven't really noticed that it is any more underpowered than others but that may be just me. Have tried a multitude of shaped poly's and keep coming back to this one. I did just try the soft version and was worried about tension maintenance but honestly can't tell the difference. I have had arm problems in the past and feel this is among the softer poly's. I string at 47 lbs on my Prince Textreme Tour 95 (yes the color matches perfectly!). 4.5 club player.
Thanks for the review!
I will disagree with you on one point - I dont believe it pockets well at all for a shaped poly, but I do love the dead feel and spin potential! But then again you string it at 47lbs.
Can you send me a pic of the Solinco Hyper-G on your Prince Textreme? It must look really slick!
Whoa. I tried this string out on a suggestion. Love it. It's holding up well with a strong long swing. Semi Eastern grip. Lots of top spin. Good ball pocket created on impact. Would recommend. Tention 56 17 ga.
I'm glad i can help!
Hyper G and Confi...the best so far..thanks kuya🍁👍
try HyperG soft 17g at 49lbs mains and 46 lbs cross. That seem to do the trick if you need good pocketing. For some reason, these co-poly respond better if you string in the 40s.
i appreciate your expertise very much, accurate and clear. if only there was a chart wher we could "see" where a string belongs between power-feel-control-comfort ... there are so much strings and so much are under-rated. thanks for the work
Thanks so much for watching Victor!
As for the chart... well... im working on it haha.
@@MarkSansait it would be aweome, thanks :)
Isn’t there a chart on something called tennis warehouse laboratory which gives details on all aspects of strings. Tennisnerd mentions it on some of his videos. Thanks I have just bought some thinking of putting in my Extreme Tour maybe in my Ezone 98 but need more power in that racquet so may go with Technifibre X1
that's a great mic!!! great video
thank you so much for the kind words! what string do you want me to review next?
@@MarkSansait I would say volkl cyclone. There are barely any reviews for this string, and the ones already up don't fully describe its qualities. If you review it, I'm sure I'm not the only one that would watch it. This string is a huge underdog, my string of choice. Cheers!
@@yourbedroompunk7601 Thanks so much for the input! I did hear some of my friends that used Solinco Hyper G switch to Cyclone. I did just schedule a tennis string review post tonight. I'll do Volkl Cyclone ASAP! Be on the lookout for it!
@@MarkSansait No problem!
@yourbedroompunk - I just posted one on Volkl Cyclone yesterday :). Sorry about the delay!
Ivd tried many others and still come back to hyper g 17 at 48 to 50 lbs. It has decent power and great spin. Feels comfortable on my pure drive....and i am a geezer
Thanks for the review
Anytime Casey!
This string in a 17 gauge works extremely well in 18x20 patterns or relatively tight 16x19 patterns (e.g. Ezone DR98), as it increases launch angle and provides huge spin potential. It does, however, notch quickly in a very open 100sq.in. pattern (think Prince 16x18 / 100sq.in.), where durability will be an issue, even in a 16 gauge. That's because its square shape is very aggressive, and the crosses just dig into the mains.
Agreed, The gauge will DEFINTIELY change the launch angle of the string bed.
I stay with the 16 gauges for reviews for consistency purposes!
Thanks @ Johnny G, from a DR98 and Prince 16x18 user.
@@rich.e Prince 305x?
Hi Mark.It s very nice that you answer to all questions and all videos gives us good information so here i am! I ve been currently using for the last 4 months tecnifibre xtc 305 18x19.Its more stable and gives more control than dr 98 , my racquet of choce for the last 1,5 years.in tecnifibre i have used tecnifibre ice code 1.25 -too firm- , volkl cyclone 1,25 -does everything well but does not shine in some aspect- , yonex poly tour pro 1,25 -very good but dies quickly - , and now hyper g 1,25 .The last sounds like plastic has low power and good control.Spin is decent as a 18x19 frame.Its more firm than poly tour pro and cyclone.Would you recomend 1,30 in this raquet? I string in 23,5 kg.I also had a set of confidential 1,30 but unfortuntely i used it in a babloat pure strike 16x19 (2nd racquet) and its more stable than before.Its soft and fells a little like catapult (24kg). So would you recoment it in tecnifibre racquet?What would be the best choice and in what tense?
I have been playing with the Hyper G 1.20/17 at 24kg/53lbs on my Yonex Ezone Rally (275gr) and I play once or twice a week mainly groundstrokes. At first, it felt extremely firm. Every time I didn't hit the sweet spot, the ball didn't make it over the net. After two months, it felt softer and better. Maybe it should be strung in lower tension because my racquet is quite light.
I have the two same problems I had with the Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.20/17 (yellow), also:
1. Everytime I want to hit a flat forehand or backhand, I have to hold back and use only a small amount of muscle power, otherwise the ball is gonna go wide.
2. Returning fast flat shot is really hard. Miss the sweetspot and the ball won't make it over the net.
I'll say it again. Maybe, my racquet is too light and the strings got strung really firm.
I'm waiting to get Isospeed 1.20/17 any day now. I'm gonna string it at 22kg.
try the hyper g 17g at 47 or 48. Makes a world of difference. I started at 52 and had the same experience as you, but at 48 its great
I am using the Hyper G soft at 48lbs tension, I can say I think this will be my string of choice going fwd. Previously, I was using Babolat RPM Blast Spin at 48lbs.
How does it compare power wise vs the rpm blast? And tension holding characteristics?
I'd love if you reviewed the Kirschbaum Pro line Evolution. Have you tried it? I'm thinking of getting a reel.
On my channel I reviewed the Kirschbaum Pro Line 2. But I haven't tried Evolution
I've used this string during a couple of hours and thought it performed great. Really difficult for me to say if it's better than Yonex Poly Tour Pro and Weiss Cannon Silverstring which are cheaper, but nevertheless a good poly in my opinion.
Mark great content as usual. Love the audio. What are your thoughts on gauge 20. Who would benefit from solinco hyper g 1.10/1.05mm gauge?
I string my rackets and tried many different strings and initially used Hyper G then after trying others, I came back to Hyper G 18 and used it for the full bed. I recently changed a few months ago to a softer cross string. I settled in to Sensation 16 and Head PPS 17. I like the both but break Sensation quicker so usually string one of each so I don't pop both rackets.
How long does your string set up last with Solinco Hyper G 18 in the cross?
Shape copolys really CUT into the softer crosses 😢.
@@MarkSansait HG18 mains with Wilson Sensation 16 crosses strung at 45/50 last about 6-8 plays on average and the crosses break. Oddly enough, changing the crosses to Head PPS 17 with same tension, have the mains breaking but in 8-10 plays. I play 3x a week...doubles (4.5 level) 2x and hit singles 1x.
@@MarkSansait However, after seeing your review on Confidential, I just bought a set of 18g to test and strung up a racket last night with Wilson Sensation 16 on the crosses to compare against the HG18. I'll report back end of the week when I get a few plays in.
Cant wait!
@@MarkSansait I played a week with Confidential mains @45# with Wilson Sensation 16 crosses @50# so just swapping Confidential 18g with my normal Hyper G 18g. I noticed a significant difference and did NOT like it. Confidential was much stiffer and bothered my elbow but in terms of playability. I found the ball with less spin and it was sailing farther than Hyper G so I had to adjust so the ball wasn't going long. I went back to Hyper G18 mains and cut out the Confidential as quickly as I could.
Hello mark what kind of string do you recomment to me i have tennis elbow for using Hyper G solingco! I using Wilson clash V2
Please review Volkl v square - interested in your opinion on this string.
It's definitely on my list, bigdaddy
@@MarkSansait looking fwd to it. I just started playing with hyper g soft and I must say I really like it. It’s not as stiff as Volkl but still has great topspin, power and feel. Here is a tip: try Weiss Cannon rock + power hybrid, I’m loving this one as well and plays very similar to solinco (at 50 lbs). Great ball pocketing and overall performance. Add it to your list of reviews please!
Solinco Hyper-G Soft is on my list! In fact im stringing a tennis racket for a student now with the soft!
Dude. I thought it was just me. Have this strung on my ‘17 Yonex DR98 and everything you said the string did…it did! I was taking good cuts at the ball both flat and lasso topspin shots and I too felt that it was very under-powered at times. As if more pace should have come off of my racket. Spot on assessment but I think this string and I don’t match. It’s good though. Just not for me. I need to feel that roar coming off the racket, assured that that boy is coming out with some heat. Thank you for your intellectual insight, Mark!
Looking for something to try or change from the Alu Power 125...looking for more spin and higher launch angle to go higher over the net. Love to hear your suggestions. thank you. (FYI, I'm using a Pure Strike 16x19)
Try the Yonex Poly Tour Pro at the same gauge! Its cheaper, softer, and better!
@@MarkSansait Thank you. I saw that one, seems more $ than the Hyper G.
But definitely less expensive than any garbage Luxilon I know of 🤣😂
Yessir - two years ago I was part of their ambassador programs. Cheap strings!
huh?
Oh man I love ur intros lol.
I really like this string, do you have any cheaper options to this? its actually a bit expensive where I live.
Im using a Pro staff which is kinda stiff with tour bite, and need a softer string ( the string bed feels soo stiff right now, no pocketing at all), so I need something like HyperG but cheaper ( maybe head LYNX? I heard its pretty similar )
Tried Volkl Cyclone aswell, really like the ball pocketing and spin but its just too powerful.
Thanks!
I can't think of anything cheaper with what your looking for tbh. But maybe try Tier One Black Knight if your in the Americas
Hi, what gauge and tension of Solinco Hyper-G do you recommend for Head Radical MP 2021. I play with Head Lynx Tour at 22kg/48.5 lbs. I don't brake strings.
Try 45lbs since it's a dead string
@@MarkSansait and what gauge? Should I go with 17/1.20 or 16L/1.25?
Congrats on the channel. Watching from Brazil. I have two Yonex DR98's, and am getting used to it with LXNSmart. Thinking of using Hyper-G on my second DR98, to experiment. Suggested tension? by the way, I am 64 and coming back to the sport, after retiring from surfing. Have a bit of inflammation in the wrist, so I need to nurse it until I get better. Thanks
Thank you so much! The Yonex DR 98s are not only one of the best Yonex rackets, but one of the best tennis rackets in recent memory! I would string your second racket with Solinco Hyper G at 5lbs LESS THAN what you currently string LXN Smart with. Let me know how that goes!
@@MarkSansait Thank you for the answer. Just a little of advice on the channel. I do a lot of work in this area oversees. People don't like putdowns, even of other people. Humor is best appreciated when it is self-effacing. Your knowledge of the sport is your strong suit. Just a suggestion. If I could put in a request. The old Wilson Sensation plus, 17g. Thanks.
Loved the spin, hated that it killed my forearm and elbow. I had to hybrid it with Velocity MLT 17 in the crosses (both at 45 lbs).
Oh man, if this kills your forearm and elbow, do NOT.. I repeat... do NOT try the Solinco Tour Bite (check out my review).
I wanted to hear your opinion on Kirshbaum Max Power Rough. I'm a 4.5 doubles player trying to find low-powered, spin-focused strings with a great tension maintenance and has been somewhat satisfied with Max Power Rough and Hyper G.
I havent played with Kirshbaum Max Power Rough. If you are somewhat satisfied with the Solinco Hyper G, I would try a packet of Solinco Confidential!
Let me know what your thoughts are!
Question: I have a Babolat Strike 100 or 16x19 or something like that and I am wondering what tension to put my strings at. The strings I am using are Solinco Hyper G
To start, I would recommend stringing the Solinco Hyper 16g at 47lbs to start! Let me know how that goes. Also let me know if you want me to string it :)
Which best for spin...black widow or hyper G....tks
I had both the 1.20 and the 1.25 and there is more power in the thicker string. I would recommend to try them at the same tension with the same racket. I am staying with the 1.25 as it gives me more power to attack.
I am sticking with 16 gauge (1.30mm) strung at the same tension to ensure consistency, quality, and durability (unlike Kirschbaum Black Shark 😭).
Hey man, this my first time trying this string. What tension do you recommend for my yonex ezone98? We have quite the same playstyle as I was observing your games.
Fan from the Philippines! :)
What do you normally string your polys at?
From the town that I lived in, its really hard to get a hold of any branded strings. So, mostly what's available on my stringing guy is what I use, pretty cheap half the pricr of hyper g. No idea of the brand though
Please review Luxilon 4g rough vs. 4g traditional. Used by De Minaur and tsitipas, respectively. Love Hyper G currently, great feel, but power is dependent on the racket you use as well..
I have a lot of people asking me to do the Luxilon 4g Rough - i cant wait!
Low powered but can put the ball on a dime ...
Man, you have to do yourself the favor of trying Hyper G in 17g at a bit lower tension... I have a 2019 Pure Aero and used 16g @50lbs and absolutely hated it. Felt better after a few hours, but I felt like I had to pound the ball. Tried 17g at 47lbs and I love it!!! Feels nice and has plenty of power!! It pockets the ball and shoots it off with ton of spin. Felt flying everywhere!!
bit, but I haven't committed because I enjoyed it so much at 47lbs.
With my time constraints I try to do all my tennis string reviews in the same tension, same racket, and same gauge best I can. But I do agree, some of the tennis strings out there perform much better in different tensions and different gauges.
Mark Sansait I understand, 17g is a different beast in the Hyper G.
Completely agree. Hyper-G in 16 and 17g are two completely different animals. I used the Pure Aero 2019 with 16g @50lbs and had very similar results as you describe. Tried the 17g at same tension and loved it. This is after using Tecnifibre NRG2/17 almost exclusively for the past 15+ years. Like it now so much that I bought a reel of it. Of course just in time for the Hyper-G Soft to come out...
Would a lower tension in a Hyper G 16g work in a 2019 Pure Aero?? Would appreciate recommendations.
Currently using Solinco Tour Bite 16g at 49lbs but someone recently gave me Solinco Hyper G 16g string to try it out. :)
@@tubeontherox Hyper-G is a softer string than Tour Bite. To me the 17 and 16 gauges have a completely different feel and IMO, can't understand why anyone would use the 16 over the 17 unless they were a chronic string breaker. The 17 is so much crisper and offers better spin. Having said that, the 16 gauge will work in a Pure Aero, based on your setup I'd try 50lbs as it will have a bit more power than the Tour Bite.
Considering how popular hyper g is, I haven't seen it in a hybrid. How do you think it will do there?
Hello again Mark.Would this hyper G 18 gauge fits for my Dunlop Srixon CX 200 tour 16 x 19? My current string now is Kirschbaum pro line ii 17 @48/46.For me PL2 is very good when it comes to comfort, ball pocketing, feel, playability and control..But i think the spin potential is fair. I need more spin.I am a strong 4.0 with semi western (quite western) forhand, and i have a slice and topspin backhand backhand.
I would think its worth a shot! Although you might be breakings strings quite a bit....
Currently a big fan of Hyper-G 17.. What do you think of Solinco Revolution?
I havent tried Solinco Revolution yet, but I've heard great things about it though!
@@MarkSansait I've heard mixed; a little more power than HG. Figured it's worth a try for $12. Have a set of Revolution 17 coming tomorrow. Will try to post back after a playtest.. Great channel BTW...
Thanks my man! Let me know what you think!
@@MarkSansait I strung up my 2020 Pure Drive with the Revolution 17 at 50lbs, same tension as I use for Hyper-G. I had read that the Revolution needed some break-in; those reports weren't wrong. First few hits were really stiff and board-like. Did NOT like it at all. Have put about 2 1/2 hours on it since. It has softened up a bit but I still find it very stiff and feels very muted compared to Hyper-G. Perhaps it needs more break-in time but that in itself is a deal-breaker for me. With Hyper-G, I can go from the stringing machine to the court and it feels great right out of the bag. I didn't perceive any additional power or control over the Hyper-G and really didn't like the feel of the string at all. I'll be cutting these out and going back to Hyper-G.
Hey! Thank you for review! Today I ocassionaly got hyper G string on my Aero Pro Drive. Usually I go with RPM Blast, but it was not present when I came to restring my racket. Didn't try it yet. Hope it will be OK. Can you give your opinion about both srings, which one is better? (The price of RPM Blast is 1.5 times bigger)
Which do you conclude was better?
@@Olly_2024_ Hyper G seemed to be a harder string (got some pain in my elbow). It was more durable, but not as good as RPM. May be less tension will help, but I didn't make experiment, as I bought RPM in reel for a nice price.
What tension you put it at? I usually play with rpm blast at 55 on a pure aero. I'm looking to test it out.
Test specs are always in the description :)
52
I would like to see alu power soft :)
In my next order I will definitely include it. I have Alu Power in a reel right now!
Between these strings, RPM blast and ISO Speed, which one did you like more?
Babolat RPM Blast => Never
Solinco Hyper G = > for spin
IsoSpeed Baseline Control = > everything else
@@MarkSansait IsoSpeed for everything else, as in power, control and spin?
IsoSpeed>Solinco for everything except spin
@@MarkSansait thanks in what gauge do you prefer the isospeed please?
I have an ezone DR 100. Would hyper g 17 at 48 lbs work well?
Thanks for the question! I believe the 17g hyper g would be a fantastic string for an ezone dr 100! anywhere between 45lbs and 55lbs is a viable tension for that string and racket set up - let me know how it feels!
@@MarkSansait Thanks for the reply. Will do
Awesome videos man! So what's your string of choice? 💪
Funny enough, it's this string! It's my very first string review ever 😂😂😂
@@MarkSansait glad to hear💪 can i have a question?
What racket did u test this on
Can you review solinco confidential
I already did 🤗
@@MarkSansait which one easy to play the hyperg or confidential?
Hi I am using the wilson blade 16x19 v7 with hyper g I feel lack of power from the string but I also want to same control feeling, do you have any recommendation. thx alot
Try the Solinco Confidential! I did review it on this channel as well
@@MarkSansait thx but how about your latest review, isospeed baseline control
The Solinco you mentioned are 4-sided, but the ISOSPEED Baseline Control is round.... they are very different strings!
How do you compare Hyper G with RPM Blast?
I answered this in the Volkl Cyclone review
Luxilon smart?
Some of the coaches I have been working with were recommending that string. I'll have to check it out soon! Thanks for the input!
@@MarkSansait it very special. Some hate it some love it. unfortunately it breaks too soon on my vcore100. I use it in crosses, it brings confort, power and spin (wierd texture) with a more rigid poly in mains. Have fun
Whats on ur mains?
Humble suggestion: play-test different tensions and gauges of Hyper G in different head sizes and stiffness racquets.
I would love to, but in order to thoroughly review different tensions, gauges, and rackets of one specific string would take a very long time and cost a lot of money :(.
I do appreciate the suggestion though!
@@MarkSansait Second time you have said about not having time in response to someone. Perhaps I can suggest you don't position yourself as a string reviewer if you don't have the time or funds to do it properly. It's next to meaningless to just string one frame in one gauge at one tension. Unless a viewer plays that exact setup, what is anyone gaining from that? I play lots of different strings in different frames and try different tensions, hybrids, full beds, etc. As a stringer, how can I recommend strings to my customers unless i actually test them? Sorry, not trying to be mean, but I don't think this is your avenue of expertise!
@@6064jkractually do one 😂 that would discount every content creator on this platform. Who has the time and money to buy loads of rackets at minimum £200 a racket, reels and reels of different strings and not different strings different gauges at minimum £100 each. You gonna contribute to this?
Hey Mark ..Since its low powered, do you recommend it to get it strung at 52 instead of 55 lbs to get some more power ?
For people that want to test this string, I would DEFINITELY recommend stringing it on the lower range of your racket tension.
But for these reviews I always string at 55lbs to ensure consistency!
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@@MarkSansait : Any comment on stiffness of this string for players with wrist/elblow issues. I use Volkl cyclone/Black Widow 16 guage@52 at the moment and find it comfortable.
It's significantly stiffer than Volkl Cyclone
@@MarkSansait I gave it for stringing @ 52 today on my Dunlop Frame with Flex 68. I hope this string works well for me. Keeping fingers crossed.
Let me know how it feels!
Is this string good for tennis elbow?
If you currently have tennis elbow, I suggest you do NOT try this string as a full bed.
Very fine string for me. It is stiff, but it feels very predictable and provides excellent control. This actually allows you to hit hard and fast and the ball still goes into the court. Trampoline effect is very small, so if a player likes a good amount of trampoline acceleration from the strings they will probably not like this one. On touch shots it feels quite muted, so you probably need to practice them a bit and develop some muscle memory to get them right. Tension maintenance is fantastic.
Hey man,please 🙏review Gamma Moto love Thijs string in my Prince Textreme Tour 95,but i never tried Solinco Hyper-g OR Confedential.I like to now if its worth the extra Dollar,eather wat,keep up your good work,high from Holland🙏👍😎
No ball pocketing whatsoever. Maybe the stringer, strung it waaay tighter than he should @24kg for a 275 Yonex Ezone Rally I use. Maybe a lower tension would enable some more ball-pocketing.
Great for slices and heavy top spins, if you have a good technique.
BUT, Very bad for returns, volleys and flat hits, because you don't get any feedback.
That's my experience so far.
I'll say it again, maybe it's all because of the lbad combination of a lightweight racquet and too tight strung tennis string.
I personally think the combination of a light racket, high tension, and natural stiffness of the string provides the no ball pocketing feeling.
@@MarkSansait just strang my two lightweight racquets. The first with Isospeed Cream 1.23 @22kg and the second one with Kirschbaum Super Smash Honey @22kg, too. Will share my experience soon. I know tha both my racquets being at 280gr are light, but maybe there are beginners out there like me who are not ready to use a 330gram racquet yet.
Hyper G actually has pretty good pocketing. Might have to string lower to get the effect though.
Agreed! But I string ALL polyesters 55lbs for consistency.
Agree, worthless review of Hyper G at 55 lbs. Never sting this above 50 lbs. Also huge difference between 16 and 17. Hyper G 17 at 48 lbs in a Yonex DR 98 is the best setup I've ever used.
It's weird seeing Mark without Blonde hair
It's weird seeing mark. Trying looking in the mirror and seeing THIS face everytime 😤
Pure drive team 2002 hyperG1.15 ROCK.
Great video, btw I didn’t graduate high school and I’m 29 with a 7 figure net worth 😅😜
I sent this video to my buddy who looks like you and he is freaked out :)
Is your buddy Filipino?
@@MarkSansait No. I didn't know you are a Fillipino. He is Hmong. I know a lot of Filliponos into tennis.
And just like an affinity for gambling and being an alcohol lightweight....
all Filipinos have one handers 😂
Ah, have those young kids do the hard work while you sit on the baseline or sideline 😆
Post more tennis videos!
More string reviews to come! :)
Hey I know a PHD student that drives a Honda Civic with a spoiler…..
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He bought it for a HS dropout…
I did not liked Hyper G at all. Its a very hard feeling string. Yes it does helps control the ball but at a heavy cost of losing a lot of power for me. Moreover, what I really disliked was that I had a lot of trouble putting some slice on it as it felt too hard. I am not tall so I need a lot of slice on serves to be effective and my serve was really bad with it. This string is not for everyone. Probable is better for those who hit very hard and needs more control
Have you tried Solinco Confidential?
@@MarkSansait I still need to know more about strings ahhaha. U have tested so many more and you are helping me improve my knowledge about strings in general. Right now I am using Pros Pro Eruption. I like it a lot. It may looks similar to Hyper G but its kinda different feeling. Its softer and allow for more touch. Yes u have less control and needs to generate more spin yourself and it loses tension and playability faster than Hyper G but its much more nicer to the arms and so less expensive. By the way, I really wanna try Yonex Poly Tour Pro. Do you have a review of it here? thanks!
somehow can’t decide between hyperg and tourbyte :) hyperg survives 10 hours of play ... this is best I found so far. In term of spin it is very good but less than textured strings.
Hyperg is not soft on arm for those who care. In overal string is very good!
If you think Hyper G is not soft on the arm, DO NOT PLAY WITH SOLINCO TOUR BITE unless you want to have massive arm problems.
Thats why i use 52-55 pounds on my racket, if i using that type of strings
THUMPY DUMPY THUMY THUMP
HyperG and ALU power is 😫
I personally liked Hyper G! The price isnt bad either. However Alu Power is just kind of.... "meh"
Black code is better in my opinion
I have not tried it yet, i cant wait!
I watched several of your reviews. They are sweet and short but missing so much information that it's almost meaningless (sorry). You have not said what gauge, what tension, what racquet, and some other basic information that is needed to appreciate the review. I have used Hyper-G 17g, 18g, 19g and 20g in three different racquets and slightly different tensions. Some I hated, some I really liked. You need to add more information if you want to attract more viewers.
Thanks Denes! I always try to end my video with the test specs (racket, tension, etc), but sometimes I totally forget while scripting - but I promise I will try harder for my future videos. However, I do always throw the test specs in the description.
Unfortunately I do not do tennis string review full time, so I want to limit my testing to 16gauge (if possible) and the same tension.
I definitely do appreciate the input! Happy hitting my friend!