Eagerly awaiting this review. I had the same thoughts, snapped it at 7.5 hours but noticed the string was dropping off at that point. Enjoyed it the whole time throughout otherwise
Would this type of poly be good in an 18 x 20 Prestige 95' ? I thought you were using Presitges still, no? I found a 2018, it's on the way and will be here shortly. I tried my partners old iiPrestige and saw you recommending it in many videos. Think I am done with Babolats, want to get back to the old school feel (and lighter head). Thanks for the tips!
So this dies as fast as ALU Power? You kind of said that and then you said 8-10 hours. If I got 8-10 hours out of ALU Power it would be all I use. ALU is like a 3 hour string IME.
Just tried this one for the first time today; doing a string comparison for TW between Head Hawk Touch and Head Hawk Power; strung up Head Hawk Power in my old Dunlop 300g and Touch in my Dunlop CX 200 (last year's model). All I can say about Head Hawk Power is that it really brings life to the Dunlop 300g unlike any other string I've tested or tried in the past two years. I really think this may be the ONE for this frame. What I really like is the combination of control which is exceptionally great and power. The ball pocketing and dwell time are very good and I'm seeing marked precision on slice and kick serves. I found your review here after trying this string out today for the first time; I was hoping to find a list of pro players that may be using it as of 2024. Still looking for that. I will probably try watching your interview with Dennis Fabian or the one that Michelle from TW did with him this past year. I know this string is sort of a one-off for Head in that it is produced here in the U.S. I think it's somewhere around Nashville, TN. But not certain on that. Anyhow, thanks Jonas for the excellent review. Keep up the great work because you're a stellar contributor in everyway to the world-wide tennis community. Kudos.
Didn't like it as well as Hawk 17G in the X's (w/Triax 17G in M's) in my hybrid setup in the Head PT2. It's softer than Hawk so does not provide as much control or spin mo. Strung it the same (as Hawk) @ 52 lbs. in the X's so might get more control if bump the tension a bit but I generally prefer to keep Poly's @ 52 lbs. or below. Not really a fan of the color too as prefer Black or Red instead. Have not yet tried it in a full bed (as prefer a hybrid setup). Thx for the post.
Always good to read through the comments to get a feel for the string. I recently switched to Hyper-G from ALU Power which I've used since around 2006 and I love Hyper-G. Much better comfort and great spin. Just no feel at all but I'll sacrifice feel for comfort, retention and spin. I'm pretty much sold on shaped strings now.
@@gaga-jo7dy Just off the court and loving the Hyper-G and it's really cheap at my stringer. I'm going to stick with Hyper-G for 2023 and just enjoy the string before looking for something better. You can do the hunt forever or just find something better and stick with it. I hate changing anything in my setup. This is the first change in my equipment since 2011.
A great string for like 3-5 hours. After that the magic is gone. If you buy a reel and can afford to re-string very often, it might be worth it. For anyone else who plays 10+ hours with a poly forget it... it's almost like alu power, drops tension and playability way too quick!! Elasticity is gone after around 3 hours and feel gets worse from there..
You mentioned you didn’t like it in a hybrid setup with gut. I just picked up the 2023 vcore 95 looking for a poly in the mains gut in the crosses combo for that racket. What would you recommend for best spin, feel and longevity in terms of not cutting the gut crosses. Thanks!
Interesting that it’s priced and performs more or less the same, doesn’t seem like something I’d buy when I can just spend the same money and get ALU Power (I use toroline wasabi fwiw)
Hi! Ty very mutch for all the content! Do you know Zons tennis strings. Specially Zons hexplosion is very used in Argentina. I´M from Brazil and interest in your oppinion about it. Thanks!
Been enjoying this string in my SX 300 Tour V2 at 48-50 lbs. It pockets a lot more than Hyper-G 17 and felt more comfortable than Poly Tour Pro Yellow 17. When hit just right, makes a cool sound. Downsides are that I have to consciously carry the ball longer on these strings (whereas I can just whack it using Hyper-G or PTP) and that the spin goes away much sooner before there’s deep notching or strings stuck out of place, making it a bit more ambiguous to decide when i should restring and whether a bad day is from my poor technique or just string degradation.
After playing a couple more matches with this string, I’m realizing that it’s not necessarily that the spin goes away quickly, but it’s that I need to adjust my stroke to be shorter and whippier (more relaxed wrist and windshield wiper motion) as the tension drops to account for the increased power. Once I adjusted my stroke (inspired by Kyrgios/Kokkinakis/Berrettini), I got deep arching shots again.
@@Tennisnerd thank you for the fast reply! As a comparison with alu does it loss the playability like alu(uncontrollable lauch after few hours or still playable) thanks again!!
Bought a new Head Speed MP last year. It came strung with a black round poly string (no markings). Any ideas what this string might be, as looking to replace with same. I'm guessing it could be Hawk or Sonic Pro?
@Tennisnerd well that's a piece of advice. there's no need to tale offense. I like the contents, that's why I think you could improve presentation and make it more effective
Tried it as a hybrid with ghost wire and as a demo in full bed. Agree it feels way better full bed.
What's that stuff on your head, Jonas?
I think it is some kind of viral infection? Needs to go!
Natural hair, Jonad is pioneering the newest string technology :)
Eagerly awaiting this review. I had the same thoughts, snapped it at 7.5 hours but noticed the string was dropping off at that point. Enjoyed it the whole time throughout otherwise
Would this type of poly be good in an 18 x 20 Prestige 95' ? I thought you were using Presitges still, no? I found a 2018, it's on the way and will be here shortly. I tried my partners old iiPrestige and saw you recommending it in many videos. Think I am done with Babolats, want to get back to the old school feel (and lighter head). Thanks for the tips!
So this dies as fast as ALU Power? You kind of said that and then you said 8-10 hours. If I got 8-10 hours out of ALU Power it would be all I use. ALU is like a 3 hour string IME.
I agree. After 3 hours alupower loses all his magic. After 6 hours it’s a trampoline shit
Just tried this one for the first time today; doing a string comparison for TW between Head Hawk Touch and Head Hawk Power; strung up Head Hawk Power in my old Dunlop 300g and Touch in my Dunlop CX 200 (last year's model). All I can say about Head Hawk Power is that it really brings life to the Dunlop 300g unlike any other string I've tested or tried in the past two years. I really think this may be the ONE for this frame. What I really like is the combination of control which is exceptionally great and power. The ball pocketing and dwell time are very good and I'm seeing marked precision on slice and kick serves. I found your review here after trying this string out today for the first time; I was hoping to find a list of pro players that may be using it as of 2024. Still looking for that. I will probably try watching your interview with Dennis Fabian or the one that Michelle from TW did with him this past year. I know this string is sort of a one-off for Head in that it is produced here in the U.S. I think it's somewhere around Nashville, TN. But not certain on that. Anyhow, thanks Jonas for the excellent review. Keep up the great work because you're a stellar contributor in everyway to the world-wide tennis community. Kudos.
Great strings, I haven’t noticed major tension drop using it. Played around 10~15h. But it frays quite a bit.
which would you choose if you have to? Head hawk power or alu power?
Didn't like it as well as Hawk 17G in the X's (w/Triax 17G in M's) in my hybrid setup in the Head PT2. It's softer than Hawk so does not provide as much control or spin mo. Strung it the same (as Hawk) @ 52 lbs. in the X's so might get more control if bump the tension a bit but I generally prefer to keep Poly's @ 52 lbs. or below. Not really a fan of the color too as prefer Black or Red instead. Have not yet tried it in a full bed (as prefer a hybrid setup). Thx for the post.
Always good to read through the comments to get a feel for the string. I recently switched to Hyper-G from ALU Power which I've used since around 2006 and I love Hyper-G. Much better comfort and great spin. Just no feel at all but I'll sacrifice feel for comfort, retention and spin. I'm pretty much sold on shaped strings now.
Thou shalt try Lynx Tour.
Try Signum Pro xperience
@@gaga-jo7dy Just off the court and loving the Hyper-G and it's really cheap at my stringer. I'm going to stick with Hyper-G for 2023 and just enjoy the string before looking for something better. You can do the hunt forever or just find something better and stick with it. I hate changing anything in my setup. This is the first change in my equipment since 2011.
how would you compare hawk power to hawk touch? only know that they are both round string. thx
A great string for like 3-5 hours. After that the magic is gone. If you buy a reel and can afford to re-string very often, it might be worth it. For anyone else who plays 10+ hours with a poly forget it... it's almost like alu power, drops tension and playability way too quick!! Elasticity is gone after around 3 hours and feel gets worse from there..
how does it play compared to hawk touch?
What tension in the extreme?
Great video, thanks
You mentioned you didn’t like it in a hybrid setup with gut. I just picked up the 2023 vcore 95 looking for a poly in the mains gut in the crosses combo for that racket. What would you recommend for best spin, feel and longevity in terms of not cutting the gut crosses. Thanks!
Noticed Dominic Thiem is playing with brown/bronze colored strings. Maybe Babolat RPM Power in mains and crosses?
Head hawk power felt underwhelming compared to lynx tour and hyper g to me
Yeah, a different type of string, Lynx Tour and Hyper-G are somewhat similar
Many similarities to ALU Power, including the price evidently
Interesting that it’s priced and performs more or less the same, doesn’t seem like something I’d buy when I can just spend the same money and get ALU Power (I use toroline wasabi fwiw)
How is it feel different when you play with this and hawk touch?
Hi, Do do you know of any link to a channel or website that lists the best clay court players ?
Hi! Ty very mutch for all the content! Do you know Zons tennis strings. Specially Zons hexplosion is very used in Argentina. I´M from Brazil and interest in your oppinion about it. Thanks!
Thanks, I never heard of Zons, to be honest...Cheers
Great review as usual, alu power feel 1.2 is great + hawk touch, lynx tour
Lookin good!
I think Ruusuvori plays with it.
Yes 👍🏻
Been enjoying this string in my SX 300 Tour V2 at 48-50 lbs. It pockets a lot more than Hyper-G 17 and felt more comfortable than Poly Tour Pro Yellow 17. When hit just right, makes a cool sound. Downsides are that I have to consciously carry the ball longer on these strings (whereas I can just whack it using Hyper-G or PTP) and that the spin goes away much sooner before there’s deep notching or strings stuck out of place, making it a bit more ambiguous to decide when i should restring and whether a bad day is from my poor technique or just string degradation.
After playing a couple more matches with this string, I’m realizing that it’s not necessarily that the spin goes away quickly, but it’s that I need to adjust my stroke to be shorter and whippier (more relaxed wrist and windshield wiper motion) as the tension drops to account for the increased power. Once I adjusted my stroke (inspired by Kyrgios/Kokkinakis/Berrettini), I got deep arching shots again.
Hi Jonas, you play whit Extreme Tour whit original specs or make some adjustments?
Hi Vitorio, I just added 2 grams at 12 and 5 grams in the handle and it was good to go.
NEW GRAVITYYYYYYY!!!!
Any plans when shops will get this string? :)
I will try to find out
@@Tennisnerd btw did u already got the new head gravity lineups? :)
Some shops have samples for months already and are willing to sell it. Call to ask
@@glademaster also in Europe ?
@@Nellethiex don’t know. I’m in US
I am waiting for a video by u on the 33 year old rookie frm malta who beat jacksock in the ATP tour
Yeah, maybe in a mixed bag. Sadly, Matija lost in the next round.
Thank you for all the new updates jonas ! How would you compare it to grapplesnack tour sniper ?
Best regards!
Both solid polyester strings, I think Hawk Power holds tension a bit better, but they are both relatively comfortable for polys.
@@Tennisnerd thank you for the fast reply! As a comparison with alu does it loss the playability like alu(uncontrollable lauch after few hours or still playable) thanks again!!
When is your next itf senior tournament Jonas?
Should be in Marbella in mid-March!
Is this string similar to Rpm power ?
No, more like Alu Power
Bought a new Head Speed MP last year. It came strung with a black round poly string (no markings). Any ideas what this string might be, as looking to replace with same. I'm guessing it could be Hawk or Sonic Pro?
Is it soft? If it is, might be sonic pro
Cld be... velocity mlt
I bought a Speed MP a couple years ago that came pre-strung with a black set of standard Lynx!
It is head lynx strung at 24kg. I got this confirmed from head support.
@@martindang775 Thanks for the info 👍
Still poor nackground and poor filming. Man, it is really high time you stepped up a bit with your channel
Wow, thanks
@Tennisnerd well that's a piece of advice. there's no need to tale offense. I like the contents, that's why I think you could improve presentation and make it more effective