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dzumski · Newbie Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 5

Can you advise me which string should I use with my racquet Slazenger Pro x130 to have more power (and what tension). I like this racquet for it maneuverable and control - but what I need is more power. I know that if I use lower tension it will be more powerful - but I need advice what combination of string (gauge and manufacture) and tension will be the best. I am waiting for your help.

Pass the Stripe · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

If you want raw power then I would recomend Tecnifibre 305 at a tension of 26 or so.

sasquash · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject:

305 and 23lb.

dzumski · Newbie Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 5

Tecnifibre 305 can be 1.2 or 1.3mm gauge. I supposed that thinner will be better?

Can you recommend something from Ashaway strings.

As far as I know there should be some difference in tension between vertical and horizontal stings – so 23lb for horizontal and 24lb for vertical or 22lb/23lb?

sasquash · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

23lbs for Main and 26lbs for Cross. A 3lbs difference is recommended.
305 is the 17Guage, 225 is the 18Guage. Try PowerNick (18G) from Ashaway for more power and durability.

dzumski · Newbie Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 5

This is reply which I received from Ashaway expert (on their web site is link were you can ask expert for help):

"25 or 26 pounds tension (both mains and crosses) would be a good place to start"

Do you really think that the same tension for main and crosses strings are good idea?
I've always have been recommended to put a little different tension for main and crosses.

I ma looking forward for your advice

RestringKing · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 6 Location: London

Ashaway powernick 1.15m (23/24lbs) Good power, firm feel, good durability. Loses a fair amount of tension after a few games. The thin gauge helps produce more power and "bites" into the ball to help produce extra spin. Thicker gauge 1.25mm also good (24/25lbs). Better durability and tension holding, slightly less bite and power. Don't worry about variable tension for the first restring. Play around with this after you are happy with the first string job with your new string. In future, if you would like different tensions, then do the crosses (horizontal) slightly lower by 1-2lbs.

nyc squash · Prolific Contributor Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 100

I've used Powernick and several varieties of Tecnifibre. To my mind Tecnifibre is the better option. It's softer and less slick -- and as a result it gives you a better feel for the ball.

dzumski · Newbie Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 5

Thank you for your help. After reading you comments I have one question - How big difference is between PowerNick 1.15, 1.25, Tecnifibre 305, 225 ? Have anybody played with all this strings and can give us some review of them?

And next question is: Do you agree that mentioned strings are much better than strings which are mounted with new racquet?

RestringKing · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 6 Location: London

Have used Tecnifibre 305, Tecnifibre x-one biphase 1.18mm, Ashaway Powernick 1.25mm and Ashaway Powernick 1.15mm.

305 - Great power, frays easily, good for comfort, not too sure on durability (broke racquet beofre strings), but I don't think it is as good as the Ashaway Powernick.
Ashaway 1.25mm - Good power, durable, firm feel slight gripping surface to enhance cuts / spins
Ashaway 1.15mm - Same as 1.25 with the following changes - more power than Ash 1.25mm, less durable, loses more tension over time than 1.25mm
Tecnifibre x-one biphase 1.18mm is very good for power, holds it's tension well, but durability is not good and it's expensive.

Best value Ashaway Powernick ito overall performance versus price

Yes these strings are much better in terms of power than most factory strings and a lot of the factory strung tension is around midrange (balance between power /control), If you want power you need to lower the tension as mentioned previously.

I currently play with Ashaway 1.15mm and Ashaway Supernick 1.25mm

Guto · Newbie Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 4 Location: Brasil

I have been used Ashaway Supernick XL Micro. Excelent feel, power and control.
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RestringKing · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 6 Location: London

Guto, you didn't mention durability of the XL Micro. I doubt it is very good or comparable to the Powernick (even the 1.15mm gauge?

Guto · Newbie Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 4 Location: Brasil

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dzumski · Newbie Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 5

Yesterday I bought my PowerNick 18G. What was really surprising for me, was the color of the string. It is unbelievably but they gave me not read color but extremely light purple (more like grey). The salesman assured me that it is real Powernick 18G and show me the whole reel (he cut for me 9m of the string from a reel). Eventually I decided to buy it - the color is not important. In conclusion I think that such company as Ashaway should avoid selling they products which stand out from the original - it is all about prestige.

Adrian19 · Prolific Contributor Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 230

It's true bud... the Ashaway comes in a grey colour. It's a really good string too. Good choice. Most people go for the Ashaway or the Techhhhnifibre.
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Pacifier · Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 3

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