Hi people, I'm new here. I have separately strung 3 of my armortec 800 off testing this 3 type of strings mentioned above. I do not see a difference between BG66 and BG85, most probably due to the 0.01mm differences? I tried smashing with BG66(28lbs) and BG85(28lbs) but the feelings are the same, yet prices varies a plenty. Can someone explain what is the differences between BG85 n BG66? The feeling for BG65(30lbs) with much much higher tension than BG85 and BG66 previously are even better. Its 0.70mm, thicker. where is it better feeling? Due to the extensive stretch, it became thinner ? Hope some kind souls can help in explaining clearly on this 3 strings. And the differences too. With/without having to test before.
I believe the only significant difference between BG-66 and 85 is 0.01mm. So it should play the same. These two strings are high repulsion whereas BG-65 is not, it's focused on durability. I get excellent feel from 66/80/85 but I do not from BG-65. Everyone's preferences are different, if you get better feel with BG-65 at higher tension then go with it. It's a less expensive, longer lasting string by far.
you also need to take into account: bg85 last longer than bg66. so while bg66 cost less, it maybe around the same cost over time. you cannot compares bg65 at higher tension with bg85/bg66 at lower tension. the better feel you experienced maybe due to the higher tension instead of the string.
You referring to BG-65 being strung higher? If so, BG-65 strung at 30/32lbs. will still last me 2+ weeks. BG-85 strung at 24/26lbs. will last me 1 week. BG-85 at 25/28 or 26/29 which is my normal tension only lasts 2 days max. No more BG-85 for me, instead I use BG-80 at 25/28 which is good for about 1...maybe 2 weeks. All these numbers are assuming playing 5 times a week for 3-4 hours each time. So, BG-65 at higher tensions will still last a lot lnger than BG-85 at lower tensions.
Just to give you an idea. BG-70 Pro at 30 lbs X 33 lbs last about two and a half months for me. I play 2 to 3 times a week.
bg85 should hold tension better than bg66. bg85 is less temperature sensitive than bg66 due to vectran. bg85 is softer while bg66 is stiffer.
BG85 and BG66 only 0.01mm difference away. The difference is that BG85 it can last longer than BG66? I personally feel that, BG85 snap easily, there is once, i accidently drop my key on my BG85(25lbs)(which was just strung), it broke off immediately(not very high distance) impact not high at all. Maybe it is because of the weather in different countries that affect it? Colder country strings break easily or hotter country? Any Physic explaination?
JohnNano, out of curiousity where did you string your rackets? in Singapore? Can you tell me the name of the shop which strung your rackets @28-30lbs? Thanks.
In any cold areas, (for example in France in winter), strings tend to be more fragile. Therefore, we have to be careful while training; we have to "warm" strings before playing with our hands. (i'm french, sorry if you didn't understand) On the same time, we have to lower the tension because temperatures are generally quite cold, even in summer. Unlike to ASIA, for example, where temperature is very high and that's why the players have got the possibility to use an higher tension. I hope you understood what i've writen
I guess we're lucky here in Southern California where it's relatively warm all the time. No problem with string tension. Thanks for the info.
just wrap your racquet heads with shirts or towels before putting them inside your bag, to keep them a bit more insulated and warm.
Good idea, or buy a tennis racket bag that is thermoinsulated. I have the new Babolat AeroPro 12 and it's great.
unfortunately canadian winters can best even the greatest of bags when it drops to -35*C. then as if things weren't bad enough, someone invites 40-50kph winds, making it feel colder than -40*C the racquet and strings feel cold to the hand for a good 15-20 minutes sometimes after going indoors.
