Zymax strings

**singnflip4life** · 05-25-2011, 12:45 PM

I got an order of packs and reels coming in, plus I have old stuff as well, so I'll take some pics for everyone. Should be here in a week.

**Mark A** · 05-27-2011, 03:06 AM

I've put some of the new Z62 in my racket, and merely by the act of stringing I can tell it's an improvement over the last one. I'm taking it for testing later today, so I'll do a mini-review afterhand.

**Fidget** · 05-27-2011, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Mark A

I've put some of the new Z62 in my racket, and merely by the act of stringing I can tell it's an improvement over the last one. I'm taking it for testing later today, so I'll do a mini-review afterhand.

Mark A,
What do you mean by feeling an improvement in the act of stringing? I'm curious about what diffence from the old Z62 you are expecting by your feel of the string before you play with it. And how does that match up with your actual experience in play. Looking forward to your words of wisdom and experience. :-)

**Mark A** · 05-27-2011, 08:32 AM

Through stringing I observed a more resilient and less slippery outer shell, and less plastic loss on the prestretch. It's tough to explain, but even the way it moves as it comes off the reel (behaves itself better) is different.

From these I expect improved feel (though Z62 wasn't that bad in this regard to begin with) and slower tension loss. I'll find out for sure in a couple of hours.

**gsloh** · 05-27-2011, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Mark A

Haven't heard anything yet, but given what happened with the last iteration of Zymax it should be a couple of months - I know WD were slightly behind eBay last time

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I spoke to Watdon this week, and they were due to contact Ashaway for supplies next week, so they might get more information about UK availability then.

**Mark A** · 05-27-2011, 06:23 PM

Tried the new Z62 mkII today and am gratified that my speculations were borne out - the string has a slightly more "metallic" feel, especially with touch shots - as to whether this is down to the new coating or the new core, or both, I obviously can't pin down - Ashaway changed both at once! There's no real power hike as far as I can tell, but it didn't exactly need it

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**Blurry D** · 08-11-2011, 09:10 PM

I am still trying to get my hands on the new zymax 62 (MK2) can someone here be kinda enough to get me a reel. I dont mind paying for shipping. I dont want to disturb dink as he is going through a difficult time.

**raksasa.gorgon** · 08-11-2011, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by Blurry D

I am still trying to get my hands on the new zymax 62 (MK2) can someone here be kinda enough to get me a reel. I dont mind paying for shipping. I dont want to disturb dink as he is going through a difficult time.

And I'll steal a couple from you when you do....need to finish my old Zymax62 stock b4 ordering the MK2 in bulk...

**Fidget** · 08-11-2011, 11:12 PM

It's good to hear the good review from Mark A.

I feel a little guilty because a reel of the new Z62 has been sitting unused in my basement.
But tonight an emergency order! So, the first person around these parts to review it will be ... my 8yo son.
(19X20.5 two piece on Black Knight 403 Jr.)

**visor** · 08-11-2011, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by Blurry D

I am still trying to get my hands on the new zymax 62 (MK2) can someone here be kinda enough to get me a reel. I dont mind paying for shipping. I dont want to disturb dink as he is going through a difficult time.

I think Stringer's world still has stock... at least that's what their website says.

**Blurry D** · 08-12-2011, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by raksasa.gorgon

And I'll steal a couple from you when you do....need to finish my old Zymax62 stock b4 ordering the MK2 in bulk...

Okay let me know when you are purchasing it... i would like to know the price for a reel.

**singnflip4life** · 08-18-2011, 02:51 AM

Blurry D, send me a PM, I'll give you a good price on shipping and such, since Dan is busy. I bought a bunch, so I can share them.

**Alapongtai** · 08-18-2011, 03:33 PM

got some red zy67s from stringers world... gonna try em when i break my current strings! but i already have zy67s on my sw35 hahahaa

and does anyone know why they dont have red zy67s in the states? i tried looking for them online but i could only find them on stringers world...weird considering ashaway is based in the USA

**Udonming** · 08-18-2011, 03:54 PM

Also according to their agreement U.S. distributors can't sell them below $90 a reel.

**Alapongtai** · 08-18-2011, 04:11 PM

dang. apparently ashaway sells the 33' for 5 bucks....... i bought them for around $6.35 here in the UK -_____. shouldve just waited and bought them in the states. and seems like they offer free shipping too

**dimcorner** · 08-18-2011, 04:48 PM

I dunno about you, but you can always just call Ashaway and see if you can buy it direct.

**Alapongtai** · 08-18-2011, 06:56 PM

ya i did email ashaway to see if i can buy it directly and thats the response i got. lol. i shouldve done that before i bought the strings in the UK haha