If you have something that works, if I were you I'd just buy a reel of ZM62. its not expensive (unlike reels of say, NGY98) so I'd just go with that
if you're that sensitive to tension loss, why would you even consider going with durable strings? ZM70 holds tension very well, but I doubt it can maintain 28lb for 2 months without noticeable tension loss. That's a lot to ask of ANY badminton string.
Well I don't want to have a racket strung, leave it in the bag as a backup then when I need it find out it's drop 5lbs
from my measurements, ZM62 will drop a pound from sitting around for 2 days after initial stringing, and then another pound or two from the first couple days of play. but this is very normal. other strings are worse on that regard.
I can live with that. I think ZM62 should be better at holding then ZM70 but so far none of the sets I have lasted more then 3 weeks so not sure.
if you play 2-3 times a week, and plays pretty hard games, then 3 week or so is around the right longevity for ZM62. but you should already be aware of that given your choice of the string.
Atleast its cheaper, more durable, and performs better then bg-66. Can't go asking too much of such a thin string.
Unless it's ZM62 mk2 ! There're some rumours that improved mk2 versions of ZM62, 67, and 70 are coming soon...
So, I tried ZM62 at 12,5kg (~27,5lbs), I normally use BG80 at 13kg (~28,6lbs). First off the strings offcourse seem much tighter, to get the same feel as bg80 it should've been 1lbs lower I figure. However I just love it like this! It feels tighter than 80, but somehow it doesn't feel as 'stiff' as bg80. It's weird to describe; it's a somewhat soft string, but very very crisp and amazing feel. It's a bloody paradox
it is bloody additive. the magic of thin and tight strings. it will cost you many sleepless nights as you will be breaking strings every week. but you are happy to do it because nothing else can replace that feeling. that's what we have been talking about. and i am hooked too. now my mission is to find the lowest tension in which we can find the same feeling. hopefully 25lbs.
awesome. hope USPS isn't too bogged down. i am saving this ARC10 for it to get the fairest comparison. what's the recommended tension? the ZM65 was 27/27 which felt great.
On ZM62: of course for the crisp feel 27lbs. or higher feels the best but durability and power are lacking, relatively speaking. For max power, probably around 24-25lbs. but then it just doesn't feel as crisp, as good. It's up to you.
my other ARC10 with ZM62 is about to snap too. will be interesting to have a A/B comparison with the current production ZM62.
Uhhhh, yes? Panda believes most string behave that way; the key is to find the string's "ultimate limit" relative to you.
