Ashaway vs Yonex strings

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  1. chickenpoodle

    chickenpoodle Regular Member

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    i like both yonex and ashaway strings.
    in terms of performance, i'd say my selection of bg66/80/85's have a slight edge, but overall, considering cost and durability as well, i'd say ashaway micropower (0.70) is my favorite.
     
    #21 chickenpoodle, Sep 28, 2007
  2. Sgbad

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    Thanks all for the reply. Should i give ashaway micropower a go? Having second thougts.:p:p
     
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    :confused: It's only a pack of string. If you put it on, don't like it, it's how much? Just cut it off. It's not a big deal. :p

    What duh?! I just checked your profile, you're a racket stringer? Then double shame on you for asking this question. :D:D:D
     
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    I think Ashaway is a love it or hate it for most people. I like the feel of it their high end strings which feel soft but crisp. One thing I like about Ashaway is their durability. The same width seems to be more durable with Ashaway. Their tension retainment doesn't seem as good though no matter how much I prestretch.

    For me, it's usually a bit of break-in, and then I'll love the string for a 2-3 sessions and then it feels too loose.
     
    #24 fishmilk, Sep 28, 2007
  5. DinkAlot

    DinkAlot dcbadminton
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    Just wait for Ashaway's new string, "NGX"...NanoGut X, I think you'll be very impressed. :D


     
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    damn....have to hurry up cleaning out my pg65....

    How thick is it going to be? (two versions?) which colours?

    ....It's been years since ashaway thought of something new, I'm curious ;)
     
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  7. Sgbad

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    Jerby, what do u think of sotx strings?
     
    #27 Sgbad, Sep 29, 2007
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    Do you have a site that has specs on the NanoGut from Ashaway?
     
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    No, it's not available to the public yet.
     
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    Ahh I see..most likely will try this out once it comes out to the public.
     
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    I would suggest you do so, NGX is the best string I've tried. :D
     
    #31 DinkAlot, Sep 29, 2007
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    Your so lucky! You already got to try the string.:) Any clues when this will be available to the public?
     
    #32 azn_123, Sep 29, 2007
  13. jerby

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    They're good, ti65, CF70, CF66, CF64, BS963. All are good strings.

    I just like pg65 better....And sotx strings would run out fast if I use them, I don't like the idea I'm cleaning out my own stock so fast;)
     
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    :pat least tell us something about it...Or did you make a vow of silence?;)
     
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    You will know real soon :D.
     
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    it has to be tested on animal(panda) first before human consumption;)
     
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    I can't say much because Ashaway didn't say anything much. They just sent me some samples to test and I gave a few to some of the experts here on BC...I didn't send you any because you're so far away...:p

    If you want some, just mail me. :D

    I will say this, my findings/guesstimates:

    NGX81: ~0.69mm, plays as good if not better than BG80 and is more durable, on par with BG65. Holds tension as good if not better than BG-70Pro!

    NGX82: ~0.73mm, plays on par with BG80 and is more durable than any string I've tried this side of "PE String". Holds tension better than any string I've tried.

    NGX is not soft, it's a stiffer string, not quite as stiff as BG80 but close.
     
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  18. jerby

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    I better hurry up with my PG65 then ;)

    Don't worry, you'll be hearing from me when it's released :p
     
    #38 jerby, Sep 30, 2007
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    :D:D:DAny idea when will the strings be released in Singapore?
     
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    New Ashaway strings? I can't wait... got an extra pack to send to your friendly neighbour in Canada? xD
     
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