First Impression of the Victor VS850

Oh... forgot the sound of zm62... no comparison.

 

As Mark said if Victor sort out the tension loss of VS850, it will be the string of choice for me. I still use it ocassionally but the tension loss is just too much. I prestretch and string a few pounds higher, but it doesn't seem to help really.

So I am beginning to think it is more than just tension loss. Once the tension goes, the string feels like a different string

If I can be bothered to restring my racquets regularly the tension loss wouldn't be a problem but I can't. lol

I've tried the NS30 and it's the only string that I do not agree with Mark's view. It doesn't feel like VS850 imo, but it certainly retains tension better (not amazing but better). To me, it feels more like the Zymax strings and a little bit dull in terms of feel but responsive enough. It gives a bit of a "cheap string" feel in my opinion and doesn't really give that much feedback. I struggled with , but control is OK.

Currently testing the other Victor strings and going back to NBG99.

 

^ Keep in mind that Mark strings around 30lbs and plays plastic.

 

Yeah I know... not saying he's incorrect, as with all these things it's subjective.

I don't get along with Zymax strings either but then again its one of the most popular strings around.

Have to say though... 30lb and plastic! Interesting combo!

 

i neither have the guts or the power to play at 30lbs, let alone with plastics

 

Indeed. I suspect I'm going to have to re-test the thinner strings at 32... the Panda has suggested I give Z62 a go at 32 or 33...

I have to say the Zymaxes don't have the "specialness" for me, either (save Z62, of course, but only because it's a freakish sorcerer's string).

At 32 you've got to absolutely blast anything you want to reach past half-court...

 

I have changed from vs850 to zymax62, 25 vertical and 26 horizontal, digital protech yonex, 4 knot and i want to say that my f9ltd 100times better with zymax 62, with loud sound, more powerful smash, and better feeling,

 

Could anyone confirm with me if there's a difference between the two strings or it's just the packaging? One is "CONTROL" and one is "POWER". Just seems really weird to me.

 

i will try zymax62 again and see if it really is a better performer for my style of playing.........

 

zm62 fits all styles of playing...
well, except for mishit style of playing...

if it's durable enough for your swing and your tension, once you've tried it , there's no going back...

 

if your racquet allows an extra top cross (i.e Victor MX series), the breakage isn't that bad

 

I think it's just old vs new packaging.