Zymax strings

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  1. kwun

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    i have never seen a string that doesn't lose tension after a couple of sessions!

    what racket is this on? it is true that the string is thinner and the resultant knot will be smaller. however, from my experience, it is ok on Victor/Yonex/Adidas racket where the grommet isn't exceeding large. for some other brands like Apacs where they tend to have grommet with a larger opening the knot might sink deeper.

    just get both. ;)
     
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    On further inspection the knot isn't so bad, it's still outside the frame. It's on a SW35 but I poked the shared holes quite a bit with an awl, since I still always struggle with them usually. I'd like to get both colours but I already bought a couple of other string reels recently :p
     
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    I dont like the Zymax 67 at all.. I usually string my rackets at 30 lbs with BG-68TI and it will last me a week or two. I wanted to try something new, so I got my 3 Forzas strung with ZM67 30lbs, and they were all gone after half an hour... :(
     
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    You must be some big hitter to break all 3 within 1/2 hour
     
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    Ahh, not really, Im not sure if I just got a bad batch or what. I always hit the sweetspot, and thats also one of the reasons why i string at such "high" tension. That night was really shocking :)
     
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    If I am looking for power and durability with my PPro, which Zymax string should I get? My last string was a ZM70 @ 25lbs. strung by Dan but I felt that it had less power, I'm not really sure because I'm just an amateur player.
     
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    ZM65@24lbs or so is what i have been using regularly now.

    more durable and i feel there is more kick coming from the stringbed.

    even better than ZM62.
     
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    Does it provide good control too?
     
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    not much difference than ZM62. the feeling is as good.
     
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    Ok. How do the ZM62/ZM65 compare with the ZM67 and ZM70?
     
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    zm62 and 65 are more snappy and repulsive... sorta like bg80

    zm67 and 70 are more on the dull side. but they will last for eternity
     
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    Maybe I'm a good mishitter, my ZM67 only lasted ~ 2,5 months.
    I only can compare zm65 and zm67. zm65 is crispier and more fun to play. But zm67 is not that much worse.
     
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    I just switched for ZM65 @ 24lbs today from BG80 and never coming back again!
    At first I thought it would feel tighter than BG80 since ZM65 is a thinner gauge string, but nope, it felt so much better! There's definitely more kick from the stringbed like what Kwun said, and it doesn't feel like hitting a board... It took me about 5 sessions to finally settle into my BG80 but from the first hit w/ ZM65, I loved it!
     
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    hmm.. doesn't anybody know the comparison between the zm65 and bg66 maxima? currently using the maxima.. is it worth the switch?
     
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    Ah. What is the closet Yonex string alternative to the ZM65? BG80 already?
     
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    there is nothing like it.
     
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    It would be interesting to combine zm65 with zm67.
    If someone has the same idea and is going to try this out in the near future, please let us know :p

    maybe off-topic question: Which string should be the more durable string? The cross or the main strings?
     
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    For me, worth the switch
     
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    Ah. So which Yonex string do you just recommend? The Zymax strings in our country are out of stock so I can't string my racket right now.
     
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    Try yonex BG98
     

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