NEW: Ashaway's ZyMax XS String Line-Up for 2015!

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  1. visor

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    ^ To be fair, the thinner string usually performs better...
     
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    Of course! Repulsion mostly goes to thinner strings, but so does a higher stringbed frequency. 69F is special in that it has a higher stringbed frequency than 67 at the same tension, but it does not necessarily perform better, which is more characteristic of a thicker string. So, although the frequency of 69F is higher, the performance of 67 is still better.
     
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    Looks like RKEP Eric has them now...
     
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    Compared to the 67's, how does the 66F hold up for breakage at 30 x 33? Or should I go to 69F?
     
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    MBS has all the newer version and at good price too.
     
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    unfortunately MBS does not carry 69F
     
  11. visor

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    Looks like RKEP has the whole range.
     
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    So I finally received some Zymax 66 Fire in the mail today and I plan to restring one of my rackets tomorrow. My favorite setup so far has been the red non-Fire version of the Zymax 62 at 24lbs, should I string the new Zymax 66 Fire at the same tension or should I go with 25lbs to get the same feel?

    I know the gauge is different but I've also read somewhere that the new Fire strings are much stiffer.
     
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    ^ I'd go with 25 lbs
     
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    I went with 26 lbs. (25x27) since I recently realized how awesome NBG98 is at 25x27. I have to say ZM66FP feels pretty soft at least against my palm compared to NBG98. Will try it tomorrow. Can't wait! Also NBG98 really started to deliver after about 3 hours of play. Will try to give this ZM a chance lol. And I've noticed my AT900T dampens the impact quite a bit, I've decided to stop using my AT900T as a test racket. My new go-to is the BS10 with NBG98 =D Should have bought more BS10s sigh.
     
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    Having tried both strings, I would have to agree with visor.

    One pound up is the way to go...
     
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    How durable are these strings compared to Yonex?
     
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    I've been able to test 69F. It's holding up, but from what I have heard, it is very difficult to break. (its durability is much better than Yonex's strings)
     
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    Has anyone used 62F @ 30lbs? How long does it last for and what is it like?
     
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    I'm sure that's Dinkalot's setup. As long as you hit the centre, it's nice and crispy, but it'll be history at the first hard mishit...
     
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    Do you have any update with your findings? I am planning to use either ZM62F or ZM66FP to replace my NBG98.
     

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