All new string tests - Poly only

I just ordered a few strings for testing. They are:

Genesis Spin X 17 gauge
Genesis Black Magic 17 gauge
Pro Supex Big Ace 17 gauge
Signum Pro Poly Plasma 17 gauge
Topspin Cyber Flash 17 gauge
Kirschbaum Pro Line II 17 gauge

Genesis is a fairly new line of strings and have been getting rave reviews. The rest are very well-received by players of all types. You'll notice that these are all thinner gauge strings (17) and they should offer a higher level of performance but may sacrifice a bit of durability. My hope is that, since these are poly strings, they will still have good lasting ability. My quest continues for the best strings to review and carry for my customers (and me, of course!).

On another note, I have begun testing of the new Mantis strings and have found them to be solid but not too exciting. This is only after a couple hours of testing and the full review will be forthcoming.

Well, the winter has set in and the cold is here. Hopefully, you (and I) can get out a bit this winter and hold on 'til warmer weather. Hang in there, spring's coming!!!

Keep hittin',

Dan

New Strings from Mantis

I'm looking forward to a shipment of test strings from a new company named Mantis. Looks like I'll be getting 2 polys and 2 synthetic gut strings to review. Mantis is a company from Europe that is mostly in the UK and they are attempting to break in to the US market. If you want to check them out for yourself, dial up http://www.mantis-sport.com/us/string.html and read all about them. However, if you want something other than the marketing spin, keep checking back here and see my unbiased review and testing.

I should be getting these strings soon along with a few others. It's going to be a busy winter league season this year as I am testing a bunch of strings!

Thanks for looking in!
Dan