Update on Genesis Black Magic and new tests

Wow! 15+ hours with the Black Magic/Wilson Sensation hybrid test and it's still going strong. I've worked out with my ball machine and played singles and doubles with this string and it's preforming as good or better than ANY string combo I've ever tried. And I've tried a bunch, believe me. Everywhere from the cheapest string all the way through VS Natural Gut. Black Magic is soft, powerful and the harder you swing, the better the spin and control. It's a big hitter's dream. If you're a touch player, it may not be quite as good for your game but my volleying, touch and control has been more than adequate with this string.

The problem with most Poly string is that many are stiff, dead feeling and they wear out pretty quickly. Also, they have a tendancy to be hard on your arm and wrist. With the stringing cost being in the $20-$30 range (or more at some shops), getting only 4-6 hours (or less) isn't budget friendly. The trade-off is that tremendous spin and control can be achieved with them. Almost every pro uses poly but they can afford it. So, the question has been, spend the money and get great preformance for a short time and risk arm problems or continue to struggle with other types of strings where the preformance isn't as good but is more budget friendly?

Hmm...enter so-called 2nd and 3rd generation poly strings. Many of them are showing excellent preformance and many have very good longevity. The string costs are about the same but there are several strings that are entering the budget-friendly zone.

Well, this is the reason for my testing. I want to find an excellent selection of strings for you at a low cost that will last a reasonable amount of time without wrecking your arm.

Right now, Genesis Black Magic is leading the pack in these categories but the testing continues!! As of today, I have 2 new tests coming up: Genesis Spin-X, reported to be like Black Magic with enhanced spin and MSV Focus Hex, reported to be a soft, powerful string with great spin potential based on the hexagonal shape. Stay tuned for more on these strings!!

Keep Hittin'

Dan