Strings pull together — is it something unique to these strings, or something I did in stringing?
Love the feel, spin, and durability of the Quadro Twist string. I strung it at 42 lbs on my Wilson Ultra 100. (To avoid elbow problems, I generally use a soft poly and string it as low as 40 lbs. I had some concern initially with using 42 lbs. but after using it a couple days, my elbow is fine.)
So I tried out the Square X Sharp and Quadro twist ( have reviews on those) and both amazing for different reasons. I honestly did not really want to bother trying this one out but since I had it I was like ok but how good can this one be compared to the other 2. Boy was I really surprised by this one. First thing is I put the tension at 40 lb as I heard this may be a little stiffer. Not even remotely Stiff. This one is super soft ( I felt softer than the other 2 actually) possibly the tension but other 2 were only a few lb heavier. I string low. I literally kept tyring to hit the ball out on purpose and most of the shot would just drop in over and over. I thought I was crazy. I had my wife try it ( she plays with Nat gut) I told her swing as hard as you can see where this lands, she had the same results she was like wow this feels amazing. Not as much spin as the other 2 but it has plenty IMO. We had her use it in a Friendly doubles match and God honest truth the first 3 games she played were the best I have ever seen her play. This string has a boat load of control and I like it better than the Quadro twist and about the same as the Square X sharp. My wife took this string to her Pac Sun Match and won yesterday was super consistent. I do not know if she will switch from Gut but I am trying to convince her for the fact this one she played better than , its less expepnsive by far AND IT feels amazing. I got the red version of the string. If you want control and plush feel and to be able to swing for the fences even at a low tension, this one does it all. Going to try a couple other POLY but this one or Square X sharp as of now will be my go to string unless the next string I test feels better ( hard to imagine) Happy Hitting!
So I posted a review on the square x sharp so I wanted to post one on the flagship string they have. Quadro Twist right off the stringer played better than anything I have tried and I have tried a ton of not just poly but hybrid, full multi, etc. It was soft on the arm, spin was super easy to generate. I played a few matches with it and for me personally it did not have quite the lively feel I personally love. I felt Square X sharp has a more lively feel, but Quadro twist a little more muted and not quite as powerful for me personally. However, for bigger hitters than I am, you would probably prefer that feeling. I am giving this 5 stars becuase even though it is not the perfect string for me, it can be for other style players that like that feeling. It does everything it advertises the spin is silly you can get on this and it is one of the most comfy poly I have ever used. Give it a shot cant go wrong with it. Happy Hitting!
I play tested this string for about a week or so now and they do exactly as advertised. Soft on the arm but not mushy, actaully its got a nice crisp feel for me ( I did the tension low at 40) and the spin and control are still excellent. I have had elbow and wrist issues and had gone away from Poly strings and finally decided to give this one and 2 of their other strings a try. Quadro Twist ( will review that one separately) also a good string and Hexagon X ( thought this one I would not care for) will review as well next. (My wife Favorite) To Summarize the strings do what they claim and people just need to try them out. I have not noticed a drop off in play at all BTW which for POLY is a great thing. Happy Hitting!
Had to pay 60£ for getting the strings from the post office, for VAT and customs, these costs were never mentioned when submitting the order. I informed Ytex that it’s not normal for the end user to support these unannounced costs, but didn’t receive any response
It may be the "feeliest" poly - but, good heavens, nothing like a multi filament. After a full bed NXT 17g, this "feels" like a piano wire. Strung it at 45 lbs - vs 43 for the NXT. Maybe if dropped to 38, it might be better. This would GIVE you elbow problems.
My hardhitting daughter has been playing for years and we've never really found that set of strings that would make her say 'I love these!' until now. The strings are super easy on the wrist and elbow while not sacrificing any power and greatly improving control/feel. Customer service is top notch. I called and was ablet to talk to a real pro, not just any old sales associate.
I put these strings in the racket of one of my high school players. He immediately fell in love with them! He commented on the feel and texture of the strings and how much more bite he felt on the ball. I can't wait to get them in my racquet next!
First time using these strings and I love them!! I really like the way it feels during my serve, I was able to have more control and spin without feeling too heavy. I’m ordering more to restring my other two rackets.
I've only played with the new strings twice but so far I'm enjoying the feel. I'm getting better spin and control than I had with my previous stings. Hopefully they're durable as well.
I haven’t used the strings yet, but the service and follow up has been fantastic. I also love the shirt & have worn it several times. I have enjoyed the dampener, and my wife is enjoying the over grip rubber band.
I bought the square string to help grip the ball better and get more top spin. The string looks and acts like any other regular round string. It does not grip the ball any better. While there is nothing wrong with the string, don’t expect a square edge and to better grip the ball.
I've had the string in place for two weeks. I saw more topspin immediately and a frequent hitting partner said the same thing. I could feel the string's softness as well. After about a week I hit without my tennis elbow brace and recognized that there was almost no pain in the elbow. More topspin and less arm pain are promotional points of the string and per my practical experience I agree. Another plus for me is that by stringing with a little less tension, I got a little more power and didn't feel any loss of control.
My daughters play tennis and both love the quadro black string. The eldest was having issues with her wrist and elbow, since we changed it to the quadro twist, her wrist and elbow are not bothering her anymore when she plays.
I usually use Babolat RPM/VS. I played a couple of sets this week and really did not feel much different. Your string is a little bit easier to string. I can tell it is softer, but I don’t know if it “performed “ any better
I could tell these are great strings in the first few strokes! Soft, lots of spin, and powerful with the lower recommended string tension. Customer for life!
The feel of the ball is much livelier, and I’m able to generate more spin on the ball.
I like the comfort and especially the touch and control with volleys.
Love the additional spin that added to my ground strokes, and serves.
The Hexagon X red have become my go to strings after trying quite a few others.
What I really like about these strings is that sure, just like many Ytex poly strings they give you great spin, power and control but for me it’s the consistency the strings have on all those attribute's on a variety of racquets that makes this my go to string.
I string them between 48 and 50lbs
I was sent a Starter Pack, and after receiving it, I have some questions regarding a hybrid setting for my Axis 100, Ezone 98 (2022), and my Head Speed MP (2024), which were on point. Used a full bed as recommended and was surprised because the strings are very soft, and I did not need to use natural gut or a multifilament in the crosses to soften them.
After getting used to them in my first practice, I got good spin, power, and control.
After trying several strings, square x was my son’s favorite. They hold tension well and give him the spin he is looking for. Ivor and the whole YTex community is very supportive and helpful. I enjoy doing business with them.
I have not hit with hexagon x. The good folks at YTEX recommended them for one of my players who constantly breaks strings. His words - “it’s like I’m getting the best of both worlds with these strings.” To elaborate - he enjoys the comfort YTEX offers and the durability he gets from hexagon x.