Your production value is really impressive.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Silverwashere thanks for that trying to step up each video in little ways, glad you enjoyed!

Fantastic review, one of our favourite strings! ATT x

bro the quality of your vid is so good I forgot you were a tennis channel. Please keep em coming

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Man thank you so much glad you liked it - tennis deserves it! I got a little sidelined with an injury and the whole covid thing but the next video is in the works! Hope all is well

Loving your reviews... keep it up 💪

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you stickman - on to the next one!

Under someone’s recommendation I picked up a reel of Tour Bite in 19ga (1.10mm) to try in my Pure Drive. Excited to give it a try!

Your welcome thank you for high quality tennis vids

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

I pledge to keep increasing the quality

Great review

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks love TB!

Awesome content would love to see a review of Luxilon Smart strings!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Dragon Phly thanks so much I would love to try smart as well. Luxilon makes awesome stuff

More of these videos plz

Best breakdown out

You sold me on tour bite! Good vid.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, it doesn't need much help, just wanted to give it the proper recognition it deserves compared to some of the other big names.

@davidwilson8872

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis I play a lot of doubles. Is this a good doubles string or should I consider something else?

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidwilson8872 just depends on your strokes and what type of balls you hit and level of experience, how long you want to keep a string in for. I didn't touch on longevity for this string review mostly because if you are using this string it should be known that you need to restring pretty often.

I saw your review and tried this string out and you´re right, great string!, Love it!, thanks for your reviews.

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

It just rips! You’re welcome glad it helped 🤘

You might tune down the music, it getting really loud comparing to ur commentary loudness. So when only music is playing i need to volume down the vid, and volume up when you are talking. Cheers!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Totally with you on this, still haven't cracked the code yet to balanced audio. I knew there were a few parts that were iffy but had to stop at some point and just get it out there less than perfect. Let's see how the next video compares to this, thanks for the feedback!

I love Tour bite.. It's my go to string. Currently I am testing all kind of different hybrids of Tour bite with other strings. I have my Clash fitted currently with tour bite 1.20 23kg in the mains and luxilon adrenaline 1.25 21kg in the crosses. Played with it today and i like the combination. Somehow the round more sleek cross string (lux adrenaline) at a lower tension gives the tour bite more ability to slide and snap back. It feels like this combo increases the sweet spot. Have to test it more and longer. Also have a setup with Head sonic pro in the crosses. I think a full bed of tour bite, the strings friction against each other it too much so that the strings cut into each other more and faster. But that is the theory.. What for sure I will continue doing is stringing the crosses 2 to 3 kg lower than the mains. That feels so much better on a full bed of poly.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Larz B very good info thank you for sharing your tips with everyone here. I probably should be stringing my crosses lower on a full bed - I don’t want any more launch angle than needed but will have to try it again soon. Can totally see how a round cross could help things keep sliding with less locking initially. I’ll be referring back to your comment for good info thank you

@LarzB

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis the lower tension on the crosses also makes the bed feel a little bit more plush with the tour bite while i don't feel a difference in control or launch angle, but that's hard to say if you don't play them side to side. Softness of the string bed is easier to spot.

We need more videos like this 🙌 especially during these times. 💕 #tennisovercoronavirus

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

can't wait to make vids full time...one day

One of the best strings for sure

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

couldn't agree more

Nice whip on your forehand!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Henrik Ask thank you! Just need a loose grip, plenty of spacing so you don’t tense up, and initiate rotation with the legs and hips, among other things!

very nice mate

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Helinho Tedeschi thank you sir, very kind!

Good job buddy

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

mika mik&mikka thanks brother stay safe

Nice thanks a lot! What would you choose between tour bite 18, confidential 18 and alu power 18? I have a ezone tour 98 and a 2021 vcore 98

Nice reviews! Could you tell differences between tour bite and Babolat pht? I have been using pht for many years, and think about switching to tour bite. Thanks.

Looking for something to try or change from the Alu Power 125...looking for more spin and higher launch angle to go higher over the net. Love to hear your suggestions. thank you.

Another great video!!! The quality is crazy!!! Btw ru one handed backhand or two handed? Just wondering!!!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Jiwoong Park thanks brother! I’m just on a slice bh at the moment. Which is funny because most people say it gives them so much trouble yet it’s not an aggressive shot. Hey whatever works!

@mpj1117

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis thanks for the reply!!! Can't wait for another great clip you will make!!!

Hey, cheers for your high quality videos, I'm really impressed with the work put into it! What would you recommand for a spin oriented string with a high launch angle?

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it and makes it all worth it that people are enjoying it! You want high launch angle? If I'm reading that correct, I think Tour Bite Soft 17 or 18 has a nice launch angle which I love for a nice loopy ball, but still goes back in. For more control oriented, Hyper-G also had a nice little launch angle on it, too!

@floriangoethals2375

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis oh thank you I will try these two out, currently playing with a wilson six one 95 (18/20) so a a thin poly like those can really do nice I think thank you for your reply :).

How would you compare the following in terms of launch angle: (from highest to lowest) Tour Bite, hyper g, hyper g soft, confidential

Hi, I was wondering if you could review Solinco Revolution at some point because it is one of the underrated solinco strings and I would appreciate your input because I enjoy your reviews.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Fat BanhBao thank you I was just informed by a viewer that it maybe sits in between TB and hyper-g, which is cool I can see a need there. Suggestion noted, thank you!

@homosapien5156

4 жыл бұрын

My favourite solinco string

@6064jkr

3 жыл бұрын

@@homosapien5156 Same. The most underrated string, not just from Solinco, but from any manufacturer in my opinion. All the hype about Confidential - what a load crap that string is. Revolution is the business.

Review the ashaway crossfire zx hybrid. Its a kevlar main at zyex monogot crosses. I strung mine 35lbs mains. 40lbs cross. Very soft feel lots of control and spin

fantastic video! Could you please review Yonex polytour fire?

Great video man. Keep it up. About to put a set in a Wilson Blade. Let me know if you are interested in hearing how it goes.

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

thanks man that sounds like a setup that will rip, always wanted a blade. Would love to hear your thoughts and it will help others with a similar setup, thank you!

@chocbox

3 жыл бұрын

So I’ve had a hit with Solinco TB in a Wilson Blade 98 CV @48lbs. Felt quite mushy, good bit of power and spin but lost a lot of feel in what is already a muted racquet. Prefer Volkl cyclone. Slightly less power, more crisp feeling and more spin.

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@chocbox Wow that's the first time I've heard TB original described as mushy! But yeah with a flex racket I have quite a bit of mush feel built in. Good to know, I keep hearing great things about cyclone!

Vacation tennis is taking over

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Musarra hey glad you found it enjoyable. Right now my club closed down and everyone took the nets down so gonna be a minute before I get out there for the next review

@musarra195

4 жыл бұрын

Vacation Tennis yep. Same here. Playing at some courts I never play at. Love the indoor courts. Sick in a good way

For the last 5+ years I have been playing with AI98 (I also have DR98 but I have never felt the connection as with AI). The best experience was with the poly tour pro 1.20mm yellow. After that I finish the reel of Hyper-g, Poly Tour Pro (black) 1.25 and I'm currently finishing the reel of Tour Bite... I like Tour Bite, but nothing like that Poly Tour Pro 1.20mm which lasts twice as short as everything I tried but is much softer, much better control and feel, and also amazing on the slice... Do you have any more WOW option for this racket? Thanks! Do you play one-handed or two-handed? There's always a shot when you do a slice :)

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

I agree on the Poly Tour Pro there is nothing like it but it fades quick and doesn't last long! Which is fine for me because I love restringing often. And yes it great for the slice like you mentioned the shaped strings bite the slice almost too much! Just tried Cyclone 18 in this racket and loved it for the control. Maybe the Cyclone Tour would be more comparable in comfort to the others though because regular cyclone was pretty stiff feeling in general.

When I used this in my blade 100 v7 it got great spin but when I tried to hit flat with it, it launched. My go to is solinco confidential in an 18 gauge. For some reason I can go flat and spin (though not as bitey as tour bite)

Needs a really low tension (40lbs) so that you get more depth and launch angle . As long as you have an adequate spin swing path (like yours) your good to go.

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

This test was at 43 lbs but yes I could see doing 40 lbs next time, it has plenty of stiffness to counter it

TB is definitely the base line for all polys to be judged against. You can't beat price and performance. I will say the most underrated in the solinco line-up is the Revolution. I think it sits nicely between TB and Hyper-G. Plus it lasts a bit longer than the other Solincos.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Kekelis agree! I didn’t mention price in the video, well I maybe threw some shade at some of the pricier strings, but yes it’s a good value. Should have been a talking point. Well that’s great to hear about revolution because I didn’t know it sat in that category!

What do you think about the tour bite diamond? Is it the most spin friendly silinco offers?

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Mike mu hey mike have not tried diamond yet!

Can you link the music played in the video? You have good taste for music

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Just linked them in the description go check them out! The dude's name is ROGER so thought that was appropriate for this genre!

hey is there a reason you put it with lower tension? because it is a stiff poly??

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always played around 45 lbs poly so it feels normal for me, but TB is on the stiffer side and you can get some feel back into it with lower tension. I also restring every few hours so it never has a chance to lose control

Great video as always. Probably should have some standard categories to consistently compare strings. Kinda like TW: power, spin, comfort, tension maintenance/playability, control, durability. Also, as a fellow string/gear junkie, you need to cover the holy grails and OGs: Alu Power, Big Banger Original, RPM Blast, Volkl Cyclone, etc. I've personally gone down this path. I've even taken the extra step and done different gauges for all of the aforementioned. From as thin as 1.20mm (18g) to 1.35mm (15g). I used to think spin and comfort were most important but now I'm 100% focused on tension maintenance/playability. What good is ALU Power or Hyper G if its amazing for 4-5 hours (2 sessions) then dead or trampoline with little comfort for the remainder of the time? Especially with my non-string breaking frame (95 sq. inches with 16x20 pattern), it's not going to feel or play well for another 8-12 sessions. Anyways, now I'm in love with a smaller string company called GrappleSnake. They have a pre-stretched poly that ticks all the boxes and has the best playability from the moment its strung to when it finally snaps. Maybe it's just a pre-stretch thing and I should try Kirshbaum. Holy shit this turned into an essay. Anyways.. Just unsolicited opinions that you might already have thought of, I was always hoping tennis nerd went down this road but he's niche is rackets. Good stuff and keep it coming.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Cisco first off thank you for the real talk - I need to know what the players want. I approached this video review slightly different than past ones that focused more on performance metrics. Tour Bite has been around for a long time and there are plenty of good reviews on it - do we really need another one? So this was more of a look back at the string and provide comparisons to others I've reviewed. More of an experiential feel was the idea. You bring up some super good points about TW and TN. But it also brings the dilemma of doing the same thing they are doing. I want Vacation to have videos that completely stand apart from what others are doing, while still providing an awesome experience for the players. Would love to talk more with you cause it sounds like you know what's up with some strings. Email me or dm would love to interview you on some string talk. Thanks brotha

Check out the Gosen G-Tour 1

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Was just going back through some comments and missed yours buddy. Got it, thanks for the rec I added this to the list - never played with Gosen so it'll be a fun one!

Difference between alu pwr, ultra cable, hyper g, tour bite??

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Still need to try all power but got the others pretty good. Was nice to have some pop finally with TB

Hi. So, no arm issues even after hours of play ?

@EvokeTennis

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t have arm issues, but like all poly it’s really only good for a few hours, then proceed at your own risk past that

Good review. But you really need to turn down the music level. It's hard to hear your voice over the music sometimes.

who was that Beer keg you were playing against ?

@EvokeTennis

2 жыл бұрын

it's a tennis bod

How is the comfort and control with this at 43 pounds ?

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Jackson Webb almost feels equivalent to TB soft at 55-57 lbs if I had to take a stab at it.

@jacksonwebb3290

3 жыл бұрын

Vacation Tennis it’s good on the arm tho??

WTF where you been.... more vidssss going stir crazy.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

straight up global pandemic out here tennis club shut down the other day. We still sneak in the back door to play though

@mteca5093

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis are you testing Confidential right after so it's still fresh in your mind

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

oz turk thats a genius idea what a good follow up string. Should I research it first or just go in blind with no expectations? What would be a better video?

@mteca5093

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis no research...your own thoughts .no brainwashing

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

oz turk such lol so true

Confidential for me baby.

You need to try Ashaway Crossfire ZX 17 String You have to string the mains and cross 15-20 pounds difference. Once strung. Step on it 3 times. Yes step on it. Lay the racquet on the carpet and step on the strings. The string last in my racquet for 6 plus months. Yes that long. There are a lot of reviews on tennisware forum.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Never heard of that technique before, but I like it! Why such a tension difference compared to other strings? Seems like the launch angle would be crazy with that differential.

@titochop

4 жыл бұрын

Vacation Tennis please go read it here. tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/in-praise-of-kevlar-zx-hybrid.550375/

@Ivanrei1530

4 жыл бұрын

Did not see this post before i posted mine. Yeah try this string. But i do mine 35lb main 40lb crosses. Ive seen reviews where they go 60lbs main 40lbs crosses. I haven't tried that, but i want something with softer feel. I use clash 98 with my set-up

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

@@titochop To be honest kevlar has always scared me away - why use it? but clearly I need to try it!

@titochop

4 жыл бұрын

Vacation Tennis Kevlar is stiff but once you mix it with monogut zx. The. Step on it. 3 times. It will make it less stiff and play nice. My friend been using it in his racquet over a year and still play good. No arm problems

What string did you first fall in love with?

@JareNijkamp

4 жыл бұрын

Wilson nxt 17 but broke it to much as junior so parents made me switch then found luxilon timo. Currently playing with technifibre biphase 18 which I break to often but takes me back to that natural gut feeling without breaking the bank

@SRKarting

4 жыл бұрын

Vacation Tennis Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut

@yourbedroompunk7601

4 жыл бұрын

volkl cyclone 16g!!!!!!!!!!! that string is magical!!!!!!

@28mcavanaugh

4 жыл бұрын

Volkl Cyclone and Head Rip Control

@yourbedroompunk7601

4 жыл бұрын

@@28mcavanaugh yessssssssssssssssssss

Tension ?

@EvokeTennis

Жыл бұрын

45 lbs

you need to sell a graphic-t. "Its all about the string"

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Charles Wall it’s coming...once I find a job lol

I just didn't like the feel of solinco strings compared to alu and rpm. Too muted for me.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip for those of us looking for more feel out of a poly, thanks for the feedback

You need to do something about your audio levels, it's becoming annoying and less enjoyable. The videos and your content are good, but the audio levels are demeritorious and by fixing it, your clips will be great. If you are looking to deliver just as is and not caring about an over all quality, then it is what is is, the viewership will adapt or let it pass and not watch it (Please understand it, there are a lot of youtubers and more coming out with reviews and mainly everything on point). If what you are looking for is to prosper, then my honest advise is: don't upload your product till is fine and done, you need to jump into that set of mind. Your last 2 or 3 videos came out a bit sloppy. Your work will speak better for it self. (What's the software you are using to edit? Premiere, Final cut, Davinci, Avid?).... You mentioned on your comments, after thanking all of us subscribers, whoever we are!.... Think of this, you never know who is really watching your content. Just saying. Better your Audio Levels and be more selective for your message/scripts. Keep it coming, good work!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Pauline Santoni what about the levels don’t you like? Is the dialogue too soft and the music too hard? From what I understand dialogue should peak around minus 6db. I am trying to hide some of the bad dialogue/room acoustics in post which has a muting effect. To answer you, I’m simply just still in the beginning stages of making videos and only now starting to pay more attention to the audio. Creating content like this is a balance of perfection and time spent, and at some point you have to get it out even if not perfect. Why? Because it’s all part of the process and it’s good feedback like yours that will get me to the next level. So THANK YOU and back to the drawing board for the next video! Always improve 👊🙌

@paulinesantoni612

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis Great response, understood. I meant this: Your Speech volume level is the most important value for you in post, but it all begins with your audio set up prior recording. You are using your voice to send out the message, don't let the music volume or any other sound surpass the volume for your voice. Example: When speaking, maintain in post the volume through the entire clip) the music in the back ground while you speak, keep it down, (it is background music) then, when you finish talking and cut to, or transition to a take, per say, when you are playing or something else, then rise the volume, but never surpassing the volume that you set for your voice. Don't overlap loud music when you are speaking, it is hard to hear. Your message looses value, it takes away a bit overall, meaning decent, but not great or on point! :). Shoot, edit, create, and think of your self for the long run, not for a day by day, video by video. Think of this, before you are gone, this is part of your digital legacy and now, you are building the foundation of it. You decide how strong your foundation will be, a weak one or solid one. Are you building a house? or a building? this might help, but also check part 1 and 2 kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zqt3pZmAmqS0hps.html Don't mind me, I just wanted to help. I work for a producer that happens to enjoy your videos, we all play tennis, but cinematographic production is our field. Stay well Robert!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

​@@paulinesantoni612 Thank you the video helped. I usually just try to fix everything in post - like I use high pass eq and compression, but I also use a $25 mic and don't check the line level before recording, so that will help next time. For music I duck to the dialogue and use a simple parametric eq on the music to carve out a space for my voice, but still need work here. I believe music is one of the most, if not the most important things, and is an extremely powerful voice in driving the emotion of the video. I get carried away here. Right now I'm ok with making mistakes because I'm just building sandcastles right now. Haven't even scratched the surface yet in the world of video creation. Please don't take it easy on me and really value the technical feedback to improve - I didn't know anyone was watching that stuff! Thanks again