An excellent video production. Thank you for doing this. There is some more history to natural gut used in tennis. Pierre Babolat is accepted as the first person, in 1875, to use natural gut for tennis strings when he was consulted by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, who formalised the game we know today. When Klipspringer started producing in the 1920's, tennis was a worldwide sport. For some brief history on natural gut, go to www.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/gear_guides/tennis_string/babolat_natural_gut_the_original_tennis_string.html Also, I recommend using this site www.stringforum.net/stringdb.php which contains some helpful comparisons on strings. It is excellent. Just a technical suggestion to the tester on the camera-side of the court: as pertaining to the footage, you stand off-centre to give forehand your preference, which is why you slice your backhand all the time (at least in the video). Try standing slightly to the right of centre so you can practice top-spin offensive baseline strokes with the backhand. Your opponent, on the other hand, is a more balanced ground stroke player. Keep up the good work.

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Peter thank you for this info you've added, it will be helpful to others here! I started slicing a few years ago when I hurt my left arm on the 2 hander, and the slicing just stuck. I want to hit top one handers but have struggled to actually incorporate it in a real match and resort back to the slice, and it works well at my level. Need to get a ball machine and put some work in to developing a one hander!

@peterhentrich

3 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis thank you for sharing your tennis history. It is always difficult to restructure one's game (mind) after an injury. I encourage you to maintain practice and coaching even when you feel no improvement. Your desire and enjoyment of the game will sustain you. I began with a one-handed backhand at age 5 and achieved strength and confidence in match play by age 15. At the time male double-handed backhands were uncommon in my club. Then I played someone who used a double-backhand, whereupon I decided to learn it. I incorporated it into my game with some success but when I reverted back to my one-handed backhand my game fell into disarray. This caused conflict for some years. Now, my one-handed stroke is much stronger; and although not as natural, my double-handed stroke is reliable enough for match play.

😅 the greatest tennis string video ever created. Wow! Just...wow.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Kid Jong-Ill thanks bro this one was fun and what blows my mind is when you go to their website on the about us page it’s just a 404 not found, no info whatsoever. Had to dig up some dirt 😁

your production level on these videos insane bro. can't wait for your channel to grow.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

FriarCisco thanks trying to bring you good stuff. Not sure if I’ll keep doing these style vids cause they take 1 person forever, but maybe I’ll figure out a workflow where I can crank them out one day 🙏

@matthewgervase5537

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Awesome video! Must take a ton of time, but a true pleasure to experience as a viewer. Much appreciated!

Great video! Amazing editing and great content. Really enjoyed the historical angle.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

rd172 thank you for your nice comment! I am actually still playing on this same bed of gut from last fall, sat in the bag for the winter and still works great!

You deserves more subs man!!! Love your contents and thank for all the reviews. Love from UK.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Ko Phyo thanks man glad you like it! Much love!!! 👊

Happy holidays! I'm glad you fixed the audio issues, in the previous version I felt like the background music drowned your voice so much I barely could hear whatever you were saying in that video, lol. Anyways, hope you'll cranking out even more amazing reviews next year. Cheers!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much yeah a subscriber came in with the quickness and let me know it was off - now it didn't seem like a big issue for me but it's because I already knew what I was talking about in the video. So went ahead and fixed it to the best of my ability and had to reupload! Can't wait for more as well!

Loving your videos. Great review info and just plain enjoyable to watch. (Can you review a Volkl Cyclone string next?)

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome thank you so much! That's probably the most requested one I've never tried, I do have some other plans to test first but will have to try it soon!

Excellent production. Thanks

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Radnally you are welcome glad you found it enjoyable, hope to do a couple more building on this style

So cool how you put together this vid. The story, the information ... and this stretch to the usage of today. Such a cool video. Thank you a lot :) ...and the message at 0:51 ...nicee!!

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it! It was a very fun video to make, and great string to use.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the entire Vacation Crew - thanks for all your support. 2019's been a heck of year. See you all on the flip for season 2, cheers!

The production quality of this video is insane.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

hey whatever wow thanks so much such a nice comment and much appreciated. Was such a fun project with all the different visuals. So many little things to improve on in future videos to get to a pro level, but it’s a good stepping stone for sure!

The subscriber count to this channel and the video quality doesn't match at all.. this should be a Top notch channel ✌🏼

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words! We all start somewhere right

Very well made video! Subbed!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks man you rock

i keep watching this video because it's a masterpiece, hands down best tennis video about anything ever. if you were ever to produce another video that is similar to this, could you add a dramatic close up shot of a tennis stroke and the tennis ball hit sound at the ending? I think it would've made the ending even more powerful :)

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much it means a lot hearing that. This is by far my favorite vid I've done and was such a fun project. Literally took a month to make just an hour or 2 hours here and there before and after work, but finally came together. Would love to do some more like this style and will definitely refer back to your post on the dramatic ender :)

If you can learn to tame it, it is the most rewarding string and KLIP is by far the best value and longest lasting. I've never broken a string and its always played excellent (just dont get it wet!)

Klip gut is fine. The problem with people who complain about Kilp gut is that they don’t know what they are doing. Kilp gut is a firm gut. No need for pre stretch. Nowaday, it is better to string Klip gut on the mains and poly on the crosses. Strung poly 2-4 pounds lower than the gut. By doing this, you let the gut slide over the poly. Resulting in a lot more spin.

Loved the sciency video effects

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Feagins thanks so much, might have gone a little overboard with it. Then again, maybe not 🤪

Killer video!! Love your stuff! Been trying YTEX strings recently they are great 👍🏻 maybe give them a shot.

loved this

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

S0D4P0P - thanks so much glad you enjoyed it, was a super fun project and learned a lot

Hollywood level videos!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Super duper excellent

Melbourne represent! I would definitely have to go and visit that factory. I hope they have a store to buy these strings.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Turnip yeah Never hurts to reach and see if they’ll give you a tour, and I’m sure they have shops nearby that carry their stuff 👍

very nice - well done - thoughtful and exact. Especially like the balanced look and the tradition background. Good stuff... Agree, nothing approaches the unique feel of natty G. Love it myself...

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Carbo thanks for watching! It was a very fun project and very fun playing experience. Klip’s website has since vanished, hope they keep the strings alive!

Love your editing man! Feel like im watching a vox doc

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much for your kind words, Vox was definitely an inspiration for this style. Makes me appreciate their videos even more because it's harder than it looks to pull off! Would love to do another one of these types some day!

You made me feel proud to be a Melburnian. Great video. I will try them out.

Top notch editing

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you!

Tennis needs this, thank you

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Hooligan1050Ryder you’re welcome glad you enjoyed it!

GREAT vids and tshirts and THANKS for the tshirts . Try the sping in the crosses at 48lbs. It's a stiff and very slippery string with spin.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

oz turk no prob glad you got them!! Can’t wait to hybrid that sounds like a slick combo. Full bed of gut is great but it’s sticky

quality video, nice work and research... what would you say in regards to the coating, does it compare more to a babolat or wilson coating? or is this a bit more raw, assuming it is long lasting must have a pretty good coating.

I really like Klip natural gut

Hi Nice Video , Would you recommend The Klip Natural Gut as a hybrid with Luxion ALU Power Rough? What would you recommend in the mains and croses ( I have a Wilson Blade 98). What tension's would you recommend? I want the strings to last a long time which gages last the longest? Thanks very much for your help. Duncan

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Haven't actually tried that combo but I hear that rough actually still provides a good slippery surface for the gut. I'd stick with 16 gauge for long lasting on the gut and consider a 17 on the cross to get some elasticity. I run full bed of poly at 43 lbs and full bed of gut at 55, and I couldn't see going much higher than that personally. But just depends how crisp a bed you want but I do think 55 is a good starting point with the cross 4 or 5 lbs less on that poly cross. Only way is just to try it out and then adjust up or down a few lbs on the next restring to your liking! Thanks for chiming in I hope to test some hybrids very soon!

So I should string natural 4-5 lbs higher than what I currently use for poly/synthetic ?

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

From poly you could go 10 lbs. yea you could go a few more than syn. A lot of people agree gut plays better at higher tensions , especially after a good break in period

great video, can you try the Luxilon element in the next videos ?

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

mika mik&mikka thanks buddy, I’ve been meaning to try Element for a while, but the wife says I should review the strings I already have before buying more. Maybe I’ll sneak it 😇

@987mikka

4 жыл бұрын

Vacation Tennis thank you 👌

Nice video! What editing software do you use?

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use Premiere Pro and After Effects

Nice vids. What editing/effects software do you use? Looking good.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

DiscoveryDiversTokyo thanks for the nice comment! This is all using photoshop, after effects, and premiere. Just watch a ton of tutorials and practice and you can learn anything!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

DiscoveryDiversTokyo send me an email if you need any specific help or questions on how to

@DiscoveryDiversTokyo

4 жыл бұрын

Vacation Tennis I like those 3-D, virtual text you throw in there sometimes.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

DiscoveryDiversTokyo those are fun it’s a pretty simple 3d camera track in after effects, check out Kyler Holland on KZread he had a good overview of this effect

Klip Legend coated is an excellent gut string. Irrespective of price, I prefer it to Babolat and Wilson. That said, if the others were $30, and Klip was $50, I probably would use Wilson.

damn bruh! did you learn to do these videos on your own or you worked in this field before? love it aaand wth didn't know klip was from melbourne, im in melbourne lol

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man you're too kind, always loved graphics and stuff and just watched millions of tutorials and you're seeing it come together each video. Long way to go but there's tennis to be played lol

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

self taught, amazing bro p.s. volkl v square top spin potential high AF, probably the highest ive ever used

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

diddyac now if only I could level up my tennis game a notch or 2 LOL. Tex square could be a good h2h against ultra cable too

You get poly-levels of spin with NG if you use it as a main with a slick round poly cross like Ghost Wire

Keep the gut strung high and hybrid with poly to tame the pop. I like mains with gut so you get the feel. I like rpm 18 in crosses to get the bite to bring the ball down and gain control. 55/53.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good combo I have another set to start hybriding and I'm sure it'll be best of both worlds.Thanks

Can I use (any) GUT on a clay court, or will it break to soon because of the clay?

Just strung up Klip Legend 16 on the mains in my Angell k7 Red at 57lbs and Gosen Micro 16 at 55lbs on the crosses and ready for the unique experience!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a dream setup! Would love to hear how it goes, let me know on here or on IG! Enjoy

@kenharris7194

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis Absolutely will keep you posted!

@kenharris7194

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis The Klip Legend 16 Gut played phenomenal in my Angell K7 Red! There was plenty of power, excellent ball pocketing and feel as well as control along with the comfort. Some shots that looked like they were going out landed in before the baseline. I could really feel the ball sinking into the string bed. The only question is how long the string lasts or remains playable before too much tension loss. I will report back further in a few weeks for additional feedback.

I am buying the klipp legend natual gut 17 for my girlfriend... she wants comfort but I do not know what tension to apply.. what do you guys recommend. She plays 3 times per week for one hour... she is a beginner (with good aiming) (she lacks a bit of power when hitting the ball)

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Cena very nice! Depends on head size and string pattern and racket stiffness but 50-55 lbs could be a starting point. It takes a bit to break in but really increases comfort after a few hours. Generally full bed gut is strung higher tension than normal because it will break in and last long, giving it some room to drop in tension over time.

Bout to order a set!

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

it's a must every so often!

@my240sx2

3 жыл бұрын

@@EvokeTennis I’m worried it’s going to become a must every string job. 😂🤣

@my240sx2

3 жыл бұрын

Yonex Ezone 105 2020. Lead taped to 327 grams. Volkl Cyclone 18 guage, and Klip gut 18 at 40 lbs. Feels amazing! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@my240sx2 I bet, sounds like a dream setup. keep posted on how long you get out of it

@my240sx2

3 жыл бұрын

I got 22 hours! Mostly 4.5 dubs and a few singles sets. Super comfortable but I need more access to spin. I just strung up a full set Hyper G Soft 18 gauge. Feels great, I think I just found my permanent setup!

Can u do a volkl cyclone string review please 🙏🏿

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to, I'll have to pick some up on next order! Thanks for the recommendation

ever played the uncoated gut from klip?

Federer and Djokovic still use gut, and they've been number one longer than Nadal. Multifilament is pretty close to gut, but just too dead in my opinion. Also, you can string up gut and leave in in there forever, as long as you protect it from humidity. Its tension retention is unbeatable.

@MyChevySonic

4 жыл бұрын

Well, unless you hit like Nadal. Then you will break strings every five minutes.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I feel bad cutting it out but have to make room for new strings. Busted it out the other day and it still felt great no signs of bad notching or anything. Time for some hybrids!

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Bits of Pulp lol and there is only one person who hits like Nadal 💪

Good vid, but it's getting obsolete for club players. One for the pros and their hybrid set ups.

@EvokeTennis

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! I know what you mean but the funny thing is if you read the string forums there is a huge interest because most have actually never tried it

Your tennis is much better with natural gut

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

🙏🙏🙏🙏😎🤙💪👈🫵

Love your effort in the video my man - just want tip if you dont mind.. the music is way too overpowering your commentary. Can barely heart you.

@EvokeTennis

4 жыл бұрын

dE Swedonn yeah totally butchered the audio on this one, just have to live with it because once it’s posted you can’t change it. We’ll have to use this one as a stepping stone and do another proper one in the future! Thanks for your feedback