Still in Black Powerful Rope Test April 21, 2016 18:13

Today we present one of the latest arrivals from the French brand Still in Black, the Powerful string, and naturally, we'll do so by presenting the mechanical test by Engineer Medri.

A white, competitive string with a good balance of power, tension maintenance, and spin. Below are Engineer Medri's datasheets, happy reading:

A string with rather good linear behavior, accompanied by notable static stiffness and medium-high dynamic stiffness --> 230lb/inch.
The string presents itself as a competitive filament intended for medium-high level athletes who are able to exploit the string's qualities, possessing decent technique and arm speed.
Good power characteristics accompanied by a rather high level of overall stability and an expected good level of control support the description of the Powerful as a string intended for those looking for a setup capable of providing a good mix of power-control and durability.
The reactivity is more than good, which, coupled with the rather pronounced stiffness and surface finish, ensures a good propensity for spin.
Medium-low recommended tensions to fully enjoy the string's characteristics and avoid dealing with a "beach racket" string bed, also given the tenacity of the base material. (20-22kg)
Decent dynamic durability and mechanical resistance characteristics ensure its usability even by strong hitters and ardent baseline players.

A competitive string for a segment of medium-high level athletes looking for a substantial string capable of combining power, control, spin, and dynamic durability in a complete and balanced way, without dealing with a string that is "unbalanced" in any of these aspects. A setup whose absolute strength lies in its balance.