New Mantis Tour Poly 1.27 string August 23, 2016 02:47
Despite it being summer, we are still working for you...
We've received new strings, or rather, a new gauge and new colours of a super string like the Mantis Tour Poly.
In addition to the classic red 1.22 mm gauge, Mantis has also produced the 1.27 mm gauge, also in red, but adding black and sky blue as well.
Below, as always, you can find the updated test by engineer Gabriele Medri of pro-t-one:
The MANTIS TOUR POLY 1.27 is undoubtedly a thoroughbred!
It's a stiff string characterized by consistent, linear, and very tough behaviour, distinguishing it as a demanding string for competitive players with fast strokes and good athletic and technical preparation.
The string's POWER is very high but must be sought at high RPMs, meaning the string must be strongly stressed to appreciate its qualities.
CONTROL, given the stiffness of the filament, can only be an absolute benchmark.
STABILITY is more than adequate and distinguishes the filament, like most "racing" type strings, for its "progressive plastification" behaviour. However, this only manifests if the string is adequately deformed during the stroke (we are talking about executions that exceed 110-120 km/h). The static tension loss is also more than acceptable.
The propensity for SPIN is excellent, also due to the smooth and satin finish of the surface. With these premises, "snap-back" is guaranteed, provided the string can be effectively engaged dynamically.
The RESILIENCE RANGE, given the stiffness of the filament, is rather low and highlights the need to set operating stringing tensions around 18-20 kg.
The filament's REACTIVITY is very high, guaranteeing a sensation of fast, crisp, aggressive, and powerful ball exit without feeling elasticity or ball sink.
The constant and linear STATIC STIFFNESS is around 1kg/mm among stiff strings.
The DYNAMIC STIFFNESS is quite high, with values around 24kg/mm when the string is in use, and once again advises using medium-low tensions to avoid repercussions.
Happy tennis to everyone
