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Polyvalent Still In Black String Test June 13, 2016 05:57

Today we present the latest from STILLinBLACK, the STILLinBlack Polyvalent Square, a medium-stiff, square-shaped competition string available in 1.25 mm gauge and in 12 and 200 meter lengths.

Below is the test by Eng. Gabriele Medri:

The STILL IN BLACK POLYVALENT is a tough, competitive, and good quality string. It is a medium-high stiffness string with values always greater than 1.00kg/mm, demonstrating a competitive filament intended for high 4th, 3rd, and 2nd category players. The power value is decent, but the characteristics that particularly shine are control, spin grip, and stability, which ensure more than satisfactory performance and dynamic durability. The expected tension loss after the first hours of play is quite limited and very respectable compared to what is usually observed with strings of similar rank.

The peak resilience value is high, guaranteeing a fast and reactive ball exit that provides a good response in terms of play, despite not being an "elastic" and resilient string. The general comfort, given by the combination of static and dynamic stiffness, returns a medium-low value that suggests use at medium-low tensions between 19 and 23kg. The STILL IN BLACK POLYVALENT is a co-polyester string to be considered by all those looking for a substantial, good quality solution, oriented towards control and spin, and capable of excelling in strong and powerful shots. Its use in hybrid setups with multifilament strings, synthetic gut, natural gut, as well as with thin and rigid polyesters, is possible and absolutely advisable for creating a setup aimed at maximizing spin.

HTS STILLinBLACK Rope Test May 27, 2016 18:05

The HTS string by STILLinBLACK is the classic competitive monofilament with quite high stiffness, excellent tension retention, great control, and good power.

Below is the technical data sheet from Eng. Medri:

STILL IN BLACK HTS is a very tough string! Despite its thin gauge, the static stiffness is quite high and always above 1.10kg/mm. This means that the string is intended for intermediate to high-level competitive players looking for thin and reactive gauges, typically suited for "dense" patterns like 18x20 - 16x20 - 16x21.

The string receives very high scores in all areas from the machine test, but it should be remembered that we are talking about a stiff filament that therefore works at high speeds and requires good arm speed and power.

The dynamic stability is quite high and ensures good tension retention on the court beyond the first two hours of play. The reactivity of the filament is quite good, demonstrating fast ball exit, provided that tensions do not exceed the optimal range of 20 to 24kg.

The comfort level is not very high given the stiffness, both static and dynamic, which describes a setup that prioritizes performance over comfort.

The use of a hybrid setup should definitely be considered, which can be paired with syn-gut strings, multifilament, or a rigid monofilament to create setups aimed at maximum spin grip.

A very versatile, interesting, and particularly characterful competitive string. An optimal choice for medium-dense stringbeds and medium patterns in a hybrid setup (traditional and/or reverse) depending on one's needs and requirements.

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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.