I could tell these are great strings in the first few strokes! Soft, lots of spin, and powerful with the lower recommended string tension. Customer for life!
The feel of the ball is much livelier, and I’m able to generate more spin on the ball.
I like the comfort and especially the touch and control with volleys.
Love the additional spin that added to my ground strokes, and serves.
The Hexagon X red have become my go to strings after trying quite a few others.
What I really like about these strings is that sure, just like many Ytex poly strings they give you great spin, power and control but for me it’s the consistency the strings have on all those attribute's on a variety of racquets that makes this my go to string.
I string them between 48 and 50lbs
I was sent a Starter Pack, and after receiving it, I have some questions regarding a hybrid setting for my Axis 100, Ezone 98 (2022), and my Head Speed MP (2024), which were on point. Used a full bed as recommended and was surprised because the strings are very soft, and I did not need to use natural gut or a multifilament in the crosses to soften them.
After getting used to them in my first practice, I got good spin, power, and control.
After trying several strings, square x was my son’s favorite. They hold tension well and give him the spin he is looking for. Ivor and the whole YTex community is very supportive and helpful. I enjoy doing business with them.
I have not hit with hexagon x. The good folks at YTEX recommended them for one of my players who constantly breaks strings. His words - “it’s like I’m getting the best of both worlds with these strings.” To elaborate - he enjoys the comfort YTEX offers and the durability he gets from hexagon x.
I tested the Quadro Twist (black 1.26) and Hexagon X (red 1.25) in two Wilson Blade Pro V8 18x20 racquets strung at 47lbs. Both sets were on the racquets for about 10 hours of play time before conducting the test. The criteria was:
1. Comfort: Simply how it feels when the ball contacts the string bed (very subjective)
2. Control: Based on hitting smaller targets (20 balls in drill)
3. Spin-friendly: Based on the height of the ball bounce (20 balls in drill)
4. Power: Trying to hit lower, penetrating shots (20 balls in drill)
All testing was with a ball machine to eliminate variability from a hitting partner.
1. Comfort: The Quadro Twist was more comfortable.
2. Control: Quadro Twist = 18 and Hexagon X = 15
3. Spin-friendly: Quadro Twist = 17 and Hexagon X = 15
4. Power: Quadro Twist = 8 and Hexagon X = 11
The least accurate was related to Power as I was personally struggling with this aspect of my game...Not the fault of the strings.
Based on this, and the fact that both strings were playing well at the 10 hour mark, I'll be ditching the Head Velocity MLT and using the Quadro Twist. But, I also enjoyed the Hexagon X!
I tested the Quadro Twist (black 1.26) and Hexagon X (red 1.25) in two Wilson Blade Pro V8 18x20 racquets strung at 47lbs. Both sets were on the racquets for about 10 hours of play time before conducting the test. The criteria was:
1. Comfort: Simply how it feels when the ball contacts the string bed (very subjective)
2. Control: Based on hitting smaller targets (20 balls in drill)
3. Spin-friendly: Based on the height of the ball bounce (20 balls in drill)
4. Power: Trying to hit lower, penetrating shots (20 balls in drill)
All testing was with a ball machine to eliminate variability from a hitting partner.
1. Comfort: The Quadro Twist was more comfortable.
2. Control: Quadro Twist = 18 and Hexagon X = 15
3. Spin-friendly: Quadro Twist = 17 and Hexagon X = 15
4. Power: Quadro Twist = 8 and Hexagon X = 11
The least accurate was related to Power as I was personally struggling with this aspect of my game...Not the fault of the strings.
Based on this, and the fact that both strings were playing well at the 10 hour mark, I'll be ditching the Head Velocity MLT and using the Quadro Twist. But, I also enjoyed the Hexagon X!
This is first time I am trying Microfibre. Earlier i have tested Touch, but I got more control and feel with these strings. Durability is less but tension maintenance and feel is always there. I am going to string my second racquet. Mains were strung at 53 and Crosses were at 55 lbs. Next time may be I will try to have a hybrid setup which I am hoping that will last little longer.
YTEX has incredibly high-quality strings and customer support.
Twisted X sharp has excellent feel, very good power and spin friendly.
Tournament this weekend and will be playing the Twisted and Quadro!
Really enjoyed playing a few sets with this string. Plenty of power, but enough spin to keep control of the ball. Plays pretty plush even strung a couple pounds tighter than my normal tension.
My students like it. Love the color. Seems to last a bit longer for some of students than other syn guts.
I use Square X as my cross strings for several different pairings. I will occasionally use them for the entire racquet. They have a lot of feel and add some spin for sure. They are soft sting that works well in any racquet.
These square strings feel illegal and I love them. They make my back hand slice very difficult to return. They definitely give me an edge.
Love the feel and comfort of the Triangle Twisted Purple. Excellent Pocketing.
Love the spin and playability of the strings. Strung at 54 lbs in a yonex vcore 98
Have seen great improvement in control and spin with these strings. I will be using these exclusively.
I'm still recovering from injury, and hope to be back on the court in 3-4 weeks or so. I'll give a proper review then, but the Starter Pack is the best value in tennis! The t-shirt is great, and my pack came with a conversation with the owner of YTEX, not sure if everyone gets that, it's possible I'm just special... :)