The Octo Twist delivers exceptional SPIN and COMFORT and softer than most strings on the market today. If you are looking for a string with nice "bite" on the ball but also very durably then go for the Octo Twist! If you've been a fan of Tour bite and looking for an alternative and less expensive option, this is the string for you!
Color: Green.
Length: 40ft/12m and 660ft/200m
Gauge: 16L (1.28mm)
Construction: Top quality Co-Polyester Octagonal profile with a special twist and with special enhancing additives for ball bite, power control and good feel
Advantage: Spin and Comfort
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YTEX Octo-Twist - Comparable Strings Table
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Brand
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Reference String
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Diadem
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Solstice Power
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Kirschbaum
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Power Rough
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Luxilon
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ALU Rough, Power Feel
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Solinco
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Tour Bite
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Tourna
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Big Hitter Silver 16
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Volkl
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Tourque tour
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Customer Reviews
Octo Twist has been my favorite string for several years at this point! One of many wonderful co-polys from the excellent ytex catalog. It’s tough to beat the feel and playability of this string! Five stars for sure!
Just got threw with the octo-twist green 16 gauge. I hit with these strings twice in one day and unfortunately they broke in the second hit. In the first hit, which lasted about an hour, I really loved the strings, they definitely reminded me of Tour Bite but with more spin and maybe even more power. I felt great with these strings, every strike felt nice with the power and spin I sought. I was thinking these could be my new “go-to” strings. I used the same racquet and strings in my second hit of the day, and unfortunately the strings broke one hour into my hit. So that is basically 2 hours of play before these 16 gauge strings broke, which I’ve never experience with other strings. I was really liking them before they broke but 2 hours of play time is not quite durable enough for how often I play. I am. 5.0+ level former college player and I like to hit big with big spin for reference.
Feels a lot like the diadem solstice power but better!
Wow, these strings are a perfect match for a weighted Blade 100L. The flex on the Blade has an RA of 69 and it feels it. These strings really smooth that out and offer up a little extra power. These strings also increase the spin potential and help take full advantage of the 16 x 19 string pattern. All of the Ytex strings have above average longevity and I know these will be no different. I have used these strings before in a 2021 Yonex Vcore and felt they were a little too muted. In the stiffer Blade they are perfect. I would say these strings would be ideal for stiffer racquets like a Pure Drive and Wilson Ultra. Did I mention the color which matches very nicely. Will buy more!!!
I was pleased with these strings, but I need to give them another playtest at a lower tension. I originally strung my racket at 55lbs, will be playing with these strings at 46 lbs in the next few days. I will update my review then.
I tried Octo Twist for the first time. Not as soft or powerful as Quadro twist or Square X, But still comfortable. I just strongly a couple pounds looser than normal and I was able to get my normal pop on the ball. As usual, YTEX didn’t disappoint!
Octo twist's softness allows for an easy stringing of the racket.
IT also creates a solid ball pocket to produce good directional control.
The twist and 8 sided string also grips the ball to create extra spin.
I combine it with Pro Tour Black to create a wicked spin producing combination.
Octo in the crosses at 48, Pro Black at 50 pounds in the vertical strings.
I have a lot of access to spin with these strings. I struggle to get depth with my swings. Maybe a 100" racquet is where they shine most. I can swing out on my serve without the ball flying out of control.