On this page you can purchase Hex Poly in reels (one reel is eno... more
On this page you can purchase Hex Poly in reels (one reel is enough string for 18 racquets).
Hex Poly, with its hexagonal shaped cross-section will increase the spin and precision of your shots.
Having durability, feel and spin generation levels equivalent to much more expensive polyesters,
Hex Poly is a great choice for players of all levels.
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Specifications
CONSTRUCTION: Co-polyester mono-filament with a hexagonal cross-section.
DESCRIPTION: An advanced polyester string that delivers excellent tension maintenance and durability. Its hexagonal cross-section provides tremendous spin generating bite. For a softer feel, Hex Poly blends nicely with Classic or Synthetic Gut in the crosses.
GAUGES: 16L (1.28mm), 17 (1.23mm), or 18 (1.18mm) (please select desired gauge below)
COLORS: Silver or White (please select desired color below)
DESCRIPTION: An advanced polyester string that delivers excellent tension maintenance and durability. Its hexagonal cross-section provides tremendous spin generating bite. For a softer feel, Hex Poly blends nicely with Classic or Synthetic Gut in the crosses.
GAUGES: 16L (1.28mm), 17 (1.23mm), or 18 (1.18mm) (please select desired gauge below)
COLORS: Silver or White (please select desired color below)
? Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this string right for me?
CASE 1 - You've used a polyester string before and liked it:
There is a strong possibility that Hex Poly will perform well for you. Hex Poly is a fairly firm feeling co-polyester string with fantastic spin potential. Like all of Golden Set's products, Hex Poly is a high-end premium quality product with an amazing price.
For tension , start off with whatever tension has worked well for you with other polyester tennis strings.
For tension , start off with whatever tension has worked well for you with other polyester tennis strings.
CASE 2 - You have not tried a polyester string before:
In the absence of shock related arm problems, it is highly recommended that you give polyester tennis string a try. Whatever non-polyester string you have been using, chances are it is significantly more elastic (softer) than a polyester. Keeping this in mind, starting off with a hybrid will provide a feel that is less of a departure from what you are familiar with. More specifically, installing Hex Poly in the mains together with a softer string like Golden Set Synthetic Gut in the crosses will accomplish this. Once you have familiarized yourself with the feel of Hex Poly in a hybrid setup, and assuming you are benefitting from the increased spin and ability to swing more aggressively, transitioning to a 'full' Hex Poly setup may be the next step.
Go with a tension that is about 10% less than your non-polyester preferred tension.
Go with a tension that is about 10% less than your non-polyester preferred tension.
CASE 3 - You've tried polyester but found it too stiff:
Before discounting Hex Poly as a viable option simply because it is a polyester, consider the following:
• Did you try the polyester by itself in a 'full' (non-hybrid ) setup?
'Full' polyester setups are very stiff so it is not surprising that you were discouraged. A hybrid setup involving Hex Poly in the mains and a second softer string in the crosses will yield a string bed stiffness that is significantly softer and livelier than your previous experience.
• Did you use the same tension that you usually use for non-polyesters?
Tension can play a huge factor in how stiff your string bed feels. Because polyesters are considerably stiffer than non-polyesters (excepting aramids), using a lower tension for polyester is essential to achieving a desirable feel. Generally, a 10% reduction from your favoured non-polyester tension is an excellent first guess at what is going to work best for you. If the feel is still too stiff, then drop the tension another couple of pounds for your next restring.
• Did you try the polyester by itself in a 'full' (non-hybrid ) setup?
'Full' polyester setups are very stiff so it is not surprising that you were discouraged. A hybrid setup involving Hex Poly in the mains and a second softer string in the crosses will yield a string bed stiffness that is significantly softer and livelier than your previous experience.
• Did you use the same tension that you usually use for non-polyesters?
Tension can play a huge factor in how stiff your string bed feels. Because polyesters are considerably stiffer than non-polyesters (excepting aramids), using a lower tension for polyester is essential to achieving a desirable feel. Generally, a 10% reduction from your favoured non-polyester tension is an excellent first guess at what is going to work best for you. If the feel is still too stiff, then drop the tension another couple of pounds for your next restring.
Q. What tension should I string Hex Poly at?
If you are already using polyester, start off with whatever tension has been working for you. If this is your first time using polyester, select a tension that is about 10% less than your preferred non-polyester tension.
Q. What gauge is going to be right for me?
CASE 1 - You rarely break strings:
Going with 17, the thinner gauge , will provide you with increased feel and spin. For you, durability is not a big enough concern to warrant using the thicker 16 gauge.
CASE 2 - You break strings frequently:
Going with 16 gauge will maximize durability while going with 17 gauge will provide an enhanced feel along with increased spin. It is a difficult decision for a lot of players because you inevitably are forced to sacrifice either durability or performance. Something of a compromise is obtainable by installing 16 gauge in the mains and 17 gauge in the crosses. Such a hybrid combination will yield durability on par with 16 gauge as well as improved performance.
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Tension, in the context of tennis string, is a measure of the tensile (stretching) force applied to a string as it is being installed in a racquet frame.
-1- Lower Tension = More Power
-2- Higher Tension = More Control
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Hybrid / Blend
Q: What is a hybrid / blend?
A: A hybrid (aka blend) string installation involves the use of two different string types. Generally, one string type will be assigned to the mains exclusively while the other type is assigned to the crosses exclusively. 'MAINS' are the strings running parallel to the handle's axis. 'CROSSES' are the strings running perpendicular to the handle's axis.
A: A hybrid (aka blend) string installation involves the use of two different string types. Generally, one string type will be assigned to the mains exclusively while the other type is assigned to the crosses exclusively. 'MAINS' are the strings running parallel to the handle's axis. 'CROSSES' are the strings running perpendicular to the handle's axis.
Q: Why would I want to use a hybrid?
A: To achieve performance and/or durability characteristics that are not attainable using a single string type alone. Generally, main strings break first as they tend to move more during impact and therefore endure more abrasion than the crosses. As a consequence, usually a hybrid installation will assign a more durable (harder) string to the mains and a more playable (softer) string to the crosses. Durability may not be the primary motive though — often hybrids are chosen partially or entirely for their performance characteristics.
A: To achieve performance and/or durability characteristics that are not attainable using a single string type alone. Generally, main strings break first as they tend to move more during impact and therefore endure more abrasion than the crosses. As a consequence, usually a hybrid installation will assign a more durable (harder) string to the mains and a more playable (softer) string to the crosses. Durability may not be the primary motive though — often hybrids are chosen partially or entirely for their performance characteristics.
Q: How do I choose strings to use in a hybrid?
A: Your game style, racquet and personal preference will all be factored into the determination of your 'ideal' string combination. Usually, some trial and error is to be expected when searching for the right combination. Keep track of the string types, tension(s) and results from each hybrid combination that you try. Don't be discouraged if the first combination you try is not quite right. Visit the Hybrid / Blending Guide for hybrid string selection recommendations.
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A: Your game style, racquet and personal preference will all be factored into the determination of your 'ideal' string combination. Usually, some trial and error is to be expected when searching for the right combination. Keep track of the string types, tension(s) and results from each hybrid combination that you try. Don't be discouraged if the first combination you try is not quite right. Visit the Hybrid / Blending Guide for hybrid string selection recommendations.
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What is the 'gauge' of a string and why does it matter?
-1- Thinner gauges will yield higher elasticity and greater spin potential
-2- Thicker gauges are more durable and retain tension longer
-3- Lower gauges are thicker than higher gauges (16 gauge is thicker than 17 gauge)
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Beyond aesthetics, does the color of a tennis string matter?
Theoretically, the mechanical properties of a tennis string could be affected by the dye used to color it.
However, these effects are generally not significant enough to be noticed. For the vast majority of players,
beyond aesthetic considerations, tennis string color does not matter.
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Sets versus Reels
A 40ft/12.2m set of tennis string is an adequate length to restring almost any tennis racquet.
660ft/200m reels contain a length adequate to restring approximately 18 racquets.
It costs less to package, handle and transport reels and therefore, per unit length, reels are more cost
effective than sets. As well, when restringing from sets, usually a couple of feet of string are left over
(waste) since most racquets do not require an entire 40ft/12.2m. When restringing from reels, waste can be
minimized by accurately measuring the required string lengths before removal.
From an ease of restringing standpoint, since it is not coiled as tightly, string taken from a reel tends
to be easier to handle during installation.
Hex Poly Reels (660ft/200m)
Gauge: 16L (1.28 mm)
Length: 660' (200 m)
Color: Silver
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Gauge: 17 (1.23 mm)
Length: 660' (200 m)
Color: Silver
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Gauge: 18 (1.18 mm)
Length: 660' (200 m)
Color: Silver
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