Hex Poly is a six-sided co-polyester: the edges grip the ball for extra spin and precision... more
Hex Poly is a six-sided co-polyester: the edges grip the ball for extra spin and precision, and the co-poly core gives you the durability, feel and tension maintenance of polys costing far more, Tecnifibre™ Black Code being the obvious comparison. A great choice for players at every level. Sold in 660 ft (200 m) reels; one reel strings about 16 racquets.
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Specifications
CONSTRUCTION: Co-polyester monofilament with a hexagonal (six-sided) cross-section.
DESCRIPTION: The six edges bite into the ball for serious spin, and the co-poly core delivers the tension maintenance and durability you expect from a premium polyester. The feel is firm and precise; for something softer, pair Hex Poly mains with Synthetic Gut crosses in a hybrid .
GAUGES: 16L (1.28 mm), 17 (1.23 mm) or 18 (1.18 mm) — select below.
COLOR: Silver
DESCRIPTION: The six edges bite into the ball for serious spin, and the co-poly core delivers the tension maintenance and durability you expect from a premium polyester. The feel is firm and precise; for something softer, pair Hex Poly mains with Synthetic Gut crosses in a hybrid .
GAUGES: 16L (1.28 mm), 17 (1.23 mm) or 18 (1.18 mm) — select below.
COLOR: Silver
? Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this string right for me?
CASE 1 - You've played polyester before and liked it:
You'll feel at home. Hex Poly is a fairly firm co-poly with excellent spin potential, and like everything Golden Set makes it is a premium string at a very un-premium price.
Start at whatever tension has worked for you in other polyesters.
Start at whatever tension has worked for you in other polyesters.
CASE 2 - You haven't tried polyester yet:
Unless you have arm issues (tennis elbow or similar), it's worth trying. Whatever you play now is almost certainly softer than a polyester, so the easiest way in is a hybrid : Hex Poly in the mains, a softer string such as Golden Set Synthetic Gut in the crosses. You get most of the spin and the freedom to swing harder, with a string bed that feels closer to what you're used to. If that works, go full Hex Poly on the next restring.
For tension , start on the lower side of your racquet's recommended range; polyester can go surprisingly low before control suffers.
For tension , start on the lower side of your racquet's recommended range; polyester can go surprisingly low before control suffers.
CASE 3 - You've tried polyester but found it too stiff:
Before writing off Hex Poly for being a polyester, check two things:
• Did you try it in a hybrid with a softer string?
A full poly bed is stiff, so it's no surprise you were put off. Hex Poly mains with a softer cross string bring the feel most of the way back while keeping the spin.
• Was it strung too tight?
Tension has a huge effect on how stiff a string bed feels, and polyester rewards a lower tension than you might expect. Go a few pounds lower than the poly you found too stiff; if it's still boardy, drop a couple more on the next restring.
• Did you try it in a hybrid with a softer string?
A full poly bed is stiff, so it's no surprise you were put off. Hex Poly mains with a softer cross string bring the feel most of the way back while keeping the spin.
• Was it strung too tight?
Tension has a huge effect on how stiff a string bed feels, and polyester rewards a lower tension than you might expect. Go a few pounds lower than the poly you found too stiff; if it's still boardy, drop a couple more on the next restring.
Q. What tension should I string Hex Poly at?
If you already play polyester, use whatever tension has worked for you. If this is your first poly, start on the lower side of your racquet's recommended range. Too stiff? Drop a few pounds on the next restring. Too lively or lacking control? Come back up.
Q. What gauge is right for me?
CASE 1 - You rarely break strings:
Go thinner. 17 gauge gives you more feel and spin than 16L, and 18 gauge takes that a step further. If you rarely break strings, the extra durability of 16L isn't worth what you'd give up.
CASE 2 - You break strings frequently:
It's a trade-off: 16L gauge lasts longest, 17 and 18 play with more feel and spin but give up sooner. A good compromise is 16L in the mains and 17 in the crosses. That hybrid gives you close to 16L durability with some of the thinner-gauge feel.
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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 16 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)
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Gauge: 18 (1.18 mm)
Length: 660' (200 m)
Color: Silver
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