BabolatElastocross String Saver Locks

Babolat elastocross v Gamma tournacrossI've mainly used elastocross, but tried tournacross when the local shop was out of elasto and the tourna seemed cheaper online. I am an all-court player, struggling with consistency, who hits with moderately heavy topspin and uses 17 gauge multifilament string. I'd say that elasto doubles my string life. I haven't used tourna long enough to know how well it works, long-term, but I can tell that it is also extending string life.The two brands seem to use different methods to prolong string life. Elasto locks your strings in place so they don't move and don't rub. Less rubbing = longer string life. Tourna lets the strings glide more easily with less friction. Less friction = longer string life.Because of how elastocross works, inserting them tightens your strings a lot. I only use these on the sweet spot of my racket - 7 strings across by 8 strings high, and I needed to drop my stringing pressure by several lbs. When I used tourna, my strings were too loose. I'm sure tourna adds some tightness to the strings - it simply must - but significantly less than elasto. BOTTOMLINE: if you want to try one without adjusting your stringing tightness, you're better off with tournaInstalling is easier with elasto. The pieces separate during insertion more easily. Tourna is more likely to bend upon insertion, although once you get the hang of it, it was not a big problem. After inserting a unit, it is common for an extra unit or two to be left on the racket. It's easy to remove with your fingers, but then theyre not usable. I was also unable to use the last two of each stream of tourna units, so there is more waste.Tourna eliminates friction by "hugging" the strings. This means that if you insert it unevenly, which is very easy to do, some of the plastic will extend above your strings. Looking at mine, I'd say 30% are uneven. What's more, with my thinner 17-gauge strings, the plastic extends beyond the string, even when done perfectly. I know that textured strings are said to increase spin, and maybe these have that effect, but I think it has to be better for the strings to touch the ball. Elasto does not have this problem, as they sit between and behind the strings.My conclusion: if you use std 16-gauge string and don't want to adjust your stringing tightness, give tourna a try. All others should get their racket strung looser and try elasto.

I added them in the “Federer” pattern, and they definitely extended my strings’ life. One particular string was snapping first over and over, and you can tell in the pictures how, after adding the savers, the ones immediately above and below look now significantly more worn out. Because I skipped one crossing string, you can compare the three (four if you want to look up). I was amazed. They work exceptionally well.

Tried Tour** brand that are more plastic. They grab and stick more. These allow slide, but don’t wear our the strings. Most likely due to them being made out of Teflon. I have it starting from the 4th mains from top and going down gradually in a triangle pattern a little over midway of the racquet. They wok well without influencing the strings characteristics. I’ve easily doubled the time used per stringing. Weiss Ultra Cable in main, Babolat Origin in cross.

I got these for my husband, an avid tennis player. He said they worked great and he would definitely get them again.

I decided to string with gut -- more expensive but supposedly more playable. So I also tried string savers to extend the life of the gut strings. Have been playing with it 4 times a week for 6 weeks and see absolutely no wear on the gut. So the savers are apparently working very well. BTW, the savers were surprisingly easy/quick to install, and there are enough for 2 stringings if you install a pattern of 8 rows by 8 rows in the middle of the racket face.

After getting used to installing and removing the string savers, it works fine. However, the applicator is plastic and is easily broken (see photos). Haven’t found a more study applicator, so you have to buy another full unit. Need a sturdier applicator!!

I was breaking NXT 16 strings every 2-3 weeks, then I changed to natural guts and it lasted a set. Got these, and natural guts have lasted 3 months with very little sign of wear. Restrung another racker with NXT-17 and used these and no visible wear after a few weeks of hitting. I'm not getting as much spin as I remembered. not sure if it's due to these, or if it's just the thinner gauge strings I'm using (for better feel), but being able to use soft strings that don't break after 2 weeks has been pretty nice on my shoulder and spine.

The tool is quite easy to use. I play once a week and usually string my rackets at 55 lb. with Luxilon Soft (poly) on the mains and Yonex Dynawire (monofilament) on the crosses. I often break the crosses instead of the mains - not sure what that says about my strings or my swing - so I was hoping to keep the Yonex from breaking so often. It has done that mostly by keeping my strings very straight. I'm an all-court player who relies heavily on drop-shots, slice, and touch. Didn't notice any drop-off in feel.

Gosto demaisProtege as cordas durante o uso e pelo menos para força as cordas não precisam ser re-arrumadas, eu uso multi-filamento e não preciso ficar ajeitando as cordasJá usei com NXT 17 e x-one biphase

Pas facile à mettre en place mais j ai fini par réussir.A voir en situation si les cordes bougent moins

Nach Monaten des Gebrauchs kann ich die Nutzung nur empfehlen.Die Haltbarkeit der Saiten verlängert sich merklich.Es ist nur ein bisschen fummelig, wenn man die bereits benutzten "Saitentrenner" wieder verwenden möchte.Preis/Leistung ist aber top, das sage selbst ich als Schwabe!

Keeping my focus on the game than fixing string bed. Strings don’t move any more enough to be straightened again. Strings lasts longer than without them. Very easy to apply to strong bed. Good purchase.

sono un navigato giocatore di tennis e ultimamente, utilizzando molto il topspin, le corde della racchetta viaggiavano per conto loro (nonostante la tensione) e si rompevano spesso ( max30/40 ore). Mi sono ricordato che ai tempi miei (anni 70) c'erano delle crocette da inserire sul piatto corde e cercando ho trovato queste della Babolat. Sono diverse dalle loro antenate, ma sono ottime: dopo 10 ore le corde ancora non si sono mosse (in precedenza già dalla seconda ora dovevo cominciare a raddrizzarle), Eccellenti e semplici da inserire