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New String Profile: Alien Black Diamond Wednesday, May 25, 2011

There is something to be said for a manufacturer that enters the market with one product, and only one product. This is exactly what Alien has done with their Black Diamond 1.30mm co-polyester string. The only string and gauge made, is it a calculated risk based on the incredible performance of their product, or purely poor business practice?

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Babolat Releases Newest Natural Gut: BT7 Thursday, May 05, 2011

Natural Gut

Recently, Babolat has released a new version of their popular natural gut, VS Touch. This newest iteration changes the layering and alignment of the individual fibers for additional durability and longevity. With less than a year worth of the previous VS, check out if the new BT7 is the way to go.

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Discussing Polyester Strings: Are They Right for You? Wednesday, May 11, 2011

If you have followed new string releases, it is obvious to see that the family of polyester based strings is the fastest growing. Players are obviously buying into the hype of the stiffer, spin friendly strings, but are they the right choice for you? While the needs of every player are different, I would like to present an alternative view on the reputation of polyester strings. For more on the different types and gauges of strings, make sure and check out our Buyer's Guide.