MSV Focus Hex

MSV Focus Hex
Gauge: 16L (1.27), 17 (1.23), 18 (1.18), 18L (1.10)
Price: $7.90/set
Type: Co-Poly Hexagonal
Color: White, Black, Red

Setup 1:
Main - MSV Focus Hex 18LG @ 45lbs
Cross - Prince Synthetic Gut 16G @ 42lbs


Setup 2:
Main - MSV Focus Hex 18LG @ 50lbs
Cross - Prince Synthetic Gut 16G @ 48lbs

Stringing:
Fairly easy to string. Nothing special. On the back of the package the manufacture recommends that this string should not be strung over 24kg (53lbs)in the mains and 22kg (49lbs)in the crosses.

Play: This string won "String of the Year" in 2007 and it shows. The playability of this string is incredible. I consider this string to be one of the best overall valued strings that I have played with recently. Power, feel, control, spin, was all there. Furthermore, the tension maintenance was excellent compared to other big-name mainstream polyester strings. I was able to get 6-8 hours comfortably before noticing a significant drop in tension.

The string is on the softer side when compared to Luxilon Alu Power or Tecnifibre Pro Red Code. The string is very comfortable at mid tension and has increased comfort at even lower tensions. Along with Genesis Black Code, I would rate this string as one of the best price to playability ratio.

Quick Review (out of 10):
Power: 8
Control: 8
Spin: 9
Stiffness: 6
Feel: 7
Durability: 7
Tension Maintenance: 7