Overview
Pre-stretched for longer lasting playability Isospeed V18 is a comfortable co-poly that does not skimp on control or spin. This string's unique comfort comes in part from additives designed to boost elasticity. The result is a control string that is more responsive on slower strokes and touch shots. Finally, this string's ultra-thin gauge is ideal for grabbing and rotating the ball. Did we mention the spin?
- Gauge: 19/1.12mm
- Length: 40ft/12.2m
- Composition: Co-polyester Monofilament
- Color: Yellow
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Customer Reviews
Good hybrid option in crosses.I'm using V18 as a cross string in a hybrid setup with Restring Zero in the mains, and am very pleased with it. It took quite a bit of exploration to find this setup, as I was looking for a pretty specific quality in coordination with the main string Zero. In a full bed, Zero is very slippery against itself throughout the entire life of the string even after it settles in and gets notched- which offers a very consistent feel and playability that in my opinion is unique and hard to replicate with other poly/copoly strings. I love how a full bed plays, with caveat that I'd like it to be just a little bit "softer" and not quite as harsh. My ideal would simply be to use Zero in a smaller gauge, but it is not offered. The only string that behaves similarly to Zero on Zero, but adds some softness is this IsoSpeed V18, and also Grapplesnake Alpha- with the key difference being V18 is available in smaller gauge. Very pleased with the setup, as it stays consistent with snapback and playability through the life of the string job. For reference, I'm a high level 4.5 USTA player that hits big with heavy spin, and using a Head Radical Pro with added weight. I have not attempted to use V18 as a full bed string, so I can't comment on it in that use case.
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Control, Feel, Consistent, Durable as an XMy arm just can't take full beds so I've been on a year long search for a cross string that doesn't have any downsides. This one from Iso is not only great in every dimension as a cross, but it's $7.95! Sign me up!
Currently using it as a cross string to Confidential 18g mains and it's been in my racquet for 4 months and the bed hasn't changed after the first hour (very firm). I run it in my Phantom 100P at 50.
Best String I Have Used!Without a doubt so much control, pocketing and feel. I've tried a lot of strings and this one clicks most every box. I have a medium swing. I would say control and feel is what I like best about this string. If I'm being super critical, the only deficiency is at net. The ball can launch a little livelier than other strings but I'm more a baseliner anyway.
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Comments: Beware big hitters. This string will break after a set in a 16x19 pattern. It may last a match or 2 in a tight string pattern. It's a 1.12 mm string which is an 18l. I compared it side be side to Volkl V Torque Tour 19g and it is thinner than the VTorque. It possibly has a use as a hybrid but don't see anyone using it in a full setup. Sticking to Solinco and Volkl.
From:John, 2/21/18
Comments: I am now using this string as the crosses in my Wilson Ultra 103S along with Technifibre Razor Code 18g in the mains. I am very happy with the performance of both strings at 54 pounds. This makes a great combo in this slightly oversize racquet.
From:Mike, 11/16
Comments: I was very happy with this string. I have my Wilson Ultra 103S strung at 54 lbs and it's quite good. I was very pleased with the control and touch, good power as well. At $7.50 a set, they are a real bargin.
From:Mike, 10/16
Comments: I am using Isospeed V18 in a Dunlop F2.0 Tour which has a dense 18x20 string pattern.Soft feel, easy on the arm. Easy to string. Good power. It needs to be strung at a high tension of 56/55 pounds.Otherwise it feels a tad uncontrolled when really going for the shots. Then it's a bit hard to control big strokes. Not the standard poly-feel. The feel of a hybrid string. Softer and more arm-friendly than a Luxilon BB Ace or a Solinco Tour Bite. Offers more power but offers less control and a bit less of spin (spin is ok) if strung at the same tension than a BB Ace or a Solinco TB. Great as hybrid with Solinco Tour Bite or BB Ace.
From:Hannes, 12/15
Comments: These are the best suited strings for my Dunlop F2.0 Tour so far (18x20 string pattern). Great job from Isospeed! I was told they cooperated with an Austrian ski company and were using new materials in order to develop V18. Superb strings in my opinion. I strung it at 58/55 lbs and I'm a 5.0+ level player.
From:Anon, 5/15
Comments: One of the best strings I (5.0+ player) have used and can tell you I went through many brands. V18 has been strung at 22/21 kgs on my Volkl PB10 Mid 16x19 and it performs great in all criterias (controll, power, spin and touch). I play around 4 hours/week and it lasts already 3 weeks and this string does not loose its effect. Thanks TW for the best price!
From:Tom, 10/14