HEAD Lynx Spin 2 rPet String Review

Because Lynx Spin2 rPET is built entirely from polyester, it's not surprising that our crew gave this hybrid major props for control. For Chris, this translated into a high degree of trust when attacking the ball. He described, "I was very impressed with the control I found from Lynx Spin2 rPET. I loved the control I found with the first version, and this update made from new materials continues the trend. I felt confident taking big swings at the ball and trusting I would find my targets. I had my set installed at 48 pounds in a Head Prestige Classic 2.0, and the response from this string helped me control the racquet's plow-through power."

According to Michelle, although this hybrid has great control, it is far from dead. She said, "Since I gravitate toward deader, more controlled strings, Lynx Spin2 rPET played more powerfully than I am used to. This is a co-poly monofilament hybrid, so of course it offers great control, but it has more pop than some of the deader strings, which is certainly a good thing! I had a chance to test it in a few different setups, including a Babolat Pure Drive 98, which has a 16x20 string pattern, and a Head Gravity Pro, which features an 18x20 string pattern. For me, the fact that Head found a way to make a solid string combo out of recycled materials earns Lynx Spin2 a few bonus points, and it's something I will continue to use and recommend!"

With its sharp bite and powerful snapback, Lynx Spin2 rPET was clearly designed to help players load the ball with spin. Judging from the scores and comments of our playtesters, the design more than lives up to its promise. In fact, Michelle found this recycled version even more spin-friendly than the original. She explained, "The sharp mains and slippery crosses made for an outstanding combo when it came to generating spin. I could hit deep balls that looped right into the back of the court. It was easy to add RPMs to the ball, and the stringbed really seemed to pocket well, which I felt helped with ball rotation. I found this hybrid to have more access to spin than the previous Lynx Spin2, and it also felt like it pocketed the ball even better than the blue/orange version."

With Lynx Spin2 rPET in his racquet, Chris had all the spin he needed. He said, "The consistent response of Lynx Spin2 rPET also applied to spin production. I felt like I could judge the amount of spin I was getting on my shots very well. Both my topspin and slice shots were working well with this string. I was happy with the kick I got with my topspin, and my drive slice shots were skidding low."

A key question for this playtest is whether the recycled material used in Lynx Spin2 rPET can replicate the impressive feel and pocketing of the original version. According to Chris, the answer is yes. He said, "Just as with the original version of this string, I felt enough crispness from the stringbed to feel connected to my shots, and there was some nice pocketing to enhance touch. I felt like I could place the ball well with this string. When hitting a flat drive backhand, I could sense the depth I was going to get on my shot very well."

Michelle was impressed by this hybrid's comfort. She said, "I thought Lynx Spin2 rPET felt really comfortable. I found that the tension dropped off quite fast, but the feel and comfort were never compromised."

In addition to frictional wear, all tennis strings lose tension over time, which often results in control problems, especially as the hours accumulate. Although Lynx Spin2 rPET is not immune to these issues, Chris was impressed by how long this hybrid stayed playable. He explained, "Lynx Spin2 rPET held up well for me. The small head and dense string pattern of the Prestige Classic 2.0 tends to be forgiving of tension creep, and I found this string to keep its controlled feel well. I know Michelle preferred the string when fresh, but I was able to keep it in my racquet for much longer. The last thing I want is for the ball to start flying, but with Lynx Spin2 rPET it was not an issue."

"The thing I was most critical about throughout this playtest was the tension maintenance and playability duration," added Michelle. "For me, the tension dropped pretty significantly within an hour of hitting with a fresh set, and it became a little too springy and erratic. At 52 pounds, the pocketing was good, and I had no issues with control."