The Tecnifibre Pro Red Code Wax 16 tested by mijnracket.nl! This string has a special wax layer in the string for less friction of string on string to promote the snapback of the main string. This contributes to extra spin and durability.

Specifications: Brand: Tecnifibre String type: Pro Red Code Wax Thickness: 16/1.30 mm Type: control oriented co-polyester string with a wax layer in the string for more snapback to promote spin (and slice) Comparable strings: Diadem Solstice Power 16 , Babolat RPM Blast 16 Tested by: Name: Mike Playing strength: 4/4 Type of player: somewhat classic player, flat groundstrokes, generates little spin himself. Until recently had shoulder problems Racket: Tecnifibre T-Fight Dynacore 300 (98 sq/inch, 16/19 stringing pattern) String hardness: 23/22 kg with a stringing range of 22-28 kilos Test duration: 4 hours Favorite string player: Diadem Solstice Power 17 Rating:

Durability: 8
Voltage retention: 8
Spin/slice: 8
Ball feel: 7.5
Power: 7.5
Control: 8.5
Comfort/arm friendliness: 7.5

Stringing the string:

The Tecnifibre Pro Red Code Wax 16 is a somewhat stiffer co-polyester string. Normally, these types of strings are less easy to thread. However, that is not the case with this string! Despite the fact that the wax layer is IN the string, you will notice that the cross strings are easier to thread than comparable stiff co-polyester strings. This is due to a (light) coating on the string itself. Nice! Because I am normally used to more flexible and slightly thinner strings than the Tecnifibre Pro Red Code Wax 16, I did not set the tension too high: 23/22 kg. This turned out to be a good estimate. Review: To start, it is useful to know that the Tecnifibre Pro Red Code Wax 16 is slightly softer and more flexible than the regular Pro Red Code (16). In the entire spectrum of co-polyester strings, the string is somewhat stiffer than average.

The Tecnifibre Pro Red Code Wax vs the regular Pro Red Code[/caption] I think the string for a 16/1.30 thickness of a stiffer co-poly offers a good bit of ball feel. Where the string excels is in easily generating spin. The string offers more than enough power for balls that are hit well in the middle of the blade, with off-center hits you do notice that the string is a bit stiffer because the ball then falls dead a bit faster. The control of the Tecnifibre Pro Red Code Wax 16 is more than fine, even after a bit of longer play.

The Thermocore technology, a heating process of the strings during production in which the strings are also pre-stretched, ensures that the tension of the string and thus also the playing characteristics are maintained over a longer period of time. After 4 hours of playing, I found the string to still play fine in terms of liveliness, feel and control. For me personally, the 18 (1.20 mm) or 17 (1.25 mm) thickness of the Tecnifibre Pro Red Code Wax would work even better, but despite this I think that Tecnifibre has created a fine string for players who have sufficient power and are looking for control and extra spin potential (also as a margin in the strokes) in a somewhat stiffer string type. What is certain is that with this string, the French brand makes the Pro Red Code series accessible to a wider target group of players!