Overview
Introducing Triax! With its multifilament construction, this string does not skimp on comfort. What separates this very arm-friendly string from the competition is thatit also hashigher levels of control, making it suitable to bigger hitters. Tecnifibre achieves this control partly through an innovative construction that integrates firm polyester filaments with softer polyamide (nylon) filaments. Triax also gives you the benefit a Silicon Pyrogene Lubritec (SPL) coating, a feature that not only helps it snap back for extra spin but also gives it some protection against the frictional wear that leads to breakage.On the court, our team found it to play firmer and crisper than a typical multifilament but it still managed to deliver arm-friendly comfort with impressive pocketing. You'll also appreciate the fact that it does not require constant straightening (like the majority of traditional multifilaments). In addition to being a solid option for the multifilament player who wants more control, spin-potential and durability, Triax will also tempt the big hitting poly player who wants a more tendon-friendly option.
- Gauge: 17/1.28mm
- Length: 660ft/200m
- Composition: Multifilament (50% Nylon fibers/50 %Polyester fibers)
- Color: Natural
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Do not seek the treasure!Graduated up to this string from NRG2, which I found to be the equal of Wilson NXT power. Wanted something with a bit more control and topspin. Old school aspiring 4.0 player here in his mid-50s who hits a forehand with a grip midway between Eastern and Continental (it was good enough for Sampras). Stung at 57-58 on my trusty Dunlop 300G (it was good enough for James Blake). Two separate times during match play against heavy top spin players the string broke. I hit very flat, and haven't broken a string since high school. Just too unpredictable for my likes, despite its obvious charms. Back to multifilament.
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Nice, needs better durabilityA good combo of poly and polyamide. Playability is good and what one would expect from this type of hybrid string. Feel is firm and what I prefer in my string bed (may not be for people that prefer a softer feel). Able to generate fair amount of spin when needed on groundies, but this string likes to hit a flat ball and has good control. Slice is deep, penetrating, has a good bite and a low bounce. Spin on serves is lacking, hard to get a good kick serve going.
Tension maintenance is good for first two to three hours, then the string softens up a bit, adding some power to the string. You can get good power at lower tensions. The only slight drawback is it could have a longer life span. Better than Duramax though. No elbow or wrist issues so far, and been using for over a year now. I'm 62, around a 3.5/4.0, and use a Babolat Pure Drive at 60 lbs.
Nice on Elbow but Not DurableI have bad tennis elbow, so I decided to switch racquets and also switch from a polyester to a multifilament string. So, I had this strung in my new Pro Kennex Black Ace Pro racquet. While it felt great hitting with it, and I had a good control and power, it only lasted me less than nine hours of playing. To put that in perspective I am 130 pound female, who plays at a 4.0 level. And while I do hit a heavy topspin ball, I feel like the string should've lasted longer than that.
Bought The Hype...After happily using NRG/NRG2 18g for about 8 years, in 2 frames, the positive reviews about Matrix moved me to try it. I used a co-poly years ago and thought maybe major improvements had been made by TF. WRONG! Less power, (still) brittle feeling and generally a big step back from NRG2 18g. Also didn't see the + spin feature reported. And it costs more! (I hit a flat ball, so 18g. lasts and works well.)
Superb string that is like a hybrid and a gutThis string is the best combination of a natural gut and a poly/gut or poly/multi hybrid.
It (almost) has a comfort and feel of the gut but it gives a spin and control of a very good hybrid.
Tension maintenance is very good.
I've been playing now for 2+ years with this string and I am planning on stocking on it, just in the case Tecnifibre for some reason discontinues it.
Great stringI tried this string with some skepticism after hearing the marketing. I had played with Solinco Confidential 17g in a Babolat Pure Drive Tour 2018 until I hurt my wrist. This was my first arm injury ever playing tennis. I had to take six months off and switched to Yonex VCore 98. I tried this with Technifibre NRG2 16g, X-One Biphase 16g and Triax 17g. The other multifilaments were too soft and broke after 5-8 hours of play. The Triax offered the best combination of spin and durability. It lasts me about 10-12 hours. I hit with moderate spin on the forehand and flatter on backhand and a lot of slice as well. The combination of the VCore 98 and this string set up is excellent for my serve and volley game as well. No multifilament is going to be as spin friendly as a poly but this has decent spin and very soft on my wrist/arm. I do not even play with a damper either. The feel is exceptional and the power is way better than I expected. I will go with this full-time now. I am a 4.5 player in my early 50's.
Comfortable, decent control, easy powerI purchased this in mid 2021, had it strung to tight, and wasn't so sure about it. Once it dropped in tension, I will admit it was the best hitting I had done. I didn't have the comfort it advertised though. I gave it another chance recently, this time in the 17g, strung at a much lower tension 52 lbs in my Head Instinct. I also put it in Head Boom at 54 lbs. As a baseliner this string is fantastic for comfort, control, and easy power. I personally would string tighter than the 54 lbs next time, but not as high as 60# like the first time. I only play at a 3.5 so I am not at risk of breaking strings. It holds up longer than several polys but does not have the spin or control as my favorite Head Lynx Tour. I will continue to use this in my Instinct, and recommend it to others. I have yet to decide if I like it in the Boom.
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Comments: Too bad. Tried as a replacement for a hybrid with Multifeel. It lasted only 1 hour in a hybrid with a stiff poly. Lasted a bit longer in a full bed, but still far below expectation, with a bad feel not gripping the ball. I'm a 16 year old performance player, UTR 11.
From: Artiom, 6/3/21
Comments: Terrible string. The string starts to fray almost immediately and then breaks. I'm a 4.5 level player and it lasts me around five hours of doubles. It would be okay at a much lower price, but for $21, there are lots of better options.
From: Anonymous, 5/10/21
Comments: Every player knows when a string is dialed in and performing as it should. With 17 gauge Triax, I never found that point. Even after stringing at several different tensions, I never got the advertised, best of both worlds, that is supposed to come from this particular formulation. Pricey and middle of the road performance, at best.
From: Dr. P, 2/2/21
Comments: First off, I am a 5.0 level player, string breaker, with heavy topspin on both sides. I usually play with Babolat VS Gut with Luxilon 4G as a cross string and get about five to six hours. Wanted to try Tecnifibre Triax in the same setup as it is cheaper than gut. Let's just say this isn't going to work. Tried four hybrid string jobs and none lasted more than an hour. Played pretty decent regarding spin, control, and feel until breakage. No fraying, but the string just snapped in each case.
From: Eric, 1/17/21
Comments: I'm a 4.0 level power baseliner who plays almost every day. My racquet is a Wilson Steam 105S. One of my favorite strings in the past has been the X-One Biphase from Tecnifibre, either full-bed or as part of a hybrid setup. However, I was restringing every week or so due to string breakage and just couldn't afford the price. So when I heard about Triax, and the claim that it was more robust, I thought I would give it a try. I liked the feel, good combination of control, spin, and power. However, in three sets of strings, the string averaged three hours of play! Worse than what I get with Biphase. These strings are simply incompatible with the open face stringing of the Spin racquet if you are looking for decent life.
From: Chris, 12/23/20
Comments: I'm a 60 plus year old 4.0 level player who plays two to three times a week. Old school strokes with topspin, but not the heavy spin you see today. I do not break strings. I'm always looking for string combinations that will help generate spin, but not at the expense of comfort or feel. My go-to multifilament has been Babalot Origin, but it appears Babolat either no longer makes this string, or it's just unavailable in the US. I initially tried Triax in the mains with Solinco Tour Bite Soft 17 gauge in the crosses. Loved the feel and comfort, but I was surprised I broke a Triax string after four weeks. Tried a full bed of Triax 17. Again, I liked the feel and comfort. Strings showed some fraying, like gut, but again, I broke a string. This time after eight weeks.
From: Willaim, 12/8/20
Comments: Had to try it after having seen several reviews and can only say I'm buying a reel! I don't think there will be any looking back, this is the string I'll use from now on. I am using a Yonex VCORE Pro 97 HD, am 45 years old and have been playing with small head and thin beam racquets, normally I string with 60-62 pounds. The 17 gauge polyester I normally use started to leave its marks on my elbow after each session and I bought a set of the Triax 17 gauge. A friend played with it the first hour after stringing so it was broken in when I took over. My first strike with the new string set was a cross-court slice and I deliberately hit with a lot of power just to try it out. Man, pinpoint precision with plenty of power that left my opponent surprised and looking after the ball with his jaw dropped. Hit some powerful flat forehands and tried hitting real heavy topspin. Gotta say that the strings truly delivered and surprised me too, but they were still very soft on the arm, I'm not using vibration dampeners, almost butter like. Serving was a pleasure too, especially kick serves. It could be the racquet helped too but the strings were a perfect combo with my 97HD. Top grades for control, feel, touch and arm-friendliness. Some said the provided too much power but I didn't experience that. I strongly recommend trying them out!
From: Jakob, 11/8/20
Comments: I have played with Triax 17 three or four times and I find it to be dead and just okay for spin. I think this is a good alternative for someone who has used a full bed of polyester and wants something softer and a little livelier. I used it in my Pure Aero 2019 and found it to be harder on the arm than my other set-up of Poly Tour Pro 17 in the mains and Velocity 17 in the crosses. The hybrid set-up really outplayed it and was easier on the arm. Triax also starts notching fairly quickly. I think I would only get three to four hours of play out of it.
From: YR, 10/14/20
Comments: I am a tennis coach in Helsinki, Finland. Triax is a dream come true! I hit tennis balls all day long, Triax is so comfortable and there is decent spin potential, almost as good as a soft polyester string. I have not tried Triax in a hybrid setup yet, but I am confident with Babolat Origin, it will be a very smooth ride. I am stringing Triax at 55 pounds in the mains and 52 pounds in the crosses.
From: Alain, 9/27/20