Overview
Volkl Cyclone Tour, a lively co-poly designed for big hitters, has a softer response than the original Cyclone. This tour version of Cyclone has the same spin-friendly gear shape, but is twisted for increased ball bite. Best suited to advanced players who want a very playable co-poly with a little extra comfort and power.
- Gauge: 17/1.25mm
- Length: 660ft/200m
- Construction: Co-polymer polyester monofilament
- Color: Anthracite
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How to train a dragon in string form…First off, I love this string!!! Volkl Cyclone Tour is a beast, helping balls fly off and dip, push through the court, and bend with ease. I find it to be arm friendly, super spinny, and lively. In my VCore this string adds easy power and is a blast to hit with. It would be too much for a more power oriented frame, but all in all, this string is a winner. The tension maintenance is not as good as regular Cyclone, so when it goes, it is like riding a dragon. Having tried all sorts of string setups, hybrids, and whatnots, I find myself returning to this beast again and again.
Cyclone TourCyclone Tour - a blend of POWER and pin point precision wrapped together in this twisted Volkl String! Five Stars!
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Comfortable spin stringThis string has been my choice for several years. It gets good spin and I like how it feels on volleys and touch shots.
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Tennis elbowTrying this strings because of tennis elbow issues. I play with a Wilson clash 100 and have tried several multifilament strings like (Tecnifibre Multifeel black 16 (52 pounds), Head Velocity 17 (52 pounds) and Head Rip control 17 (52 pounds) which I found the comfort, some of these with not enough durability but lacking some control during matches. I definitely need the control and I think I'm getting it with this string. Until know I think I'm going to keep this string as my string of choice. The price is also really good.
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Great string for 18x20I’m a long time regular Cyclone user who wanted to try something softer for my Head Speed Pro. Strung at 52lbs, four pounds higher than my preferred tension. This string provides phenomenal spin, power and, most notably, touch. I agree with other comments that this string does lose tension quickly, but the positive qualities and price are so good that I can overlook that. I will also try the 16 gauge version to compare.
Very close to finding my string of choiceI returned to playing tennis in 2020 after an 18 yrs "pause". Back then it was natural and synthetic gut strings, +60 pounds tension, sometimes kevlar if wanted to stop breaking strings, or start breaking arms. Now most are Polys.
As I came back I started with Luxilon Alu Power 125 at 53 pounds. With time, arm started hurting. String never broke so assumed I was no longer a string breaker.
Then I started using Multis, overall the Tecnifibre portfolio. Very soft, but they would last between 1.5 and 7hrs at the most. Tested different tensions, full bed (broke the horizontals first), hybrid with Polys, both in mains and crosses settings.
I then tested soft Polys, a Babolat here, some Tourna there, but they wouldnt spring back and I just lose focus when that happens, and consistency.
So finally, researching, landed with this Volkl Cyclone Tour 17 red. I discovered a couple of things with them: 1) now I know what spin potential means. I was switching in different rackets with the Cyclone Tour and with the Multis and the Multis were just flat rockets. Lots of power, and yeah control, but zero spin. With the Tour Im releasing the arm, generating spin I never thought I could, even less in an 18x20 pattern as the one Im using, and with control, aided also by the same pattern 2) Definitely loses tension fast but even with the loss, I still have good control, more than what I got from the Luxilon, good feel, good ball pocketing. Arm is not 100% perfect, but have never had to miss a practice/match because of it, and sometimes it just doesnt hurt.
I like testing so I bought a couple of the same Cyclone Tour but at 18; I havent broken the 17 g so, want to see what happens with the 18. The 18 in theory have a little more spin potential and somehow better tension maintenance, let's see. If the 18 is not better, Im just going to stick with the 17.
Im using them in Yonex Vcore Pro 97HD, 51 pounds tension (the guy who does Nadals rackets at Mallora recommended this and yes, he knows his stuff). No official ranking here in humid Panama but I should be around a 4.5 USTA NTRP per the guidelines/descriptor, mostly baseliner.
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Comments: After years spent playing with multifilaments, I opted to try these strings and I'm not going back. The control and lively feel made transitioning easy. The additional spin and wallet friendly cost are an additional factor. The durability was slightly better than average; nearly three weeks, but that's about the norm with most polyesters. This is a good choice in a hybrid setup and definitely a string worth trying.
From:AJK, 6/26/19
Comments: After playing around with other strings in the same category, these are my favorite strings. Perfect combination of power, spin, and control at the right tension. I've strung my racquet at 54 pounds.
From:Thomas, 6/18/19
Comments: I always come back to this string, no matter how many other polys and hybrids I try. It has the soft feel of a poly/multifilament hybrid and great spin potential. If I use a harder poly string in the RF 97, I start to feel shoulder pain. I would use a gut/poly hybrid if it weren't so expensive. But Cyclone Tour is my go-to alternative that's way more affordable and has very reliable playability. My one knock is the tension maintenance, which is fine, but not as good as maybe Luxillon 4G. But that's expected. This string is my favorite soft polyester hands down.
From:Brian, 1/18/19
Comments: I have just started stringing racquets, so am trying out various strings and tensions in a couple of different racquets I have. I've got this right now in a 2015 Wilson Blade 98 (18x20 pattern). I love the 17 gauge for a tighter string pattern. Following recommendations, I strung it 2-3 lbs higher than I would have normally. Only hit with it a few times, but to me, it feels wonderful. I love the additional power, and my shots are generating plenty of spin, often dropping in the last couple of feet before the baseline. The feel is so comfortable to me in this racquet and I am driving my one handed backhand with ease and authority, and I can put extra spin on cross court shots so they drop and go off the court. Serves have been controllable also and with good pop. Maybe this string isn't for everyone, but it might be for me. I am a 3.0/3.5 level player and am just moving up from synthetic gut and the like, but I am loving the soft feel and ease on my arm/shoulder. I get plenty of control, and whether that's due to this string, or the racquet, or maybe I'm just getting better, I don't really care. I am also trying it as a hybrid with a Wilson RF Autograph racquet, and right now I am preferring the full bed in the Blade. Again, this could be racquet specific.
From:David, 10/26/18
Comments: Have been using this string in my crosses paired with Babolat Natural Gut in the mains. It's an awesome combination! But I use it only indoors because Babolat gut is quite expensive. Lots of power in my RF 97 Autograph. Need topspin to get control, but I'm a usual clay courter in the summer. Try it and you'll see...
From:Anonymous, 11/17/17
Comments: Please take my review with a grain of salt. I only use polys for the durability and because I can't stand the strings moving all around during and after each rally. The control and spin they provide are a bonus but I already get great control from my low powered flexible racquets and already get great spin because I'm blessed with a live arm and good racquet speed. Those who are looking for maximum control will find better strings elsewhere -- but at the mercy of their joints. That's what led me to this point. Black Code and regular Cyclone have been my go to strings for years. But even in flexible frames, my wrist and forearm have been hurting more and more from polys. Coming from a regular poly, you will notice a few major differences with this Cyclone Tour. First, it is noticeably softer. Secondly, it has more power. Third it has a little less control. Fourth, the tension drop is more severe than in the standard cyclone or its comparable peers. I hear terms like "modern racquets" and the "modern game" a lot and what they are describing are stiff frames that need equally stiff strings to reign in the power. In my opinion, this string doesnt compliment a "modern racquet" very well. Sure the soft feel would be welcome in a stiff jarring "modern" frame. But the higher power level of Cyclone Tour and the springy feel due to all that tension loss after a few hours, will prove to be a bit too lively for most players who seek ultimate control in a string. Perhaps a stiffer modern frame that has an overly dense pattern could find a good partner in this string, like the Pure Strike Tour. Overall I feel like Cyclone Tour plays like a string that's 80% poly and 20% multifilament. If that's the type of feel you want, give it a try. Im a 5.5 player.
From:Matt, 11/16
Comments: If you like regular Cyclone, you'll appreciated this softer version too. I added this as a cross in my hybrid setup with Cyclone 17 mains. All the spin and control of Cyclone with the added comfort/feel of Cyclone Tour in the crosses. Try it out and see if it works for you!
From:Stanford, 11/16
Comments: Best string I have ever used! It has a perfect blend of power and control for me. The spin is about average. The most impressive feature is the comfort and the feel; I feel extremely connected to the ball while having a soft, smooth ride. Perfect string for me! I strung Cyclone Tour Red 17 in my Pure Drive 2013 at 53 lbs. I can't say about the playability duration and durability yet since I only played with it for 5 hours. So far, so good!
From:Kevin, 10/16
Comments: As a long time multi string user due to tennis elbow issues, I decided to try the Volkl Cyclone Tour 17g for added spin, based upon reviewers stating that they haven't experienced any arm issues. I usually string my multi set-up at 60 lbs for control, so I initially experimented with a 50 lbs set-up and the ball seemed to travel too far -- trampoline effect. I next tried a 53 lbs set-up and that seemed to be the sweet spot where it's tight enough for good control, yet soft enough for some nice ball pocketing. I have definitely noticed more spin in my forehand and on my backhand, I'm able to get some nice bite on the ball where it stays nice and low. I've played about 6-8 hours with this set-up and so far, the tension maintenance seems pretty good. Of note, the red string seems to play a little softer than the grey version. For those arm sufferers, you should give the Cyclone Tour a try. I'm a 4.0 baseliner.
From:Eddie, 8/16
Comments: Not even close to the original Cyclone. Played with the string for one set and could not generate nearly as much pace or spin as Cyclone. Cyclone Tour plays like a soft synthetic gut if that's what your looking for. Definitely not a sequel to Cyclone.
From:John, 11/15
Comments: Very nice combination of spin and power. Strung it at 48 lbs (full bed) and it may be a little loose. Big power and spin. Zero shoulder issues. Felt confident going for winners. It seemed to smooth out and I saw a noticeable loss of spin after 4-5 outings. I'm a 3.5 NTRP league player. I like to play with big kick serve and topspin forehand. Playing with a Prestige MP.
From:Gabe, 2/15
Comments: I think I may have found my new poly string in the Volkl Cyclone Tour 17 (1.25). I've been a user of Luxilon ALU Power 16L (1.25) for many years, since around the first time they became available. I had experimented with a few other polys through the years, looking for something a little less expensive, but never found a string that was worth the savings in cost. I preferred the Luxilon by a distinct margin. Testing this Volkl string was the first time I've ventured away from Luxilon for quite some time after I had given up experimenting. I'm using this string in the Head Youtek IG Prestige Pro that I recently switched to (bought several on close out from TW). The Volkl string matches up well with this Head frame. I was using the Luxilon at 48 lbs, but I raised the tension of the Volkl to 50 lbs on my first stringing due to this string being a bit softer. It plays great at 50 lbs. After only one match with these Volkl strings, it seems that I'm getting the control and power of my Luxilon, but with just a bit more comfort. The ball feels awesome on the strings, it's hard to describe, but it's a feeling that was simply lacking on previous strings I've tested. If this Volkl string maintains its good performance and feel for a few more outings, then I'll likely make a permanent switch from the Luxilon being that the Volkl is half the cost and I'm not sacrificing anything. By the way, this is the first textured poly I've used, everything else has been a traditional round. I have no problem producing heavy topspin and slice when needed, so I'm not sure that a textured poly really does anything extra for me. Maybe a few easier RPMs on the kick serve with less effort, but it might instead be just a different feel instead of more actual, meaningful spin. For reference, I was a solid 5.0 player for a long time, but after barely touching a racquet for the past several years, I've just gotten back into trying to play on a regular basis again. My strokes and feel are coming back nicely, enough that I'm able to give an accurate comparison of these strings to my old setup.
From:Brent, 11/14