Overview
This ultra thin version of Volkl Cyclone is a gear shaped spin monster. Boasting multiple edges, this medium firm co-poly puts a very tight grip on the ball and provides the player with amazing control. This one also comes with exceptional ball pocketing and feel.
Try this version of Cyclone for maximum spin and feel, but slightly less durability than the thicker gauges.
- Gauge: 19/1.10mm
- Length: 40ft/12m
- Construction: Co-polyester
- Color: Black
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Great service from Tennis WarehouseI was very pleased with the excellent service from Tennis Warehouse staff
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Great StringI have tried RPM, Lux, and others - I keep going back to this 19 gauge Cyclone. It has great spin, touch, control and power... I use it in a heavy Head Gravity. Surprisingly - it lasts longer than you would expect and seems to hold tension well.
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Tension decision is trickyThis was my first time stringing with 19 gauge strings. I wasn't sure to increase or deduct stringing tension when I placed the order. I went with a recommended racquet tension optimum playing suggestion, and find the strings are looser than expected. I am happy with the grab for spin feature, but the loose feel to the strings either mean they keep on stretching too easily or 19 gauge strings need to be strung tighter than thicker strings. I will need to cut these out and try another string/tension combo.
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Reliable thin polyOld and proven super thin poly. Drops tension like 20% in first day but holds good after. I use a full bed at 48 pounds on Yonex VCore 98.
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Tp tennisGood ball pocketing and feel. Not stiff at all. Not a string breaker so lasts good. I do al my own stringing. Thin gauges play better in polys. Price good for a nice co poly.
PlayerPower and spin!
Great price- better performanceHave been stringing for USTA team in SC who are back-to-back State Champs for their age/rating level. Hybrid this string in the mains for CRAZY spin/power for several of their baseline bashers! String lasts about 6 weeks max depending on playing schedules, but price point is outstanding!!! Soft enough to keep arm/shoulder issues at bay too.
I strung my personal racquet with the Vokyl Cyclone 19 gauge, stringing a little higher than recommended, at 57 lbs. It felt great in the 3 matches I've played in the last three weeks and the 15 tennis lessons I've given! I have had so little movement on the string bed that I'm wonderfully impressed. With the added texture of the string, I can hear an audible difference on shots I produce with heavy spin. So far, it's doing everything I expected perfectly.
Spin and Arm FriendlySpin, arm friendly, affordable, good control but, just ok for durability.
Tom - FloridaQuite strong and resilient. Has good feel and as other reviews have said, does not move much at all. Good price point. I do all my own stringing on a commercial grade machine. One 3.0 reviewer said the string lasted 65 minutes. Something wrong with that picture. Sounds like a bad string job or even a weak spot in the string. I tear it out before it breaks. 19L gauge anyone??
a good findOne of the best polys I have used. Love the spin and feel. I string at 48 lbs in a Radical. Soft with tons of spin. I really like the dwell on the racquet these string provide.
Previous Feedback
Comments: Wonderful string. Easy on the arm and wallet. Very soft, and pockets the ball well. You would think a 19 gauge string would break fast and lose a ton of tension, but it holds up great for my game. I can swing out and keep the ball in play. Great price performer.
From: Steve, NY, 10/24/21
Comments: I had low expectations for it, but it might end up being my favorite. It has everything, spin, power, control, and touch. It doesn't move, it's durable and it maintains the tension quite well. I strung it in full bed at 54 and 57 pounds for a Blade 98 CV 18x20.
From:Vergica, 8/18/20
Comments: if you like to hit big, this won't last very long. I was knocking with my friend yesterday and it lasted only 65 minutes. I am a 3.0. She's a 4.0.
From:Joe, 12/3/18
Comments: This is a great string for spin, feel, control, and comfort. Great durability and tension maintenance too.
From:Doe, 10/27/18
Comments: The TW reviewers stated that this string has less control than a traditional polyester. That is no joke! I strung this up at 53 pounds in a low-powered 12 oz. 96 square inch frame and I had to really crank topspin to keep the ball in even though the stringbed felt really stiff. After three sets, I was still unable to flatten a ball out and keep it in. The upside is that it is very soft and that you can generate a ton of spin; but short backswing only. If you have a big backswing, this is not your thread.
From:Chris 8/30/18
Comments: For the money at $8, actually even if this string was $12, it is the best value for spin and durability. The feel is muted or neutral but not dead like some other poly strings. This string is the standard by which all other poly strings are measured against. It's amazing that a 19g string can have such durability.
From:JN, 12/22/17
Comments: I enjoyed the string for the first 2 hours. Great spin, feel, controllable power, comfort and it made the racquet much more headlight which I enjoyed. Sometimes it would launch the ball if you didn't hit exactly with the right amount of spin. After the first 2 hours this symptom was much more frequent and after the fourth hour this basically happened all the time. I'm a 4.0 and strung it in a Babolat Pure Aero at 52 lbs. I actually love this string set up for the racquet, however it only lasted 2 hours for me.
From:Jason, 4/21/17
Comments: Got it restrung to 52 lbs and am glad to report that it plays so much softer. My elbow didn't feel sore at all. Amazing a drop of only 3 lbs can make such difference. Dropping the tension naturally increased the liveliness and power. The power is easily controlled with some topspin, if anything, my shots are now deeper which is a plus. After 6 or 7 days of tennis, I still find the control and power to be almost the same as the first day. I don't feel that the string is losing tension much. Instead, the string do feel somewhat deaden down a bit, compared to the first day. May be this is the characteristic of the 19 gauge string. By the way, it is still very crisp and lively compared to a regular 16 gauge poly. Good string and will stick to this for a while.
From:Loo, 9/16
Comments: I strung it as a full bed on my Donnay XDual Gold 99 at 55 lbs. There is still much liveliness and power at this tension. I concur with Andy and Chris on most of their review except for forgiveness, at this tension. My elbow felt a little sore after 3 days. I am thinking of cutting it up and string up another with 52 lbs. Also, I'd like to add that one of the things I immediately noticed was the extra head light balance with this string. It is that noticeable. So much easier to swing. This really helped on my one handed backhand and serve. I am not sure about the old setup. I bought the racquet used, in November last year from TW. It came with a silvered colored poly. Anyway, it is a great string and I will report again after reducing the tension to 52 lbs.
From:Loo, 8/16
Comments: An awesome string packed with power, spin and amazing control. I have it on a full bed in my Prince racquet at 50 lbs.My search for a perfect string is over.
From:Dr. B, 6/16
Comments: Excellent string. I strung my Pure Strike 16x19 at 52 lbs with Cyclone 17, 18, and 19. They are all great strings, but the 19 gauge offers the best spin and comfort. It's super soft feeling and has helped me recover from wrist pain brought on by hitting with a full bed of poly at higher tensions. Excellent spin, feel, and tension maintenance. According to racquetune, the strings have lost only 3 lbs of tension in 10 hours of tennis. Better durability and tension maintenance than other string of thicker guages. I highly recommend this string to anyone looking for a comfortable poly with excellent playability. Thanks Volkl.
From:Troy, 3/16
Comments: Great spin, but harsh on my shoulder.
From:Kevin, 2/16
Comments: I was using the 18 gauge Cyclone and switched to the 19 gauge. At first it felt a little different, but the second time I used it I seem to have more pop and spin-plus better angles. The string seems to be easy on the arm and shoulders. I play with a Babolat AeroPro Drive Cortex and string it at 53 lbs. The best string for me that I have found.
From:Fred, 2/16
Comments: As much as I enjoyed this string for it's combination of spin and power, I dislike it's stiffness and it's finally caused me to have AC joint pain. Yuck! I think I am going to have to move to Volkl Psycho 17. Hopefully after a bit of rest Psycho 17 will be soft enough not to cause problems.
From:Mike, 12/15
Comments: I put this in my Volkl Super G 10 Mid 320, and it was great! I previously had Cyclone Tour 16 at 50 lbs. While that string was nice and soft (and complemented the color scheme of the racquet), it definitely did not provide as much power and spin as I'm used to from larger sized racquets. This string is great, just like regular Cyclone. This particular gauge in a smaller headsize helps to provide a little more power and spin that I need for my game. Tension maintenance is good as I don't typically break poly's before having to cut them out. If you do bring strings constantly, obviously can't recommend this string. However, if you're not a string breaker, you'll enjoy this string!
From:Ian, 11/15
Comments: The Cyclone 19 is an excellent string. I tried this in the Wilson Blade 98 18x20, strung at 50 lbs. The thinner gauge did help with softness, in addition to added spin I wasn't expecting, without the loss of control. If you are looking to try something new, I would definitely give this one a shot.
From:Erik, 9/15
Comments: Best string I've ever used, hands down. Massive power and spin, with no sacrifice on touch shots. I can rip away with full confidence that the ball will dive. I play 3-4 times per week and the string holds up very well, with no drop off in performance until the 4th week. Any longer and they'd likely break anyway. I string them at 52 lbs on the newest Bab Pure Drive Tour (aka Roddick). The combo has been excellent for my game. I'm a 3.5 all-court singles player. My previous favorite polys include Zo Verve 17, Pro Plasma 17, RPM Blast 17, Pro Hurricane Tour 17.
From:Perry, 7/15
Comments: I have been playing with Cyclone 16 at 56 lbs in my RF97s. Trying Cyclone 19 at the same tension, I find the primary difference to be added comfort. I honestly do not notice a huge difference in power, spin, or control, but where the 16 sometimes feels a little stiff on off-center shots, the 19 is very forgiving. Volleying is very nice with the 19. The Federer racquet rewards controlled aggression while punishing timidity, and these characteristics may be slightly amplified by the thinner Cyclone. I can happily play with either and may switch to the 19 gauge.
From:Rob, 7/15
Comments: While I normally string with softer 17 gauge poly like Cyclone Tour or Gosen Sidewinder, this first adventure into Cyclone 19g impressed me greatly. Using a velvety PK Ki QTour 295 isolates most vibrations. Still, the thinner gauge and medium stiffness provides good comfort and surprising power when strung at 53M/51C. My favorite attributes were nearly perfect touch on volleys and penetrating depth on "easy" topspin access. The only downside compared to stiffer co-polys like Pacific X Force or thicker gauge softer poly is the power bump you'll see at normal tension. It will take some time to adjust on flat serves. I'm considering adding weight to control my groundstrokes when playing singles without compromising comfort of lower tension.
From:Jim, 7/15
Comments: Outstanding! The TW review is spot on! Take a look at TW Chris' review.
From:Rich, 6/15