Tecnifibre Triax String Review
Upsides
- Comfort
- Control
- Power
- Feel
- Tension Maintenance
Downsides
- Too powerful for some full-bed poly players
Summary
Tecnifibre's Triax string resists easy classification. Although it technically qualifies as a multifilament, the folks at Tecnifibre didn't design it as a traditional one. Their goal was to build a crossover string, one that appeals not only to the typical multifilament player (seeking comfort and power) but also to the more advanced hybrid or co-poly user (seeking control and spin). To achieve the extra control and spin potential, the production team at Tecnifibre added stiff polyester filaments to the construction, along with a firm high-density polyurethane resin. They also added a slippery anti-abrasion surface to help the strings snap back more effectively during impact. According to our playtest team, these features did the trick. In fact, Triax proved to be the most control-oriented and spin-friendly multifilament our playtesters have tried to date. It was also extremely comfortable, which isn't surprising given Tecnifibre's well-earned reputation for producing comfortable strings. Although our playtesters are not ready to give up their favorite polys for Triax, one thing is clear: Tecnifibre has created one of the most versatile multifilaments our team has ever tested.
Tecnifibre Triax String Scores
| Power | 80 |
| Spin | 76 |
| Comfort | 85 |
| Control | 81 |
| Feel | 86 |
| Playability Duration | 86 |
| Durability | 79 |
| Overall | 81 |
Control - Score: 81 / Power - Score: 80
With its flexible multifilament construction, Triax is definitely more powerful than the ultra-firm monofilament strings that our playtesters typically use. However, according to Michelle, this unique multifilament string also packs surprisingly good control. She explained, "I normally play with stiff, dead polys, so naturally this new multifilament from Tecnifibre had a bit more power than I am used to, but nothing too crazy. I was shocked at how much control the string had built into it. I was able to swing without having to worry about the ball launching unpredictably, which is not always the case when I use softer, more powerful strings. And because it was such a comfortable option, I could achieve even more control by stringing at higher tensions."
For Chris, Triax delivered an impressive balance of power and control. He said, "Triax had an interesting response. The string pocketed the ball nicely, like a more powerful multifilament, but I found it more control oriented. I was able to take full cuts at the ball and still keep my shots inside the lines. I had more control from this string than I have from soft, lively co-polys such as Volkl Cyclone Tour or Gosen Sidewinder. There was still ample power, which helped me get the ball away, yet it was never so much that I felt like I was losing control."
Spin - Score: 76
Although not quite as grippy and spin-friendly as our team's favorite shaped polys, Triax earned a great spin score for a multifilament. Chris, who typically uses a shaped poly, had no complaints. He said, "I got decent spin from T