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Sochi Normal || C- (73/100)
Back to basics! The string was pretty average feeling but more soft than rough, not plush at all, while having a wind that can’t really be placed into “tight or loose”, I think it’s perfectly in the center, if not just a bit looser. Very nice binds for me, just a tad bit slippy. After getting past the “new” phase in about 15-20 minutes, slacks were solid and forward-moving, keeping shape surprisingly well while going as fast as you need it to be. Whips weren’t slow, but they also didn’t have a strong weight to them and weren’t as fast as some more recent strings are (thinking of Takeshi, Kitty Whip, OT, and even Phoenix, which is made by Sochi).
The string got pretty rough around the 30-40 minute mark, but began to soften out a bit by the time the hour was done. None of the qualities really changed as time passed, but i’m sure there’s more to explore past the hour of play. Overall, this string is actually really good, and definitely helps me see why some people prefer cheaper bulk string like Sochi. The consistency and tension holding are good enough to blend into the background, and whips and slacks don’t provide too much assistance with tricks. This is a classic good string, and not much else. Stats below.
Durability 30 min (2.5)
Durability 1 hr (3.5)
Personal Thickness Feel (5)
Whip Feel Break-In (3.5)
Whip Feel 1 hr (3.5)
Slack Feel Break-In (3.5)
Slack Feel 1 hr (3.5)
Tension Hold over 1 hour overall (3.5)
Softness during break-in (4)
Overall consistency over 1 hour (4)
Total: 36.5 x 2 = 73, 73 = C- graded based on letter system (A: 100-90, B: 89-80, C: 79-70, D: 69-60, F: 60<)