Tru Pro Pure Rush Review: The Lively Hex Poly That Most Players Will Vibe With

Pure Rush is the most popular string in the Tru Pro lineup — and the reason is not complicated. It is a hexagonal co-poly that plays livelier and more comfortably than most shaped polys at its price point. For players moving off a stiff tour poly, or looking for genuine spin performance without the arm punishment, it lands in a useful place. This is a breakdown of what it is, how it performs, and when to choose it over Pure Rush R8ZOR, Atomos, or a different profile entirely.

What Pure Rush Is

Pure Rush is a six-sided (hexagonal) co-polyester manufactured in Taiwan, available in 1.25mm gauge. The six sharp edges grip the ball on contact and snap back quickly after deflection — the same spin mechanism used by Solinco Hyper-G, Babolat RPM Blast, and Head Lynx Tour. What distinguishes Pure Rush within that category is where Tru Pro placed it on the stiffness spectrum: softer and livelier than Hyper-G and Atomos, more powerful than a pure control string, and arm-friendly enough that it is not a punishing daily string for most 4.0+ players.

Tru Pro describes it as delivering "ball pocketing and added power without sacrificing control." That is accurate — more elastic hex polys let the string bed deflect slightly further under ball contact, which increases dwell time and gives a feeling of the ball sitting in the strings longer. The trade-off is a slightly elevated launch angle versus a dead control poly, which some players compensate for by going 1–2 lbs tighter than their normal tension.

How It Compares to the Competition

The most common comparison is with Solinco Hyper-G. Hyper-G has a published USRSA stiffness of 290 — one of the higher stiffness values in the shaped poly category — and plays with a firm, low-powered, controlled response. Pure Rush is softer and livelier than that. Players who find Hyper-G too precise and muted will generally prefer Pure Rush. Players who want Hyper-G's dead, predictable control baseline will find Pure Rush too responsive.

Against Babolat RPM Blast (stiffness 273), the difference is similar — Pure Rush is more elastic and less punishing, at roughly a third of the price per set. For club and competitive players who have been playing RPM Blast out of habit rather than specific attachment to its feel, Pure Rush is worth a trial set.

Tennisnerd's Tru Pro overview puts Pure Rush as the string "most players will vibe with" in the lineup — meaning it is the accessible, balanced entry point, not the most specialised option. That is accurate. It is not the best string Tru Pro makes for any single characteristic, but it is the easiest to get along with across swing speeds and racquet types.

Pure Rush vs Pure Rush R8ZOR

Pure Rush R8ZOR is the advanced variant — an eight-star profile rather than six-sided. More profile points means more edge contact with the ball per impact, which increases spin bite. The trade-off is a crisper, slightly firmer feel and a higher learning curve in terms of tension and frame pairing. Tru Pro targets R8ZOR at UTR 9–16+ players (5.0–7.0 NTRP) — advanced and elite competitive levels who need maximum spin performance and can calibrate their setup around it.

For most players reading this: start with Pure Rush. If you find you want more spin bite and a more aggressive, crisp response, try R8ZOR. If you want more control and firmness, try Atomos or Durafluxx. If you want more softness, try Ghost Wire as a cross in a hybrid with Pure Rush mains.

Who Should Use Pure Rush

Pure Rush suits players at the 4.0 to 5.5 level who want a shaped co-poly that does not punish off-centre hits. It works well in 16x19 and 16x20 open string patterns where the additional string movement amplifies spin generation. In denser 18x20 patterns it plays slightly more controlled and muted — still a good option, just with the lively quality dialled down. Players who have been using stiff tour polys for spin and are noticing arm fatigue will find Pure Rush a significant improvement without losing the spin profile they are used to.

It is not the right call for players who want a dead, zero-power control string — the liveliness is the point of Pure Rush, and players who prefer Solinco Confidential or Luxilon 4G will find it too springy. For those players, Atomos or Durafluxx are the better fit within the Tru Pro range.

Reel Value

Pure Rush is available as a single set and a reel. For players who restring every 2–3 weeks, the reel makes more economic sense. A reel covers approximately 16 full restrings — at $21 per single set that is $336 worth of stringing for the cost of a reel, which represents meaningful savings for a regular restringer.

Tension and Setup Notes

String Pure Rush at your standard poly tension or 1–2 lbs above it if you find the launch angle too high. The hex geometry provides good control through the edge profile, so there is no need to string tightly to keep the ball in the court — but players coming from stiffer, lower-powered strings may feel Pure Rush is a touch springy until they find their tension. A range of 50–55 lbs suits most players; adjust down for more power and comfort, up for more control.

Pure Rush single sets and reels are available at The Tennis Store with shipping across Australia and New Zealand.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Tru Pro Pure Rush

What is Tru Pro Pure Rush?

Pure Rush is a hexagonal (six-sided) co-polyester string in 1.25mm, manufactured in Taiwan by Tru Pro (formerly Tier One Sports). It is the most popular string in the Tru Pro lineup — a lively, arm-friendly shaped poly designed for players who want spin and power without the stiffness and arm punishment of traditional tour polys.

How does Pure Rush compare to Solinco Hyper-G?

Solinco Hyper-G is stiffer (USRSA stiffness 290), more controlled, and plays with a firmer, lower-powered response. Pure Rush is softer and livelier, with a slightly elevated launch angle and more power. Players who find Hyper-G too muted and precise will prefer Pure Rush. Players who want Hyper-G's dead control baseline will find Pure Rush too springy.

What is the difference between Pure Rush and Pure Rush R8ZOR?

Pure Rush has a six-sided hexagonal profile. R8ZOR has an eight-star profile — more edges gripping the ball per contact, which increases spin bite and produces a crisper, slightly firmer feel. R8ZOR is designed for advanced to elite players (UTR 9+). Most players should start with standard Pure Rush and only move to R8ZOR if they want more aggressive spin and a crisper feel.

What tension should I string Tru Pro Pure Rush at?

String at your standard poly tension or 1–2 lbs above if the launch angle feels too high. A range of 50–55 lbs works for most players. Pure Rush has more power and elasticity than stiff tour polys, so players transitioning from something like RPM Blast or ALU Power may need to go slightly tighter to replicate the control they are used to.

Is Pure Rush good for players with arm sensitivity?

Yes — it is one of the more arm-friendly options in the shaped co-poly category. It is softer and more elastic than Hyper-G, Cyclone, and most stiff tour polys, which means less shock transmission to the arm on each hit. It will not match the arm comfort of a multifilament or natural gut, but for players who need shaped poly for spin and want to reduce arm fatigue, Pure Rush is a sensible choice. Using it in a hybrid with Ghost Wire crosses further reduces stiffness.