Polyester Strings
Multifilament vs Polyester Tennis Strings
Finding the perfect tennis string for you can be a real dilemma. There are so many different brands, materials, gauges and technologies to choose from when it comes to tennis strings that it is easy to become confused and frustrated! So, understanding exactly what...
Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125 String Review
Over the years, we’ve come to love poly strings for their high levels of control, spin, and durability. In achieving those characteristics, we’ve come to accept that we have to make some sacrifices, and when it comes to polys, that sacrifice is normally in comfort....
Luxilon 4G Review
We’re always looking for the perfect balance for our rackets, and your string is one of the most important aspects of this. Often when it comes to string setup we have to sacrifice one quality for another, but that doesn’t stop us looking for the holy grail of...
Luxilon Element String Review
There have been so many wonderful new rackets out recently that I’ve not managed to get too many string reviews in of late. However, the perfect racket is nothing without the right string, so the string reviews are back and we’ve got a great one for you with Luxilon...
Head Sonic Pro String Review
There are a lot of poly strings out there that are all about the control and spin. Head Sonic Pro brings a little bit more to the table though with higher than expected power to go along with some decent control and spin. As polys go, the Head Sonic Pro brings good...
Kirschbaum Pro Line Evolution String Review
Kirschbaum is another name that’s not that well known in tennis but actually produces some extremely good products. One of those products is Kirschbaum Pro Line Evolution String, a firm poly that seems to do everything well. While Pro Line Evolution is a little bit...
Head Hawk String Review
If you’re looking for a low powered, durable string then you’ve come to the right place. Head Hawk string offers the classic combination of control and spin that poly string users will be familiar with. However, if it’s power you’re after, you certainly won’t find it...
Luxilon LXN Smart String Review
When it comes to any kind of tennis equipment, you’ll often hear us talking about compromise. Whether that’s compromising on power to achieve control, or comfort to achieve performance, there’s always some kind of trade-off. This is particularly true when it comes to...
Solinco Hyper-G Review
Solinco Hyper-G is one of the most vivid looking polyester strings to hit the market in recent years! Developed alongside touring pros to get the best possible playability, this string is a square-profiled co-poly that promises exceptional control and feel. I (Tom)...
Babolat RPM Blast Rough Review
RPM Blast Rough is the textured version of RPM Blast – one of the most popular co-polyester strings of all time. This more aggressively shaped string claims greater spin than RPM Blast and enhanced feel due to the thinner string diameter. RPM Blast Rough is available...
Luxilon Big Banger Original Review
Luxilon Big Banger Original is a true pioneer of its kind. Famously leading the way for polyester strings in the 80s, Big Banger original is still tremendously popular today; showcased by professionals such as David Ferrer, Richard Gasquet and Nicolas Almagro. Not for...
Babolat RPM Blast Review
Babolat RPM Blast is a black, octagonal co-polyester string and is undoubtedly one Babolat’s most legendary products! It’s the string of choice for Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Jo Wilfred Tsonga; Nadal being the poster boy for this one, of course. It was back in...
Luxilon Alu Power 16L Review
Luxilon Alu Power is one of the most popular polyester strings on the pro tour today - and for good reason! Available in both silver and ice blue, it is used by players such as Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Gael Monfils, amongst countless others. This string...