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Information about tennis strings, such as tennis string reviews, articles about co-poly strings, multifilament strings, natural gut strings and other types of tennis strings.
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POLL: The Best Tennis Strings?
What is your favorite string and string brand? Below you can vote on your favorite tennis strings and make sure to share your opinions in the comments below! We recently voted on the best tennis balls where Wilson US Open was the winner among tennis nerds. There are too many strings to mention so pick […]
Toroline A5 vs Enso Pro: The Ultimate Round Poly Battle
I just got a few sets of Toroline’s high-performance round polys, including the new A5 and the Enso Pro, which is a fan favorite. Right away, I’d say that Enso Pro is the better choice for a lot of players because it’s more well-rounded and easy to like. On the other hand, Toroline A5 is […]
The best 5 ROUND poly strings for spin right now
The best round polys can be still be incredible monsters from the baseline, but they don’t usually receive the same attention as shaped spin strings. Instead of depending just on aggressive shaping, I wanted to concentrate on strings that provide you with genuine spin through a clean, round profile for this selection. These are the […]
Head Hawk Touch Rough vs Hawk Touch strings: Which One Wins?
I’ve liked the Head Speed MP for a long time because it has the perfect mix of “free” power and ease of movement. But it’s always hard to find the right string that will control that power without making the racket feel like a wooden board. I recently spent two weeks testing the Head Hawk […]
Tecnifibre Razor Spin strings
UPDATE: Check also our new review of the Tecnifibre Razor Spin. — With the success of Tecnifibre’s Razor line – particularly Tecnifibre Razor Code and Razor Soft, it makes for the brand to develop an even more spin-oriented string with similar ingredients. Here is a closer look at the Tecnifibre Razor Spin tennis strings. First […]
HEAD Velocity MLT String Review – The Control-Oriented Multifilament
A durable, arm-friendly multifilament that prioritizes control over power. My go-to recommendation for players transitioning from poly or dealing with arm issues. I’ve played with HEAD Velocity MLT on and off for years now, and it’s become one of my default recommendations when players ask about comfortable strings that still offer decent control. It’s not […]
Hawk Tour rPET vs Restring Vivo – The battle of the recycled strings
With the tennis industry slowly moving towards being more environmentally friendly I thought I’d test two strings which purport to be made using recycled materials. I put the Head Hawk Tour rPET – Head’s first big step into recycled polyester – up against the Restring Vivo, a favorite known for its eco-friendly, super-smooth construction. I […]
Yonex Poly Tour Force vs Poly Tour Strike strings – A True Upgrade or Just Different?
I recently tested out Yonex’s new offering Poly Tour Force. As I understand it, this is going to be the successor to Strike. I always loved Strike but wanted to familiarize myself with it again so strung up both my Head Speed MP’s one with Strike and one with Force, both at 52lbs. Overall Poly Tour […]
Toroline A5 – their best string yet?
Toroline is an up-and-coming string company that is perhaps the most prolific in the industry when developing new products. Is Toroline A5 their best string yet? What is Toroline A5, and what makes it stand out among their other strings? The string is engineered with a polymer blend and made for modern swing speeds thanks […]
Babolat Xplore vs Babolat Xcel strings – A comparison
I recently tested Babolat’s new Xplore string in my Blade 98 and put Xcel in the other Blade for comparison. Xcel is an extremely popular multifilament and offers good access to power and comfort. Both however are made to be comfortable, powerful, and easy to play with on paper. For years, Xcel has been the best […]