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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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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 […]
5 Arm-Friendly Multifilament Strings That Deliver Comfort Without Losing Control
If your arms hurt or you just want to be more comfortable, using multifilament strings is the best choice. My go to is usually the Tecnifibre Multifeel strings but I would say it is more on the power end of multifilaments. Overall, most multis feel great, but they don’t have control which I know some […]
Top 5 Hidden Gem Tennis Strings (Underrated Poly’s That Deserve More Attention)
Some strings are the talk of the tennis world: Luxilon ALU Power, Solinco Hyper-G, and RPM Blast. However, if you spend enough time experimenting with strings, you’ll soon discover that there are plenty of lesser-known alternatives that work just as well – sometimes even better. I’ve tested a lot of strings over the last few […]
Top 5 Polyester Strings for Power (Ranked)
Although not all polyester strings are weak, most players connect them with control and spin. Some contemporary polyester strings are made to provide you with a livelier response, easier depth, and increased energy return without totally compromising control. These five poly strings, which are ordered according to how much pace and depth they produce while […]