The 19 Best Tennis Strings

Spin-heavy polys, buttery multifilaments and one pack of actual cow gut share this list. Club hackers and string snobs tend to agree on less than you would think.

1. 1
   Luxilon ALU Power

   The silver aluminium-infused polyester that reshaped the pro game from the late 1990s, known for control on big swings.
   1000pts
2. 2
   MSV Focus Hex

   A hexagonal German co-polyester sold at a budget price, popular with string-breakers.
   622pts
3. 3
   Wilson Champion's Choice

   A ready-made hybrid of Wilson natural gut and Luxilon ALU Power Rough, the setup Roger Federer made famous.
   551pts
4. 4
   Tecnifibre Black Code

   A pentagonal Tecnifibre co-polyester known for spin and a solid, controlled feel.
   551pts
5. 5
   Yonex Poly Tour Pro

   A soft, round Yonex polyester aimed at players who want poly control without a harsh feel.
   551pts
6. 6
   Solinco Confidential

   A stiff, low-powered black co-polyester from Solinco built for players who want precise control.
   551pts
7. 7
   Babolat Touch VS

   Babolat's natural gut, made from cow intestine and long considered the benchmark for feel and power.
   551pts
8. 8
   Babolat RPM Blast

   Babolat's black octagonal co-polyester, the spin string Rafael Nadal used for most of his career.
   466pts
9. 9
   Luxilon 4G

   A firm Luxilon co-polyester designed to hold its tension longer than most polys.
   466pts
10. 10
    Babolat Xcel

    Babolat's multifilament, a soft and powerful option for comfort-first players.
    466pts
11. 11
    Solinco Hyper-G

    A square-shaped green co-polyester from Solinco, prized by club and tour players for its mix of spin, control and comfort.
    363pts
12. 12
    Head Velocity MLT

    A durable Head multifilament with a comfortable feel and good value for money.
    363pts
13. 13
    Babolat RPM Power

    A softer, more powerful version of RPM Blast for players who want spin with less stiffness.
    362pts
14. 14
    Wilson NXT

    Wilson's long-running multifilament, a comfort pick for players with sore arms and a common hybrid partner.
    0pts
15. 15
    Solinco Tour Bite

    A shaped Solinco co-polyester with sharp edges that bite the ball for heavy spin.
    0pts
16. 16
    Volkl Cyclone

    A twisted, textured Volkl co-polyester with a reputation for spin at a fair price.
    0pts
17. 17
    Tecnifibre NRG2

    A premium multifilament from Tecnifibre with a soft, lively feel and plenty of easy power.
    0pts
18. 18
    Luxilon Element

    A softer Luxilon polyester made for players who find ALU Power too stiff.
    0pts
19. 19
    Tecnifibre X-One Biphase

    Tecnifibre's top multifilament, often called the closest synthetic to natural gut.
    0pts

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