1 Natural gut $55–65 / set
Comfort
10
Power
10
Control
7
Durability
4
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 10+ yrs
Best for
Best tennis strings for beginners
Top 12 of 19 matching strings in our database. #1 is Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut.
Beginners need help getting the ball over the net, and they mishit often. A soft, lively string makes those off-center hits feel better and travel further.
Price matters too: a beginner does not need a premium string. Most picks here are synthetic guts and multifilaments that our data rates as suitable for beginners.
The list
2 Multifilament $18–22 / set
Tecnifibre
X-One Biphase
High Heat Capacity (H2C) fibers with Biphasic trimerization process and polyurethane immersion
Comfort
10
Power
9
Control
6
Durability
5
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
3 Multifilament $18–20 / set
Comfort
10
Power
9
Control
5
Durability
4
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
4 Multifilament $14–18 / set
Comfort
9
Power
9
Control
5
Durability
5
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
5 Multifilament $18–22 / set
Yonex
Rexis Comfort
Multifilament with FORTIMO (highly elastic polyurethane by Mitsui Chemicals) plasma-bonded to nylon filaments
Comfort
10
Power
8
Control
6
Durability
4
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
6 Multifilament $15–18 / set
Comfort
9
Power
8
Control
6
Durability
5
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
7 Multifilament $12–16 / set
Comfort
10
Power
7
Control
7
Durability
5
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
8 Multifilament $18–20 / set
Comfort
9
Power
8
Control
6
Durability
5
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
9 Multifilament $18–21 / set
Comfort
9
Power
7
Control
7
Durability
6
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
10 Multifilament $8–9 / set
Comfort
8
Power
7
Control
7
Durability
6
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
11 Multifilament $13–15 / set
Volkl
Power Fiber Pro
Multilayer polyamide multifilament: thin-fiber core, polymer layer, two layers of thicker fibers and a polymer jacket; firmer polymer than Power Fiber II
Comfort
8
Power
7
Control
7
Durability
5
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 10+ yrs
12 Synthetic gut $14–15 / set
Gamma
TNT2
Elastalon solid center core with outer wraps, pearl coating and TNT2 processing for energy return
Comfort
8
Power
8
Control
7
Durability
6
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
Ranking table
| # | String | Type | Power | Spin | Control | Comfort | Durability | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut | Natural gut | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 5/5 | $55–65 |
| 2 | Tecnifibre X-One Biphase | Multifilament | 9 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 5/5 | $18–22 |
| 3 | Wilson NXT Power | Multifilament | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 5/5 | $18–20 |
| 4 | Tecnifibre NRG2 | Multifilament | 9 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5/5 | $14–18 |
| 5 | Yonex Rexis Comfort | Multifilament | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 5/5 | $18–22 |
| 6 | Gamma Live Wire XP | Multifilament | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5/5 | $15–18 |
| 7 | Tecnifibre TGV | Multifilament | 7 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5/5 | $12–16 |
| 8 | Wilson NXT | Multifilament | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5/5 | $18–20 |
| 9 | Babolat Xcel | Multifilament | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5/5 | $18–21 |
| 10 | Prince Premier Control | Multifilament | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5/5 | $8–9 |
| 11 | Volkl Power Fiber Pro | Multifilament | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5/5 | $13–15 |
| 12 | Gamma TNT2 | Synthetic gut | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4/5 | $14–15 |
How we ranked
We kept strings that list beginners among their recommended levels, ranked them by arm friendliness, and broke ties with comfort plus power.
Ratings come from our string database, built from manufacturer specs, lab tests and published reviews. Each string page lists its sources. 7 more strings passed the filter but did not make the top 12.
Questions parents ask
Should a beginner use polyester?
Usually not. Polyester is stiff and low-powered. Beginners get more help and less shock from synthetic gut or multifilament.
What tension should a beginner use?
Most string pages give a junior tension range. For beginners, the middle or lower end of the racquet range adds power and comfort.
Does string matter on a junior racquet?
Less than on an adult frame. Pre-strung junior racquets are fine for young beginners; a better string matters more once the player moves to a 26 or 27 inch racquet.