1 Natural gut $55–65 / set
Control
7
Spin
7
Power
10
Comfort
10
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 10+ yrs
Best for
Best tennis strings for intermediate juniors
Top 12 of 51 matching strings in our database. #1 is Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut.
Intermediate juniors swing faster and play more matches, but their arms and technique are still developing. The right string balances spin and control with enough comfort.
This is often the stage where families first try a polyester or a hybrid. The cards show the minimum age and arm score so you can move up safely.
The list
2 Natural gut $38–45 / set
Control
7
Spin
7
Power
10
Comfort
10
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 10+ yrs
3 Polyester $12–13 / set
Control
8
Spin
9
Power
8
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 13+ yrs
4 Polyester $20–21 / set
Control
8
Spin
10
Power
7
Comfort
6
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 13+ yrs
5 Polyester $18–20 / set
Control
8
Spin
7
Power
8
Comfort
8
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 12+ yrs
6 Polyester $17–19 / set
Control
9
Spin
8
Power
7
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 13+ yrs
7 Polyester $14–15 / set
Control
8
Spin
8
Power
7
Comfort
8
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 12+ yrs
8 Polyester $7–8 / set
Control
8
Spin
9
Power
7
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 13+ yrs
9 Polyester $16–19 / set
Control
7
Spin
9
Power
7
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 12+ yrs
10 Multifilament $12–16 / set
Gosen
AK Pro CX
Umishima structured monofilament surrounded by heat resistant polyamide fibers with CX composite micro fiber
Control
8
Spin
7
Power
7
Comfort
8
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 10+ yrs
11 Polyester $14–18 / set
Control
9
Spin
9
Power
6
Comfort
6
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 14+ yrs
12 Polyester $18–20 / set
Control
8
Spin
7
Power
7
Comfort
8
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 12+ 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 | Wilson Natural Gut | Natural gut | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5/5 | $38–45 |
| 3 | Solinco Hyper-G Soft | Polyester | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3/5 | $12–13 |
| 4 | Babolat RPM Blast Rough | Polyester | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3/5 | $20–21 |
| 5 | Babolat RPM Power | Polyester | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4/5 | $18–20 |
| 6 | Babolat RPM Team | Polyester | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 3/5 | $17–19 |
| 7 | Gosen Sidewinder | Polyester | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4/5 | $14–15 |
| 8 | Prince Vortex | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3/5 | $7–8 |
| 9 | Gamma Verve Soft | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4/5 | $16–19 |
| 10 | Gosen AK Pro CX | Multifilament | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4/5 | $12–16 |
| 11 | Head Lynx Tour | Polyester | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 3/5 | $14–18 |
| 12 | Luxilon Element | Polyester | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4/5 | $18–20 |
How we ranked
We kept strings that list intermediate players among their recommended levels and ranked them by the sum of their power, spin, control and comfort ratings.
Ratings come from our string database, built from manufacturer specs, lab tests and published reviews. Each string page lists its sources. 39 more strings passed the filter but did not make the top 12.
Questions parents ask
When should an intermediate junior move to polyester?
When they hit with full, fast swings and the ball starts going long, and they have no arm pain. A hybrid (poly mains, soft crosses) is a gentle first step.
How do I know the string is right?
Ask your player how it feels after a week, and watch where the ball lands. Log each setup in the string log so you can compare.