Polyester $10–14 / set
Power
5
Spin
7
Control
9
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 13+ yrs
String brand
Head strings
5 Head strings rated for junior players: polyester, multifilament. Austria, since 1950.
Strings reviewed5Polyester · Multifilament
Price per set$8–18USD, typical retail
Arm-friendly2Score 4 or 5 of 5
Youngest age8+Lowest recommended age
About Head
Head was founded in 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland by aeronautical engineer Howard Head, who revolutionized ski design using aircraft materials. The tennis division was created in the late 1960s when Howard Head introduced the aluminum frame racket at the 1969 US Open. Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon 1975 with a Head racket. The company moved headquarters to Kennelbach, Austria in 1969 and transferred all manufacturing there in 1988. Head introduced graphene technology in rackets in 2013. Today, Head is one of the biggest string manufacturers, known for the Hawk and Lynx polyester lines. Alexander Zverev uses Head strings.
- Hawk series - control-oriented polys with Crystal Core technology
- Lynx Tour - 6-sided spin-friendly poly used by Dominic Thiem
- Velocity MLT - budget-friendly multifilament
- Sonic Pro - accessible all-round polyester
Brand facts verified 2025-01. Official site: head.com.
Every Head string we cover
Polyester $14–18 / set
Power
6
Spin
7
Control
8
Comfort
8
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 12+ yrs
Polyester $14–18 / set
Power
6
Spin
9
Control
9
Comfort
6
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 14+ yrs
Polyester $8–12 / set
Power
6
Spin
6
Control
8
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 13+ yrs
Multifilament $8–10 / set
Head
Velocity MLT
1000x nylon multifilament core with 30 extra nylon filaments, polyurethane resin, low-friction coating
Power
7
Spin
6
Control
7
Comfort
8
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
At a glance
| String | Type | Power | Spin | Control | Comfort | Durability | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk | Polyester | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 3/5 | $10–14 |
| Hawk Touch | Polyester | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4/5 | $14–18 |
| Lynx Tour | Polyester | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 3/5 | $14–18 |
| Sonic Pro | Polyester | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3/5 | $8–12 |
| Velocity MLT | Multifilament | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4/5 | $8–10 |
Ratings are on a 1–10 scale; arm friendliness on a 1–5 scale.
Head head to head
- Babolat RPM Power vs Head Hawk Touch
- Babolat RPM Team vs Head Lynx Tour
- Babolat RPM Team vs Head Sonic Pro
- Babolat Xcel vs Head Velocity MLT
- Gosen G-Tour 3 vs Head Hawk
- Gosen Sidewinder vs Head Hawk Touch
- Head Hawk Touch vs Luxilon Element
- Head Hawk Touch vs Solinco Hyper-G Soft
- Head Hawk vs Tecnifibre Razor Soft
- Head Hawk vs Wilson Revolve
- Head Hawk vs Yonex Poly Tour Pro
- Head Lynx Tour vs Solinco Hyper-G
- Head Lynx Tour vs Tecnifibre Razor Soft
- Head Lynx Tour vs Volkl Cyclone
- Head Lynx Tour vs Wilson NXT Control
- Head Sonic Pro vs Tecnifibre Black Code
- Head Sonic Pro vs Wilson Revolve
- Head Velocity MLT vs Prince Premier Control
- Head Velocity MLT vs Tecnifibre NRG2
- Head Velocity MLT vs Wilson NXT
Head strings: quick answers
What is the most arm-friendly Head string?
In our database it is Head Hawk Touch, with an arm-friendliness score of 4/5 and comfort 8/10. 2 Head strings score 4 or 5 for arm friendliness.
Which Head string has the most spin?
Head Lynx Tour, with a spin rating of 9/10 and control 9/10. It is recommended from age 14.
How much do Head strings cost?
Typical retail for a single set runs from $8 to $18 across the 5 Head strings we cover. Reels lower the cost per restring.
Are Head strings good for juniors?
It depends on the string. The youngest recommended age across Head's range is 8. Check each string's minimum age, arm score and junior tension advice before you buy.