Polyester $21–22 / set
Power
6
Spin
8
Control
9
Comfort
5
Arm friendliness 2 of 5 Arm 14+ yrs
String brand
Luxilon strings
8 Luxilon strings rated for junior players: polyester. Belgium, since 1993.
Strings reviewed8Polyester
Price per set$14–22USD, typical retail
Arm-friendly1Score 4 or 5 of 5
Youngest age12+Lowest recommended age
About Luxilon
The pioneer of polyester tennis strings, Luxilon revolutionized the game when pros began switching from natural gut in the early 2000s. Now owned by Wilson, Luxilon strings are used by almost 60% of the world's top 100 players. Their factory is completely powered by solar energy and every string set and reel has a unique batch number to ensure the highest quality control.
- Invented the modern polyester string
- Most popular brand on professional tours
- ALU Power is the best-selling poly string ever
- Premium quality with premium pricing
Brand facts verified 2025-01. Official site: luxilon.com.
Every Luxilon string we cover
Polyester $21–22 / set
Power
6
Spin
9
Control
9
Comfort
3
Arm friendliness 1 of 5 Arm 15+ yrs
Polyester $21–22 / set
Power
7
Spin
7
Control
9
Comfort
5
Arm friendliness 2 of 5 Arm 14+ yrs
Polyester $21–22 / set
Power
7
Spin
9
Control
8
Comfort
4
Arm friendliness 2 of 5 Arm 14+ yrs
Polyester $14–16 / set
Power
4
Spin
6
Control
9
Comfort
3
Arm friendliness 1 of 5 Arm 16+ yrs
Polyester $14–16 / set
Power
4
Spin
8
Control
9
Comfort
3
Arm friendliness 1 of 5 Arm 16+ yrs
Polyester $18–20 / set
Power
7
Spin
7
Control
8
Comfort
8
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 12+ yrs
Polyester $14–16 / set
Power
5
Spin
9
Control
8
Comfort
6
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 13+ yrs
At a glance
| String | Type | Power | Spin | Control | Comfort | Durability | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4G | Polyester | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 2/5 | $21–22 |
| 4G Rough | Polyester | 6 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 1/5 | $21–22 |
| ALU Power | Polyester | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 2/5 | $21–22 |
| ALU Power Rough | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2/5 | $21–22 |
| Big Banger Original | Polyester | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 1/5 | $14–16 |
| Big Banger Original Rough | Polyester | 4 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 1/5 | $14–16 |
| Element | Polyester | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4/5 | $18–20 |
| Savage | Polyester | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3/5 | $14–16 |
Ratings are on a 1–10 scale; arm friendliness on a 1–5 scale.
Luxilon head to head
- Babolat RPM Blast Rough vs Luxilon 4G Rough
- Babolat RPM Blast Rough vs Luxilon ALU Power Rough
- Babolat RPM Blast Rough vs Luxilon Savage
- Babolat RPM Blast vs Luxilon 4G
- Babolat RPM Blast vs Luxilon ALU Power
- Babolat RPM Power vs Luxilon Element
- Babolat RPM Team vs Luxilon 4G
- Gosen Sidewinder vs Luxilon Element
- Head Hawk Touch vs Luxilon Element
- Kirschbaum Competition vs Luxilon ALU Power
- Kirschbaum Max Power vs Luxilon Big Banger Original
- Kirschbaum Pro Line Rough vs Luxilon ALU Power Rough
- Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange vs Luxilon ALU Power
- Luxilon 4G Rough vs Luxilon ALU Power Rough
- Luxilon 4G Rough vs Solinco Hyper-G
- Luxilon 4G vs Luxilon ALU Power
- Luxilon 4G vs Luxilon Big Banger Original
- Luxilon 4G vs Solinco Tour Bite
- Luxilon 4G vs Tecnifibre Black Code
- Luxilon 4G vs Tecnifibre Razor Code
- Luxilon ALU Power Rough vs Luxilon Big Banger Original Rough
- Luxilon ALU Power Rough vs Luxilon Savage
- Luxilon ALU Power Rough vs Solinco Confidential
- Luxilon ALU Power Rough vs Solinco Hyper-G
- Luxilon ALU Power Rough vs Volkl V-Square
- Luxilon ALU Power vs Luxilon Big Banger Original
- Luxilon ALU Power vs Signum Pro Firestorm
- Luxilon ALU Power vs Signum Pro Poly Plasma
- Luxilon ALU Power vs Solinco Tour Bite
- Luxilon ALU Power vs Yonex Poly Tour Strike
- Luxilon Big Banger Original Rough vs Luxilon Savage
- Luxilon Big Banger Original vs Luxilon Big Banger Original Rough
- Luxilon Element vs Solinco Hyper-G Soft
- Luxilon Element vs Tecnifibre Razor Code
- Luxilon Element vs Wilson Revolve
- Luxilon Savage vs Solinco Hyper-G
- Luxilon Savage vs Solinco Revolution
Luxilon strings: quick answers
What is the most arm-friendly Luxilon string?
In our database it is Luxilon Element, with an arm-friendliness score of 4/5 and comfort 8/10. It is the only Luxilon string that scores 4 or 5.
Which Luxilon string has the most spin?
Luxilon 4G Rough, with a spin rating of 9/10 and control 9/10. It is recommended from age 15.
How much do Luxilon strings cost?
Typical retail for a single set runs from $14 to $22 across the 8 Luxilon strings we cover. Reels lower the cost per restring.
Are Luxilon strings good for juniors?
It depends on the string. The youngest recommended age across Luxilon's range is 12. Check each string's minimum age, arm score and junior tension advice before you buy.