Synthetic gut $7–8 / set
Power
7
Spin
6
Control
6
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
String brand
Prince strings
5 Prince strings rated for junior players: polyester, multifilament, synthetic gut. USA, since 1970.
Strings reviewed5Polyester · Multifilament · Synthetic gut
Price per set$5–10USD, typical retail
Arm-friendly3Score 4 or 5 of 5
Youngest age8+Lowest recommended age
About Prince
Prince was founded in 1970 by Bob McClure in Princeton, New Jersey (hence the name) as a manufacturer of tennis ball machines. The company transformed in 1976 when Howard Head, the legendary ski innovator, purchased Prince and introduced the revolutionary oversized racquet at 110 square inches. This design gave players a dramatically larger sweet spot and changed tennis forever. By 1980, Prince controlled 30% of the global tennis racket market. 16-year-old Pam Shriver famously used an oversized Prince to reach the US Open finals, establishing the technology's credibility.
- Invented the oversized tennis racquet (1976)
- Tour XP (formerly Beast XP) - thermopoly with great tension maintenance
- Synthetic Gut with Duraflex - legendary budget string
- Howard Head's engineering innovation legacy
Brand facts verified 2025-01. Official site: princetennis.com.
Every Prince string we cover
Multifilament $8–9 / set
Power
7
Spin
6
Control
7
Comfort
8
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
Synthetic gut $5–8 / set
Prince
Synthetic Gut with Duraflex
Solid nylon core with single outer wrap and Nomex wear-resistant Duraflex fibers
Power
7
Spin
5
Control
6
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
Polyester $8–10 / set
Power
7
Spin
8
Control
8
Comfort
6
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 12+ yrs
Polyester $7–8 / set
Power
7
Spin
9
Control
8
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 3 of 5 Arm 13+ yrs
At a glance
| String | Type | Power | Spin | Control | Comfort | Durability | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning XX | Synthetic gut | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4/5 | $7–8 |
| Premier Control | Multifilament | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5/5 | $8–9 |
| Synthetic Gut with Duraflex | Synthetic gut | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4/5 | $5–8 |
| Tour XP | Polyester | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3/5 | $8–10 |
| Vortex | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3/5 | $7–8 |
Ratings are on a 1–10 scale; arm friendliness on a 1–5 scale.
Prince head to head
- Babolat RPM Team vs Prince Tour XP
- Babolat Syn Gut vs Prince Lightning XX
- Babolat Syn Gut vs Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex
- Gamma Synthetic Gut with WearGuard vs Prince Lightning XX
- Gamma Synthetic Gut with WearGuard vs Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex
- Gosen AK Pro CX vs Prince Premier Control
- Gosen OG-Sheep Micro vs Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex
- Head Velocity MLT vs Prince Premier Control
- Kirschbaum Pro Line II vs Prince Tour XP
- Prince Lightning XX vs Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex
- Prince Premier Control vs Volkl Power Fiber Pro
- Prince Premier Control vs Wilson NXT Control
- Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex vs Wilson Synthetic Gut Power
- Prince Tour XP vs Prince Vortex
- Prince Tour XP vs Signum Pro Poly Plasma
- Prince Tour XP vs Solinco Hyper-G
- Prince Tour XP vs Yonex Poly Tour Pro
- Prince Vortex vs Signum Pro Plasma HEXtreme
- Prince Vortex vs Solinco Hyper-G
- Prince Vortex vs Volkl Cyclone
Prince strings: quick answers
What is the most arm-friendly Prince string?
In our database it is Prince Premier Control, with an arm-friendliness score of 5/5 and comfort 8/10. 3 Prince strings score 4 or 5 for arm friendliness.
Which Prince string has the most spin?
Prince Vortex, with a spin rating of 9/10 and control 8/10. It is recommended from age 13.
How much do Prince strings cost?
Typical retail for a single set runs from $5 to $10 across the 5 Prince strings we cover. Reels lower the cost per restring.
Are Prince strings good for juniors?
It depends on the string. The youngest recommended age across Prince's range is 8. Check each string's minimum age, arm score and junior tension advice before you buy.