Brand vs brand
Babolat vs Luxilon strings
In our 8 Babolat vs Luxilon head-to-heads, Babolat strings rate higher more often on power (4 of 8), spin (6 of 8) and comfort (3 of 8); Luxilon strings rate higher more often on durability (6 of 8) and tension hold (6 of 8). Pick by the rating that matters most for your player, then open the match-up.
8 head-to-heads
| Match-up | Babolat string leads on | Luxilon string leads on |
|---|---|---|
| Babolat RPM Blast vs Luxilon 4G | spin | durability, tension hold |
| Babolat RPM Blast vs Luxilon ALU Power | spin | power, durability, tension hold |
| Babolat RPM Blast Rough vs Luxilon 4G Rough | power, spin, comfort | control, durability, tension hold |
| Babolat RPM Blast Rough vs Luxilon ALU Power Rough | spin, comfort | durability, tension hold |
| Babolat RPM Blast Rough vs Luxilon Savage | power, spin | durability, tension hold |
| Babolat RPM Power vs Luxilon Element | power, durability, tension hold | — |
| Babolat RPM Team vs Luxilon 4G | power, comfort | durability, tension hold |
| Babolat RPM Team vs Luxilon Element | spin, control, durability, tension hold | comfort |
"Leads on" = rates at least one full point higher (1–10 scale). Open a match-up for specs, arm friendliness and price.
Who rates higher, rating by rating
| Rating | Babolat higher | Luxilon higher | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Spin | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Control | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Comfort | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Durability | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Tension hold | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Both brands at a glance
| Brand | Strings | Spin | Control | Comfort | Durability | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babolat | 7 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 3.7/5 | $6–65 |
| Luxilon | 8 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 4.6 | 8.0 | 2.0/5 | $14–22 |
Averages over every string of each brand in our database (all types), so a brand with more soft strings rates higher on comfort.
Babolat strings
| String | Type | Spin | Control | Comfort | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM Blast | Polyester | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2/5 | $20–21 |
| RPM Blast Rough | Polyester | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3/5 | $20–21 |
| RPM Power | Polyester | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4/5 | $18–20 |
| RPM Team | Polyester | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3/5 | $17–19 |
| Syn Gut | Synthetic gut | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4/5 | $6–8 |
| VS Touch | Natural gut | 7 | 7 | 10 | 5/5 | $55–65 |
| Xcel | Multifilament | 6 | 7 | 9 | 5/5 | $18–21 |
Luxilon strings
| String | Type | Spin | Control | Comfort | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4G | Polyester | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2/5 | $21–22 |
| 4G Rough | Polyester | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1/5 | $21–22 |
| ALU Power | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 5 | 2/5 | $21–22 |
| ALU Power Rough | Polyester | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2/5 | $21–22 |
| Big Banger Original | Polyester | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1/5 | $14–16 |
| Big Banger Original Rough | Polyester | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1/5 | $14–16 |
| Element | Polyester | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4/5 | $18–20 |
| Savage | Polyester | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3/5 | $14–16 |
Babolat vs Luxilon: quick answers
Which has more spin, Babolat or Luxilon strings?
Babolat: its string rates higher in 6 of our 8 Babolat vs Luxilon match-ups (0 the other way, the rest tie).
Which is more comfortable, Babolat or Luxilon strings?
Babolat: its string rates higher in 3 of our 8 Babolat vs Luxilon match-ups (1 the other way, the rest tie).
How many Babolat and Luxilon strings do you cover?
7 Babolat and 8 Luxilon strings, with 8 head-to-head pages between the two brands.
Sources
Ratings, junior data and prices come from our string database (manufacturer specs, lab tests, published reviews). String data verified Jan 2025; brand facts verified Jan 2025 (Babolat) and Jan 2025 (Luxilon).
- Babolat: Babolat Official · Tennis Warehouse
- Luxilon: Luxilon Official · Tennis Warehouse