Brand vs brand
Kirschbaum vs Luxilon strings
In our 4 Kirschbaum vs Luxilon head-to-heads, Kirschbaum strings rate higher more often on spin (1 of 4), comfort (2 of 4), durability (2 of 4) and tension hold (3 of 4); Luxilon strings rate higher more often on power (3 of 4). Pick by the rating that matters most for your player, then open the match-up.
4 head-to-heads
| Match-up | Kirschbaum string leads on | Luxilon string leads on |
|---|---|---|
| Kirschbaum Competition vs Luxilon ALU Power | durability, tension hold | power, comfort |
| Kirschbaum Max Power vs Luxilon Big Banger Original | spin, comfort | durability |
| Kirschbaum Pro Line Rough vs Luxilon ALU Power Rough | comfort, tension hold | power |
| Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange vs Luxilon ALU Power | durability, tension hold | power |
"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 | Kirschbaum higher | Luxilon higher | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Spin | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Control | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Comfort | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Durability | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tension hold | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Both brands at a glance
| Brand | Strings | Spin | Control | Comfort | Durability | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirschbaum | 5 | 7.4 | 8.6 | 4.8 | 8.4 | 2.2/5 | $7–14 |
| 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.
Kirschbaum strings
| String | Type | Spin | Control | Comfort | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2/5 | $9–12 |
| Max Power | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2/5 | $9–12 |
| Pro Line II | Polyester | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3/5 | $10–13 |
| Pro Line Rough | Polyester | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2/5 | $11–14 |
| Super Smash Orange | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 5 | 2/5 | $7–9 |
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 |
Kirschbaum vs Luxilon: quick answers
Which has more spin, Kirschbaum or Luxilon strings?
Kirschbaum: its string rates higher in 1 of our 4 Kirschbaum vs Luxilon match-ups (0 the other way, the rest tie).
Which is more comfortable, Kirschbaum or Luxilon strings?
Kirschbaum: its string rates higher in 2 of our 4 Kirschbaum vs Luxilon match-ups (1 the other way, the rest tie).
How many Kirschbaum and Luxilon strings do you cover?
5 Kirschbaum and 8 Luxilon strings, with 4 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 to Oct 2026; brand facts verified Jan 2025 (Kirschbaum) and Jan 2025 (Luxilon).
- Kirschbaum: Kirschbaum Official · Tennis Warehouse
- Luxilon: Luxilon Official · Tennis Warehouse