String comparison
Moto vs Polylon
Gamma Moto against Gosen Polylon: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Moto leads on power and tension hold. Polylon leads on durability. They score the same for arm friendliness (2/5). Polylon costs less per set.
Ratings
Power
Spin
Control
Comfort
Durability
Tension hold
Ratings are on a 1–10 scale. The higher score is in bold when they differ.
Pick Moto if…
- You want more power (5 vs 4 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (8 vs 5 out of 10)
- Best for: control-oriented advanced players
- Best for: heavy topspin baseliners
- Best for: players who generate their own power
Pick Polylon if…
- You want more durability (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $2 vs $10 a set)
- Best for: big hitters on a budget
- Best for: players seeking maximum control
- Best for: home stringers and tennis teams
Specs side by side
| Spec | Moto | Polylon |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Heptagonal (7-sided) co-polyester monofilament | Round polyester monofilament with high-tech polyester resin |
| Gauges | 16, 17 | 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | High | High |
| Set price | $10–12 | $2–4 |
| Reel price | $100–130 | $40–60 |
| Arm friendliness | 2/5 · Low | 2/5 · Low |
| Cost to maintain | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 14 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Control-oriented string that rewards full swings. | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Classic control string - string at normal poly tensions. |
Moto in short
Gamma Moto is a shaped co-polyester with seven spin-friendly edges that delivers classic control-string performance. Armed with sharp edges, Moto gives players a tight grip on the ball with excellent spin. Playtesters compared it to Solinco Tour Bite and Luxilon ALU Power Spin - all control-oriented strings with solid spin potential. The most surprising attribute was how long Moto stayed fresh, retaining playability decidedly longer than many softer co-polys that tend to get mushy over time.
Polylon in short
Gosen Polylon is a good old-fashioned polyester string without extravagant chemical additives. What it does have is remarkable control, especially at the highest swing speeds, and tremendous spin potential. Its response is so predictable and low-powered that it enables big hitters to attack the ball at extreme upward angles. At only $2.95 per set, it's one of the all-time best options for big hitters on a budget. Extremely durable - one 16 gauge set survived about 35 hours of tennis.
Moto vs Polylon: quick answers
Which has more spin, Moto or Polylon?
They tie on our spin rating (8/10 each).
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
They score the same, 2/5. Moto is recommended from age 14 and Polylon from age 14.
Which lasts longer?
Gosen Polylon rates 9/10 for durability against 8/10.
Which is cheaper?
Moto costs about $10–12 a set and Polylon about $2–4, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (Moto) and 2025-01 (Polylon).