String comparison
Lynx Tour vs Razor Soft
Head Lynx Tour against Tecnifibre Razor Soft: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Lynx Tour leads on spin. Razor Soft leads on power and comfort. They score the same for arm friendliness (3/5). Lynx Tour 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 Lynx Tour if…
- You want more spin (9 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $14 vs $16 a set)
- Best for: players wanting spin + control combo
- Best for: those who find Hyper-G too stiff
- Best for: control-oriented baseliners
Pick Razor Soft if…
- You want more power (7 vs 6 out of 10)
- You want more comfort (7 vs 6 out of 10)
- Best for: intermediate to advanced players wanting control with pocketing
- Best for: players who find Razor Code too firm
- Best for: those who like Yonex Poly Tour Pro or Head Lynx Tour
Specs side by side
| Spec | Lynx Tour | Razor Soft |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | 6-sided co-polyester monofilament with low-friction surface | High Modulus Polyester with melted polyurethane additive core |
| Gauges | 16, 17 | 16, 17, 18 |
| Stiffness | Medium | Medium |
| Set price | $14–18 | $16–20 |
| Reel price | $150–180 | $170–200 |
| Arm friendliness | 3/5 · Moderate | 3/5 · Moderate |
| Cost to maintain | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 14 |
| Levels | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, All court | Baseliner, All court |
| Junior tension | 50-54 lbs for juniors. Plays well at mid tensions. | 48-54 lbs for juniors. Don't go below 22kg. |
Lynx Tour in short
Head Lynx Tour features six spin-friendly edges and a low-friction surface for powerful snapback at impact. It fills the gap between the softer original Lynx and the stiffer Hawk. A crisp poly with consistent, predictable response that never felt harsh. Above average tension maintenance for a co-poly makes it a favorite among playtesters. "The high degree of control, easy access to spin and better tension maintenance than most co-polys make Head Lynx Tour one of my favorite strings." Plays very similar to Hyper-G but with slightly more comfort.
Razor Soft in short
Developed for Daniil Medvedev, who wanted more power and pocketing than Razor Code. Constructed with the same high-modulus polyester but with a unique polyurethane additive melted into the core. Despite the name "Razor SOFT," this is not a soft string - it offers more pocketing than Razor Code while maintaining excellent control. A firm but not harsh string with excellent control on full swings. Outstanding playability duration - a well-known weakness of co-poly monofilaments. Medvedev has had his best seasons since switching to Razor Soft.
Lynx Tour vs Razor Soft: quick answers
Which has more spin, Lynx Tour or Razor Soft?
Head Lynx Tour, with a spin rating of 9/10 against 7/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
They score the same, 3/5. Lynx Tour is recommended from age 14 and Razor Soft from age 14.
Which lasts longer?
They tie on durability (8/10). Tension maintenance: Lynx Tour 8/10, Razor Soft 8/10.
Which is cheaper?
Lynx Tour costs about $14–18 a set and Razor Soft about $16–20, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (Lynx Tour) and 2025-01 (Razor Soft).