String comparison
Lynx Tour vs NXT Control
Head Lynx Tour against Wilson NXT Control: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Lynx Tour is a polyester string and NXT Control is a multifilament string. Lynx Tour leads on spin, control, durability and tension hold. NXT Control leads on comfort. For a junior with arm concerns, NXT Control is the safer choice. 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 6 out of 10)
- You want more control (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want more durability (8 vs 6 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $14 vs $18 a set)
- Best for: players wanting spin + control combo
- Best for: those who find Hyper-G too stiff
- Best for: control-oriented baseliners
Pick NXT Control if…
- You want more comfort (7 vs 6 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 4/5 vs 3/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 12 vs 14)
- Best for: players wanting multifilament comfort with poly control
- Best for: intermediate juniors with developing swings
- Best for: those transitioning from multi to poly
Specs side by side
| Spec | Lynx Tour | NXT Control |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Multifilament |
| Construction | 6-sided co-polyester monofilament with low-friction surface | Alternating bundles of firm polyester and soft nylon fibers |
| Gauges | 16, 17 | 16 |
| Stiffness | Medium | Medium |
| Set price | $14–18 | $18–20 |
| Reel price | $150–180 | $180–220 |
| Arm friendliness | 3/5 · Moderate | 4/5 · Good |
| Cost to maintain | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 12 |
| Levels | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Play styles | Baseliner, All court | All court, Baseliner |
| Junior tension | 50-54 lbs for juniors. Plays well at mid tensions. | 50-54 lbs for juniors. |
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.
NXT Control in short
NXT Control brings the crisp precision of polyester to the comfortable NXT line. Constructed with alternating bundles of firm polyester filaments and soft nylon fibers, it gives playtesters excellent control on their biggest swings while maintaining multifilament comfort. A great middle ground for players who want more control than standard NXT but can't handle pure polyester.
Lynx Tour vs NXT Control: quick answers
Which has more spin, Lynx Tour or NXT Control?
Head Lynx Tour, with a spin rating of 9/10 against 6/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Wilson NXT Control scores 4/5 for arm friendliness, against 3/5 for Lynx Tour. It is recommended from age 12.
Which lasts longer?
Head Lynx Tour rates 8/10 for durability against 6/10.
Which is cheaper?
Lynx Tour costs about $14–18 a set and NXT Control about $18–20, 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 (NXT Control).