String comparison
Velocity MLT vs Premier Control
Head Velocity MLT against Prince Premier Control: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are multifilament strings. Premier Control leads on durability. For a junior with arm concerns, Premier Control is the safer choice.
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 Velocity MLT if…
- Best for: budget-conscious players wanting multifilament
- Best for: young juniors needing comfort
- Best for: players with arm issues moving from poly
Pick Premier Control if…
- You want more durability (6 vs 5 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 5/5 vs 4/5)
- Best for: juniors who want a soft string with some control
- Best for: players with arm sensitivity
- Best for: budget-conscious families wanting a multifilament
Specs side by side
| Spec | Velocity MLT | Premier Control |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Multifilament | Multifilament |
| Construction | 1000x nylon multifilament core with 30 extra nylon filaments, polyurethane resin, low-friction coating | Firm Tri-Core center surrounded by soft multifilament fibers |
| Gauges | 16, 17 | 15L, 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | Low | Low |
| Set price | $8–10 | $8–9 |
| Reel price | $80–100 | $99–100 |
| Arm friendliness | 4/5 · Good | 5/5 · Excellent |
| Cost to maintain | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 8 | Age 8 |
| Levels | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Play styles | All court, Beginner, Touch player | All court, Touch player, Serve and volley |
| Junior tension | 52-55 lbs for juniors. String 3-4 lbs higher if coming from poly. | 50-56 lbs for juniors. A firmer core lets it be strung mid-range without feeling mushy. |
Velocity MLT in short
Launched in 2015, Head Velocity MLT packs premium comfort at under $10. Unlike traditional high-powered multifilaments, Head built Velocity MLT for balance - sufficient power with good control. The 1000x nylon core with 30 extra filaments is bound with polyurethane resin and coated with low-friction coating for durability and spin potential. Lab tested stiffness of 153 lbf/in makes it soft. Provides lively yet controlled power - not as explosive as softer multis, which makes it easier to control. Great for intermediate players and those with arm issues wanting to move from poly.
Premier Control in short
Prince Premier Control is the control version of the Premier multifilament line. A firm Tri-Core center sits inside soft fibers, which Prince sums up as phenomenal comfort with controllable power. It costs well under most premium multifilaments and comes in three gauges plus a reel, which makes it a practical soft string for juniors who restring often.
Velocity MLT vs Premier Control: quick answers
Which has more spin, Velocity MLT or Premier Control?
They tie on our spin rating (6/10 each).
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Prince Premier Control scores 5/5 for arm friendliness, against 4/5 for Velocity MLT. It is recommended from age 8.
Which lasts longer?
Prince Premier Control rates 6/10 for durability against 5/10.
Which is cheaper?
Velocity MLT costs about $8–10 a set and Premier Control about $8–9, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (Velocity MLT) and 2026-10 (Premier Control).