String comparison
ALU Power Rough vs Hyper-G
Luxilon ALU Power Rough against Solinco Hyper-G: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Hyper-G leads on spin, control, comfort, durability and tension hold. They score the same for arm friendliness (2/5). Hyper-G 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 ALU Power Rough if…
- Best for: spin-focused advanced juniors
- Best for: heavy topspin baseliners
- Best for: players with western or semi-western grips
Pick Hyper-G if…
- You want more spin (10 vs 9 out of 10)
- You want more control (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want more comfort (5 vs 4 out of 10)
- You want more durability (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (7 vs 6 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $12 vs $21 a set)
- Best for: heavy topspin players
- Best for: advanced juniors with fast, full swings
- Best for: players looking for spin + control at great value
Specs side by side
| Spec | ALU Power Rough | Hyper-G |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Textured co-polyester monofilament | Square-shaped co-polyester monofilament |
| Gauges | 16, 16L | 15L, 16, 16L, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
| Stiffness | High | Medium high |
| Set price | $21–22 | $12–13 |
| Reel price | $170–200 | $165–175 |
| Arm friendliness | 2/5 · Low | 2/5 · Low |
| Cost to maintain | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 14 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 46-50 lbs for juniors. Textured surface grabs ball so you can string lower. | 46-50 lbs for juniors. Square shape grips well so can string lower for more comfort. |
ALU Power Rough in short
ALU Power Rough takes the proven ALU Power formula and adds a textured surface for enhanced spin potential. The rough surface grabs the ball at contact, allowing players to generate more RPMs on their shots. Designed to grip the ball for increased spin, though not quite as durable as standard ALU Power due to the texturing.
Hyper-G in short
Since 2014, Hyper-G has endured as the top string choice for tennis players around the globe. Developed for an ATP top 50 player, this shaped co-poly with an impressive combination of spin and precision allows big hitters to take massive cuts at the ball without having to worry about overhitting. The square profile with sharp edges bites the ball at contact, generating massive spin. Topspin players who like hitting balls that dive sharply and explode off the court should love this string. With an unmatched selection of 7 gauges from 15L to 20, there's a Hyper-G for every playing style.
ALU Power Rough vs Hyper-G: quick answers
Which has more spin, ALU Power Rough or Hyper-G?
Solinco Hyper-G, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 9/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
They score the same, 2/5. ALU Power Rough is recommended from age 14 and Hyper-G from age 14.
Which lasts longer?
Solinco Hyper-G rates 8/10 for durability against 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
ALU Power Rough costs about $21–22 a set and Hyper-G about $12–13, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (ALU Power Rough) and 2025-01 (Hyper-G).