String comparison
Element vs Hyper-G Soft
Luxilon Element against Solinco Hyper-G Soft: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Element leads on comfort. Hyper-G Soft leads on power, spin, durability and tension hold. For a junior with arm concerns, Element is the safer choice. Hyper-G Soft 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 Element if…
- You want more comfort (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 4/5 vs 3/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 12 vs 13)
- Best for: juniors transitioning from synthetic gut to poly
- Best for: players wanting poly spin with more comfort
- Best for: intermediate to advanced players
Pick Hyper-G Soft if…
- You want more power (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more spin (9 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more durability (7 vs 6 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (8 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $12 vs $18 a set)
- Best for: players who like Hyper-G but want more comfort
- Best for: juniors transitioning to polyester
- Best for: those wanting spin with less stiffness
Specs side by side
| Spec | Element | Hyper-G Soft |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Multi-Mono Technology - tendon-friendly fibers wrapped in polymer matrix | Square-shaped co-polyester with softening chemical formula |
| Gauges | 16, 16L | 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | Medium | Medium |
| Set price | $18–20 | $12–13 |
| Reel price | $150–180 | $165–175 |
| Arm friendliness | 4/5 · Good | 3/5 · Moderate |
| Cost to maintain | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 12 | Age 13 |
| Levels | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | All court, Baseliner, Serve and volley | Baseliner, All court, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 50-54 lbs for juniors. Can string slightly higher than stiffer polys due to softer feel. | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Can string at normal tensions due to improved comfort. |
Element in short
Luxilon Element occupies a fairly unique space in Luxilon's iconic line of firm monofilament strings. Like its predecessors (M2 Pro and M2 Plus), Element features Multi-Mono Technology - several tendon-friendly fibers wrapped inside a specially designed polymer matrix. The benefit comes in the form of extra flexibility, comfort and power. It's the most arm-friendly polyester in the Luxilon lineup, making it an excellent choice for developing juniors ready to move beyond synthetic gut. Reviewers note it's soft enough to recommend to first-time poly players.
Hyper-G Soft in short
Hyper-G Soft is a softer high-performance co-polyester string designed to offer playability and control while generating extreme power and intense spin. It utilizes a newly developed softening chemical formula with improved tension maintenance. All the spin benefits of original Hyper-G with a more forgiving, arm-friendly response. The improved tension maintenance means the string stays playable longer.
Element vs Hyper-G Soft: quick answers
Which has more spin, Element or Hyper-G Soft?
Solinco Hyper-G Soft, with a spin rating of 9/10 against 7/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Luxilon Element scores 4/5 for arm friendliness, against 3/5 for Hyper-G Soft. It is recommended from age 12.
Which lasts longer?
Solinco Hyper-G Soft rates 7/10 for durability against 6/10.
Which is cheaper?
Element costs about $18–20 a set and Hyper-G Soft 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 (Element) and 2025-01 (Hyper-G Soft).