String comparison
Element vs Razor Code
Luxilon Element against Tecnifibre Razor Code: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Element leads on comfort. Razor Code leads on spin, control, durability and tension hold. For a junior with arm concerns, Element is the safer choice. Razor Code 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 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: juniors transitioning from synthetic gut to poly
- Best for: players wanting poly spin with more comfort
- Best for: intermediate to advanced players
Pick Razor Code if…
- You want more spin (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more control (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want more durability (9 vs 6 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (7 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $14 vs $18 a set)
- Best for: heavy string breakers (extreme durability)
- Best for: performance players and heavy hitters
- Best for: those with rackets over 300g
Specs side by side
| Spec | Element | Razor Code |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Multi-Mono Technology - tendon-friendly fibers wrapped in polymer matrix | High Modulus Polyester Compound with Thermocore technology |
| Gauges | 16, 16L | 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | Medium | Medium high |
| Set price | $18–20 | $14–18 |
| Reel price | $150–180 | $150–180 |
| Arm friendliness | 4/5 · Good | 3/5 · Moderate |
| Cost to maintain | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 12 | Age 14 |
| Levels | Intermediate, Advanced | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | All court, Baseliner, Serve and volley | Baseliner, 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. Don't go below 22kg (48.5 lbs). |
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.
Razor Code in short
Razor Code is the most resistant and hardest to deform string in Tecnifibre's range. The High Modulus Polyester Compound ensures a firm feel and extreme durability, making it the top pick for performance players and heavy hitters. Thermocore technology brings flexibility despite the rigid material by using heating and cooling phases. Playtesters found excellent control (8/10), good feel (7/10), and surprising power for a 16 gauge co-poly. The Blue version is softer than White with a little more pop. Recommended for rackets over 300g.
Element vs Razor Code: quick answers
Which has more spin, Element or Razor Code?
Tecnifibre Razor Code, with a spin rating of 8/10 against 7/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Luxilon Element scores 4/5 for arm friendliness, against 3/5 for Razor Code. It is recommended from age 12.
Which lasts longer?
Tecnifibre Razor Code rates 9/10 for durability against 6/10.
Which is cheaper?
Element costs about $18–20 a set and Razor Code about $14–18, 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 (Razor Code).