String comparison
Element vs Revolve
Luxilon Element against Wilson Revolve: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Element leads on power and comfort. Revolve leads on spin, durability and tension hold. For a junior with arm concerns, Element is the safer choice. Revolve 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 power (7 vs 6 out of 10)
- 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 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 Revolve if…
- You want more spin (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more durability (8 vs 6 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (7 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $8 vs $18 a set)
- Best for: budget-conscious families wanting quality poly
- Best for: juniors trying polyester for first time
- Best for: players wanting spin + control at low cost
Specs side by side
| Spec | Element | Revolve |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Multi-Mono Technology - tendon-friendly fibers wrapped in polymer matrix | Tri-polymer co-polyester with low-friction additive |
| Gauges | 16, 16L | 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | Medium | Medium |
| Set price | $18–20 | $8–10 |
| Reel price | $150–180 | $80–100 |
| 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 |
| Play styles | All court, Baseliner, Serve and volley | Baseliner, All court |
| Junior tension | 50-54 lbs for juniors. Can string slightly higher than stiffer polys due to softer feel. | 48-52 lbs for juniors. |
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.
Revolve in short
Wilson designed Revolve so the main strings could snap back more effectively, multiplying the player's efforts into heavier spin. The tri-polymer construction includes a low-friction additive to make the string more comfortable when swinging at higher speeds. Playtesters found it on the soft end of the spectrum - "felt soft, but not mushy." With great control and lots of spin, Revolve is a solid option for advanced players and experienced intermediates. As a budget-friendly option, it's significantly cheaper than similar strings like RPM Blast.
Element vs Revolve: quick answers
Which has more spin, Element or Revolve?
Wilson Revolve, 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 Revolve. It is recommended from age 12.
Which lasts longer?
Wilson Revolve rates 8/10 for durability against 6/10.
Which is cheaper?
Element costs about $18–20 a set and Revolve about $8–10, 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 (Revolve).