String comparison
Savage vs Hyper-G
Luxilon Savage against Solinco Hyper-G: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Savage leads on comfort. Hyper-G leads on power, spin, control, durability and tension hold. For a junior with arm concerns, Savage is the safer choice. 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 Savage if…
- You want more comfort (6 vs 5 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 3/5 vs 2/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 13 vs 14)
- Best for: spin-obsessed juniors on a budget
- Best for: heavy topspin baseliners
- Best for: big hitters who break strings often
Pick Hyper-G if…
- You want more power (7 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more spin (10 vs 9 out of 10)
- You want more control (9 vs 8 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 $14 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 | Savage | Hyper-G |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Six-sided co-poly with Liquid Crystalline Polymer (LCP) | Square-shaped co-polyester monofilament |
| Gauges | 16 | 15L, 16, 16L, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
| Stiffness | High | Medium high |
| Set price | $14–16 | $12–13 |
| Reel price | $130–160 | $165–175 |
| Arm friendliness | 3/5 · Moderate | 2/5 · Low |
| Cost to maintain | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 13 | Age 14 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 46-50 lbs for juniors. Six-sided shape grips well at lower tensions. | 46-50 lbs for juniors. Square shape grips well so can string lower for more comfort. |
Savage in short
Luxilon Savage is a stiff six-sided co-poly loaded with spin-friendly bite and low-powered control. The smooth response was achieved partly through a Liquid Crystalline Polymer (LCP), one of Luxilon's successful additives. Savage is 15% stiffer than ALU Power, which translates to less ball speed off the stringbed (more control). The six edges provide excellent grip on the ball. Available in Lime, White, and Black, with the Black version having the crispest feel and least power. Savage is Luxilon's budget-friendly option that gives much of the tour-level durability and control expected from the Luxilon line.
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.
Savage vs Hyper-G: quick answers
Which has more spin, Savage or Hyper-G?
Solinco Hyper-G, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 9/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Luxilon Savage scores 3/5 for arm friendliness, against 2/5 for Hyper-G. It is recommended from age 13.
Which lasts longer?
Solinco Hyper-G rates 8/10 for durability against 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
Savage costs about $14–16 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 (Savage) and 2025-01 (Hyper-G).