String comparison
Savage vs Revolution
Luxilon Savage against Solinco Revolution: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Savage leads on spin. Revolution leads on power, control, durability and tension hold. They score the same for arm friendliness (3/5). Revolution 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 spin (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- Best for: spin-obsessed juniors on a budget
- Best for: heavy topspin baseliners
- Best for: big hitters who break strings often
Pick Revolution if…
- You want more power (6 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more control (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want more durability (9 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (8 vs 6 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $11 vs $14 a set)
- Best for: players wanting Solinco quality with more comfort
- Best for: intermediate to advanced juniors
- Best for: all-court players seeking spin + control
Specs side by side
| Spec | Savage | Revolution |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Six-sided co-poly with Liquid Crystalline Polymer (LCP) | Hexagonal-shaped co-polyester monofilament |
| Gauges | 16 | 16, 16L, 17, 18 |
| Stiffness | High | Medium high |
| Set price | $14–16 | $11–12 |
| Reel price | $130–160 | $140–160 |
| Arm friendliness | 3/5 · Moderate | 3/5 · Moderate |
| Cost to maintain | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 13 | Age 13 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, All court |
| Junior tension | 46-50 lbs for juniors. Six-sided shape grips well at lower tensions. | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Holds tension well. |
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.
Revolution in short
Revolution is Solinco's hexagonally-shaped co-polyester that provides the perfect blend of spin potential, control and feel. Despite testing as fairly stiff in the lab (213 lbs/in), it feels noticeably softer on court than Tour Bite or Hyper-G, with surprisingly low vibration. Compared to Volkl Cyclone, testers found all the things they liked (control, spin, feel) present in Revolution. The hexagonal shape provides ample spin while being more comfortable than square-profiled strings. One of the more accessible Solinco polys for developing players.
Savage vs Revolution: quick answers
Which has more spin, Savage or Revolution?
Luxilon Savage, with a spin rating of 9/10 against 8/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
They score the same, 3/5. Savage is recommended from age 13 and Revolution from age 13.
Which lasts longer?
Solinco Revolution rates 9/10 for durability against 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
Savage costs about $14–16 a set and Revolution about $11–12, 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 (Revolution).