String comparison
Premier Control vs NXT Control
Prince Premier Control against Wilson NXT Control: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are multifilament strings. Premier Control leads on power and comfort. NXT Control leads on control and tension hold. For a junior with arm concerns, Premier Control is the safer choice. Premier Control 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 Premier Control if…
- You want more power (7 vs 6 out of 10)
- You want more comfort (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 5/5 vs 4/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 8 vs 12)
- You want to spend less (from $8 vs $18 a set)
- Best for: juniors who want a soft string with some control
- Best for: players with arm sensitivity
- Best for: budget-conscious families wanting a multifilament
Pick NXT Control if…
- You want more control (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (7 vs 6 out of 10)
- Best for: players wanting multifilament comfort with poly control
- Best for: intermediate juniors with developing swings
- Best for: those transitioning from multi to poly
Specs side by side
| Spec | Premier Control | NXT Control |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Multifilament | Multifilament |
| Construction | Firm Tri-Core center surrounded by soft multifilament fibers | Alternating bundles of firm polyester and soft nylon fibers |
| Gauges | 15L, 16, 17 | 16 |
| Stiffness | Low | Medium |
| Set price | $8–9 | $18–20 |
| Reel price | $99–100 | $180–220 |
| Arm friendliness | 5/5 · Excellent | 4/5 · Good |
| Cost to maintain | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 8 | Age 12 |
| Levels | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Play styles | All court, Touch player, Serve and volley | All court, Baseliner |
| Junior tension | 50-56 lbs for juniors. A firmer core lets it be strung mid-range without feeling mushy. | 50-54 lbs for juniors. |
Premier Control in short
Prince Premier Control is the control version of the Premier multifilament line. A firm Tri-Core center sits inside soft fibers, which Prince sums up as phenomenal comfort with controllable power. It costs well under most premium multifilaments and comes in three gauges plus a reel, which makes it a practical soft string for juniors who restring often.
NXT Control in short
NXT Control brings the crisp precision of polyester to the comfortable NXT line. Constructed with alternating bundles of firm polyester filaments and soft nylon fibers, it gives playtesters excellent control on their biggest swings while maintaining multifilament comfort. A great middle ground for players who want more control than standard NXT but can't handle pure polyester.
Premier Control vs NXT Control: quick answers
Which has more spin, Premier Control or NXT Control?
They tie on our spin rating (6/10 each).
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Prince Premier Control scores 5/5 for arm friendliness, against 4/5 for NXT Control. It is recommended from age 8.
Which lasts longer?
They tie on durability (6/10). Tension maintenance: Premier Control 6/10, NXT Control 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
Premier Control costs about $8–9 a set and NXT Control about $18–20, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2026-10 (Premier Control) and 2025-01 (NXT Control).