String comparison
Tour XP vs Hyper-G
Prince Tour XP against Solinco Hyper-G: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Tour XP leads on comfort and tension hold. Hyper-G leads on spin and control. For a junior with arm concerns, Tour XP is the safer choice. Tour XP 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 Tour XP if…
- You want more comfort (6 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (9 vs 7 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 3/5 vs 2/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 12 vs 14)
- You want to spend less (from $8 vs $12 a set)
- Best for: players frustrated by tension loss
- Best for: spin players seeking consistent response
- Best for: budget-conscious competitive players
Pick Hyper-G if…
- You want more spin (10 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want more control (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- 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 | Tour XP | Hyper-G |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Thermopoly co-polyester monofilament | Square-shaped co-polyester monofilament |
| Gauges | 16, 17 | 15L, 16, 16L, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
| Stiffness | Medium | Medium high |
| Set price | $8–10 | $12–13 |
| Reel price | $90–110 | $165–175 |
| Arm friendliness | 3/5 · Moderate | 2/5 · Low |
| Cost to maintain | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 12 | Age 14 |
| Levels | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, All court, Big hitter | Baseliner, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 50-54 lbs for juniors. Exceptional tension maintenance means less drop-off. | 46-50 lbs for juniors. Square shape grips well so can string lower for more comfort. |
Tour XP in short
Prince Tour XP (originally released as Beast XP) is a new-age thermopoly designed to sidestep the terrible feel and abysmal tension maintenance that plagued polyester strings. Two years in development with extensive elite player feedback, Tour XP delivers spin-friendly performance with impressive accuracy on full swings. The "thermo construction" technology creates excellent ball pocketing - the ball feels like it gets a "hug" from the stringbed. Tension loss is minimal - typically 1 pound vs 4-6 pounds for standard polys.
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.
Tour XP vs Hyper-G: quick answers
Which has more spin, Tour XP or Hyper-G?
Solinco Hyper-G, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 8/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Prince Tour XP scores 3/5 for arm friendliness, against 2/5 for Hyper-G. It is recommended from age 12.
Which lasts longer?
They tie on durability (8/10). Tension maintenance: Tour XP 9/10, Hyper-G 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
Tour XP costs about $8–10 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 (Tour XP) and 2025-01 (Hyper-G).