String comparison
Hyper-G vs Hyper-G Soft
Solinco Hyper-G against Solinco Hyper-G Soft: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Hyper-G leads on spin, control and durability. Hyper-G Soft leads on power, comfort and tension hold. For a junior with arm concerns, Hyper-G Soft is the safer choice.
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 Hyper-G if…
- 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)
- Best for: heavy topspin players
- Best for: advanced juniors with fast, full swings
- Best for: players looking for spin + control at great value
Pick Hyper-G Soft if…
- You want more power (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more comfort (7 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (8 vs 7 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: players who like Hyper-G but want more comfort
- Best for: juniors transitioning to polyester
- Best for: those wanting spin with less stiffness
Specs side by side
| Spec | Hyper-G | Hyper-G Soft |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Square-shaped co-polyester monofilament | Square-shaped co-polyester with softening chemical formula |
| Gauges | 15L, 16, 16L, 17, 18, 19, 20 | 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | Medium high | Medium |
| Set price | $12–13 | $12–13 |
| Reel price | $165–175 | $165–175 |
| Arm friendliness | 2/5 · Low | 3/5 · Moderate |
| Cost to maintain | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 13 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, All court, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 46-50 lbs for juniors. Square shape grips well so can string lower for more comfort. | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Can string at normal tensions due to improved comfort. |
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.
Hyper-G Soft in short
Hyper-G Soft is a softer high-performance co-polyester string designed to offer playability and control while generating extreme power and intense spin. It utilizes a newly developed softening chemical formula with improved tension maintenance. All the spin benefits of original Hyper-G with a more forgiving, arm-friendly response. The improved tension maintenance means the string stays playable longer.
Hyper-G vs Hyper-G Soft: quick answers
Which has more spin, Hyper-G or Hyper-G Soft?
Solinco Hyper-G, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 9/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Solinco Hyper-G Soft 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?
Hyper-G costs about $12–13 a set and Hyper-G Soft 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 (Hyper-G) and 2025-01 (Hyper-G Soft).