String comparison
Hyper-G vs Poly Tour Rev
Solinco Hyper-G against Yonex Poly Tour Rev: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Hyper-G leads on power and spin. Poly Tour Rev leads on comfort and tension hold. They score the same for arm friendliness (2/5). 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 Hyper-G if…
- You want more power (7 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more spin (10 vs 9 out of 10)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 14 vs 15)
- You want to spend less (from $12 vs $16 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
Pick Poly Tour Rev if…
- You want more comfort (6 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- Best for: high-performance players confident in their strokes
- Best for: spin seekers wanting control
- Best for: players who generate their own power
Specs side by side
| Spec | Hyper-G | Poly Tour Rev |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Square-shaped co-polyester monofilament | Octagonal co-polyester monofilament with SIF (Silicone-Infused Filament) technology |
| Gauges | 15L, 16, 16L, 17, 18, 19, 20 | 16, 16L, 17 |
| Stiffness | Medium high | High |
| Set price | $12–13 | $16–20 |
| Reel price | $165–175 | $170–200 |
| Arm friendliness | 2/5 · Low | 2/5 · Low |
| Cost to maintain | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 15 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 46-50 lbs for juniors. Square shape grips well so can string lower for more comfort. | 46-50 lbs for juniors. String low - stiffest in Yonex range. |
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.
Poly Tour Rev in short
Yonex Poly Tour Rev features an octagonal shape for extra bite plus SIF (Silicone-Infused Filament) technology to increase string snapback and spin potential. The stiffest in the Yonex Polytour range - a bit stiffer, crisper and more control-oriented than Poly Tour Pro. "Definitely more control oriented, which is exactly what I need for attacking tennis." Firm but muted, which helps comfort. Above-average tension maintenance in lab testing. A big string for high-performance players - not for beginners. Good for players with arm pain wanting comfort without power loss.
Hyper-G vs Poly Tour Rev: quick answers
Which has more spin, Hyper-G or Poly Tour Rev?
Solinco Hyper-G, with a spin rating of 10/10 against 9/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
They score the same, 2/5. Hyper-G is recommended from age 14 and Poly Tour Rev from age 15.
Which lasts longer?
They tie on durability (8/10). Tension maintenance: Hyper-G 7/10, Poly Tour Rev 8/10.
Which is cheaper?
Hyper-G costs about $12–13 a set and Poly Tour Rev about $16–20, 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 (Poly Tour Rev).