Luxilon · Polyester
Luxilon 4G Rough
Textured co-polyester monofilament
Performance ratings
Overview
Luxilon 4G Rough combines the legendary tension stability of 4G with a textured surface for enhanced spin. Designed to give strong players the needed control to unlock their top swing speed. The result is one of the stiffest, most control-oriented strings on the market. This is a specialty string for elite players with complete games and no arm concerns.
Best for
- Elite juniors wanting spin + control + tension stability
- Players who like 4G but want more spin
- Heavy hitters with solid technique
Not ideal for
- Anyone with arm issues
- Players needing power
- Most junior players - too demanding
- Beginners through advanced
Pros
- Exceptional tension maintenance
- Great spin for a control string
- Maximum precision
- Durable for a textured poly
Cons
- Extremely stiff - lowest comfort rating
- Very low power
- Too demanding for most juniors
- Requires perfect technique
- Should almost always be hybridized
Stringer notes
One of the stiffest strings to work with. Be very careful with grommets. Almost always recommend as a hybrid with soft mains.
Break-in period
None. Plays consistently but stiffly from start.
When to replace
When texture wears or strings notch deeply. Tension will still be there.
Hybrid setup ideas
- Should almost always be hybridized with soft crosses
- Natural gut mains strongly recommended
- Wilson NXT or Tecnifibre NRG2 crosses
Used by
Limited tour usage - specialty string
Specifications
- Type
- Polyester
- Construction
- Textured co-polyester monofilament
- Gauges
- 16L
- Colors
- Gold, Black
- Set price
- $21–$22
- Reel price
- $170–$200
- Brand
- Luxilon (Belgium)
Sources & reviews
Data verified January 2025. Something wrong? Send a correction.
- Specs: Luxilon Official
- Pricing: Tennis Warehouse
- Review: Tennis Warehouse Review