Luxilon · Polyester

Luxilon Savage

Name: Luxilon Savage
Brand: Luxilon

Six-sided co-poly with Liquid Crystalline Polymer (LCP)

Log this string Compare Data verified January 2025

Price per set$14–16USD, typical retail

Gauges16Lime, White, Black

StiffnesshighPolyester

Junior minimum age13+advanced, elite

Performance ratings

Power

Spin

Control

Comfort

Durability

Tension hold

Overview

Luxilon Savage is a stiff six-sided co-poly loaded with spin-friendly bite and low-powered control. The smooth response was achieved partly through a Liquid Crystalline Polymer (LCP), one of Luxilon's successful additives. Savage is 15% stiffer than ALU Power, which translates to less ball speed off the stringbed (more control). The six edges provide excellent grip on the ball. Available in Lime, White, and Black, with the Black version having the crispest feel and least power. Savage is Luxilon's budget-friendly option that gives much of the tour-level durability and control expected from the Luxilon line.

Best for

Spin-obsessed juniors on a budget
Heavy topspin baseliners
Big hitters who break strings often
Players who want Luxilon quality at lower price

Not ideal for

Flat hitters (low power)
Players seeking arm comfort
Those wanting a lively feel

Pros

Exceptional spin potential from six-sided shape
Budget-friendly for Luxilon
Good durability and tension maintenance
Softer feel than expected for a control poly
Win-win for big hitters who break strings

Cons

Very low power - designed for control
Stiffer than ALU Power (15% more)
Not as comfortable as Element
Black color has dead feel
Only available in 16 gauge

Stringer notes

String carefully around grommets. Recommend as mains only in hybrid for softer feel. Lime version has slight tension drop over time.

Break-in period

Immediate playability. Settles in quickly and maintains characteristics well.

When to replace

Maintained optimal playing characteristics longer than ALU Power in testing. Replace when control feels diminished.

Hybrid setup ideas

Savage mains with synthetic gut crosses for durability
Multifilament crosses to soften feel

Used by

Richard Gasquet (former), Popular with aggressive baseliners

Specifications

Type: Polyester
Construction: Six-sided co-poly with Liquid Crystalline Polymer (LCP)
Gauges: 16
Colors: Lime, White, Black
Set price: $14–$16
Reel price: $130–$160
Brand: Luxilon (Belgium)

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