Yonex · Polyester
Yonex Poly Tour Pro
Round co-polyester monofilament with high-temperature stretching process
Performance ratings
Overview
Yonex Poly Tour Pro is a softer playing poly stretched at high temperature during production to improve tension maintenance. "I felt like I could put the ball on a dime with it!" - exceptional control on fast swings. The ball seems to sink into it like a pillow at contact. Despite being firm, it has above average comfort for a poly with the yellow version playing slightly softer than black. Not the most spin-friendly in the Yonex family (actually the least), but the control and predictable response make it a favorite among power players. Don't try to get more than a month out of it - when it dies, it's done.
Best for
- Power players wanting control
- Players seeking soft poly with precision
- Those who like dead, muted feel
- Advanced players in hybrid setups
Not ideal for
- Maximum spin seekers (least spin in Yonex poly family)
- Beginners
- Those wanting crisp, lively feel
Pros
- Exceptional control - precision placement
- Soft, pillow-like feel for a poly
- Used by multiple top pros
- Good tension maintenance (high-temp process)
- Predictable response on fast swings
- Yellow version is slightly softer
Cons
- Least spin-friendly in Yonex poly range
- Steep tension drop eventually
- Not for beginners
- Can feel dead/muted to some
- Limited lifespan (1 month max)
Stringer notes
High-temp stretching process helps tension. Yellow is softer than black. Great in hybrids with firmer crosses.
Break-in period
1-2 hours.
When to replace
Every 15-20 hours. Don't push past 1 month.
Hybrid setup ideas
- Poly Tour Pro mains + Poly Tour Strike crosses (Ben Shelton setup)
- Poly Tour Pro mains + Poly Tour Spin crosses (Casper Ruud setup)
- Works as full bed for control seekers
Used by
Ben Shelton, Casper Ruud, Nick Kyrgios, Belinda Bencic, Naomi Osaka (hybrid)
Specifications
- Type
- Polyester
- Construction
- Round co-polyester monofilament with high-temperature stretching process
- Gauges
- 16L, 16, 17
- Colors
- Black, Yellow, Blue, Graphite
- Set price
- $14–$18
- Reel price
- $150–$180
- Brand
- Yonex (Japan)
Sources & reviews
Data verified January 2025. Something wrong? Send a correction.
- Specs: Yonex Official
- Pricing: Tennis Warehouse
- Review: Tennis Warehouse Review
- Review: Tennisnerd Review
- Review: Perfect Tennis Review