Your Guide
Gavin Davison
The funny thing about choosing a string for power is that it’s rare you will find a powerful string that also gives comfort with durability.
That is why this category, in particular, can be quite tricky to navigate, which can often cause turmoil for those of you trying to find the right power string.
MY PERSONAL FAVOURITE TENNIS STRING FOR POWER IS:
There are loads of brands and strings out there that claim to give you this, that, and the other, but it’s rare that they follow up on these claims.
I’m personally not what you would call a POWER PLAYER, but I sure know what makes an impressive power string.
If you are a power player and you are ready to find the right string that will complement the attributes of YOUR GAME, read on for full details.
What to Look For
Oftentimes, when you choose to purchase a string designed for power.
It is because you need to add this element to your game to reach the next level.
I completely get it, and I’ve experimented with several types of tennis strings through the years that really give that CATAPULT EFFECT on contact with the ball.
However, there’s a major problem within the industry for power strings, which is the connection of getting that dead feel with power strings.
This is why I always look for strings that have been manufactured by those bigger brands, and even though they can be expensive, it’s WORTH THE INVESTMENT.
I look for strings with a slightly thicker gauge than most, as this naturally improves the durability of the string.
As well as this, if a string holds its position during play, you can be sure that the quality is up there.
Any strings that move around and lose tension quickly are simply not worth it.
For me, one particular string rises above all others in this category.
Recommendation For You- Luxilon Alu Power Rough
Luxilon as a brand has been around for years, and they’ve been a string of choice for many top professionals throughout this period.
This is because they are well known for their power strings, although they do come at a price.
You can expect to pay well over $100 for a reel of this string, but for me, it is unrivaled in terms of the quality that it offers for power.
I will always put this string in the mains and crosses if you are an intermediate/advanced player looking for power.
However, if you are a beginner, I would always put a much softer string in the crosses.
And only use this string if you already have the fundamentals of your technique in place.
The reason I chose this string out of the entire Luxilon range is due to the fact that the string really grips the ball too, hence the ‘rough’ title.
This creates added feel and a bit of extra spin on the ball too, which goes well WITH THE INCREASED POWER TOO.
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