Top Tennis Strings
What I'd actually put in the racket
Three jobs. One winner each, plus a runner-up and a Diadem pick. Big NC is a Diadem partner.
Diadem firstBuy Diadem direct from Big NC
Diadem string at Diadem's own prices: Solstice Power $13.95 set · $194.95 reel; Flash $9.95 set · $149.95 reel; Evolution $9.95 set · $149.95 reel. Contact us and we'll send you a payment link. All our stringing and string sales live at Mobile Racket.
1. Junior: comfort multi, not poly
For juniors in a real racket. Growing arms do not need ALU or Hyper-G to keep up.
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| Pick | Type | Why | Rating | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinnerNXT 17Multi · 4.0/4 | Multi | Plush pocket, easy depth. Restring more often. Worth it. | 4.0 | Also on Amazon |
| Runner-upHEAD Syn Gut 16Syn gut · 3.0/4 | Syn gut | Cheap nylon for kids who outgrow setups fast. | 3.0 | Also on Amazon |
| Diadem pickDiadem ImpulseMulti · 4.0/4 · strung by Mobile Racket | Multi | Soft multi, cushy pocket for slower swings. | 4.0 | Request |
2. Adult rec: get the ball in
For 3.0 to 3.5, seniors and returning adults. Not a spin setup.
| Pick | Type | Why | Rating | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinnerVelocity MLTMulti · 4.0/4 | Multi | Soft, controlled, best comfort per dollar. | 4.0 | Also on Amazon |
| Runner-upX-One Biphase 16Multi · 4.0/4 | Multi | Nicer multi with more pop. | 4.0 | Also on Amazon |
| AlsoRevolve 17Co-poly · 3.0/4 | Co-poly | Club poly for adults who already hit out. | 3.0 | Also on Amazon |
| Diadem pickDiadem Dark MatterMulti · 4.0/4 · strung by Mobile Racket | Multi | Soft multi, easy power, quiet on the arm. | 4.0 | Request |
3. 4.0+: you already hit through it
For heavy hitters who break soft string. Not for juniors or sore elbows.
| Pick | Type | Why | Rating | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinnerALU Power 125Co-poly · 3.8/4 | Co-poly | Crisp control that lasts. | 3.8 | Also on Amazon |
| Runner-upHyper-G 16LShaped poly · 3.9/4 | Shaped poly | More bite, strong tension hold. | 3.9 | Also on Amazon |
| Diadem pickDiadem Pro XPoly · 4.0/4 · strung by Mobile Racket | Poly | Firm poly, strong launch, control that holds. | 4.0 | Request |
Want it strung for you? Mobile Racket does pick-up and drop-off restrings in Wake and Harnett Counties, NC. Bring your own sealed set for $25. How it works.