Best Control Tennis Strings
Tennis strings for the big hitters! If you are looking for string that will rein in your power and allow you to keep your foot on the gas, look no further. These are the best strings for control to keep your shots inside the lines and keep the confidence flowing!
| String Name | Category | String Type |
| Luxilon ALU Power | "Pro Tour" | Polyester |
| Prince Lightning Pro | Value | Synthetic Gut |
| Wilson Sensation Plus | Comfort | Multifilament |
| Solinco Hyper-G | All-around Pick | Polyester |
| Tecnifibre Triax | Multifilament | Multifilament |
| Head Hawk | Honorable Mention | Polyester |
Luxilon ALU Power - Our 'Pro Tour' Pick
Gauges: 16, 16L, 17, 18
Colour: Silver
Bottom Line: A favourite on the professional tour, ALU Power's surgical control helped unlock the explosive mechanics of the modern game. Although not quite as control-oriented as Luxilon 4G, ALU Power's superior feel makes it hard to beat. Please Note: The most commonly used gauge of ALU Power on the pro tour is 16/1.25mm
Prince Lightning Pro - Value Pick
Gauges: 16, 17
Colour: Black, Silver
Bottom Line: This premium synthetic gut builds on the success of Lightning XX by adding a slightly more responsive central core. It also has a unique outer wrap that includes multifilament bundles for extra comfort. This is one of the softest synthetic gut strings at Tennis Only, making it an obvious choice for any player who wants easy access to power coupled with arm-friendly comfort.
Wilson Sensation Plus- Comfort Pick
Gauges: 16,
Colour: Black, red
Bottom Line: With Sensation Plus, Wilson adds some control and durability to one of the game's most popular multifilaments. Like the standard version of Sensation, this string deploys an army of very flexible filaments to give you impressive comfort at impact. You'll also find a decent level of power, making this a good option for players looking for easier depth.
Solinco Hyper-G - All-around Pick
Gauges: 16, 16L, 17, 18, 19, 20
Colour: Green
Bottom Line: This TO Staff favourite can do it all - easy spin, surgical control, great feel and above-average tension maintenance. It also delivers the playability of a premium poly at a fraction of the cost. The fact that is comes in an unprecedented range of gauges is a nice bonus.
Tecnifibre Triax - Multifilament Pick
Gauges: 16, 17
Colour: Natural
Bottom Line: Although this multifilament string lacks the ultra controlled response of a polyester monofilament, it brings impressive control and durability to the multifilament category. Comfort seekers looking to keep more balls in play should give this one a serious look. Read the full review.
Head Hawk Touch- Honorable Mention
Gauges: 16, 16L, 17
Colour: Black, Silver, White
Bottom Line: As one of the firmest strings in Head's polyester line, Hawk 16 enables aggressive players to crush the ball without fear of overhitting. It also side steps the harsh feedback that is all too common with heavy duty polys. Another outstanding control string from Head is Lynx Tour. This staff favourite not only has great feel, it comes shaped for extra spin.
How We Pick
Wonder how we choose best gear recommendations? We gather from our playtesters' firsthand experiences reviewing and playing with all the tennis gear. We form our lists based on their reviews and feedback.