Best Tennis Strings for Control

Best Control Strings by Category

Luxilon ALU Power - Our 'Pro Tour' Pick

Gauges: 16, 16L, 17, 18
Color: Silver, Ice Blue
Bottom Line: A favorite 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 Lxilon 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. Don't miss our full review for more information.

Gosen Polylon - Value Pick

Gauges: 16, 17, 18
Color: Black, Clear, Natural
Bottom Line: One of the greatest budget polys of all time, Gosen Polylon is a longtime favorite of big hitters, chronic string breakers and home stringers. Experienced players looking for maximum control on the cheap should add this to their list. Learn more in our full review.

Yonex POLYTOUR Air - Comfort Pick

Gauges: 16L

Color: Blue

Bottom Line: Boasting one of the lowest stiffness values ever recorded for a polyester monofilament, POLYTOUR AIR is a gift to the experienced player in search of a more comfortable ride. We go into more detail in our review.

Solinco Hyper-G - All-Around Pick

Gauges: 16, 16L, 17, 18, 19, 20
Color: Green
Bottom Line: This TW Staff favorite 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. Don't miss our review for additional details.

Tecnifibre Triax - Multifilament Pick

Gauges: 15L, 16, 17
Color: 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. Take a more in-depth look in our full review.

Head Hawk Touch - Honorable Mention

Gauges: 16, 17, 18
Color: Anthracite
Bottom Line: With its firm construction and ultra predictable response, this co-poly delivers impressive command over the ball. It not only enables aggressive players to target the lines, but it also makes it easier for them to swing bigger when loading the ball with pace and spin.

ISOSPEED Cream - Honorable Mention

Gauges: 16L, 17
Color: Cream
Bottom Line: As one of the most comfortable co-polys ever made, ISOSPEED Cream is the perfect string for big hitters who want a more tendon-friendly option. We go into more detail in our review.