Pro's Pro Eruption 1.30      £16  (this price includes the stringing)

If you like bright . . . Eruption is a premium co-polyester string which offers excellent power, together with maximum spin potential and a lively feel.

It has a hexagonal cross section and is extremely durable and maintains tension well.

It's made in Germany . . . I just put it out there . . . as they're pretty good at making things . . . vorsprung durch technik and all that.

Colour: bright green

Pro's Pro Red Devil 1.24      £16  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a seriously good co-polyester string with devilishly good features; extreme tension retention, enormous power, good durability and excellent ball control.

An aggressive red colour too!

Read the reviews online on this string . . . gets loads of very positive feedback.

 Made in Germany.

Colour: red obviously

Pro's Pro HexaSpin Twist 1.30      £16  (this price includes the stringing)

Pro's Pro Hexaspin Twist is based on the Hexaspin string, but now available in a twisted version. In an additional patented production process, this hexagonal string is coaxially twisted and thermally fixed, therefore creating a surface that is very rough and hence the spin properties are enhanced.

Experience spin, ball bite and control of the ball at the highest level with Hexaspin Twist. The other winning features are durability and good tension stability and substantial power. A top product made in Germany.

Colour: black

Babolat RPM Blast 1.25 or 1.30     £22  (this price includes the stringing)

Probably the most asked-for string by club players.  An ultra-responsive co-poly designed to give big hitters incredible spin and control.  Used by Rafael Nadal (at 55lbs tension for mains and crosses), Andy Roddick and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. 

Comes in black.

Babolat RPM Power 1.30     £22  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a co-polymer monofilament polyester string which offers comfort and power, together with control for powerful hitters. There is a stiff feel to this, so this will enable lots of spin potential.

It has good durability and is a great choice for high level players. Used by Dominic Thiem. 

Comes in blue or brown.

Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour 1.30     £20  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a poly - very firm, crisp feel that's big on control. The string has an octagonal profile designed to produce increased ball bite and spin.

Babolat Excel 1.30     £22  (this price includes the stringing)

Excellent performance (multifilament) string and durable for a multifilament.  It is very soft and 'gut like'. Crisp and powerful.

Babolat Hybrid RPM Blast & VS 1.30     £36  (this price includes the stringing)

Babolat RPM Blast in the mains and VS (natural gut) in the crosses . . . phew!!

Babolat Hybrid Spin & Comfort (RPM Power 1.25 (mains) and Xcel 1.30 (crosses)      £23  (this price includes the stringing)

Babolat RPM Power & Xcel is a monofilament / multifilament hybrid string set.

RPM Power has good durability and will give you great spinn; the Xcel crosses is a softer multifilament that absorbs shock well and give you some added power (and a bit more comfort for your elbow).

Brown main strings; natural cross strings. A new hybrid that has quickly become a favourite.

Babolat AddiXion 1.30      £16  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a multifilament string.  It was previously called Addiction (and was previously spelled correctly).

Now it has a new name . . . which means . . . it's got a capital X in the middle (that must mean something, but it beats me).

I think it's a pretty good string even if it has identity issues.

It is a multifilament (always has been), has a fancy coating (always has had) that is supposed to stop notching (such a weird word . . . say it a few times and see what I mean).

Colour: natural (always has been). This string needs company . . . try it.

Babolat SG SpiralTek 1.30     £15  (this price includes the stringing)

A solid core string constructed from a durable polyamide core which is wrapped with ultra flexible filaments. This gives players a combination of comfort, power, durability and spin. 

White.

Babolat VS Touch 1.25 or 1.30     £48  (this price includes the stringing)

Take your game to a new level . . . with natural gut . . . the ultimate in playability . . . the ultimate in price too!

My Hybrid       £24  (this price includes the stringing)

My recommended hybrid - mains with Luxilon Alu Power (or Alu Power Rough); crosses with Toalson T8

Luxilon Original 1.30     £22  (this price includes the stringing)

Luxilon's most successful string. It's the string for string-killers! Excellent power, control and resilience. If you are a string breaker - this is the one for you.

Luxilon AluPower 1.25     £24  (this price includes the stringing)

Used by Svitolina, Kvitova and others . . . Great durability and power. Used by many of the top players, such as Novak Djokovic - he uses this in his mains at 64lbs tension . . . and Babolat VS natural gut in the crosses at 62lbs.

Luxilon AluPower Rough 1.25     £24  (this price includes the stringing)

Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power Rough is textured for maximum grip and bite. Alu Power Rough is a string with all the qualities of Alu Power but with a textured surface. Used by Roger as part of a hybrid setup, so must be good.

This Luxilon string is for players who want more grip and bite on the ball for extra spin and control.

Roger Federer uses these in his cross strings (so must be good!) He uses natural gut in the mains at 59lbs tension

Colour: silver

Luxilon 4G 1.25     £26  (this price includes the stringing)

Used by Tsitsipas, Milos Raonic and Serena - Luxilon 4G offers legendary Luxilon power and spin suitable for aggressive players. A co-polyester, monofilament string which is firm and durable, offering maximum tension maintenance for long lasting, high level play, a tour inspired feel and added comfort.

Colour: gold

Luxilon Natural Gut 1.25     £46  (this price includes the stringing)

Used by Dimitrov and Serena - This is a natural product, literally from the gut (mainly of sheep) of animals. Still favoured by the purists (and rich) for its optimum mixture of power, control and spin. It is, however, the most expensive of all the strings.

Colour: gutty

Wilson Sensation 1.30     £18  (this price includes the stringing)

A very popular multifilament string. If you tend to hit the ball fairly flat (i.e. you don't look for lots of spin), this is a good, comfortable string. It's been around for quite a long time . . . always a good sign.

Wilson NXT 1.30     £28  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a multifilament string offering the feel and appearance of natural gut. Multifilament Xycro Micro Fibres are bonded with Polyurethane.

OK - it is expensive but it is one of the most popular multifilaments around because it feels amazing.

Colour: natural

Wilson Revolve 1.30      £20  (this price includes the stringing)

Wilson Revolve (previously known as Rip Spin) offers maximum spin and is derived from proprietary UHMW additive allowing the strings to move freely and snap back quickly. No, I don't know what propriety UHMW additive is . . . not sure they do either, but it sounds good. Put simply (which I like), it's a poly string so it's good for topspin.

Comes in orange, white or black.

Wilson Revolve Spin 1.30      £22  (this price includes the stringing)

Wilson Revolve Spin is a five sided co-polyester string which has the advantages of spin, control and durability.

This would be better suited to more advanced players who enjoy an attacking game . . . so if you're a bit rubbish, don't try this.

Comes in green.

Head Reflex MLT 1.25     £20  (this price includes the stringing)

Head Reflex MLT 17 is a premium multifilament string which offers superb power and touch.

Constructed using a soft PU resin, together with a low friction additive for the coating. This combination allows the realignment of the main strings after each shot, giving a faster snap back effect.

Colour: natural

Head Velocity MLT 1.30     £18  (this price includes the stringing)

Head Velocity is a multifilament string offering a combination of power, touch and great spin potential, due to low friction additives in the coating.

Colour: natural

Head Sonic Pro 1.30     £18  (this price includes the stringing)

Sonic Pro is made from refined co-polymer polyester with a soft molecular construction and offers superior control and touch for extra pop and spin. Sonic Pro is a soft feeling, durable string with a nice lively response and playability in a polyester.

Colour: white or black

Head Lynx Tour 1.25     £18  (this price includes the stringing)

Head Lynx Tour is a monofilament co-polyester string which has been constructed out of a new co-polymer blend and assists with durability. Like the popular Lynx but this has a six edge design profile to offer added bite.

Lynx Tour is a great choice for harder hitting players from intermediate to advanced, who require power, control and spin, whilst still ensuring comfort.

Colour: grey, orange

Head Lynx Edge 1.25     £18  (this price includes the stringing)

Head Lynx Edge is a monofilament co-polyester string which has a 7 edge, heptagonal design in order to provide huge spin potential, together with precise control and extra power.

This has great comfort, control and durability.

Colour: blue

Head Hawk Touch 1.20     £22  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a co-polyester string and is a slightly softer version of Head Hawk. Delivers control and power, but with more touch.

Hawk Touch would suit advanced, big hitting players.

Alexander Zverev‘s string of choice.

Colour: grey

Head Rip Control 1.30     £18  (this price includes the stringing)

Thin composite string, combining copolymer (nylon) fibers and polyolefin ribbons. The result is impressive dampening and durability. Thinner gauge provides good ball bite and feel. Comes in white or natural.

Head Lynx  1.25 or 1.30     £18  (this price includes the stringing)

This is one of Head's co-polymer strings ... lively touch and good control. Comes out well in reviews. Available in black or luminous yellow.

Head Intellitour 1.30     £20  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a hybrid - the mains are Rip Tour (1.30mm) with a slightly textured surface. The crosses are Rip Feel (1.30mm). A really good power hybrid providing great power and control. 

Gamma Livewire 1.32     £24  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a really good multifilament string with good durability. Great feel, control and comfort ... and still durable. A great combination. A really good cross string in a hybrid with a poly in the mains. It absorbs shock well.

Kirschbaum Orange 1.23     £18  (this price includes the stringing)

The original Kirschbaum SUPER SMASH was probably the most popular polyester string among tournament players worldwide for many years.
This re-designed string uses new materials and technology to improve whilst keeping its important string characteristics, like pop, feel and precise power. It really is a very good poly at a very good price.

Colour: orange

Kirschbaum Black Shark 1.25     £16  (this price includes the stringing)

Looking for plenty of top spin? Kirschbaum Black Shark is a polyester string offering serious spin potential. During the manufacturing process, Black Shark is constructed with eight edges. This creates a huge bite, particularly beneficial for heavy topspin players.

Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25      £18  (this price includes the stringing)

Used by Nick Kygrios . . . Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125 has a monofilament core which is finished with high polymer polyester.

Poly Tour Pro offers great durability and a comfortable feel.

Colour: Yellow

Yonex Poly Tour Spin 1.25      £18  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a pentagonal shaped monofilament polyester, so provides spin potential by giving the ball extra bite. 

Poly Tour Spin is a great choice for players who have a big hitting game who are also requiring control and spin.

Colour: Blue

Yonex Poly Tour Fire 1.25      £20  (this price includes the stringing)

Yonex Poly Tour Fire is a monofilament polyester string which has been manufactured using the Yonex Silicone Oil Infused Filament Technology . . . so there! This helps players to generate heavier spin due to the reduction in friction as the strings snap back faster. Suitable for harder hitting advanced players who want to control and dominate play from all areas of the court . . . this is Yonex's blurb, by the way, not mine. Who doesn't want to dominate play from all areas of the court??

But it's expensive, so it must be good.

Colour: Red

Yonex Rexis Comfort 1.30      £27  (this price includes the stringing)

Yonex Rexis Comfort is a soft, multifilament string with added comfort.

It offers a combination of flex, repulsion and durability, by using an innovative and elastic Fortimo polyurethane material . . . haha - it's got Formito.

Anyway, the blurb says that Rexis Comfort is ideal for those players of all swing speeds, who require a soft string, comfort and added playability . . . hmmm, I'm sure I've heard that before.

But it's expensive, so it must be good. Jokes aside . . . some (rich) customers absolutely love it.

Colour: Natural

Prince Premier Control     £18  (this price includes the stringing)

Great multifilament feel with good tension retention.

Tecnifibre Razor Soft 1.20      £20  (this price includes the stringing)

Used by Daniil Medvedev (although I believe he now uses Ice Code), Razor Soft builds on the popular Razor Code string, the main advantages of this string being precision and comfort. Particularly beneficial for heavy string breakers.

Tecnifibre Ice Code 1.25      £20  (this price includes the stringing)

Used by Daniil Medvedev (so Google tells me), is an advanced co-polyester monofilament string which has been constructed for a combination of spin and power.

Ice Code is ideal for players requiring spin, durability and precision . . . and who want to play like Medvedev.

 Tecnifibre Pro Red Code 1.30      £18  (this price includes the stringing)

Used by big hitting John Isner.

Tecnifibre strings have a very good reputation. This string (a poly) is said to be ideal for the player seeking durability, control and spin. Offers a crisp and clean feel at impact, ideal for the player with a fast and aggressive stroke style.

 Tecnifibre X-One Biphase 1.24      £25  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a top end multifilament providing shock absorption (needs to at such a shocking price!) and comfort (your wallet will be lighter after all).

Jokes aside, this is not not gut, but it comes pretty close to it.  For the player who wants outstanding shock-absorption with a uniquely comfortable (yet wonderfully crisp) feel, X-One Biphase is simply one of the best options available.

Comes in red or natural.

 Toalson Tournament 1.33      £16  (this price includes the stringing)

This is designed for all round players seeking the good quality at a good price.

Don't be fooled into thinking the more you pay for your string, the better it is.

Made in Japan, high quality and very good value.

Colour: natural.

 Toalson Bio Logic 1.28      £18  (this price includes the stringing)

Toalson Bio Logic is a multi-composite string with polyurethane coating, which provides superior shock absorption, softer playability and durability. In other words it's a multifilament.

Made in Japan, this is worth trying and very good value, I think.

Colour: natural.

 Toalson T8 16 1.30      £18  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a specially processed multi strand string, which combines multifilament and peek fibre technology. The honeycombed shape cross section string is designed for players seeking excellent repulsion, durability and great playability with a soft feel.

Made in Japan, this is worth trying because it has 'peek fibre technology'. I don't know if that's a thing, or just a spelling mistake, but they do know how to make quality string.

Colour: natural.

 Toalson Angel Film 16 1.30      £18  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a multifilament. One of their top strings.

Made in Japan . . . well, not really . . . clearly made by angels. And as such, comes highly recommended by the gods.

Colour: natural.

 Volkl 18 1.20      £18  (this price includes the stringing)

This is a gear shaped string (I'm not exactly sure what gear shape is, but as it's German I'll go along with the description) which enhances spin but does not compromise ball speed, control and durability. This is a high quality co-polymer string. Great value and good choice for those who like to hit heavy spin. I've got it in one of my rackets, and I really like it.

Colour: yellow.