Luxilon is the most widely used string on tour. Why? I hear you ask.
Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power comes in four different versions. ALU Power 1.25 mm is the original version and still one of the most popular. The composition is a copolymer with fluocarbon resin and aluminum fibers. ALU Power Rough 1.25 mm has the same composition, but is textured to generate more spin. One of the final processes is the string being crimped to give it the texture. ALU Power Spin 1.27 mm also has the same composition, but is in a pentagonal shape for added spin. The string is a little thicker than the others because of its shape, but still has about the same durability. The last version is ALU Power Fluoro 1.23- mm is enhanced with fluorofibre carbon during the extrusion process.
Why is Luxilon ALU Power the most popular string on the tour? The answer is control, power, and spin. Polyesters and co-polymers give players the ability to hit out on the ball and keep it in the court. What separates ALU Power from all of the other polys is the feel and comfort.
In conclusion, you can’t go wrong with any of the four versions. Just make sure you start of low and work your way up in tension. It may take some time to find the right setup, but when you do, I think you will stick with it. I can’t tell much difference between the different versions, but I use the ALU Power Rough. I feel like I get a little more spin on the ball than I do with the fluoro and the smooth. I also love the spin version. If you’re looking for more control, power, and spin try one of the Luxilon ALU Power strings. There is a reason over 60% of the ATP Top 100 players and approximately 30% of the WTA Top 100 players use Luxilon strings. The majority of them are playing with one of the ALU Power strings.
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