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Poly Star tennis strings
Across the 10 measured Poly Star strings, the strongest signal is more muted than 99% of the database. Every measurement below is a testing-machine result at a fixed reference tension, not a playtest opinion.
Where Poly Star sits in the database
Median percentile across the 10 measured Poly Star strings. A bar past halfway means the typical Poly Star string carries more of that measurement than the typical string overall — which is not the same as being better at it.
- Energy returnThe typical Poly Star string: More muted than 99% of the database.
- Tension lossThe typical Poly Star string: Sheds tension faster than 98% of the database.
- Ball biteThe typical Poly Star string: Slicker against the ball than 80% of the database.
What to buy from Poly Star, by problem
The highest-placing Poly Star string on each of the site's rankings, with where it lands against every measured string in the database.
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More control, less launch
127th of 783 · see the full ranking
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Lasts longer before it breaks
133rd of 720 · see the full ranking
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More spin and shape
231st of 715 · see the full ranking
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Easier on my arm
389th of 783 · see the full ranking
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Best feel and touch
634th of 783 · see the full ranking
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More power and depth
637th of 783 · see the full ranking
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Plays the same for longer
692nd of 783 · see the full ranking
All 10 Poly Star strings
Tap a column heading to sort. Colour runs from weak to strong for that measurement, so a bright cell always means more of the good thing whichever way the raw number points.
| String | Gauge | Stiff lb/in | Loss % | Power % | Spin | Bite COF | Snap COF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic 16 (1.30) Polyester | 16 | 186 | 56 | 82 | 4.2 | 0.466 | 0.111 |
| Classic 16L (1.25) Polyester | 16L | 175 | 55 | 82 | 4.4 | 0.368 | 0.083 |
| Classic 17 (1.20) Polyester | 17 | 167 | 62 | 79 | 4.0 | 0.362 | 0.090 |
| Energy 16 (1.30) Polyester | 16 | 173 | 66 | 77 | 4.0 | 0.354 | 0.089 |
| Energy 16L (1.25) Polyester | 16L | 170 | 68 | 76 | 3.7 | 0.354 | 0.096 |
| Energy 17 (1.20) Polyester | 17 | 165 | 64 | 77 | 4.0 | 0.366 | 0.092 |
| Strike 16 (1.30) Polyester | 16 | 201 | 49 | 83 | 5.1 | 0.414 | 0.081 |
| Strike 16L (1.25) Polyester | 16L | 184 | 51 | 82 | 4.8 | 0.415 | 0.087 |
| Turbo 16 (1.30) Polyester | 16 | 165 | 67 | 77 | 5.3 | 0.534 | 0.101 |
| Turbo 16L (1.25) Polyester | 16L | 169 | 65 | 78 | 5.0 | 0.521 | 0.105 |
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