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Polyfibre tennis strings
Across the 21 measured Polyfibre strings, the strongest signal is more muted than 98% of the database. Every measurement below is a testing-machine result at a fixed reference tension, not a playtest opinion.
Where Polyfibre sits in the database
Median percentile across the 21 measured Polyfibre strings. A bar past halfway means the typical Polyfibre string carries more of that measurement than the typical string overall — which is not the same as being better at it.
- Energy returnThe typical Polyfibre string: More muted than 98% of the database.
- Tension lossThe typical Polyfibre string: Sheds tension faster than 98% of the database.
- Ball biteThe typical Polyfibre string: Slicker against the ball than 71% of the database.
What to buy from Polyfibre, by problem
The highest-placing Polyfibre string on each of the site's rankings, with where it lands against every measured string in the database.
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More spin and shape
111th of 715 · see the full ranking
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Lasts longer before it breaks
191st of 720 · see the full ranking
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More control, less launch
208th of 783 · see the full ranking
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Easier on my arm
311th of 783 · see the full ranking
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Plays the same for longer
365th of 783 · see the full ranking
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Best feel and touch
461st of 783 · see the full ranking
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More power and depth
479th of 783 · see the full ranking
All 21 Polyfibre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Venom 16 (1.30) Polyester | 16 | 180 | 57 | 81 | 4.3 | 0.420 | 0.097 |
| Black Venom 16L (1.25) Polyester | 16L | 170 | 60 | 80 | — | — | — |
| Black Venom Rough 16L (1.25) Polyester | 16L | 162 | 61 | 81 | 6.2 | 0.531 | 0.085 |
| Cobra 17/1.20 Polyester | 17 | 154 | 64 | 80 | 3.6 | 0.385 | 0.107 |
| Hexablade 16L (1.25) Polyester | 16L | 172 | 63 | 79 | 4.6 | 0.443 | 0.097 |
| Hexablade 17L (1.18) Polyester | 17L | 169 | 64 | 79 | 5.2 | 0.520 | 0.100 |
| Hightec Premium 16/1.30 Polyester | 16 | 174 | 58 | 79 | 4.2 | 0.387 | 0.093 |
| Hightec Premium 16L Polyester | 16L | 170 | 60 | 79 | 4.4 | 0.374 | 0.085 |
| Hightec Premium 17 Polyester | 17 | 158 | 62 | 80 | 3.9 | 0.400 | 0.103 |
| Panthera 16 (1.30) Polyester | 16 | 213 | 29 | 88 | 5.3 | 0.488 | 0.092 |
| Poly Hightec 16/1.30 Polyester | 16 | 173 | 58 | 79 | 4.1 | 0.420 | 0.102 |
| Poly Hightec 16L Polyester | 16L | 169 | 61 | 79 | 4.4 | 0.407 | 0.093 |
| Poly Hightec 17 Polyester | 17 | 158 | 63 | 81 | 4.0 | 0.395 | 0.099 |
| Poly Hightec 18 Polyester | 18 | 150 | 61 | 81 | 3.9 | 0.435 | 0.112 |
| TCS 16/1.30 Polyester | 16 | 173 | 60 | 78 | 4.4 | 0.387 | 0.088 |
| TCS 16L Polyester | 16L | 167 | 62 | 79 | 3.8 | 0.377 | 0.098 |
| TCS 17 Polyester | 17 | 159 | 63 | 79 | 4.2 | 0.418 | 0.100 |
| TCS 18 (1.15) Polyester | 18 | 156 | 61 | 81 | — | — | — |
| TCS Rapid 16L/1.25 Polyester | 16L | 160 | 64 | 79 | 4.3 | 0.385 | 0.089 |
| Viper 16L/1.25 Polyester | 16L | 170 | 60 | 79 | — | — | — |
| Viper 17/1.20 Polyester | 17 | 158 | 64 | 78 | 3.9 | 0.412 | 0.105 |
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