You've never seen a poly like this - LUXILON 4G SOFT string review and play test
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Welcome back for another string review! Today we're testing a soft poly from one of the strongest names in the business - Luxilon. We talk about the history of Luxilon, what it's like stringing it up, then head out to the courts and put it to the test!
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Great review. So many areas covered, and the footage of actual play. Fully detailed explanations and high quality b-roll shots of the string and closeups of racket with string... The advice is obviously coming from a person with a passion for tennis, AND one that also plays, AND strings rackets. Again, great review.
You sir by far are my favorite talk show host on things that matter. I like your simple approach to strings and gear. Also your filming skills are top notch!
Thomas thank you I never thought of myself as a show host but it was out of necessity! I figured we can all get great reviews from tennis warehouse and others so we'd do something a little bit different
Solid string and feels pretty good at lower tensions. I’m stuck on Yonex Poly Tour Fire 125 right now. Really solid but softer feeling poly. I’d love to see a review on it from you. Keep rocking the channel!
Kyle Mehnert this was a solid string literally, like it definitely wasn’t soft soft like some others, but very unique feel. Thanks for the tip on ptf, haven’t really heard much about it so that’s good to hear. Thanks so much man, testing Tour Bite right now so stay tuned! 🙏
Nice review again tennis mate!!! I am going for the ultra gable first mayby next coil I am going for lixilon, also never tried it. Keep up your reviews and high from J. Molenaar from holland.
Thank you buddy, let me know how you like it. You practically live right next to the Luxilon headquarters, how cool! Would love to get out there some day, hope all is well with you all out there!
Great review! I just bought some Lux 4g and 4g soft!
Yeah 4G Soft is more subtle of a string all around but the feel will last longer than the more aggressive polys. Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching!
Great review, I gotta try this out!
acepinoy thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it! Was definitely a quality hit, I’m still playing on it and going strong
Vacation Tennis Hey! Do you have the Yonex Ai98? Which is the best string for this racquet and what tension?
@@ogneanrazvan7553 53lb 👍🏼
4G Soft is a great string. Same controlled, predictable response and tension maintenance as 4G, but noticeably softer on the arm. In terms of stiffness, I'd put it on par with Hyper G 16 / 16L. It won't deliver as much spin as Hyper G, but is more predictable. I think it's horse for courses. If one has whippy strokes with semi-western / western grips, Hyper G might be the way to go to really grip the ball and maximise spin. If one drives through the ball with an eastern grip, 4G Soft will be better.
Agreed, and it was a little out of my wheelhouse because I don't hit flat - but still enjoyable. Still a stiff string relative to the rest of the playing field but can be made more comfy by going low tension. Thanks for your 2 cents it really helps other players curious about strings.
@@EvokeTennis In my view, it's a middle of the road poly as far as stiffness is concerned: not as soft as Volkl Cyclone, but less jarring than the regular 4G or Solinco Tour Bite. The TW string comparison tool gives it at the same stiffness as Hyper G in the same gauge, which mirrors my experience. But, as said earlier, they play quite different.
not here for the free merch, just for the support! thanks for the review! looking forward to more content
diddyac thank you buddy really appreciate the support and workin on the next one already!
Great review! You said is your first time to use a Luxilon string, which I’m very surprised. Anyhow, I’d love to hear your opinion on ALU Power 16L. I’ve been using the ALU starting this year, the reason for the switch is because the original big banger is no longer available in regular packages (Reels only).
Matthew Xiang thank you Matthew, yes I can’t believe it either. I strung a customers racket with Alu Power recently and was impressed at how soft it felt compared to rpm blast, so will need to give it a go soon!
Trying regular 4G at the moment. Great string, however I don't know if it's worth the price tag on this stuff, even with the supposed above average tension maintenance. I'm playing some great tennis with it though so I'll enjoy this while it lasts, but probably going with something easier on the wallet next time. Have a set of Gamma Jet I'll try next. Saw a reel of Kirshbaum Super Smash on sale for an insanely low price, so I ordered it. Even if I don't love it, I'm not out much and I can still use it for hybrids.
Do you think this string will go well with syn gut on the crosses?
Love your videos bc I use a dr 98 in 2020
Silverwashere I should probably try one of the new ones cause these are like 6 years old but not about to drop 250 on a new racket, I can barely afford strings at the moment 😂😂. Thanks for watching and glad to have you around!!
Love the graphics in this video, and did you buy these shoes just to match the strings? ;)
Yelena Gilfillan lol tennis players be like I need my strings to match my outfit 😂
Hey great review; I am recovering from tennis elbow, would this be the best string for that? kind of pricy @ $35 on Amazon
Thank you Mark. Congrats on the recovery process. Without knowing more about your TE history or current level I would have to say No to this string because there are so many others that are softer. Yes it is slightly softer but still a pretty solid string in terms of polys.
I would be playing with multifilament until you are feeling super good, then when you're ready to step up I would look at doing a poly main with multi cross. If that's going all good then would step up to a softer poly than this like TB Soft thin gauge. I know it sounds like a process but it could be worth it while you are really strengthening that arm back up and getting good form back. Anyway let me know if you need more specific recommendations for soft poly's I'll do some digging. I saw tennis warehouse has this string for around $18 still so check them if you can.
Very very underrated string (probably because its a expensive). Not soft though - still crisp and firm but I like that. Great directional control.
Which tension did you use in Ezone 98?
Solinco tour bite or luxilon 4g soft ? What is the best?
I like 4G because frankly I don’t notice it in my racket. It just firms up my soft multi or gut that’s in the mains.
I tried 4g soft for the first time today, strung at 44lbs in a Wilson Ncode six one 95 18x20 and it was buttery smooth. I hit with eastern one handed backhand and semi-western forehand and I supply my own power so I was worried these string would fly on me at low tension that I like, but that did not happen. I was actually surprised at the access to spin I had when I wanted it, but more so the feel on slices and volleys were excellent for a poly. Also, these strings were very predictable and precise. Not too powerful or too muted and underpowered. Tried it side by side with Solinco Confidential at the same tension and racket, but I quickly put it down and opted for the Lux. I didn’t hate Confidential, but the feel wasn’t as good on slice as with the 4g soft, and that is very important to me.
great video! subscribed
Thank you Michael, humbled bro! This was a fun string and a fun time last summer - great memories.
Thank-you your video. I have 4g soft string I want restring my racket (Wilson h2) how many pound I need.main tension & cross tension.l like the sound (pop)is it 43Lbs.thankyou.
45-50 is a good start. I don't think there will be much difference in sound from 45 to 50 but if you run no string dampener it will make more sound.
I played this string and liked the overall feel and performance. I’m getting a yonex EZ 98 and considering either this string or the LXN savage. May get both and see how they compare.
I just hit with some recently, it's a pretty serious string, definitely not a soft poly lol
@@EvokeTennis ooh, thx for heads up. I need soft so will stay with 4G.
@@bigdaddy812 if you want soft try TB Soft 18
GREAT video....what's the best control n spin poly? Could be textured or ribbed
oz turk so far in my experience it would be Hyper G or Tour Bite in a 17g or up. Also testing Yonex PTP right now and it’s smooth and round but crazy spin and snaps back so good! Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it!! 👍🙏
@@EvokeTennis yonex spin g..weiss ultra cannon...black code 4s...rpm blast rough ....these are the strings I am undecided about....your thoughts on each one is appreciated
@@mteca5093 tbh I haven't tried any of those yet, and since you asked I'll go ahead and order them today so we can get a proper review, they all sound like sick strings especially the rpm rough and spin g! Thanks for the suggestion!
hi there! i love your string reviews and production quality! how would you compare 4g soft to alu power (which i know you also reviewed). thank you!! --brad
Alu power is a power string and softer feeling than 4g Soft, now keep in mind I reviewed Alu 18g which feels a lot softer than the 16g. I wouldn't consider 4G Soft a soft poly when compared to the rest of the field. Alu Power is going to be more attractive to the average player from the feel on the racket.
@@EvokeTennis thank you for the response, and keep up the amazing work!
Which racquet ? Dr98 dr100
I know someone who says this string is plasticy? Did you find this? Half considering it in a hybrid over tb
You know that is a great question, this string has a very coated feel like there is a layer of gloss on the outside. When I think of plasticky I think of something with no life, no feel - but I think I was able to get some life out of it by stringing at 43 lbs. It could be a great hybrid curious if you'd be using it as the main or the cross and what tension?
I’m losing strength and power so I think I need a string that helps with power and not too control oriented (even tho u g I need control) I just need some help. Maybe change rackets too to something more powerful. Wilson Clash 98?
I thought this had good power for being a stiffer type of string but there are many others I would recommend for power over this. If you need real power then multi or gut is the way to go. Maybe even the Triax route? Haven't had experience with the Clash yet but I would think it would fairly powerful
Vacation Tennis Usually I can hit with most people and my control set up gets me by but when I’m hitting with fast good players and big hitters I’m losing power. Still deciding on new PS, or Clash 98, or a Yonex frame. Gonna try different polys
great thanks! how does it compare to hyper-G?
This will feel more traditional, consistent, firmer feel. Longer playability than HG
This string does last long..i've been using it for months now..expensive but really good string!
yeah bro
Could you test Pro's Pro strings? Please
Sergey Rudenko I’ve heard good things about Pro’s Pro but haven’t tried any yet, any specific ones?
Every other review I watch: Not enough power even strung at lower tensions
You: EFFORTLESS POWER
PassionMaster effortless doesn’t mean big or overpowered though, more that the power was felt from the first few hits on warmup and exceeded my expectations and didn’t have to be unlocked a few hours in. Or something like that 🤣
Vacation Tennis okay
PassionMaster have you tried it? Did you think it was low powered?
@@EvokeTennis Actually I am using it right now and I thought it gave me considerable power
@@passionmaster8692 very nice, thinking about giving it another go
Hyper g vs 4g? Price aside which one would you prefer and why?
dj Blackwing id have to say hyper g over the 4G soft, note that I haven’t yet tried regular 4g yet. Hyper g for the bitey control and comfort during it’s peak performance. The 4G Soft still was firmish and I think was better for a flatter stroke player. Hyper-g for me because I’m a whippy top forehand
How does 4G Soft compare with Hyper-G?
check comments section, I believe a few others asked this same question
I'm testing out pro red code wax in a gut hybrid then gonna try this next
New Wave Afros that sounds like a sweet setup 👍 4G Soft would be a great slickity slick cross on gut mains with good playability. Reminds me I need to try this out for myself!
Try Alu power rough
Hooligan1050Ryder will do, love the look of the texture on that one but never tried it, sounds like a plan
Try Alu spin. The spin is crazy
I can only imagine, because alu power already has crazy spin, heck even 4G Soft has good spin. I will put that down thanks for the tip!