Yonex Poly Tour Drive Soft Tennis String

Yonex Poly Tour Drive Soft Tennis String

Yonex Poly Tour Drive Soft is the most comfort-oriented entry in the Poly Tour polyester family — a co-polyester string designed specifically for players who want the durability and control advantages of polyester with a markedly softer, gentler impact feel than standard poly strings provide. It bridges the gap between firm-feeling co-polys and arm-friendly multifilaments, offering players a forgiving polyester option that is noticeably easier on the arm without abandoning the control-first character of the Poly Tour line.

• Softest Compound in the Poly Tour Family — Poly Tour Drive Soft uses a modified elastomer polyester compound formulated to be measurably more elastic and shock-absorbing than other Poly Tour strings. The increased elasticity means the string bed deforms more at contact, cushioning impact and absorbing vibration before it travels through the frame into the arm — a material-level difference from standard Poly Tour Drive that players with arm sensitivities will notice immediately on the first few groundstrokes.
• Reduced Arm Shock for Extended Play Comfort — Players who have experienced tingling, soreness, or fatigue from firm polyester strings frequently find that switching to a softer-compound poly like Poly Tour Drive Soft provides meaningful relief while maintaining the stringing category they prefer. It is an appropriate choice for recreational players whose weekly hitting volume accumulates stress on the elbow and shoulder, without requiring the full transition to a multifilament or gut string.
• Easy Power and Accessible Control — The softer compound returns more energy to the ball than firm polys, making it easier to generate comfortable pace even with moderate swing speeds. This additional power return, combined with the moderate stiffness that prevents the string bed from becoming excessively elastic, gives Poly Tour Drive Soft a friendly, forgiving character that suits club-level play well — balls land deep without feeling out of control on medium-to-hard swings.
• Good Spin Potential from Round Profile — The round string profile allows adequate lateral movement and snap-back on topspin groundstrokes, supporting the modern aggressive baseline game without delivering the extreme RPM of a sharply-shaped spin string. Players with good racquet-head speed and topspin mechanics will find Poly Tour Drive Soft supportive; those who need maximum spin production should look at Poly Tour Rev or Poly Tour Pro instead.
• Tension Retention Typical of Soft Polys — Softer polyester compounds tend to lose tension slightly faster than the hardest control polys but still hold tension significantly longer than multifilament strings. Players should plan to restring when they notice a softening of feel and reduction in control — typically every 15–25 playing hours depending on swing intensity and playing frequency.
• Specifications — Available in 16g (1.30mm) and 17g (1.25mm) gauges. Recommended tension 45–60 lbs. Approximately 40 ft (12.2 m) per set.

Poly Tour Drive Soft is the recommended starting point for intermediate players transitioning from multifilament strings toward polyester for the first time — its gentle response prevents the jarring shock that makes many players immediately reject firm co-polys on first use.