Yonex Poly Tour Strike Tennis String

Yonex Poly Tour Strike Tennis String

Yonex Poly Tour Strike is a firm, control-first co-polyester string engineered for aggressive baseline players who want to swing at full pace and trust the string to hold every ball inside the court. Its high-stiffness compound and precise string profile make it one of the most control-oriented options in Yonex's Poly Tour family — a string that rewards committed, fast swings with crisp, penetrating ball flight and excellent directional accuracy under sustained pressure.

• High-Stiffness Control Compound — Poly Tour Strike uses a stiffer polyester formulation than other Poly Tour variants, intentionally suppressing the power return and trampoline effect to put maximum control of ball trajectory in the player's hands. This firmness pays off for players with fast swing speeds who generate their own pace — the low elasticity means shots fly precisely where you aim them without the risk of floating long on hard-hit groundstrokes and serves.
• Precise, Flat String Profile — The smooth, flat profile produces a clean, consistent contact surface that delivers reliable directional feedback shot after shot. Players who rely on precise placement — targeting corners, hitting angles, and consistently landing heavy balls deep in the service box — will find Poly Tour Strike more predictable under pressure than shaped strings, which can produce slight variations in ball flight as string edges wear and move.
• Excellent Durability for Frequent String-Breakers — The high-density polyester monofilament resists notching and breakage effectively, providing above-average string life for a performance-level poly. Players who break softer strings within a few hours of play often find polyesters like Poly Tour Strike extend their restringing intervals significantly — a practical consideration for competitive players who bear their own stringing costs.
• Heavy Topspin Capability Despite Firm Feel — While not the most spin-aggressive string in the Yonex lineup due to its smooth profile, Poly Tour Strike's firm compound allows players to swing at maximum effort without the ball jumping off the string bed uncontrollably. Players who hit with naturally heavy topspin through fast swings will find the string's firmness helps shape big looping shots that drop steeply into the court.
• Ideal Player Profile — Advanced players (NTRP 4.5–6.0) with high swing speeds and an aggressive baseline game who prioritize control and placement above all else. Poly Tour Strike is not recommended for players with arm or elbow sensitivities, as the firm compound transmits more vibration than softer polys or multifilaments. Players coming from Babolat RPM Blast or Luxilon Alu Power will find Poly Tour Strike a comparable control-first alternative.
• Specifications — Available in 17g (1.25mm) and 16g (1.30mm) gauges. Recommended tension 44–56 lbs. String at the lower end of the range to allow some string movement and reduce shock transmission. Approximately 40 ft (12.2 m) per set.

Pairs exceptionally well with Yonex VCORE or PERCEPT frames in 16×19 patterns — the open spacing amplifies string movement and snap-back spin even from this firm string, producing the heavy, dipping topspin that defines modern aggressive baseline play.