Luxilon?

tennisfanatic6060 · 08-20-2011, 04:54 PM

Hey guys. I have an 11 year old brother who is a top 15 player in the state. His racquet is the Wilson BLX Six One Lite, and he uses Wilson Sensation at 58 lbs. He wants to use a string that has more pop, so he is thinking of using a hybrid with Luxilon and synthetic gut (Prince). What Luxilon string do you recommend for him, and do you guys think Luxilon would hurt his arm? Thanks in advance.

stringertom · 08-21-2011, 10:24 AM

It will be a dramatic change, even as a hybrid, so go carefully: lower tension, use the softer Lux strings (M2 Pro, ALU Fluoro) or other brands of softer polys (see my signature). Also, the cross should be a multifilament, perhaps even the Sensation he is currently using. My customers like Babolat Addiction in the crosses.

NLBwell · 10-10-2012, 07:01 PM

"Pop" can mean different things to different people, but if you mean ball speed, poly will not provide as much as Sensation, all other things being equal.
Of couse, there are always many things that are not equal (tension, swing speed, control, spin, etc.)

fortun8son · 10-10-2012, 07:26 PM

That's a big jump.
Take a look at Wilson Red Alert first.

nalvarado · 10-10-2012, 07:27 PM

08-20-2011, 04:54 Pm

fortun8son · 10-10-2012, 08:25 PM

LOL. I guess he's 12 now.

Jazo · 11-06-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tennisfanatic6060

Hey guys. I have an 11 year old brother who is a top 15 player in the state. His racquet is the Wilson BLX Six One Lite, and he uses Wilson Sensation at 58 lbs. He wants to use a string that has more pop, so he is thinking of using a hybrid with Luxilon and synthetic gut (Prince). What Luxilon string do you recommend for him, and do you guys think Luxilon would hurt his arm? Thanks in advance.

Luxilon Big Banger Ace 18

db10s · 11-06-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazo

Luxilon Big Banger Ace 18

You're new so I'll cut you some slack, but we around here don't really revive old threads (unless they are well known. i.e. Mikeler's Multi's) like this one just to have very little input on an issue that has most likely already been solved. Welcome to the forum.

Rabbit · 11-07-2012, 04:11 PM

Luxilon is so 20th century.

db10s · 11-07-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabbit

Luxilon is so 20th century.

Yep, plus it only lasts 3 hours max.

zapvor · 11-07-2012, 05:33 PM

12yr old? i say no poly unless hes breaking strings often

2ManyAces · 11-07-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zapvor

12yr old? i say no poly unless hes breaking strings often

I'd say it's fine imo. as long as he has good technique it shouldnt be a problem.

08-20-2011, 04:54 PM	#1
tennisfanatic6060 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 104	Luxilon? Hey guys. I have an 11 year old brother who is a top 15 player in the state. His racquet is the Wilson BLX Six One Lite, and he uses Wilson Sensation at 58 lbs. He wants to use a string that has more pop, so he is thinking of using a hybrid with Luxilon and synthetic gut (Prince). What Luxilon string do you recommend for him, and do you guys think Luxilon would hurt his arm? Thanks in advance.

08-21-2011, 10:24 AM	#2
stringertom Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,938	It will be a dramatic change, even as a hybrid, so go carefully: lower tension, use the softer Lux strings (M2 Pro, ALU Fluoro) or other brands of softer polys (see my signature). Also, the cross should be a multifilament, perhaps even the Sensation he is currently using. My customers like Babolat Addiction in the crosses. __________________ "I am easily satisfied by the very best." Sir Winston Churchill; ALLEZ ROGI!

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fortun8son Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,996	That's a big jump. Take a look at Wilson Red Alert first. __________________ Neos 1000, Eagnas Combo 810(home),Prince 5000(work) Member USRSA

10-10-2012, 07:27 PM	#5
nalvarado Semi-Pro Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 566	08-20-2011, 04:54 Pm __________________ Gamma RZR 98T(3x Retail + 1 Black Racquet) Bethany Swedes Tennis

10-10-2012, 08:25 PM	#6
fortun8son Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,996	LOL. I guess he's 12 now. __________________ Neos 1000, Eagnas Combo 810(home),Prince 5000(work) Member USRSA

11-07-2012, 04:11 PM	#9
Rabbit G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: at the bottom of every hill I come to Posts: 11,110	Luxilon is so 20th century. __________________ Wilson Steam 99S poly Luxilon 4G 1.25 @ 45

11-07-2012, 05:33 PM	#11
zapvor Legend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tennis courts Posts: 7,904	12yr old? i say no poly unless hes breaking strings often __________________ Member of TW MAC. yes, we are better than you. and we bout to hop on a court to make another 'mil