Luxilon Alu Power Fluoro

Luxilon Alu Power Fluoro
Gauge: 17(1.23)
Price: $17/set
Type: Co-Polymer (Nylon)+Fluocarbon Resin+Aluminum Fibers enhanced with Fluorofiber Carbon during extrusion process
Color: Silver

Setup:
Main: Luxilon Alu Power Fluoro @ 53lbs
Cross: Prince Synthetic Gut w/ Duraflex @ 50lbs

Play:
Luxilon Fluoro is probably the most comfortable Alu Power polyester string by Luxilon. There is another string by Luxilon called M2 but the construction of the string is totally different from the Alu Power line up. Compared to the famous Alu Power and Alu Power Rough, Flouro is softer and easier on the arm. Tension maintenance is also much better. The string doesn't show a significant drop off in tension like its brothers. Fluoro provides the same amount of power, spin, and control capabilities as Alu Power but has added comfort and feel.

Other Comments:
The price of this string has also been reduced recently from $19 to $17 a set. Still I think it's a pretty expensive string for its performance. The gauge only comes in 17 and if you are a hard hitting string breaking monster, then this string can set you back many $$$.

Quick Reivew (out of 10):
Power: 9
Control: 9
Spin: 8
Stiffness: 6
Feel: 8
Durability: 6
Tension Maintenance: 6

Tecnifibre Pro Red Code

Tecnifibre Pro Red Code
Gauge: 16 (1.30), 17 (1.25), 18 (1.20)
Price: $12/set
Type: Polyester Mono-filament
Color: Red

Setup:
Main - Tecnifibre Pro Red Code 17G 55lbs
Cross - Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex 16G 52 lbs


Stringing:
Pretty tacky string when stringing. Same tackiness as Wilson Enduro Tour. Other than that, nothing special.

This string is stiff. I strung the 17 gauge at 55 lbs and it felt like I strung it at 62 lbs. The string bed felt so stiff that it was bothering my arm. During ground strokes, the string produces ample power, tremendous spin when hit dead center in the sweet spot. This string is not a powerful poly. You need to generate your own pace or all balls end up short mid court. Control was there and the durability was there as well. I didn't get much feel except it being so stiff. Once it lost tension, yes feel was there but was the average poly feel. Tension maintenance was average as well. Nothing exceptional.

As the string lost tension, playing became more comfortable but spin production and control suffered. I also played a lot during the evening when temperatures were in the low 40s. Playing with polyester strings in low temperature makes everything more difficult. The string bed feels stiffer and there is a significant amount of drop in power. I suggest Pro Red Code is best suited for players who have sound fast strokes. For the general tennis population, either string extreme low (in the 40) or stay away from this string.

Quick Review (out of 10):
Power: 7
Control: 7
Spin: 8
Stiffness: 9
Feel: 6
Durability: 8
Tension Maintenance: 6