L40 The Love 40 Club Serving up the lighter side of tennis

Head to head

Only one makes the bag.

Two products enter. Your credit card leaves slightly concerned.

Luxilon ALU Power

Luxilon ALU Power

Strings

6.8
L40C
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Volkl Cyclone 1.25

Volkl Cyclone 1.25

Strings

8.2
L40C
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6.5 Spin 9.0
8.5 Control 8.8
6.0 Comfort 7.5
6.0 Durability 7.5
5.5 Value 8.8

L40C verdict

Pick the Luxilon ALU Power if…

Advanced ball-strikersFeel over spinFrequent restringers

The poly every other poly is measured against. Magic for a few hours, then you restring.

L40C verdict

Pick the Volkl Cyclone 1.25 if…

Spin-heavy baselinersFast full swingsBudget restringers

The budget spin poly that still scores 92 for spin and 93 for control. Bring a fast swing.