If you follow professional tennis, you’ve almost certainly seen this string in action — you just didn’t know it. Luxilon Alu Power is the most widely used string on the ATP and WTA tours. Players at the very top of the game trust it for its unmatched combination of spin, control, and tension stability. Now the Luxilon Alu Power 127 Spin Tennis Racket String is available at ALTOE for £237.65 — and for serious club and competitive players, it’s one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your game.
What Is Luxilon Alu Power 127 Spin?
The Alu Power 127 Spin is a premium polyester (Poly-Ether-Ether) monofilament string engineered specifically for players who want to generate heavy topspin while maintaining precise control. The “127” refers to the gauge — a slightly thicker profile than the standard 125, offering enhanced durability and a firmer feel. Here’s what makes it exceptional:
- 🎾 Poly-Ether-Ether polyester construction — the same material trusted by tour professionals for decades.
- 🌀 Spin-optimised design — engineered to bite the ball and generate heavy rotation on groundstrokes and serves.
- 📍 12.2m length — enough for a full adult racket restring.
- ⚖️ Exceptional tension stability — holds its tension longer than most polyester strings, meaning consistent performance across more sessions.
- 🏆 Tour-proven — the most used string on the professional circuit worldwide.
Real-Life Usage Situations
🎾 The Club Player Chasing More Spin
If you’ve been playing with a synthetic gut or multifilament string and you’re ready to take your game to the next level, Alu Power is the upgrade that will immediately change how your ball behaves. The extra spin means your aggressive shots dip into the court rather than sailing long, giving you the confidence to swing harder and aim closer to the lines. It’s the single biggest equipment change most club players can make.
🏆 Competitive & Tournament Players
If you’re playing league tennis, county-level competition, or open tournaments, you need a string that performs consistently under pressure. Alu Power’s legendary tension stability means your racket feels the same in the third set as it did in the first. No dead spots, no unpredictable response — just reliable, repeatable performance when it matters most.
🏋️ Players with Arm Sensitivity
Polyester strings have a reputation for being harsh on the arm, but Alu Power’s unique Poly-Ether-Ether composition is notably more arm-friendly than many cheaper polyester alternatives. Strung at the right tension (typically lower than you’d string a multifilament), it delivers the control benefits of poly without the punishing stiffness. Many players who’ve struggled with tennis elbow find Alu Power at lower tensions to be a comfortable solution.
🌪️ Heavy Hitters & Baseline Grinders
If your game is built around heavy topspin groundstrokes — the kind that push opponents deep behind the baseline and kick up high on the bounce — Alu Power 127 Spin is made for you. The slightly thicker 127 gauge adds durability for hard hitters who break strings regularly, while the spin-optimised construction amplifies the rotation you’re already generating. More spin, more consistency, more winners.
🎾 Coaches & Club Stringers Buying for Multiple Players
At 12.2m, this is a full set for one racket — ideal for coaches who want to offer their students the same string the pros use, or for club stringers maintaining a stock of premium options. Recommending Alu Power to your players is recommending the most proven string in professional tennis. It’s a conversation starter and a genuine performance upgrade in one.
Is £237.65 Good Value?
Let’s put this in perspective. A professional restring at a club or sports shop typically costs £15–25 in labour, plus the cost of string. Premium polyester strings like Alu Power are often sold as single sets for £12–18 per set at retail. At £237.65 for a 12.2m set from ALTOE, you’re paying for the genuine article — the exact same Luxilon Alu Power 127 Spin that tour players use — at a price that reflects the quality without the inflated premium of specialist tennis retailers.
Consider what you spend on court time, coaching, and other equipment. Your strings are the only part of your racket that directly contacts the ball on every single shot — and yet they’re often the last thing players invest in. Upgrading to Alu Power is arguably the highest-return equipment investment a serious club player can make. One restring with this string and you’ll understand immediately why the pros choose it.
Stringing Tips
- String at lower tensions than you would with multifilament — typically 48–54 lbs for most players. Polyester plays stiffer than its tension suggests.
- If you’re new to polyester strings, drop your tension by 10% from your usual setup to start.
- Restring more frequently than with multifilament — polyester loses tension faster, so every 40–60 hours of play is a good guideline.
- Works brilliantly as a hybrid setup — Alu Power in the mains with a softer multifilament in the crosses for added comfort and feel.
Play Like the Pros
The Luxilon Alu Power 127 Spin Tennis Racket String is available now at ALTOE for £237.65. The string the world’s best players trust — now in your racket.
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