Luxilon Savage Black 127 16G Tennis String
Description
The all new liquid crystalline polymer string, Luxilon Savage Black 1.27 offers enhanced control and spin over the professional tour favorite, ALU Power. Featuring a hexagonal cross section, this string bites the ball well for hard hitters wanting extreme topspin. The liquid crystalline polymer construction helps this string react best in the hands of strong players looking for excellent control. Savage Black 127 plays in between the ALU Power and the Big Banger Original in terms of stiffness, while offering the greatest spin of any Luxilon string. Our playtesters felt that this string outperformed Babolat's RPM Blast in terms of spin generation and had a softer feel. They appreciated the control they were getting from the baseline and felt they could swing out without fear and dictate play. Recommended especially for strong, heavy topspin baseliners seeking a durable, control string that will generate even greater spin.
Construction: Co-polyester Monofilament
Color: Black
Gauge: 1.27 mm (16G)
Length: 40 ft (12.2 m)
For more information on strings, see our following blog posts:
The Diamond Anniversary: Luxilon’s Limited Edition Alu Power Tennis String
Luxilon Savage Lime String Review
Need help selecting a string? Check out our Choosing The Right Tennis String guide for more assistance.
Customer Reviews
Rahul
NY
March 2011
NY
March 2011
Luxilon Savage
4/5
I got this string strung on my Wilson Blx Blade Tour at 57 lbs. I had been using the Babolat RPM Blast 16 and Luxilon ALU Power Rough 16.
I will say that the string ranks between RPM Blast and ALU Rough. It generates an ample amount of spin, but I was not feeling the ball bite as I had felt with ALU Rough. It is a step above the RPM Blast. My racquet is an 18x20 string pattern, so ball bite may not be like a 16x19 pattern racquet. Overall, it's a good string with great spin potential.
john
nc
March 2011
nc
March 2011
Luxilon Savage
4.66666666667/5
A very nice co-poly string, soft, responsive feeling poly that I prefer over RPM Blast, but ALU is still my favorite!
Jonathan
CA
May 2011
CA
May 2011
Good performer
4/5
Using in a Yonex Vcore 98 at 51 lbs. Ive been very pleased with this polymer strings performance so far. Does seem to work and bite into the ball for good spin, and has proven to be stable when hitting / returning hard shots. Great durability as would be expected of a poly, and does not move at all during hitting. Not as harsh as some other polys, but still a stiff poly feel that seems to worsen around the 15 hour mark of hitting.
Debra
Wyoming
May 2011
Wyoming
May 2011
Luxilon Savage black
4.66666666667/5
I really liked the way this string helps produce some topspin & grabs on a short chop volley. Looks very sleek also on my K-zen racquet.
Lou
CT
July 2011
CT
July 2011
Very Nice
4/5
These are some of the softest poly strings I have used, from the first string I put threw a gromet to the first hit on the ball. Not as much spin as the RPM but the softer feel gives more control.
Jun
CA
July 2011
CA
July 2011
Great set of strings!
5/5
The Savage Black looks awesome, plays very soft and does not tangle, and produces great spin. Glad I bought these stings!
Chris Mcdonald
Texas
November 2011
Texas
November 2011
best strings
5/5
I got these string yesterday and played with them and i loved it I got great spin and my serves where better with the new string.
Edward Kim
TX
April 2012
TX
April 2012
Great strings.
5/5
Ive used the Luxilon Big Banger, RPM Blast, and Adrenaline strings. Personally, I feel like the Savage is the BEST!!! Its doesnt kill my elbow like the Big Banger does and I feel like I get more power/spin with the Savage than the Adrenaline. The RPM blast was just dull to me.
Im only using Luxilon Savage from now on.
Patrick E. Jones
Louisiana
May 2012
Louisiana
May 2012
Savage Black 16 ga
1.33333333333/5
Purchased for my 14 year old grandson, and he loves them. Lots of spin and control. However, the Lime green set lasted about 5 hours playing time and the Black lasted about twice as long. Luxion needs to make in a 15 gauge or do something to enhance durability.P Jones
Andrew M.
NY
October 2012
NY
October 2012
Great spin and easy power
5/5
I had been playing with RPM Blast 17 gauge but my coach suggested I try this string. I love it and my opponents hate it. I am getting tons of spin and easy power from my Prestige MP. It also seems to be holding tension better than RMP Blast. Great string! Top marks all around.
Grant DeLaney
KY
December 2012
KY
December 2012
Great String if you like poly / spin with feel
5/5
This is the best poly string I have played. The feel is enhanced greatly over others, at least for me. I have much greater touch overall compared to Babolat Pro Hurricane or RPM Blast, which Ive used for several years, and the spin is similar. The Luxilon Savage string is not quite as durable as the Babolat, but then again, sometimes the Babolat was so durable that Id have to cut it out before it broke. When the Luxilon is dead, youll know it and youll break it shortly thereafter. Overall Luxilon Savage is probably slightly more durable than the average synthetic gut with great touch and spin. Im a fan.
Vladimir Salomon
NY
May 2013
NY
May 2013
Excellent spin and control
5/5
These are my favorite strings because it is durable and provides great topspin and control. I still get great pop in a flat serve.
patrick
louisiana
September 2013
louisiana
September 2013
Luxilon Black Savage
5/5
Purchase for my grandson, who plays junior tennis. First, the strings were in his Wilson rackets, but they didnt last for some reason. They would last about a week, but he changed to a Head and the strings last forever. Why, I do not know, but they put tons of topspin on the ball and that is what he wants.
David Hamilton
Michigan
September 2013
Michigan
September 2013
Glad I switched!
5/5
Switched from Luxilon Spin to Savage Black 127 and glad I did! Same spin, but with a lot more comfort! The best things were that I did not have to change tension, and the price is much easier on the wallet. If you are looking for another performance string from Luxilon, look no further than Savage Black!
patrick
louisiana
December 2013
louisiana
December 2013
Savage Black 127
4.66666666667/5
Purchased for my teenager grandson, who plays junior tennis. He hits heavy topspin and will not use any other string. With a Wilson racquet, the strings would last a week, but he started using a Head and the strings last forever. Why, I do not know, but visiting with other parents, they experienced the same problem with the Wilson. PJones
Lorenzo Gutierrez
Florida
November 2014
Florida
November 2014
great combo!
5/5
This string on a pro staff 95 offers a great combination of feel, spin and control.
Michael Harte
Minnesota
November 2014
Minnesota
November 2014
Luxilon
5/5
This is my sixth set of Luxilon strings and I cant say enough good about them. The strings give me a great feeling and power combination without the ping pong paddle paddle some long lasting strings gave me. I play 3-4 times a week and my strings usually last about six months, hard to beat.
David Schumann
California
January 2016
California
January 2016
Great strings
5/5
My sixteen year old son uses them. He loves them. He plays Varsity High School and competitive USTA tournaments level 5/4. Hes tried others: different Luxilons, Wilson Ripspin, Volkel, but prefers the Savage Black.
David Schumann
California
January 2016
California
January 2016
Great strings
5/5
My sixteen year old son uses them. He loves them. He plays Varsity High School and competitive USTA tournaments level 5/4. Hes tried others: different Luxilons, Wilson Ripspin, Volkel, but prefers the Savage Black.
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Description
The all new liquid crystalline polymer string, Luxilon Savage Black 1.27 offers enhanced control and spin over the professional tour favorite, ALU Power. Featuring a hexagonal cross section, this string bites the ball well for hard hitters wanting extreme topspin. The liquid crystalline polymer construction helps this string react best in the hands of strong players looking for excellent control. Savage Black 127 plays in between the ALU Power and the Big Banger Original in terms of stiffness, while offering the greatest spin of any Luxilon string. Our playtesters felt that this string outperformed Babolat's RPM Blast in terms of spin generation and had a softer feel. They appreciated the control they were getting from the baseline and felt they could swing out without fear and dictate play. Recommended especially for strong, heavy topspin baseliners seeking a durable, control string that will generate even greater spin.
Construction: Co-polyester Monofilament
Color: Black
Gauge: 1.27 mm (16G)
Length: 40 ft (12.2 m)
For more information on strings, see our following blog posts:
The Diamond Anniversary: Luxilon’s Limited Edition Alu Power Tennis String
Luxilon Savage Lime String Review
Need help selecting a string? Check out our Choosing The Right Tennis String guide for more assistance.
Customer Reviews
Rahul
NY
March 2011
NY
March 2011
Luxilon Savage
4/5
I got this string strung on my Wilson Blx Blade Tour at 57 lbs. I had been using the Babolat RPM Blast 16 and Luxilon ALU Power Rough 16.
I will say that the string ranks between RPM Blast and ALU Rough. It generates an ample amount of spin, but I was not feeling the ball bite as I had felt with ALU Rough. It is a step above the RPM Blast. My racquet is an 18x20 string pattern, so ball bite may not be like a 16x19 pattern racquet. Overall, it's a good string with great spin potential.
john
nc
March 2011
nc
March 2011
Luxilon Savage
4.66666666667/5
A very nice co-poly string, soft, responsive feeling poly that I prefer over RPM Blast, but ALU is still my favorite!
Jonathan
CA
May 2011
CA
May 2011
Good performer
4/5
Using in a Yonex Vcore 98 at 51 lbs. Ive been very pleased with this polymer strings performance so far. Does seem to work and bite into the ball for good spin, and has proven to be stable when hitting / returning hard shots. Great durability as would be expected of a poly, and does not move at all during hitting. Not as harsh as some other polys, but still a stiff poly feel that seems to worsen around the 15 hour mark of hitting.
Debra
Wyoming
May 2011
Wyoming
May 2011
Luxilon Savage black
4.66666666667/5
I really liked the way this string helps produce some topspin & grabs on a short chop volley. Looks very sleek also on my K-zen racquet.
Lou
CT
July 2011
CT
July 2011
Very Nice
4/5
These are some of the softest poly strings I have used, from the first string I put threw a gromet to the first hit on the ball. Not as much spin as the RPM but the softer feel gives more control.
Jun
CA
July 2011
CA
July 2011
Great set of strings!
5/5
The Savage Black looks awesome, plays very soft and does not tangle, and produces great spin. Glad I bought these stings!
Chris Mcdonald
Texas
November 2011
Texas
November 2011
best strings
5/5
I got these string yesterday and played with them and i loved it I got great spin and my serves where better with the new string.
Edward Kim
TX
April 2012
TX
April 2012
Great strings.
5/5
Ive used the Luxilon Big Banger, RPM Blast, and Adrenaline strings. Personally, I feel like the Savage is the BEST!!! Its doesnt kill my elbow like the Big Banger does and I feel like I get more power/spin with the Savage than the Adrenaline. The RPM blast was just dull to me.
Im only using Luxilon Savage from now on.
Patrick E. Jones
Louisiana
May 2012
Louisiana
May 2012
Savage Black 16 ga
1.33333333333/5
Purchased for my 14 year old grandson, and he loves them. Lots of spin and control. However, the Lime green set lasted about 5 hours playing time and the Black lasted about twice as long. Luxion needs to make in a 15 gauge or do something to enhance durability.P Jones
Andrew M.
NY
October 2012
NY
October 2012
Great spin and easy power
5/5
I had been playing with RPM Blast 17 gauge but my coach suggested I try this string. I love it and my opponents hate it. I am getting tons of spin and easy power from my Prestige MP. It also seems to be holding tension better than RMP Blast. Great string! Top marks all around.
Grant DeLaney
KY
December 2012
KY
December 2012
Great String if you like poly / spin with feel
5/5
This is the best poly string I have played. The feel is enhanced greatly over others, at least for me. I have much greater touch overall compared to Babolat Pro Hurricane or RPM Blast, which Ive used for several years, and the spin is similar. The Luxilon Savage string is not quite as durable as the Babolat, but then again, sometimes the Babolat was so durable that Id have to cut it out before it broke. When the Luxilon is dead, youll know it and youll break it shortly thereafter. Overall Luxilon Savage is probably slightly more durable than the average synthetic gut with great touch and spin. Im a fan.
Vladimir Salomon
NY
May 2013
NY
May 2013
Excellent spin and control
5/5
These are my favorite strings because it is durable and provides great topspin and control. I still get great pop in a flat serve.
patrick
louisiana
September 2013
louisiana
September 2013
Luxilon Black Savage
5/5
Purchase for my grandson, who plays junior tennis. First, the strings were in his Wilson rackets, but they didnt last for some reason. They would last about a week, but he changed to a Head and the strings last forever. Why, I do not know, but they put tons of topspin on the ball and that is what he wants.
David Hamilton
Michigan
September 2013
Michigan
September 2013
Glad I switched!
5/5
Switched from Luxilon Spin to Savage Black 127 and glad I did! Same spin, but with a lot more comfort! The best things were that I did not have to change tension, and the price is much easier on the wallet. If you are looking for another performance string from Luxilon, look no further than Savage Black!
patrick
louisiana
December 2013
louisiana
December 2013
Savage Black 127
4.66666666667/5
Purchased for my teenager grandson, who plays junior tennis. He hits heavy topspin and will not use any other string. With a Wilson racquet, the strings would last a week, but he started using a Head and the strings last forever. Why, I do not know, but visiting with other parents, they experienced the same problem with the Wilson. PJones
Lorenzo Gutierrez
Florida
November 2014
Florida
November 2014
great combo!
5/5
This string on a pro staff 95 offers a great combination of feel, spin and control.
Michael Harte
Minnesota
November 2014
Minnesota
November 2014
Luxilon
5/5
This is my sixth set of Luxilon strings and I cant say enough good about them. The strings give me a great feeling and power combination without the ping pong paddle paddle some long lasting strings gave me. I play 3-4 times a week and my strings usually last about six months, hard to beat.
David Schumann
California
January 2016
California
January 2016
Great strings
5/5
My sixteen year old son uses them. He loves them. He plays Varsity High School and competitive USTA tournaments level 5/4. Hes tried others: different Luxilons, Wilson Ripspin, Volkel, but prefers the Savage Black.
David Schumann
California
January 2016
California
January 2016
Great strings
5/5
My sixteen year old son uses them. He loves them. He plays Varsity High School and competitive USTA tournaments level 5/4. Hes tried others: different Luxilons, Wilson Ripspin, Volkel, but prefers the Savage Black.
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Product Specs
| Characteristic | Spin Friendly |
| Desc1 | SAVAGE BLACK 127 16G TENNIS STRING |
| Gauge | 16 |
| String Length | Single Set |
| String Type | Polyester |