Yonex Polytour Air 125 16LGA 1.25mm

🎾 Yonex Polytour Air 125 16LGA (1.25mm) Tennis String

A revolutionary co-polyester monofilament string designed for maximum comfort, shock absorption, and soft feel

 

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📄 Product Overview

Yonex Polytour Air 125 offers unmatched comfort and feel among polyester strings, featuring HR-Elastomer technology to increase shock absorption and repulsion. With a 1.25mm (16LGA) gauge, it maintains the control and spin characteristics of polyester while providing comfort levels close to multifilament strings.

Ideal for players transitioning from multifilament or natural gut, or those recovering from arm injuries, Polytour Air minimizes physical strain while delivering reliable performance.

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✨ Key Features

1. Superior Comfort & Shock Absorption

HR-Elastomer integration offers exceptional softness among poly strings

Ranked one of the softest poly strings in lab tests (Tennis Warehouse University)

Minimizes fatigue and lowers the risk of arm and shoulder injuries

2. Spin-Friendly Performance

Good grip on the ball for effective topspin and slice

Low power profile provides excellent control and accuracy

Flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of spin shots

3. Enhanced Repulsion

HR-Elastomer enhances repulsion compared to standard polyesters

Reduces impact shock even on powerful shots

Well-suited for players with any swing speed

4. Polyester-Like Control

Maintains the control and durability of polyester despite its softness

Delivers consistent ball response across the court

Excellent tension retention ensures steady performance

5. Broad User Compatibility

Ideal for players sensitive to stiff polyester strings

Great transition option from multifilament or natural gut to polyester

Suitable for juniors, seniors, and anyone requiring arm protection

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📏 Recommended Tension Guide

By Racquet Type

Racquet Type	Tension Range	Optimal Tension
Power-Oriented	48–53 lbs	50 lbs
Control-Oriented	45–50 lbs	48 lbs
Balanced	46–51 lbs	49 lbs

 

By Playing Style

Playing Style	Tension Range	Notes
Baseline Player	47–52 lbs	Balanced tension for control and comfort
All-Court Player	46–51 lbs	Versatile tension for varied play styles
Serve-and-Volley	44–49 lbs	Lower tension for touch and comfort

 

By String Pattern

String Pattern	Tension Range	Notes
Open Pattern (16x19)	46–51 lbs	Balanced for spin and comfort
Dense Pattern (18x20)	44–49 lbs	Lower tension for feel and responsiveness

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🔄 Yonex String Series Comparison

Model	Key Traits	Recommended For
Polytour Air	Maximum comfort, shock absorption, soft poly	Players recovering from injury, juniors, comfort-focused users
Polytour Pro	Soft feel, control, spin	Players of all swing speeds seeking comfort and consistency
Polytour Strike	Power, precision, crisp feel	Aggressive players demanding control and accuracy
Polytour Fire	Spin, power, lively response	Baseliners emphasizing spin and power
Polytour Spin	Maximum spin, control	Players focused on heavy topspin gameplay

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⚙️ Technical Highlights

Polytour Air is engineered by blending HR-Elastomer with co-polyester monofilament, creating a string that combines poly durability and control with enhanced elasticity and softness. The high-rebound elastomer minimizes stress on the arm while maintaining core poly characteristics, making it ideal for injury prevention without sacrificing performance.

 

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🎯 Recommended For

Yonex Polytour Air 125 16LGA is especially recommended for:

Players suffering from tennis elbow or shoulder discomfort

Those struggling with the stiffness of traditional polyester strings

Players transitioning from multifilament or natural gut to polyester

Junior and senior players who prioritize arm protection

Players who value control and spin, but also need a soft and comfortable feel

 

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🧩 Comfort Level Comparison Among Yonex Polyester Strings

String Series	Comfort Level	Description
Polytour Air	★★★★★	Softest feel, best arm protection
Polytour Pro	★★★★☆	Medium-soft feel, great control
Polytour Fire	★★★☆☆	Medium feel, balanced performance
Polytour Strike	★★☆☆☆	Firmer response, high power and precision
Polytour Spin	★☆☆☆☆	Firmest feel, optimized for maximum spin

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🏭 About the Manufacturer

Yonex was founded in 1946 by Minoru Yoneyama in Japan. Originally a maker of wooden fishing floats, the company transitioned into the sports industry following the advent of plastic floats. In 1957, Yonex began manufacturing badminton racquets, and by 1969, they introduced aluminum tennis racquets.

Yonex has remained committed to innovation and quality, guided by the philosophy that “the greatest adversity creates the greatest opportunity.” The company launched the world’s first ISOMETRIC™ square-headed tennis racquet in 1980, a milestone that shaped modern racquet design.

Manufactured at their own facility in Niigata, Japan, Yonex products are crafted with the spirit of monozukuri (Japanese craftsmanship), ensuring precision and reliability. Trusted by athletes like Martina Navratilova, Lleyton Hewitt, Nick Kyrgios, and Belinda Bencic, Yonex continues to lead in tennis, badminton, and golf equipment globally.