Made in the USA, this co-poly offers above average comfort for the breed
Made in the USA Hawk Power offers above average comfort for a poly-based monofilament. As such, it feels a tad softer and more powerful than a traditional polyester, but it still offers impressive control on full cuts. In addition to being a great "starter poly" for those new to the breed, Hawk Power will also tempt the poly veteran looking for a softer ride. Spin also comes easy thanks to how fast this string lets you swing. Although Hawk Power definitely loses its fair share of tension over time, the playability holds up well compared to other soft polys.
- Gauge: 17/1.25mm
- Length: 40ft/12.2m
- Composition: Co-polyester Monofilament
- Color: Petrol
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Great product and wxperienceOverall great products, delivery and experience buying from Tennis Warehouse for the first time. And great prices, highly recommend.
Wonderful string for Prestige Pro (18x20)When I first purchased my Prestige Pro, I selected Head Hawk Power (17) because TW included it as one of the suggested string options and I liked its dark blue color. I had my first PP racquet strung at 50 pounds, and found that even though the PP racquet had dense 18x20 pattern and the string was round, I could get a good bite on the ball when hitting topspin or slice. The durability is certainly much better than a rough or profiled string (e.g., Volkl Cyclone or Solinco tour bite rough), with a very small sacrifice in ball grip. My shots feel much more predictable in terms of placement and depth, which was my initial plan in switching from 16x19 to 18x20 denser string pattern. I'm glad that TW recommended the string and that the string has been relatively durable and comfortable thus far.
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Head Hawk Power reviewThe Head Hawk Power 17/1.25 string is a standout choice for players seeking a balance of power and precision. Crafted with Head’s innovative Crystal Core Technology, this co-polyester string offers a unique combination of energy return and control. Its thinner 1.25 mm gauge further enhances spin potential and touch, making it an excellent option for advanced players who like to dictate points with aggressive, spin-heavy shots.
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Strong and elegantYou feel the power and grip on the string, the impact does not feel as strong on the arm and elbow and the blow does not lose power.
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Nice power but stiffHas nice power but breaks easily breaks if you're not careful when stringing, doesn't have the flex.
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BestI string racquets, never had a string with so many good reviews from my customers. Ideal string does not exist - so it might suit some more than others, yet on average - this is a high quality, long lasting, forgiving string... when strung below 50 pounds.
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GreatIt has nice power and control.
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Head Hawk Power StringsPretty decent strings for your racquet. Good power but decent control also.
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Lively stringI really like the response this string adds to each shot. There is also good power, and I don’t feel a big tension loss as it ages. Great string!
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Dumb StringStrung at 52/50 on Head Prestige MP, this string gave me a dumb feeling - it’s underpowered and muted at the same time. Also Head Hawk Power is a pretty stiff string, unfriendly for a tennis elbow. Tried to play with it for a few hours but couldn’t get the game, so eventually had to cut it.
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AverageI tested Hawk Power 1.25 on a new racquet I purchased from TW because it was on sale during the end of 2023. I like value strings like Hyper-G, Cyclone, Big Hitter Silver 7 Tour, Gosen Micro, MSV, but I do not like this Hawk Power and had to cut it out. To me it is just another average string, not for me at the current price.
Head Hawk PowerNot as soft as Head Hawk Touch, this plays closer to a Babolat RPM Blast/Head Hawk than to a Head Hawk Touch. Good power for plow through though.
Great control string, even at low tensionsI know the name says power but I found this string had tons of control and good power, even at 42 lbs.
Head hawk powerI put it on the Speed Pro 2022 at 52lbs. Played stiff at the beginning, but got more comfortable two hours later. The snap back was limited at the beginning as well, so many balls went into the net. There is a break-in time definitely. After the break-in, it is much better on everything. Not dead but not lively, with plenty of control for depth and angle on groundstrokes. Touch shots are decent as well. Overall a good string except for the one to two hour break in, which makes it not the most ideal tournament string.
Best full bed polySoft for my elbow( had elbow surgery).
Powerful, not moving at all.
Strung at 48lb on different racquets.
Full bed.
After this string, stopped experimenting with others and hybrid combinations - waste of time and money (for me).
4.0 player - baseliner
Great stringsGreat strings. Not hard on your arm, powerful. Feels very comfortable when you play which is very important to me. Strings not moving. Strung at 47lb full bed.
Try it and you won't be sorry
Great blendI found Hawk Power to have the perfect blend of power with surprisingly good control. Outstanding ball pocketing. This string is not a spin monster, but more than gets the job done. Hawk Power also has a great sound on impact. Hawk power is my new go to.
Comfort, not power. Poor on tension.This string plays fairly comfortable for a poly (feels softer than TW's stiffness measurement of 203; feels more like 185) with good ball pocketing; also, it maintains snapback (stringbed does not lock quickly) better than older-generation polys. But that is the end of its "pros." Its cons are many. It is extremely low powered (82 measurement), so, combined with the ball pocketing, it promotes over-swinging and launching the ball. It is very poor on tension maintenance (48% tension loss almost immediately, per TW's testing, and I can confirm this in person). It does not provide the control of Head Hawk or RPM or the ALU line. I expected this to be similar to Head Hawk Regular or ALU Power, but in fact it feels like a less predictable version of Wilson Revolve, and I would prefer Revolve between them. It is not as predictable as ALU Power, and although it stays playable longer, that playability just isn't as good. Check out TW's "Compare String Tool" for scientifically measured statistics. Don't just go by what a human reviewer thinks on a given day.
Power with ComfortI found Head Hawk Power to be just as described. It's a comfortable poly with good power, and the color looks great! I tried it in a Dunlop CS 200 OS at 50lbs (Mains), 48lbs (Crosses). I favor a more control oriented setup, and this had a little too much power for my game. The feel and comfort were very good, but I think it will work better for me at a higher tension. I'm a senior 4.0 with full strokes from both sides.
