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Podcast: The Functional Tennis Podcast
Episode: Why 55% of the Top 100 Use Luxilon with Justin Van Malderen
Description: Justin Van Malderen from Luxilon is back on the Functional Tennis Podcast.At the 2025 US Open, 55% of the Top 100 were using Luxilon strings. In this episode, we discuss why.We talk about falling string tensions on tour, how modern powerful rackets are changing string demands, and why today’s aggressive baseline game requires more durability and control than ever.We also dive into why I chose Luxilon Element for the FT99 racket, how it compares to 4G and Alu Power, and who it’s best suited for.Justin shares insight into Saba...