Why 55% of the Top 100 Use Luxilon with Justin Van Malderen

Why 55% of the Top 100 Use Luxilon with Justin Van Malderen

From The Functional Tennis Podcast by Fabio Molle

February 25, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 269

About this episode

The episode discusses the prevalence of Luxilon strings among top players and the evolving demands of modern tennis.

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 Sabalenka’s unique setup, the reality of sustainable strings, and how Luxilon competes as a family business in a market dominated by major global brands. Plus, Justin is offering a €500 Functional Tennis voucher to one listener who fills out Luxilon’s string questionnaire. Tap here to fill it out and the last submission date is on March 31st. If you care about your setup and want to understand what makes a difference at the highest level, this one’s for you. Enjoy Fabio

People in this episode

Host: Fabio Molle

Guest: Justin Van Malderen

Topics covered

  • string tension
  • tennis strings
  • racket technology
  • baseline game
  • durability
  • sustainability

Keywords

  • Luxilon
  • tennis strings
  • string tension
  • racket technology
  • baseline game
  • sustainability
  • Sabalenka

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Luxilon, Luxilon Element, 4G, Alu Power

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