🎾 Pro Kennex IQ Elite Multifilament String

The IQ Elite from Pro Kennex is part of their high-performance IQ string series, crafted for players who demand precision, comfort, and a crisp response. Marketed as a multifilament string built to mimic the benefits of polyester, it stands out as an arm-friendly alternative for those who prefer control and feel over brute power. sportsden.pk

While most multifilaments focus on plush feel and power, IQ Elite is engineered to bridge the gap between polyesters and multis, targeting competitive players who want the best of both worlds: feel and feedback without sacrificing comfort. sportsden.pk

🧪 Construction & Technology

➤ Multifilament Design with a Purpose

IQ Elite features a premium multifilament core consisting of hundreds of microfibers tightly bonded together using a proprietary resin system. This design offers:

• A firm yet not stiff response.

• Enhanced energy return, giving it that “pop” off the strings.

• A surprisingly low-friction surface, allowing more snapback and spin than traditional multifilaments. sportsden.pk

📈 Performance Breakdown

🎯 Control

One of IQ Elite’s strongest suits is depth and directional control. The string’s low elasticity (for a multi) keeps shots from launching unpredictably. It excels in:

• Baseline consistency.

• Flat hitting and angles.

• Confidence in deep returns. sportsden.pk

“You get that locked-in ball pocketing feel like a poly, but without the shock to the arm.” sportsden.pk

🌀 Spin Potential

For a multifilament, IQ Elite generates impressive spin thanks to:

• It’s a thin gauge (1.3mm).

• Low surface friction.

• Solid snapback performance for a non-poly string.

You won’t get the extreme spin of a sharp-edged poly (like Solinco Hyper-G), but it holds its own in topspin-heavy games, especially in full-bed or cross-string hybrid setups. sportsden.pk

💥 Power

IQ Elite is not a power string. It’s low-powered compared to most multifilaments, which is a plus for aggressive players:

• Great for players who generate their own pace.

• Keeps the ball inside the lines with less trampoline effect.

• Delivers a controlled punch, similar to soft polys.

Ideal for flat hitters and heavy baseliners. sportsden.pk

🪶 Feel and Comfort

Despite its firm feedback, the string remains extremely comfortable and arm-safe:

• Excellent for players recovering from tennis elbow or shoulder fatigue.

• Works wonderfully in flexible frames like the Pro Kennex Ki or Yonex VCore Pro series.

• Very low vibration with a clean, connected feel at contact. sportsden.pk

🧵 Durability & Tension Maintenance

• Gauge: 16 (1.3mm) makes it thinner and more spin-friendly.

• Tension Stability: Above-average for a multifilament, especially due to its firmer fiber bond.

Recommended tension range: 48–55 lbs, depending on playstyle and racket stiffness. sportsden.pk