Babolat BAXAL16 New

Babolat Xalt 16/1.30 String

Line: Xalt

$24.00

Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer

With this unique multifilament, Babolat delivers a seductive combination of comfort and control . The comfort comes from the core, which is packed with flexible polyamide (nylon) filaments. The control comes from the outer wrap, which features glass beads to create a stiffer, more durable string. Babolat also finishes the surface with a silicon coating to enhance snapback and further improve durability. Combined, these features result in an impressive multifilament, one that not only delivers arm-friendly comfort but also allows you to swing bigger when loading the ball with pace and spin.

String specs

Gauge	16/1.30mm
Length	40ft/12.2m
Composition	Multifilament (polyamide filaments, durable outer wrap with glass beads for greater durability. Silicon coating)
Color	White

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What players say

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Reviewers describe Xalt as a comfort-first multifilament that still gives more control and spin than typical multis, at the cost of a high price and less bite than polyester. It is most often recommended in a hybrid with a round poly in the crosses, or as a full-bed option for players who want to avoid arm pain.

Best for

Players wanting a comfort multi with above-average control
Hybrid setups, poly mains or crosses paired with Xalt
Players managing arm or tennis elbow pain
Doubles and volley-heavy players

Pros

Comfortable, arm-friendly feel that several reviewers say eases tennis elbow
Control and spin potential that reviewers call strong for a multifilament
Crisper, more controlled response than softer multis like Babolat Xcel
Coating resists fraying and holds tension well for some users
Adds pace, described as giving pop on flat serves

Cons

Priced higher than many other multifilament strings
Spin generation falls well short of polyester, more noticeable for poly converts
Full bed can feel harder to swing with confidence than a hybrid setup
Durability for big, heavy-spin hitters is inconsistent across reviewers