Babolat Xalt 17/1.25 String
Line: Xalt
$24.00
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 | 17/1.25mm |
| 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
Reviewers treat Xalt as a comfort-and-control multifilament that sits between a soft multi and a polyester. Players like the crisp, predictable response and arm-friendly feel, but note it gives up spin to poly and costs more than cheaper multis.
Best for
- Poly players wanting a softer switch
- Hybrid mains with a round poly cross
- Juniors moving up from basic multi
- Net play and serving
Pros
- Arm-friendly, cushioned feel without feeling mushy
- More predictable, controlled response than typical multifilaments
- Resists fraying and unraveling, holds tension until it breaks
- Good pocketing that lets players swing with confidence
- Works well in a hybrid with a round polyester cross
Cons
- Lower spin than polyester; coating can reduce bite and snapback over time
- Firmer and less powerful than Babolat's own Xcel multifilament
- Expensive relative to other multifilaments like HEAD Velocity MLT
- Can feel hard to control in a full bed for some players
- Breakage risk for bigger hitters given the premium price
Voices
— Jon Levey, Web
more predictable response than traditional multis
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
superior comfort and good power
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
difficult to play with