Babolat Touch VS Natural Gut 15L/1.35 String
Line: Natural Gut
$65.00
An iconic natural gut string used by many ATP and WTA Tour pros. This one is premium grade. It possesses an unmatched combination of power, comfort and feel. Maintains playability remarkably well at higher tensions. In this thicker gauge, it offers more durability and slightly less power than the 16 gauge version. VS Touch is not only great for top-level play, it provides nice power and an expanded sweetspot to beginners and intermediates with compact strokes. It's also a great option for tendonitis sufferers in search of a softer response. As for hybrids, this is the perfect compliment to stiff polys. Thermogut Technology Finishing increases durability and resistance to humidity, according to Babolat. This natural gut comes with BT7 technology which is a new layering structure, increasing durability by 15%. Offers a slightly firmer feel, but remains the "Gold Standard" for comfort and playability.
String specs
| Gauge | 15L/1.35mm |
| Length | 40ft/12m |
| Composition | Natural Gut (w/Thermogut & BT7 Technology) |
| Color | Natural |
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What players say
Reviewers agree Babolat Touch VS Natural Gut 15L is among the most powerful and comfortable strings available, with a soft, crisp feel and strong tension maintenance even at high tensions. The main trade-offs are a high price, reduced spin in a full bed, and the fraying and movement typical of natural gut.
Best for
- Players who want maximum comfort and power
- Arm/tendonitis-prone players
- Hybrid mains with a poly cross
- Players who prefer touch and feel over heavy spin
Pros
- Exceptional power even at higher tensions
- Very comfortable, soft yet crisp feel
- Holds tension and control well when strung tight
- Good feedback and connection to the ball on touch shots
Cons
- Expensive compared to synthetic or poly strings
- Noticeably less spin when used as a full bed
- Frays and needs straightening between points as a natural gut
- Some durability loss after a couple of hours of play
Voices
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
The feel of this string was sublime. It was soft, yet somehow crisp feeling at the same time.
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
I missed the big spin I can get from poly strings when I was using a full bed of VS Touch Natural Gut.
— Andy, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
For starters, natural gut is THE most powerful string you can use.
— Andy, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
Not too much spin potential when I used it in a full bed.
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
You really feel how the ball sinks into the string bed and how the string snaps back into place.