Babolat Touch VS Natural Gut 16/1.30 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. VS Touch is not only great for top-level play, it provides nice power and an expanded sweetspot to beginners 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 layering structure designed to increase durability. Offers a slightly firmer feel, but remains the "Gold Standard" for comfort and playability.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.30mm |
| Length | 40ft/12m |
| Composition | Natural Gut (w/Thermogut & BT7 Technology) |
| Color | Natural |
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What players say
Reviewers call Touch VS the benchmark natural gut, praising its power, comfort, and tension hold. Spin and control trail modern polyester, so most players run it in a hybrid with a poly cross rather than a full bed.
Best for
- Players with arm issues
- Hybrid setups (gut mains/poly cross)
- Touch and feel at net
- Players who restring infrequently
Pros
- Exceptional comfort and shock absorption, even at high tension
- Highest power rating in Tennis Warehouse playtests
- Holds tension and playability longer than most strings
- Crisp, responsive feel on touch shots and volleys
Cons
- Expensive relative to synthetic or poly strings
- Lower spin potential than shaped polyester strings
- Frays and needs straightening after a few hours of play
- Degrades faster in humid or wet conditions
Voices
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
The ball sinks into the string bed and how the string snaps back into place after a hard shot.
— Jon Crim, TennisCompanion, Web
The woven natural serosa fibers offer unmatched shock absorption.
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse University, Web
The feel of this string was sublime...soft, yet somehow crisp feeling at the same time.
— Andy, Tennis Warehouse University, Web
Holds its tension better than any other string material.