Babolat Touch VS Natural Gut 16/1.30 String Black
Line: Natural Gut
$65.00
This is our best-selling natural gut string! It offers unmatched power, touch, feel, and comfort for all levels of tennis players. Traditionally, natural gut has been the top choice for touring pros and recreational players alike looking for premier playability and arm-friendliness. Furthermore, the Thermogut Technology Finishing increases durability and resistance to humidity, and the new BT7 layering technology makes it even 15% more longer lasting, according to Babolat. This is an ideal choice if you're looking for the best playability, comfort, and feel.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.30mm |
| Length | 40ft/12m |
| Composition | Natural Gut (w/Thermogut Technology) |
| Color | Black |
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What players say
Players and reviewers rate Babolat VS Touch natural gut as the most powerful and comfortable string they have tested, with a plush, lively feel that holds tension unusually well. The black colorway plays identically to the natural version; owners report it frays and notches over time and costs more than most alternatives, with spin and control a step behind full poly beds.
Best for
- Players prioritizing comfort and arm protection
- Players wanting maximum power and feel
- Hybrid setups (gut mains, poly crosses)
- Players who restring infrequently
Pros
- Exceptional comfort, often cited for easing arm and elbow issues
- Highest power and feel ratings among strings tested by Tennis Warehouse reviewers
- Holds tension and playability longer than polyester
- Durable in long-term, lower-frequency use according to several owners
Cons
- Lower spin and control than shaped polyester strings
- Frays, notches, and can shift/separate with heavy weekly play
- Sensitive to humidity and moisture
- Expensive relative to synthetic and poly options
- Coil memory can make it trickier to install
Voices
— John B (NV), Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
Insane feeling, like magic on your racquet.
— The Cookie Monster (CA), Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
my hits have a lot more power to them, accuracy is easier
— Andy, Tennis Warehouse string review, Web
Nothing is more comfortable than VS Touch...like slugging the ball with a pillow!
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse string review, Web
I got great power from this string even with it strung at 62 lbs.
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
I really feel my slice a lot better than with my go-to poly Hyper-G.
— Eddie Skoda (GA), Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
Notes maintenance issues and climate sensitivity; suggests hybrid setups as a better alternative for most amateur players.