Babolat RPM Blast Orange 17/1.25 String Reel 660'
Line: RPM Blast
$299.00
Introducing RPM Blast Orange! Like the original color, this durable co-poly offers MASSIVE SPIN POTENTIAL and pinpoint control. This string's incredible spin potential comes in part from its slick surface, which enables it to snapback powerfully during impact for extra RPMs (think heavy ball). According to our playtesters, RPM Blast Orange not only feels a tad more comfortable than the original, but it also offers slightly better tension maintenance and playability duration. All in all, this co-poly is ideal for big hitters looking to load the ball with pace and spin.
String specs
| Gauge | 17/1.25mm |
| Length | 660ft/200m |
| Composition | Co-polyester Monofilament |
| Color | Orange |
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What players say
Reviewers treat RPM Blast Orange as a tweak on the original black RPM Blast, not a new string: same octagonal poly, same spin and control profile, but a touch softer and noticeably better at holding tension and playability over time. It is still a firm, low-power control/spin poly best suited to players who already like RPM Blast.
Best for
- Spin-focused baseliners
- Players switching from standard RPM Blast who want longer tension hold
- Experienced poly string users
- Full poly or hybrid mains
Pros
- Holds tension and playability longer than the standard black RPM Blast
- Strong spin and control, inherited from the original RPM Blast design
- Slightly softer, more pocketed feel than the original
- Durable co-poly that several testers used past ten hours of play
Cons
- Still a firm, low-power string, not suited to beginners
- One reviewer found it board-like and lacking feedback in a stiffer frame
- Low power rating means players needing power assistance should look elsewhere
- One customer disliked the orange color itself
Voices
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
feels board-like and boring
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
The orange version pocketed the ball better, whereas the black version felt deader.
— Mark, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
this orange example seems to hold tension and playability longer
— Vandana Powers, Web
A little softer giving better feel on the ball, holds tension better than the original, more power and better control.
— Kevinm, Web
This orange version plays better than the normal rpm blast, I'm ripping the ball better than ever.