Babolat BRPMT17R

Babolat RPM Team 17/1.25 String Reel Black - 660'

Line: RPM Team

$289.00

Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer

RPM Team provides outstanding durability, spin and control to advanced players with long, fast strokes Babolat injects air bubbles into the core, which is meant to give it a slightly softer feel than RPM Blast. Our playtesters found this one to play quite firm, which makes this most suitable to big hitters with sound mechanics. Our stronger 5.0 + playtesters discovered a very high level of precision on their highest swing speeds. The coating on this string makes it easier for the main strings to deflect (absorb energy) and then return to their original position (snapback) with greater force. This means that players who bring their own power will find their efforts multiplied with explosive pop and spin. Players looking for a slightly more playable and spin-friendly response are encouraged to try this 17 gauge version.

String specs

Gauge	17/1.25mm
Length	660ft/200m
Composition	Extruded co-poly monofilament with an octagonal profile
Color	Black

Where to buy

Tennis Warehouse

What players say

Mixed 3 sources

Expert testers and a guest reviewer describe RPM Team as a comfortable, control-leaning co-poly with good feel and solid durability, suited to fast, spin-heavy swings. Customer feedback on Tennis Warehouse is split, with some praising its comfort and spin and others calling it too stiff, too soft, or lacking in feel and power.

Best for

Fast, aggressive swingers who want spin and control
Players on stiffer frames who want a more comfortable poly
Players who restring infrequently and want durability
Counterpunchers who want control without a dead feel

Pros

Tennis Warehouse testers rated feel and comfort highly (8.8 and 8.7) despite a stiff 245 lb/in lab stiffness
Guest reviewer Stefan Kornitzky found it softer and more durable than RPM Blast, with good spin and control
Several customers report good tension maintenance and arm comfort over time
Rated control-first by testers, avoiding the dead feel some control polys have

Cons

Some customers call it too stiff and hard on the arm at high tensions, others say it feels too soft with no feel on the ball
Tennis Warehouse testers put lab spin potential at only 5.3, calling it solid but not elite
Multiple customers report it is hard to generate topspin on volleys
Customer feedback is inconsistent on power, with some finding it explosive and others finding it weak