Babolat Touch VS Natural Gut 16 150 Year Anniv. String
Line: Natural Gut
$65.00
Babolat celebrates its 150th anniversary with this special edition of Touch VS 16 ! Identical to the standard Touch VS, this version comes in exclusive packaging that honors its legendary history. With countless Grand Slams to its name and used by some of the greatest players of all time, Touch VS offers an unmatched blend of power, comfort, feel, and tension maintenance. The throwback packaging is a great bonus, making this a must-have for collectors.
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
This is the 150th-anniversary commemorative pack of Babolat's Touch VS natural gut, same 16-gauge gut construction, in limited edition packaging. Players and testers consistently rate it among the most comfortable and powerful strings available, with the main trade-off being lower spin and control compared to polyester.
Best for
- Arm-friendly comfort
- Players 45+ seeking easy power
- Hybrid setups for added touch
- Players who value feel over spin
Pros
- Exceptional comfort, often called the most arm-friendly string available
- High power with effortless pace, even on off-center hits
- Crisp, organic feel and touch that synthetic strings struggle to match
- Holds tension and playability longer than most other strings
- Noted improvement on slice and feel for shots
Cons
- Expensive compared to most strings
- Less spin than shaped polyester strings
- Control and launch precision are lower than full poly setups
- Can fray or notch within a couple of hours for hard hitters
Voices
— Kam (MN), Web
If you are a player above 45-50+ years old...I highly recommend you try putting this string in the Mains. Absolutely a game changer for comfort.
— Pbody99 (PA), Web
In my low powered frames I get an extra bit of power and spin
— Jonas, Tennisnerd, Web
I really feel my slice a lot better than with my go-to poly Hyper-G.
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse University, Web
The feel of this string was sublime...It was soft, yet somehow crisp feeling at the same time.
— Andy, Tennis Warehouse University, Web
Natural gut is THE most powerful string you can use. It injects more energy back into the ball than any other string.
— Jon Crim, TennisCompanion, Web
unmatched shock absorption and a plush response that's incredibly easy on the arm