Babolat Xalt 16/1.30 String Reel - 660'
Line: Xalt
$319.00
With this unique multifilament, Babolat delivers a seductive combination of comfort and control. The comfort comes from the core, which is packed with flexible polyamide (nylon) filaments. The control comes from the outer wrap, which features glass beads to create a stiffer, more durable string. Babolat also finishes the surface with a silicon coating to enhance snapback and further improve durability. Combined, these features result in an impressive multifilament, one that not only delivers arm-friendly comfort but also allows you to swing bigger when loading the ball with pace and spin.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.30mm |
| Length | 660ft/200m |
| Composition | Multifilament (polyamide filaments, durable outer wrap with glass beads for greater durability. Silicon coating) |
| Color | White |
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What players say
Reviewers treat Xalt as a control-leaning multifilament that sits between a soft comfort string and polyester. It is praised for comfort and a crisper, more linear ball flight than a typical multi, but spin generation is the clear trade-off and some testers prefer it in a hybrid rather than a full bed.
Best for
- Poly players wanting more cushion
- Juniors moving up from multifilament
- Hybrid mains paired with a poly cross
- Flat hitters who value comfort over spin
Pros
- Comfortable, arm-friendly feel without feeling mushy or dead
- Firmer and crisper than typical soft multifilaments, with reliable shot management
- Shots come off with plenty of pace and a more linear, controllable trajectory
- Resists fraying and holds tension well in testers' experience
- Works well as a hybrid main paired with a round polyester cross
Cons
- Lowered spin generation compared to polyester and even some other multis
- Full bed of this string is harder to control confidently for faster swingers
- Firmer and less powerful than Babolat's own Xcel multifilament
- Premium price relative to other multifilament options
Voices
— Jon Levey, Web
At contact there's nice pocketing, with shots coming off the strings with plenty of pace and reliable management.
— Jon Levey, Web
It's firmer and less powerful than something like Babolat Xcel, but has a more controlled and crisper response.
— Jon Levey, Web
The drawback for the string—not surprising for a multi—is lowered spin generation.
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
It has pretty good control and spin potential for a multifilament string.
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
It offered nice feel, some power, but overall more control and spin than in a full bed.
— Greg, VA (Tennis Warehouse customer review), Web
Great string and a good alternative to natural gut; it adds pop to a flat serve and holds up well without breaking.