Babolat XPLORE 16/1.30 String Reel - 660'
Line: XPLORE
$179.95
Introducing Babolat's XPLORE ! With its flexible multifilament construction, this string combines impressive pocketing with buttery comfort. In addition to being great in a full bed, XPLORE will add comfort and power to your favorite homemade hybrid.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.30mm |
| Length | 660ft/200m |
| Composition | Multifilament |
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What players say
Independent player feedback on this exact string (16/1.30, as sold in the 660' reel) is thin, essentially one detailed hands-on comparison. That reviewer found it a comfortable, control-oriented multifilament that holds tension well and outlasts Babolat's own Xcel, trading away some of Xcel's power and spin in return.
Best for
- Players who want more control than a classic soft multi
- Comfort seekers who still want a connected feel
- Players upgrading from Xcel who want more durability
- Full bed or multi-cross hybrid setups
Pros
- Comfortable, slightly firmer and more connected feel than Babolat Xcel
- Holds tension well over time
- More predictable, lower-launch response that gives a sense of control
- Outlasted Xcel in the same reviewer's durability comparison
Cons
- Less power than Xcel's trampoline-like response
- Generates less spin than Xcel
- Not as plush or soft as Xcel
- Still a multifilament, so durability trails polyester strings
- Almost no independent reviews exist for this exact string, so this take rests on a single tester
Voices
— Chris Nash, Tennisnerd, Web
Xplore feels more comfortable to me, even though Xcel is the more powerful string.
— Chris Nash, Tennisnerd, Web
This is where Xplore pulls ahead for me, although independent lab tests score them the same.
— Chris Nash, Tennisnerd, Web
Really good tension holding.