Babolat XPLORE 16/1.30 String Blue
Line: XPLORE
$13.00
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 | 40ft/12.2m |
| Composition | Multifilament |
Where to buy
What players say
Only one independent test of this exact string (16/1.30, blue) turned up, a head-to-head against Babolat Xcel from Tennisnerd. No forum threads, Reddit posts, or YouTube reviews were found, and Tennis Warehouse has no customer reviews yet. The single review found it comfortable, controlled, and durable for a multifilament, with less power than Xcel.
Best for
- Players who want a controlled, comfortable multifilament
- Players moving off Xcel for more stability
- Juniors (reviewer noted the blue color appeal)
Pros
- comfortable, slightly firmer and more connected feel than Xcel
- stable, controlled response described as predictable on full swings
- held tension well
- outlasted Xcel for durability in the one test found
Cons
- less power than Xcel
- less spin than Xcel
- still not as durable as a polyester string
- almost no independent coverage beyond one review, so broader consensus is unclear
Voices
— Chris Nash, Web
Xplore does a really good job of taming the power slightly.
— Chris Nash, Web
Xplore feels more stable and controlled, even if lab stats don't back that up.
— Chris Nash, Web
Xplore: more durable, held out better and it is still in my Blade now.