Grapplesnake Tour Sniper 17/1.25 String
Line: Tour Sniper
$11.99
Introducing Grapplesnake Tour Sniper ! Offering a slightly firmer feel than Tour M8, this ultra-predictable co-poly delivers the kind of crisp and connected feel that experienced players crave, partially sourced from aluminum additives. Shaped with 5 subtle edges and boasting a low-friction surface, Tour Sniper rewards explosive upward cuts with a heavy ball that drops hard and explodes off the court. According to Grapplesnake, this string is partially pre-stretched to minimize tension loss and extend playability duration (think more bang for your buck). Big hitters looking for a co-poly with mindless accuracy on full cuts will love this one.
String specs
| Gauge | 17/1.25 |
| Length | 40ft/12m |
| Composition | Co-poly monofilament |
| Color | Grey |
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What players say
Players and one in-depth reviewer describe the Tour Sniper as a control-first co-poly that plays close to Luxilon Alu Power but holds tension longer. Feedback is consistently positive on control, ball pocketing, and spin, with a few notes that the crisp feel fades after a few hours of hard hitting.
Best for
- Control-seeking baseliners
- Players who like Alu Power but want more tension stability
- Full poly setups for heavy hitters
Pros
- Control described as a standout, close to Alu Power
- Good ball pocketing and spin bite from the pentagonal profile
- Holds tension longer than Alu Power according to several users
- No reported arm issues among reviewers without pre-existing arm trouble
Cons
- A couple of users say the crisp, lively feel fades after roughly 1-2.5 hours of hard hitting
- Not recommended by the main reviewer for players with arm concerns, as with most polys
Voices
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
Instantly reminded me of Alu Power, but with a bit more bite and grab on the ball.
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
A very solid control string that's worth a go.
— Sham (MD), Web
Excellent ball pocketing and tension maintenance.
— Griff (IL), Web
Plays like Luxilon Alu Power but maintains tension longer.
— Michael, Web
The strings playability fell apart after 2.25-2.5 hours of hard drillings.