Grapplesnake Tour Sniper 16/1.30 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 maximum control on their most powerful strokes will love this one.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.30 |
| Length | 40ft/12m |
| Composition | Co-poly monofilament |
| Color | Grey |
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What players say
Reviewers describe the Tour Sniper as a firm, control-first polyester with decent spin for a string in this category, similar in character to Luxilon Alu Power but with more bite on the ball. It needs a short break-in period, and at least one heavy hitter found playability dropped off after extended hard sessions.
Best for
- Heavy hitters with high racquet speed
- Players who want control over power
- Players who like a firmer poly feel
Pros
- strong, consistent control
- decent spin potential for a firm poly
- smooth feel despite the pentagonal profile
- holds tension well early thanks to pre-stretching
- one long-term user reports good comfort and about two months of durability at three hours a week
Cons
- playability and control can fall off sharply after extended hard hitting, with mains moving
- needs a bit of time to break in before it feels right
- like most polys, not recommended for players with arm concerns
Voices
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
a very solid control string
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
a bit more bite and grab on the ball
— Anonymous (Tennis Warehouse customer, UT), Web
It took a little bit of time break in, but I started seeing a lot of spin with good control.