Babolat RPM Hurricane 16/1.30 String Reel - 660'
Line: RPM Hurricane
$209.00
Please note: this string's name has changed from Pro Hurricane Tour to RPM Hurricane. RPM Hurricane is big on control and spin. It's also quite firm, so we think it works best for intermediate to advanced baseliners with long, fast strokes. String breakers take note: this one offers excellent durability. The octagonal profile gives RPM Hurricane great bite, while the coating allows the strings to snap back with greater force. The result is a heavy ball loaded with spin, especially for players who swing big. Our topspin hitters noted that they could reach maximum swing speed because the spin brought the ball down so effectively. This is a great option for power baseliners who want the ultimate in spin, control, and durability.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.30mm |
| Length | 660ft/200m |
| Composition | Co-polyester Monofilament |
| Color | White, Yellow |
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What players say
RPM Hurricane is Babolat's renamed Pro Hurricane Tour: a stiffer, cheaper, octagonal poly sitting below RPM Blast in the lineup. Reviewers and retailers agree it gives strong control, good spin bite, and long tension/durability life, but it is firm, low-powered, and less arm-friendly than RPM Blast. It suits strong, fast-swinging baseliners more than players wanting comfort or free power.
Best for
- Advanced baseliners with full, fast strokes
- Players who want more control than power
- Frequent string-breakers on a budget
- Players who find RPM Blast too soft for their swing
Pros
- High control; the stiff stringbed resists ball-pocket distortion on big swings
- Octagonal profile gives real spin bite and tension/playability holds up well over time
- Excellent durability, a common reason players pick it over pricier polys
- Cheaper alternative to RPM Blast with a similar construction family
Cons
- Firm, dead feel that some players and the manufacturer itself describe as a weak point for comfort
- Low power means players have to generate their own pace
- Less arm-friendly than RPM Blast; retailers suggest dropping tension or switching to RPM Team if it hurts
- Not as widely reviewed or discussed as RPM Blast, so fewer independent playtest opinions exist
Voices
— Chris and Andy, Tennis Warehouse University, Web
Control is where the Pro Hurricane Tour really shines! The stiff stringbed doesn't get manipulated easily.
— Chris and Andy, Tennis Warehouse University, Web
lots of spin...I could get the ball to dip inside the lines