Babolat RPM Hurricane 16/1.30 String
Line: RPM Hurricane
$16.00
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 | 40ft/12m |
| Composition | Co-polyester Monofilament |
| Color | White, Yellow |
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What players say
RPM Hurricane 16 is a firm, octagonal co-polyester that players credit for strong spin and control and for lasting a long time before losing feel. It gives back little power, so it suits players who already generate their own pace and swing fast and long.
Best for
- Advanced baseliners with fast, long strokes
- Players who want spin plus control
- String breakers who want durability
- Players who generate their own power
Pros
- Strong spin production, helped by the octagonal profile biting the ball
- Control stays reliable even when swinging hard
- Holds up well over many hours of play without dying quickly
- Durable enough that string-breakers restring less often
Cons
- Firm, low-power feel means the player must supply their own pace
- Less comfortable than softer co-polys; can feel stiff on the arm
- Can feel muted or dead after it has been played with for a while
Voices
— Ben, TX (Tennis Warehouse customer review), Web
If you want solid controllable spin this string is exceptional. Durability is also great.
— Anonymous, CA (Tennis Warehouse customer review), Web
This is a great durable string. Hitting a lot of tennis balls each day and do not have to re string racquets as often as other brands used in the past.