Babolat RPMPW17

Babolat RPM Power 17/1.25 String

Line: RPM Power

$21.00

Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer

Introducing RPM Power ! Recommended to intermediate and advanced players who want a co-poly with above average comfort. Made with Babolat's unique CO-PET-C extrusion technology, RPM Power packs more pop than RPM Blast and is great for those who like driving the ball through the court.

String specs

Gauge	17/1.25mm
Length	40ft/12m
Composition	Co-polymer Monofilament
Color	Brown, Blue

Where to buy

Tennis Warehouse

What players say

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Reviewers describe RPM Power as a more comfortable, livelier alternative to Babolat's RPM Blast, with a good balance of power, control, and spin for a polyester string. Opinions on durability are mixed: fine for moderate hitters, but heavy topspin players report it is not the longest-lasting poly.

Best for

Players wanting a more comfortable Babolat poly
Flatter, driving groundstroke players
Players moving up from RPM Blast for more comfort
Intermediate to advanced players

Pros

More comfortable than RPM Blast while keeping poly control
Good spin and snapback from the string's coating
Balances power, control, and spin well for a co-poly
Good ball pocketing and solid tension retention at lower tensions

Cons

Not the most durable poly for players with heavy topspin swings
Stringing process is noisy and feels metallic, though this does not affect play
Some players find it unremarkable compared to other poly options

Voices

I wouldn't perhaps call this string 'power', but compared to Blast, it is definitely more lively and powerful.

— Jonas Eriksson, Web

This string adds much more pop off of the strings than did blast...for a polyester string I believe this gave me the best balance of power, control, and spin.

— Jay (MI, United States), Web

A comfortable string with similar power to Volkl Cyclone, and a little more crisp, with good control and spin.

— Jason Finnegan, Web

Great spin, control, and nice pocketing, with excellent tension retention over extended play.

— Vlad, Web

Absolutely average, with limited standout characteristics.

— Sean, Web