Babolat RPM Blast 17 String Customer feedback
Comments: Finally, after 20 tries at different strings combos I have found the perfect string. I strung it at 54 lbs on my Volkl Organix 8 315 and I have a weapon! Plenty of power and control and it lasts without dying out. It is very easy to string. Well worth it, thank you Babolat.
Comments: Pretty decent string, definitely worth a try. Nice pop, excellent dwell time, easy on the arm. Actually
prefer Weiss TurboTwist, though, since it has a slightly crisper feel and retains tension better.
Comments: BETTER THAN NATURAL GUT! Yes, go ahead and raise your eyebrow. Listen, I have 2 exactly the same
racquets, one with with Babolat VS Team 17g Natural Gut and the other with Babolat RPM Blast 17g. I keep switching the 2
racquets after every 15 minutes and found the RPM Blast 17g to be a lot softer, more powerful, and way more spinnier than the
Natural Gut strung racquet. The only real advantage that Natural Gut have is its crisper, control feel. Other than that, RPM Blast
tops it all. This type of string should be illegal. That's how good it really is!
Comments: After trying so many polys and experiencing the same things, GREAT TO START, uncontrollable after 3-
5 hours of play. So far first hour this string is AWESOME, I like control over power so I decided to string at 64 to see if when
tension dropped it would stabilize in a good range. Thought the string would be harsh at 64 but was surprised that it played
softer than I thought. Great bite, pocketing and control, plenty of spin. Ill post more updates as time goes. I hope someday to
find a poly that stays good for a decent amount of time, otherwise Im back to my X-One Biphase which plays stiff for first hour
but then is good till the string breaks, I tell people that many times I pop the string on a winner.
Comments: I never associated tennis performance to equipment alone, such as racquets or strings, but I truly
believe that this string will improve your game. RPM Blast is the BEST string out there. This is the only string that maintains control
and spin potential, even after dropping in tension. It offers a great combination of power, spin, and control, as well as a good
pocketing of the ball. When I strung my Youtek Prestige MP with this string, all of my usual hitting partners were having trouble
returning my shots and all of them stated that I was hitting unorthodox heavy balls. I have not changed my technique and believe
the capacity of pace and spin allows for this heavy ball effect, where your shots will land in the court with dangerous spin and
pace. I highly recommend this string, despite its high price as it also lasts a relatively long time compared to other polyesters.
Comments: Played two and half sets strung at 57 w/ soft multi crosses. My arm was KILLING me the next day.
Strings were shot after 1.5 hours. Moved all over the place, no control on groundies.
Comments: I agree with Oscar. I got it strung on my Pure Drive GT and it made my arm hurt. It was very pingy and
harsh. I don't know if it's the string or the combo of the racket and string.
Comments: Phenomenal string. I tried just about every string made by Babolat with my Pure Drive Roddick Plus
racket. I was worried about some comments stating that these strings are hard for the elbow. Not so. It is softer than Addiction,
Feel and Excel strings which are supposed to be comfort strings under the same conditions 17 gauge at 56 lbs. It's even better
than VS Touch natural gut. It gives me the best control, power and spin of any string I've tried. My serve and volleys improved
quite a bit using this string. I also played 5 hours straight and my elbow feels fine where I was quitting at 3 hours before with
other strings as I felt discomfort coming on my elbow.
Comments: A coach of a nationally ranked junior player recommended the string to me. I love the playability of it. It
has great control, great power and tremendous bite. What he failed to tell me is that I would be lucky to get 4 hours of tennis out
of each stringing. At its price, it's hard to justify the bang for the buck! Time to make a change and save some money.
Comments: I used this on a Babolat Pure Drive GT and a full bed killed my arm, if I was to use this I'd recommend
using it in the mains and a softer string for the crosses.
Comments: First I used Babolat RPM Blast 16g then switched to the 17g and loved the
feel it gave me with more power. So I went a step further and tried the
18g and it ruined my game. The 17g is perfect for my game (a lot of
topspin) and helps add power to my shots. It normally only last me a
month due to the amount I play so it's an expensive string, but I
believe it's worth it!
Comments: I never post but this string really killed my arm after playing only a few hours with it. My son loves it so
I tried it but it was just painful. If you are young and have a good arm it should be fine.
Comments: I thought this was a fantastic string. A lot of spin and A LOT of pop and power if strung a few pounds
lower than usual. Though control was sacrificed. I had a hard time stringing it as well.
Comments: Probably the best string I've ever played with. The RPM Blast set up is like no other string I have ever
used. They seem to die after about 2 or 3 good sessions, but somehow they come back. So if you have these strings, and they
seem dead really fast, give them some time, and they come back stronger and better than ever.
Comments: This string is the best I've ever used. I play well over 10 hours a week, and it lasts quite a while. I
haven't seen any signs of the string being dead.
Comments: I have tried to string a new Babolat Aero Pro Drive twice with the Babolat RPM Blast 1.25. And twice the
string broke when I worked on the crosses on different places.
Comments: I agree with many of the comments above. RPM Blast does die pretty quickly, and it's super soft. First
time, I was like, this is better than anything else I've ever tried, and the crisp, pop, and spin was more than I would have ever
asked for. After 6 hrs of playing, it does seem dead.
Comments: This is a awesome string. Before this string I used Luxilon Big Banger Original and was not getting
enough topspin. So I switched and now I have more than enough. I really recommend this string to anyone who wants to put more
spin on the ball.
Comments: Babolat strings have really only gotten stiffer as they keep developing their technology. Pro Hurricane is
a great string while it lasts, but it dies quickly as does RPM Blast. The 17 Gauge is great, but it only lasts for about 2 hours of
hitting. After that, the balls really start flying off of the strings and I lost all control over the ball.
Comments: One great thing about this string is it always springs back into place. This should make for a more
consistent ball. I'm still playing with different tensions. I started at 57 lbs and have been working my way down with last at 45 lbs.
Even at 45 the strings still snap back and self realign.
Comments: Below is the rundown of my string history. I thought players who like what I like might get a better idea
of the type of player this string appeals to.
Former "go to" strings: Unique Big Hitter mains, Wilson Stamina crosses.
I tried and liked (hybrid everything with Stamina in the crosses): Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour, Luxilon ALU Rough, Luxilon
Adrenaline and Signum Pro Poly Plasma Orange.
I also tried and didn't like: Babolat Revenge, Kirschbaum Spiky Shark, Wilson Enduro Pro and Pacific X Force.
My current Setup with a Babolat Pure Storm Tour. RPM Blast 17 mains @ 58lbs with Stamina crosses @ 58lbs.
Bottom line: I like the crisp sound and pocketing feel. Good controlled "ball grab" and so far
seems to hold its tension well. Also important-I think it looks amazing in a PST.
Comments: I was able to get RPM Blast before it was being fully marketed.
I was told it was "the best thing on the market", so I tried it out.
Three days into it, I finally broke down and cut the strings out of my
racquet. My elbow was killing me. I'm a tennis director at a club in
SC, and I would never recommend this string to anyone. It dies too
quickly and is way too unforgiving on your body.
Comments: Overrated in my opinion. It was just like the Pro Hurricane Tour, but it's black and stiffer feeling.
Comments: It's a great string with a lot of pop, power and spin. The durability and elasticity are bad if you are a flat
hard hitter and have it strung more than 55 lbs. There is lots of spin potential even with less spin friendly racquets. It definitely
has a softer feel when compared to other poly strings with the same gauge. The backhand slice is more technique demanding for
speed and precision.
Comments: I have a Kilppermate drop weight stringing machine and I've had trouble trying to string my friends
stick with this string. I know that polyester is stiffer than most strings, but I need some tips on how to get the job done, if you
have any tips it would help a lot.
Comments: Comfortable string for my golfers elbow. When I dropped the tension to 58lbs from 60lbs the ball
pocketing dramatically increased. I can also cut loose with confidence on a flat serve and the ball drops right in. For my backhand
I have to really close the face to keep it in.
Comments: This string made my elbow hurt so much after 5 or 6 hours of playing.
Comments: What is the ideal string tension for this kind of string in a Babolat Aerostorm GT? Please comment on
this because I had it strung 50lbs. in the mains and 53lbs. in the crosses. Is this ideal?
Comments:Very good string although not at first feel. :D I first Strung it in Babolat AeroPro Drive GT + and I hybrid
it with ebox natural gut (I think this string only at Indonesia) Strung @ 54/56lbs. It had tooooooooo much power; there is no
control at all. But when my Babolat Pure Drive GT + string broke I used this string in the mains along pro hurricane feel at crosses
@ 58lbs. It changed my opinion about this string. This string came with good spin potential and control and it does not hurt my
arm like Ashaway crossfire 18. It makes me very happy. I'd rate it 9.5/10
Comments: Very good string, especially when used in a hybrid setup. Great spin, good feel and power. Much
better than the 16 gauge!
Comments: I use the Babolat RPM Blast 17 string in my Babolat Aero Pro Drive racquets. My main concern was
comfort given my previous painful experiences with Luxilon strings. I the strung the RPM Blast 17 at 50 lbs. I have to say I am
delighted with the power, control and comfort these strings deliver. My serves are more powerful and accurate and I am swinging
my strokes with such confidence knowing my shots will still go in. To me it's the best poly string in the market right now.
Comments: AMAZING! These are outstanding strings for players seeking to enhance spin. Amazing control and
feel with these. I have them in my Babolat Aero ProDrive Team Gt, Strung @ 57lbs and they are ideal. The most notable difference
with these was my serve. I was instantly hitting serves much better and using it as a weapon.
Comments: I'm currently fourteen and play with a Dunlop Aerogel 4D 200. I think the only problem with this string
is the power. I feel I really just don't get enough power to deliver the ball well. I can get perfect spin and great control but I
suspect, because of the small head size, I don't get as much power as I would like. I don't want to turn you off to this string
though, it is a good one if you have a larger headsize.
Comments: I just got these strings on my new Babolat Pure Drive. I don't know if it's just me but I'm getting no bite
out of them. My serve is normally fast but with these strings I'm finding that my serve has been slower then normal. But the spin is
great!
Comments: These strings are awesome. It's quite a bit softer then PH's and pockets really well. Spin generation is
pretty good. For me I had just as good feel and power as synthetic gut. I was playing with OS Micro before. Just liked the feeling
but this is amazing string. Tried a myriad of other strings, from Lux to Topspin to Blue Gear. Amazing stuff.... But trick is to string
2-3 lbs above normal. I play on 90 frames and first 2 hours going to be break in, but after that you really have a string that
perform pretty consistently. I believe this is the tip from the forums.
Comments: Definitely softer than Pro Hurricane 17 but after 2 times out with my new Prestige MP it's bothering me
(at 60 lbs). That's just not comfortable enough for me. Spin production is good and I hit some monster serves (125 +) with great
control but it's bothering me on forehands. It does have some better pocketing than even PH 18 but I guess I should go back to
using Gamma synthetic gut, which I reverted back to when PH 18 in a hybrid set up made my elbow sensitive. RPM does pocket
much better just not enough. I guess I'm just an older school player.
Comments: I have to comment on these strings because I did a before and after "experiment" with my daughter.
She is a competitive junior player who is strong, with a lot power but inconsistent control. My son, who is also a competitive
player, has been playing with RPM since the beginning of the summer and the control he gets with these strings are so amazing. It
sometimes seems as though the ball has a magnet for the lines. I decided to switch my daughter's strings to RPM. (Actually RPM in
the mains at 57 and gut in the crosses. She had Luxilon/gut previously- same tension) It is night and day the amount of spin that
she is able to generate. Creating topspin consistently has been an ongoing problem for her. She is able to create awesome angles
to open up the court. I am sold on these strings. Don't think that using these strings will change mediocrity to greatness but if you
have the game, I believe that RPM can take you to a different level. She uses Wilson BLX Pro Tour.
Comments: I put this string on a Babolat Pure Drive. Strung it on mains at 52 and on the crosses I used Babolat
Duralast at 54. Best feeling strings that I have ever used. Nice pop and control of the shots. Not too worried about over swinging
with these strings, the ball tends to always land in the court.
Comments: Be careful with this string if you have any tendency to develop tennis elbow. This string is very
unforgiving.
Comments:Spin, Power, Control, this string is awesome for an hour.....then everything starts to go long and serves
stop going in. Switch racquets and shots are going in again! I'm not Nadal, nor does Babolat sponsor me, so I can't have my
racquets strung before every match... I'm going back to something that lasts.
Comments: This string started out sick with spin and pop, but after about 10hrs it just went flat. I strung a full bed
at 57 and it really is a great feeling string with bite like I've never seen. I would highly recommend for a tournament, but be
prepared to restring often. If I try it again, I'll probably mix it with syn gut to make it last longer.
Comments: I love the 1st shot I made but after few hours of hitting my shots became so lousy. Its durability
doesn't go well, I don't know if it's just me or what? Before I used Luxilon adrenaline 16l at 61 but now my RPM was at 58. My
coach was the one who put that tension and something went wrong with the sound of the impact after few hours but with
performance at the beginning it was the best.
Comments: From the first time I hit with this string, I thought that I
would love PHT more than RPM. But after 2 hours of play, I started to
feel the spin, accuracy and the forgiveness of this string. Spin cross
court backhands become so easy and my forehand kept inside the
baseline. So far so good for this string except the price. The best string I have ever used. I strung it at 60 lbs but maybe I'll put it
56 lbs for next string job.
Comments: What is there to say? I use an APDC formally with PHT strings @61 lbs. A buddy of mine recently told
me that I should try these RPM's. At first I shied away from it because I'm a fan of the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" motto but when
I restrung my APDC with RPMs and went out to hit, I was simply amazed. This string holds tension very well, better control, more
pop, and you can actually feel a better bite on the ball than PHT. For me, definitely worth the money.
Comments: Have been playing with Luxilon 127 on a Head Radical OS Agassi and tried a set of RPM at 54lbs for the
past two weeks. I hit 4 to 5 days a week and report no problems with arm, shoulder or elbow. Despite my misgivings, the strings
surpass expectations. Haven't loosened or become mushy and balls hit flat are moving off it with pace and accuracy, as well as
with good bite off top spin shots. Slice serves are going over with great movement and spin off the ground, flat ones may be less
effective, or is that just my age and damaged back?
Comments: I have found my dream setup: RPM blast 17 with the Becker Pro. I had been using the PHT alone and
once as a hybrid with Xcel. While they were quite good for 2 matches, after that, the tension loss was just unbearable: dead and
mushy, no pop whatsoever. Not sure what the RPM's are going to yield durability wise, but if they're as durable as people say they
are, then this is it: this is my string.
Comments: This string is fantastic! The first 6 hours I hit with it I did not hit one ball long!! After 6 hours the string
becomes less impressive - but still very good. It eventually broke on the 12th hour of hard hitting. GREAT STRING IF YOU CAN
AFFORD IT!!!!
4.5 hard hitting baseliner
Comments: Excellent string. Great pop off the ball, spin is there even with a 18x20 string pattern. Serves were on
the money! Played with it 5 hrs and still alive! 4.5 playa Y/T Prestige MP.
Comments: One word, WOW!!! This string is the best poly I've ever hit with! When I read & heard that Nadal &
Roddick upgraded to this new RPM Blast, being the Pro Hurricane Tour fan I am, I bought a pack as soon as I could & strung my
racquet up. I fell in love with this string on the first few strokes! The light softness accompanied by the octagonal design gave me
the perfect amount of spin to keep the ball within the lines while maintaining a sense of arm comfort. Serves & volleys felt solid
despite bad reviews I've heard about this string when it comes to touch shots. All in all, an excellent, well-rounded co-poly! If you
are a poly lover, this is definitely at least a must try!!!
Comments: I strung this on my EXO3 Ignite Team at 52 as suggested on the package, which is lower than I have
strung any other string on my racquets. Even at such a low tension, I found this string to be just as stiff as most other polys and it
didn't feel too good on my arm. Playability was fine but I didn't find it to be as spectacular as most claim. Definitely not worth the
high price tag that Babolat is gouging everyone for.
Comments: A couple of months ago I wrote:
"I really like this string. I have both 17 ga and 16 ga. the 16 ga feels a little softer, but the 17 ga gives more feel and bite...."
I would like to post an update. I took almost 4 weeks off for vacation, and when I played again, my arm was sore again. This has
never happened before to me, and I think it's the string. Also, now with the strings 2 months old (with one month of not playing)
the strings feel quite dead on the racquet. The soft feel is still there, but the pop is not.
I think I will be switching back to a multifilament (Biphase or NXT), perhaps in a hybrid with Babolat gut.
Comments: I was playing with the Tecnifibre X-One 17G and it felt great, the only problem was that I kept breaking
strings every 2 days and it became expensive for me. After trying the RPM 17G at 56lbs, it felt harder and I didn't get feedback on
my shots so I decided to lower the tension to 54lbs with awesome results. I love to hit heavy topspin shots and this string gave me
an extra bite that my partners can't handle very well. Overall great string at the right tension. My racquet is a YONEX RDIS 300.
Comments: I just had my Roddick Pure Drive strung with the RPM 17's in the crosses and Babolat VS Gut in the
mains both at 60 lbs. In 30 years of playing I have never found a better combination. The feel is unbelievable...total control and
the power is scary. My partner asked me to tone it down a bit because the pace of the ball was too fast for him to respond to.
Someone else posted a comment saying that the ball easily drops down at the last second keeping the ball in. I had the same
experience on my cross-court backhand topspin...and all shots for that matter. My previous combo was the VS Gut in the mains at
55 and Lux Ace 18 gauge in the crosses at 50 lbs. The difference is night and day. Comfort, Control and Power...you will feel the
ball like never before. Don't walk...Run out to get these on your racquet.
Comments: This string gives me the biggest spin ever. However, I don't think it's as powerful, or as explosive as
Luxilon Big Banger Rough.
Comments: If you've never felt that a string was too stiff, too spinny, or too powerful for you, this is a must-try
string. Not for everyone, but for the power baseliner this is a treat rivaled by the best textured polyesters (in my experience Black
Code and Spiky Shark).
Comments: This is an excellent string for the crosses, but do not use a full bed! It becomes too mushy to put on
the mains I've found. That being said, as a player who prefers a full poly bed this is the best string I've ever used in the crosses of
a racquet. Your slice serve will immediately reap the benefits and you'll be able to get easy net clearance, pop, control and most
importantly of all, PLACEMENT on your kick serve. The 17 gauge is great but I may try the 16 at some point. In general I use
Babolat Hurricane Feel 16 or 17, Kirschbaum Pro Line II 17 or Luxilon ACE 18 in the Mains. This string gives the best top spin on
the market and will give big hitters even more pop but also keep them from hitting the ball out.
Comments: I really like this string. I have both 17 ga and 16 ga. the 16 ga feels a little softer, but the 17 ga gives
more feel and bite. I am able to take a big swing and the ball stays in, and when I do a windshield wiper forehand, the ball hops
off the court. I have not noticed a big drop in tension the way other people remark, even after several hours of play. I strongly
recommend this string.
Cons: my arm is a bit more sore. I don't know if this is from the string or because I have been inspired to play more because of the
nice feel on the string! On one racquet, I hit a serve near the frame and the strings popped, and it was a brand new string job.
Comments: I have a Wilson K Six.One 95 16x18 that I strung with RPM Blast 17 in the mains and Gamma Live Wire
XP 17 in the crosses, both at 57 tension. I saw another player use this hybrid at my club so I decided to try it out. RPM Blast and
Live Wire XP provides great feel, great spin, and moderate power and control. I had previously tried out the RPM Blast by itself, but
it loses tension much to quickly. It's good for a couple hours of vigorous play, then it starts to die. Also, RPM by itself didn't give
me the desired pop and feel that I discovered when I hybrided it. Basically, RPM Blast alone is alright, but when you hybrid it the
result is excellent!! STRONGLY RECOMMEND.
Comments: This string is quite a good choice for the competitive player with quite a bit of experience and skill. I
use a Head Microgel Prestige Pro Mid Plus, and with this string I was able to create more power, control and definitely more
comfort. I am a hitting partner at the Hyundai Hopman Cup, held in Perth when I tried this string once and felt as though It was a
great string. Highly recommend this string as a try. Go for the thinner gauge, it doesn't lose any durability but gives you more
power and feel. Definitely a good string.
Comments: Update: This is an ok poly (soft) for about 10-12 hrs, after that you're on your own, meaning it gets
mushy so you have to constantly adjust your strokes. Maybe @ 60-62 gets better result or if you hybrid it.
Comments: String this string a little higher than you would want it, like 2 lbs higher. It's kinda soft but after a while
feels a little mushy. Generates the same amount of spin as I would already have done on another string set up... power difference
is noticeable good string overall; just feels a little mushy sometimes.
Comments: I thought this string was ok. It has a soft mushy feel to it. I prefer a more clean crisp feel. Spin was
great, power and control ok. It took a lot of effort to hit the ball with power compared to other strings.
Comments: I have this strung @ 60 lbs on my Pure Drive Cortex and clocked in about 5.5 hours so far. For a poly,
it's pretty comfortable and control is still manageable. The string allows for good ball pocketing and power is definitely there. The
spin characteristics makes as if the ball lands further than you intend then drops it at the last moment literally on the line which is
pretty cool once you adjust to it.
Comments: I feel this string is more comfortable and soft than other polys I have tried. However, I don't believe that
this string allowed me to hit with any more topspin than I already had. I'm not to sure if I can exactly feel the ball and how much
spin I put on the ball. I think I have to hit with it for a while longer. I hit with a semi to full western grip, and a lot of topspin. I hit
twice for a bout 4 hours each and the string seems to maintain tension very well. Other than that, I don't think this string is
unique compared to any other brands. It does look cooler than any other string on my APDGT.
Comments: Just cut out my ALU Power and thought I would give this string a try. I typically hit flat, but was really
curious about this string.
My thoughts: Very impressive string. Effortless topspin, even when I wasn't trying. String also seems gentle on my TE, but time
will tell. I'm definitely going to play around with this string!
Comments: Good string, but did not exceed my expectation with spins. Advertisement made it seem like the string
would bite more into the ball than it did (shaped string... not much of an effect). Hard hitting baseline player.
Comments: It is softer! THANK GOD I can use a Poly string now that doesn't give me arm problems! Superb power
and feel
Comments: After hitting with it for a month now and it's still holding tension pretty good, but is completely killing
my arm. I almost had to pull out from one of my biggest matches. So if you want a good string and have a strong arm then use
this string.
Comments: I LOVE this string! I have tried everything from VS Touch to Luxilon with synthetic gut and multi-
filament in between and this is the BEST string I have ever used. Instills confidence to hit out. And no pain like I had after
extended use of other polyesters. I recommend this stuff highly - unless you are a future opponent.
Comments: This string RULES!!! I'm a 4.5 player who used Pro Hurricane tour 17g in mains and natural gut in my
crosses for years, switched to the RPM Blast in the mains 17g on my Babolat Pure Control + at 62 pounds and it was unbelievable.
So much more comfortable with even more wicked spin and nice pocketing for poly. It was pure domination!!
Comments: The Best String I've ever used. if someone hits the ball hard, you can feel the ball spinning and flying
into the string, it was the ultimate experience I've ever had. even if you hate polys, give this a try!
Comments: Great string. Excellent spin production, great power and control. Switched to this from Luxilon because
Luxilon hurt my arm, and to my pleasant surprise this caused no arm pain AND it was better on the court. Good cosmetic too on
my orange + black Youtek Radical. Highly recommended.
Comments: I have been playing for the past 3 years with a hybrid of Luxilon Big Banger 16 (crosses) and Luxilon Big
Banger Ace 18 (mains). Liked the combo, although it is a bit unresponsive for net play (I'm a baseliner anyway). So when this string
came out I decided to give it a shot. I strung one racquet (Babolat AeroPro Drive) with this string at 57 pounds and performance
was amazing. Everything was dropping in, and even at the net it felt responsive. However, after the match I ended up with a very
sore shoulder (something that has never ever happened to me). So thinking that it was the tension, I strung a second one at 55. I
played last night with it, and although it still had the same topspin generation, it felt extremely spongy and some balls were flying
out. But, my shoulder was still sore! So I guess this is a great string but for some reason it bothers my shoulder and so will have to
go back to my regular string setup. Too bad, because I liked how the string plays.
Comments: BEST STRING EVER. I recently switched from Luxilon Big Banger in the mains and crosses and have
noticed an amazing difference in my game. My serve has a whole lot more kick on it and get more spin on my groundstrokes. This
string has a nice clean crisp feel but it doesn't have an overwhelming power. I am a 4.5 player and used this in the mains and
crosses and think this is by far the best string I have ever used.
Comments: The French make fine wine, and they now make the finest string in my opinion. I have tried about every
co-poly out there and this has the best feel and control with just enough power. I used a hybrid set-up on my Wilson BLX Six.One
95, 16 X 18: RPM Blast 17 - M- 58: X: TF X-One Bi-Phase 18.
Comments: I'd like to add to my other statement that they seem more durable than the PHT and any other string
I've ever used, syth, natural, or poly. It's been about 2 weeks now since I got them and they're still going strong. I'm not a string
breaker, but other strings lose there tension faster and/or lose all feel and control within 5 or so sets. Crazy good string, love it.
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: Too much hype with great players using this string. RPM Blast let me down despite the high
expectations I had based on marketing spin. My normal setup of Pacific 17G poly and 16G Gamma TNT2 or Sensation for the
crosses produced just as much spin and control while delivering better power and touch. I had to work much harder using RPM
Blast and my timing seemed off to produce similar net clearance and serve velocity. It wasn't harsh, but I strung mains at 56 lbs
and crosses at 54 lbs. Even Kevlar wouldn't hurt at those tensions. The cost for a full bed of RPM Blast isn't warranted for strings
that won't add to your game. I'm going back to a proven hybrid setup and ignoring marketing buzz in the future.
Comments: These strings have it all, feel, spin, power,and control. A little hard to use in the beginning, but once
you get used to them they have some dirty spin that's hard to fight. Thanks, Babolat, for a good string. NTRP 3.5
Comments: WOW!! The best string I have ever tried and I have bounced around a lot of string trying to find the right
fit. I have used Gamma Zo Power, Pro Hurricane 16&17, Natural gut, Revenge and more. This string from the first strike was like
no other. Comfort, power, control, and a lot more feel than the hurricane and revenge. This is the best.
Comments: Great string! Been playing on Hurricane Pro Tour for a couple years, these are waaayyy better. Nice soft
feel, strings don't move around, solid returns. I had tried the Volkl Cyclone, polar opposites - Cyclones no feel, trampoline-like
aluminum - yuk! Get the RPM's!!
Comments: Fantastic. I'd like to say that it's a less stiff version of the PHT, but it's much more than that. Strung it
up on my APDC at 60lbs and let the strings talk for themselves. Deep, heavy topspin forehands, slice backhands that barely
bounce, and serves with more kick than an extremely mad donkey. I will definitely be buying more of these strings. Biggest
difference to me was although they felt more powerful than the PHT, these were way more controllable than the PHT. NTRP Rating:
5.0
Comments: I play with the Babolat AeroPro Drive GT with Tecnifibre Black Code 17 @ 63 lbs. As a RAFA fan I needed
to try these strings. These strings are awesome. I got a ton of spin out of them and got some great serves with great kick. I did
not find the strings stiff and had no arm problems. The recommended tension for this string was 56 lbs I believe and not knowing
anybody that has used them I went conservative at 60 lbs and wished I went 63. Great job, Babolat!! I will use this and Black Code.
Comments: Great String! I have a Head Flexpoint Radical Tour, with these strings its just deadly. I'm using a full bed
and I used to have Babolat pro hurricane which was just a plain out flat string couldn't produce much spin but very durable and
didn't lose and tension. Then the Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour was all right it had more spin no doubt about that. However, it would
lose its tension really fast and it was a weak not very durable string. Now the RPM blast is just fantastic it now has a string: that
produces lots of spin, has durability and hardly loses tension. Therefore this is the best poly in the history of Babolat in my
opinion.
Comments: This string plays stiff period. Sorry guys strung two appd gt's at 52 and I found that it was much more
difficult playing with than m2, timo etc
Comments: Awesome string! I switched from Black Code. For me the main difference was the spin! This string has
awesome spin. I really noticed it on kick serves. When I kicked it the ball jumped up on my opponent causing shanks or short
replies. Drop shots came easily. Forehands and backhands dropped in. No fear of hitting over the baseline. Barely hit into the net.
Awesome string! Nothing else like it. Soft, durable, tons of spin, power, control. There is nothing this string can't do! Try it out!
Comments: Great string. I got a set from one of the players I coach who is sponsored by Babolat. I found it gave me
more spin than Pro Hurricane Tour and a little more feel. I'm using it in a hybrid with Sensation in the crosses in my K 6.1 Tour. I
would highly recommend it to any poly users.
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