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Guide to New Babolat String Names

From natural gut to polyester, Babolat has changed the names of some popular strings. Check this list if you're wondering where your favorite Babolat string went. It may just have a new name and new packaging.

Babolat Natural Gut

Old Name New Name
VS Touch 16 Touch VS 16
VS Team 17 Touch VS 17
Tonic+ 15L Touch Tonic 15L
Tonic+ 16 Touch Tonic 16

For years, the names Touch and Team signified a difference in gauge only. With this name update, all of Babolat's natural gut strings will be part of the new Touch Range.

Babolat Polyester

Old Name New Name
Pro Hurricane Tour RPM Hurricane
RPM Blast Rough RPM Rough

Babolat has grouped all of its polyester offerings under the RPM family name. Both the iconic RPM Blast and RPM Team keep the same name. While Babolat adds a new string called RPM Power, the old Pro Hurricane string gets discontinued.

Babolat Multifilament

Old Name New Name
Addiction Addixion

The multifiliament line is now called the Xcf Range. While Addiction got renamed, Xcel remains the same.

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