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.
