Expert Picks: Babolat String
Best Babolat Strings Chosen By Our Playtesters
Your string choice is as important as your racquet. As Eric Babolat said himself, "50% of performance is the string, and 50% is the frame." What you choose will depend on what qualities you are looking for. We've broken it down into some common categories.
String Suited for Playability
Specializing in comfort and power, the best playability strings also deliver great touch and responsiveness across slower stroke speeds. Although not as durable as polyester, playability strings hold their tension and playing characteristics much better over time. The undisputed king of this category is natural gut. Made of ultra resilient serosa fibers (beef intestines), nothing compares to the feel and "pocketing" of natural gut at impact. In addition to being the best choice for players with arm-problems, natural gut will add instant comfort and extra power to any hybrid. For those seduced by its undeniable charm, the high cost is well worth the price of admission.
Our Pick:
"Launched in 1925, Babolat's VS Natural Gut is one of the most iconic and celebrated tennis strings ever made. In addition to its unrivaled combination of comfort, power and feel, VS Natural Gut holds tension and playability longer than any string we’ve tested. It's also the perfect hybrid partner for your favorite poly." -Jonathan, TW String Guru
String Suited for Control
Control strings are typically firm, low powered and durable. The best control strings come from the polyester category. Although too stiff and underpowered for beginners, polyester strings helped to revolutionize the game of tennis by giving advanced players the needed control to swing bigger and load the ball with unprecedented levels of pace and spin.
Our Pick:
"Being a big hitter who likes to accelerate fast through my shots, I look to my strings to help add control to my game. RPM Team is stiff and dead, which is just what I look for when it comes to my strings -- it helps me feel confident swinging out. Plus, there is ample access to spin to tap into when I need to get the ball diving down and into the court." - Michelle, TW Playtester
