Description
A popular hybrid combination, Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour + Xcel combines the durability and spin of the stiffer co-polyester string with the enhanced feel and comfort from the much softer multifilament string. Typically used in the main strings for its durability characteristics, Pro Hurricane Tour features an octagonal profile, allowing for greater spin generation. The Xcel is often used in the crosses to increase the feel of the stringbed and decrease the overall stiffness. This makes an otherwise stiff string like Pro Hurricane Tour accessible to a broader range of players. The hybrid combination is best suited to advanced players seeking durability and spin, but with a softer feel.
Construction: Extruded Co-Polyester / Multifilament Polyamide
Color: Yellow / Natural
Gauge: 1.30mm / 1.30mm
Need help selecting a string? Check out our Choosing The Right Tennis String guide for more assistance.
Customer Reviews
Doug
La.
December 2010
La.
December 2010
Athletic Dir. at La. State Univ. Shreveport
5/5
Great Price! Performance was great--more control.
Omeed Azmoudeh
Tx
November 2011
Tx
November 2011
Great strings
4.66666666667/5
Good price, good feel, good power, good spin. These strings are exactly what you get for the price. Nothing phenomenal, but cheap and good.
Jerry Jorgensen
Fl
December 2011
Fl
December 2011
String job
5/5
The string job was good - tension as discussed - and performance is great.
April Aiello
Florida
July 2012
Florida
July 2012
Power and Touch
5/5
One of my Babolat Andy Roddick Pure Drive racquets has gut on it, the other has the hybrid combination Pro Hurricane Tour 16 and Xcel 16g Strings. My racquet is for power, it is weighted at 11.8 ounces. I got the gut for touch, especially around the net for doubles. However, the Pro Hurricane/Xcel combo surprises me. I feel like I dont give up much and on a good day can still hit soft touch volleys with accuracy. In fact, I rarely use my gut strung racquet anymore. I dont have to worry about the fray of the gut and babying itto avoid humidity or excessive heat on my gut strings, I have been known to carry it into lunch with me instead of leaving it in the car. When the gut wears out, I will restring with the Pro Hurricane/Xcel combo instead. With the hybrid combo, I have the power, spin, and all the touch I need. The price is nice too.
Eric Kruseman
Texas
July 2013
Texas
July 2013
Pro Hurricane Tour
5/5
These strings are great and they tend to last a long time. I dont hit with very much topspin but I like the way that the strings dont move on my racket and that they tend to keep their tension for quite sometime.
ben
tn
July 2013
tn
July 2013
Not as described.
1/5
When I first started hitting I noticed a dramatic drop in spin. Secondly after ten sessions the xcel strings broke. I have always used Babolat strings in the past and this wont keep me from doing so. I just wish however I had been warned to stay away from these.
Philippe Shum Shing
VA
August 2013
VA
August 2013
Pro Hurricane & Xcel String
5/5
I used Babolat RMP Blast before but I find that this string is much better for me as it allows me to have better control and some power.
Tennis Express Reviews
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Description
No Specs Available.
Product Specs
No Specs Available
BABOLAT
Pro Hurricane Tour 16 and Xcel 16g Strings
$18.95#B281033:SET
In-Stock
5+ Remaining
Description
A popular hybrid combination, Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour + Xcel combines the durability and spin of the stiffer co-polyester string with the enhanced feel and comfort from the much softer multifilament string. Typically used in the main strings for its durability characteristics, Pro Hurricane Tour features an octagonal profile, allowing for greater spin generation. The Xcel is often used in the crosses to increase the feel of the stringbed and decrease the overall stiffness. This makes an otherwise stiff string like Pro Hurricane Tour accessible to a broader range of players. The hybrid combination is best suited to advanced players seeking durability and spin, but with a softer feel.
Construction: Extruded Co-Polyester / Multifilament Polyamide
Color: Yellow / Natural
Gauge: 1.30mm / 1.30mm
Need help selecting a string? Check out our Choosing The Right Tennis String guide for more assistance.
Customer Reviews
Doug
La.
December 2010
La.
December 2010
Athletic Dir. at La. State Univ. Shreveport
5/5
Great Price! Performance was great--more control.
Omeed Azmoudeh
Tx
November 2011
Tx
November 2011
Great strings
4.66666666667/5
Good price, good feel, good power, good spin. These strings are exactly what you get for the price. Nothing phenomenal, but cheap and good.
Jerry Jorgensen
Fl
December 2011
Fl
December 2011
String job
5/5
The string job was good - tension as discussed - and performance is great.
April Aiello
Florida
July 2012
Florida
July 2012
Power and Touch
5/5
One of my Babolat Andy Roddick Pure Drive racquets has gut on it, the other has the hybrid combination Pro Hurricane Tour 16 and Xcel 16g Strings. My racquet is for power, it is weighted at 11.8 ounces. I got the gut for touch, especially around the net for doubles. However, the Pro Hurricane/Xcel combo surprises me. I feel like I dont give up much and on a good day can still hit soft touch volleys with accuracy. In fact, I rarely use my gut strung racquet anymore. I dont have to worry about the fray of the gut and babying itto avoid humidity or excessive heat on my gut strings, I have been known to carry it into lunch with me instead of leaving it in the car. When the gut wears out, I will restring with the Pro Hurricane/Xcel combo instead. With the hybrid combo, I have the power, spin, and all the touch I need. The price is nice too.
Eric Kruseman
Texas
July 2013
Texas
July 2013
Pro Hurricane Tour
5/5
These strings are great and they tend to last a long time. I dont hit with very much topspin but I like the way that the strings dont move on my racket and that they tend to keep their tension for quite sometime.
ben
tn
July 2013
tn
July 2013
Not as described.
1/5
When I first started hitting I noticed a dramatic drop in spin. Secondly after ten sessions the xcel strings broke. I have always used Babolat strings in the past and this wont keep me from doing so. I just wish however I had been warned to stay away from these.
Philippe Shum Shing
VA
August 2013
VA
August 2013
Pro Hurricane & Xcel String
5/5
I used Babolat RMP Blast before but I find that this string is much better for me as it allows me to have better control and some power.
Tennis Express Reviews
Click here to read the Tennis Express Review
Description
No Specs Available.
Product Specs
| Characteristic | Maximum Playability |
| Desc1 | PRO HURRICANE TOUR 16 + XCEL 16G STRINGS |
| Gauge | 16 |
| String Length | Single Set |
| String Type | Hybrid |