BABOLAT Pro Hurricane Tour 16 and Xcel 16g Strings

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.

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.

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.

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.

The string job was good - tension as discussed - and performance is great.

Good price, good feel, good power, good spin. These strings are exactly what you get for the price. Nothing phenomenal, but cheap and good.

Great Price! Performance was great--more control.