Description
Their new multifilament string, Babolat Addixon 16 provides players with a pillow soft feel for a ton of comfort. This string features a combination of 95% polyamide along with 5% PTFE fibers, which are exclusive to Babolat, to create a unique combination of power, comfort, and durability. The PTFE Fibers in Addixion help to reduce friction between strings leading to prolonged durability. The highly elastic polyamide fibers provide the elasticity necessary for a soft and powerful string bed. This is a great string for a player seeking a very soft feel with some added power and durability from a multifilament string construction.
Construction: Multifilament polyamide/PTFE
Color: Natural
Gauge: 1.30mm / 16g
Length: 40 ft / 12.2 m
Features:
-Multi-filament with emphasis on control
-Improved durability over Xcel
-Great control based Multi-filament
-Good for use in a hybrid set up
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Customer Reviews
elsa
tx
January 2011
Lasting time
Regarding these Babolat strings, I really expected more lasting time. They didn`t last as much as other ones, and they were not cheap at all!!
Will
Ontario
February 2011
Addiction 16 String
A really versatile string. As advertised, it's durable, adds power, and has helped me avoid elbow injuries which have been a chronic problem in the past. I play a minimum of 8 hours a week and get 10 weeks of use between restringing, at 60 lbs.
Vladimir
CA
March 2011
Love the flexibility
As a beginner, I appreciate the control over a ball these strings allow me to have. I believe I asked to use 16 lbs when TE strung them for me, and that just works for me perfectly - I really ought to swing fully to set the ball at the speed I want, so it helps tremendously.
Thanks a lot to the TE experts who suggested them!!!
Pamela Knight
Georgia
September 2011
Improved my game
The strings have a nice feel and provide control, yet allows me to play against power players.
Dan Schweitzer
AR
September 2011
Great String
Really like the Babolat Addiction String. Seems to be durable after one month of play. Strings resist movement better than most multifilament strings -- similar to poly but a lot softer.
Hector Madrigal
CA
February 2012
So, So
I purchased this string to use it as a hybrid with Babolat RPM 17g. I used it on the cross, while using the RPM on the main. The string did not give me the spin, feel, or pop that I was looking for. It is a bit dull as a hybrid.
Yale Scott
TX
March 2012
Super string
The addiction string has great playability, feel and is surprisingly durable.
Tish Babin
Texas
April 2012
new strings
This are great strings. It is has made my game much more consistent.
Gunjan Seth
TX
May 2012
Nice Strings
I used this strings for the new Babolat racquet and I believe they are a nice match as my sons game has improved significantly.
Julie Fordney
Texas
July 2012
Addition Tennis Strings 16g 1.30mm
Really nice strings for my 13yr old son. He plays everyday, and they hold up and preform very good.
Rick Wade
GA
July 2012
Happy so far
Got Addiction strings free with a Babolat racquet purchase here at Tennis Express. Have played about five times with them. They are nice and responsive so far.
Kevin
Texas
August 2012
Addiction Strings
Been happy with strings. Good feel and action. I play quite a bit and the strings have longevity.
Sharon Hudson
MS
August 2012
Im Addicted!
Great strings! The strings offer good control and durability.
Ricky Ortega
Ca
August 2012
Addiction String
Great string for the price. This string will give you great spin and is very durable.
Julie Fordney
Texas
September 2012
Addiction Tennis Strings
My son loves these strings! Its he only kind I buy.
Andrew
NY
October 2012
Dead
I didnt like these strings at all. Put them in my 95 prostaff and they really felt dead to me when hitting. Although I am changing from my 95 prostaff back to the 100 prostaff. Maybe they are truly tailored for Babolat racquets. Just my take.
Rogelio Viloria
Alaska
January 2013
string
string overall performance is very good. Im very satisfied.
Philip Pellouchoud
CA
February 2013
Calvin in Houston
Texas
February 2013
Great Strings
Recently bought a Babolat C-Drive 105 for my 12 yr old daughter and strung it with the 16g 1.30mm Addiction strings. She loves the racquet. I've hit with it a few times and the strings feel good and responsive.
Jeremy Haynes
Texas
March 2013
Great string
I use a lot of spin and usually run through string. This string has lasted and stills allow me great control and power.
Andy C
CA
March 2013
Babolat Addiction Strings
These strings played pretty stiff in the beginning but lost their tension after about 2 weeks. This wasnt surprising, though, because I used them for 6+ hours a day for 3 days straight during the first 2 weeks.
Lisa Welsch
California
April 2013
Addiction strings
I love my new strings. My game has improved and Babolat tennis raquet and strings are the key to performance.
Lisa DeBoever
TX
April 2013
Doing the job
I ordered 4 demo rackets through Tennis Express. When ordering my racket and strings the pro asked me if I liked the strings that were on the demo. Sounds like they strung my strings similar and they are fine so far. I had some wrist pain in the fall and had my racket restrung with natural gut. These strings are synthetic and so far the wrist pain has not returned.
Phil Pellouchoud
CA
April 2013
great stuff
bought these as a backup. i have a reel, but just in case i run out at an inopportune time. :-
Neal kramer
Pa
May 2013
Strings
Strings play well on all surfaces consistent play
Thomas J. Hill
TX
May 2013
Babolat Addiction
Ever since TennisExpress installed the new Addiction tennis strings on my Babolat racket, Ive been undefeated in senior mens league play ... and Ive lost 5 pounds and 2 inches off my waist ... and my hairline quit receding ... and really good looking women oogle and stare at me while Im on the court. Well although I might wish all that occurred, only the first is really true. The new Addicition strings do give me better control and consistency on my serves and volleys. I like it.
Spencer Chiasson
Louisiana
June 2013
Pretty good
These strings arent bad. The only complaint about them is the tennis ball fur sticks to the strings more than usual but other than that small complaint there fine
Heather Denise Musgrove
Texas
July 2013
Determination
My son Tyler decided to join the tennis team his sophomore year. He played about a half year with old racquets and I finally bought him a new Wilson racquet. Now let me tell you he was very particular when he was shopping for this new racquet everything had to perfect about it.
He got better and better the more he played. He singles a lot during the first semester then played doubles. Tyler and his friend made it to regionals and I was a super proud mom!
We got home from regionals and he would still practice at the courts until his racquet broke. You talk about upset. His tennis coach told him she thought he needed a better racquet this time and said I can order some off line and you can try them out and see if you like one f them. Well of course he chose the babalot.
Amy Weatherford
Texas
July 2013
aero pro drive
I lovey new racquet...BUT my elbow is really.sore! Wondering if.strings type or tensiom is the culprit! I also wish I had gone with the 4 1/4 grip! this was my first onlime racquet purchase.
Pam Fischer
Arizona
July 2013
babolat racquet
Bought my son this racquet for his birthday. he is over the moon! Loves every aspect- power, finesse and comfort of this design. His shots are more consistent and stronger. Thanks for a great racquet at a great price.
Leslie Koch
TX
August 2013
Strings
Did not realize how a new pair of strings quickly improves my game
MaryAnn Nicosia
NJ
September 2013
Babolat strings
I am very pleased with my purchase.
Fritz Lehnardt
Ut
September 2013
bobolat
After trying six different rackets I bought a Bobolat. had
it strung at 60 lbs, which my neighbor thought was too tight. Sure enough, it took me a few games to get used to the
tension. The racket is as good as the domo was - of course!
The best part is, I can play two or three sets without getting
a sore elbow because the racket only weighs 9.6 ounces, yet
it is steady, vibrationless, and I have good control with it.
Arthur Jones, Jr.
MS
September 2013
Addiction Tennis String 16g
The addiction string is perfect for the Gamma Big Bubba tennis racket. I am a 3.5 player and was unable to control my strokes with other strings in this racket. With this string I feel very comfortable hitting out on the ball with my Big Bubba.
P C
NC
September 2013
Layover String
Personally, I like to get free stringing when I buy a new racquet, and for that I commend Tennis Express. At the same time, however, Im not a fan of the Addiction string. These more or less bought me time while I found a better string, but I was only able to play 3 matches before the strings popped. Hits a bit tight with mild control. Was strung at 58.
Michael
New York
September 2013
Krisztian Toth
NC
September 2013
Please do not....
To be honest it was for free when i purchased my new racquet Volkl organix v1. I am cheap, I know...So, the tension I used was 50lbs. For the first 15 min the string felt like a wire. No touch, rigid, no power. Then it started to work, it felt much better with decent power, better touch...Then it broke by the end of the first hour!!! I am not addicted to it!
Janet Lorey
New Jersey
September 2013
Addition tennis strings
I will purchase them again.
Jack Li
WA
September 2013
Babolat Addiction
Great mfil, provides more power than stock strings. I generate plenty of spin on my own and these help to place the ball deeper into the court for me. No problems so far.
Chieze Ibeneche-Nnewihe
MA
October 2013
Great feel, long lasting.
Ive been playing with Babolats Addiction strings ever since I switched to the Aero Pro Drive racket. These are great strings for medium strength players, as they have some pop to them but have great feel. Also they last forever! I hardly every break them before they begin to show natural wear and tear.
Caveat: If youre really strong, youd probably prefer playing with deader strings that may last longer and allow you to swing through.
David Beasley
Arizona
October 2013
Soft Feel for tender elbow
I used those unforgiving, polyester, hexagonal strings for about 18 months. My elbow was suffering greatly for it. So, my pro recommended low string tension and super soft, comfort oriented strings. Babolat delivers. I sacrifice no power or spin and they are easy on my elbow. I play 2-3 times per week. 4.0 Doubles and Singles. Prince O3 White, strung at the bottom of the range ~50lbs.
Matthew Houting
WI
November 2013
Babolat Addiction Strings 16g 1.30 mm Natural
These are great strings. They allow a good combination of power and spin and definitely arent a huge hit on your pocket book!
Love them!
Trey Arnold
Texas
November 2013
These strings are nice, too nice.
These strings are extremely high quality and durable. I grew up breaking strings bi-monthly, so I used to use a reel of cheap gut strings. Im used to lower end string, so using something with much more absorption and less feel was new for me. The product is great, Im just a cheap string guy.
Bill Laughlin
AL
August 2014
Very good strings
Addiction strings have excellent feel and fit my power racquet to enable deep ground strokes. Net play has good feel.