Description
Babolat RPM Hurricane 17g Strings improve on the original Hurricane in almost every way. It plays firmer and with more control than the original, and improves in the durability department. Hurricane Tour has an octagonal profile to help grab the ball to generate top spin. Players who prefer a firmer feeling string bed with ample amounts of control and spin potential, are perfect candidates for Hurricane Tour. Hurricane is still used on the ATP and WTA tours.
RPM Hurricane is the same string as Pro Hurricane Tour, Only the name has changed.
Construction: Extruded co-polyester monofilament
Color: Yellow
Gauge: 17 g / 1.25 mm
Length: 40 ft / 12.2 m
Features:
-Crisp Firm Feel
-Octagonal Profile for Spin
-Firmer update to Pro Hurricane
-Improved Durability
-Solid Control on Big Swings
Need help selecting a string? Check out our Choosing The Right Tennis String guide for more assistance.
Customer Reviews
Andrew
Texas
January 2009
Awesome
These strings will change your game, in a good way. They help you provide deadly power and spin, the perfect string for big hitters like myself, who like spinning alot as well. Overall, one of the best strings around the market these days.
Tommy
Texas
October 2009
Perfect
These strings are the best for power hitters. At the right tension, these strings can be really deadly. It gives great spin to those that really need it. It can dramaticly change your playing.
Lisa
PA
October 2010
Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour Strings
I'm really enjoying the performance of these strings. What was really great was being able to learn about which string I should get on the Tennis Express website, so I got the perfect strings for me. My game has improved with this new racquet and strings.
Jing
VA
November 2010
It didn't make it
Well, it could just be my bad luck, or a lack of proper QA from the manufacturer, but before I finished stringing it @58lbs on my Boris Becker Pro, it broke. And I don't think it had anything to do with damage during stringing, as I have done the string job so many times.
andy pham
California
August 2011
pro hurricane tour 17g strings
the pro hurricane 17g strings were perfect. My shots were more precise and sharp. I can feel and control every shot. Id recommend this string type for any tennis player that wants leverage and control.
Tom DeRose
WA
October 2011
Pro Hurricane Tour and Live Wire Together
Based on the recommendation of a club pro, I strung my racquet with a combination of Bobalot Pro Hurricane Tour and Gamma Live Wire. The combination provides strength and great action on the ball. The folks I usually play with are complaining that I am getting way more action on the ball--both in serves and in-play hits. Great string combination. And I seem to be able to hit harder with less effort--not sure how that happens, but Im pleased with these strings.
Rodney Parsons
CA
May 2012
Pro Hurricane Tour 17 strings
These strings are great in a hybrid setup. I like them on the mains around mid tension with a softer string on the crosses. Good power, spin and durability for a 17 gauge. They are also good full bed, but lower the string tension a few pounds less that for a nylon synthetic gut.
Rajiv Patel
Texas
July 2012
Amazing Strings at a great price!
These strings are great for players that enjoy using lots of spin. Great for topspin and power.
Rey Sarmiento
ca
July 2012
excellent power and spin
I've been looking for a string that would last a bit longer than 2 weeks for my son's racket Wilson BLX 95 16x18 for quite sometime until he suggested to try this string. Since polyester is hard on the arm I had him strung it to the main frame at 55 lbs and used Gamma TNT2 RX 16g on cross at 53 lbs. I have notice more power on his shots and a lot more spin on the ball. He likes this hybrid set up and seems like it is soft enough that he never complain any elbow pain and the cross string dont break easy which last for a little over 3 wks.
Andrew Kueng
Minnesota
October 2012
Review
First off looks great on aeropro drive. It has great spin but not as much as RPM. i got the 17 because i wanted a little more comfort. The stencil will come off with polyester but you cant really do anything about it. great lively feel. doesnt die out at all! great power and helps keeps shots spiny and deep from the baseline
john mcmahon
fl
January 2013
Pro Hurricane Tour
I changed to the 17g recently and have had excellent results. Its shipped quickly and arrives on time.
Maria s garza
Tx
March 2013
Good hit tin strings
I just love the way these strings hit. I highly recommend.Ive been using this type of string for 6 years now and have never been disappointed!
VĂctor Arballo
California
August 2013
Performance
Ever since I switched to this string my overall game has improved by leaps and bounds.
I like the performance so much that I bought extra strings and gave them to my tennis buddies.
More spin, more control and a lot more power!
william taylor
louisiana
September 2013
hurricaine 17 guage strings
Jeff fuller
Fl
January 2014
Amazing string
Great string for babolat pure drive full bed @ 60lbs. It just does not get any better. If you have a pure drive try it. Not a hard poly on arm. Like it way better than rpm blast or comfort etc.
Florida 4.5 player
Ed Ford
WA
September 2015
good string but not for me
The next time I string with Pro Hurricane I will remember to drop the tension. It is a bit hard on my elbow. Other than that, it is fine.
William Feuerhammer
Wisconsin
February 2016
babolat pro hurricane tour
looking for string that would be easy on arm was using solinco tour bite so far it meets my expectations