Babolat Xcel 16G Black Tennis String Black
Description
Babolat's highest end multifilament string is now available in black. Utilizing highly elastic polyamide fibers, this string offers greater elasticity and tension maintenance. Xcel Black features a polyurethane resin that increases comfort as well as durability by ensuring adhesion between individual fibers. The dual coating of polyurethane followed by polyamide provides a friction barrier, resisting string burning and notching to extend the life of the string. This string is highly recommended for players seeking ultimate comfort with additional durability.
Construction: Multifilament polyamide
Color: Black
Gauge: 16 g / 1.30 mm
Length: 40 ft / 12.2 m
Features:
-One of the most comfortable strings around
-PU with Polyamide construction for resistance to notching
-Great for sufferers of tennis elbow
-Great string to soften up a stiffer racquet
Need help selecting a string? Check out our Choosing The Right Tennis String guide for more assistance
Customer Reviews
Mike Stephens
TN
July 2012
TN
July 2012
Great value for the string
4/5
I am currently using these as the cross, coupled with RPM Blast in the main. Love the feel and power with this combination.
C.J. Moddelmog
CO
August 2012
CO
August 2012
Very Confortable
4.33333333333/5
This string first of all looks killer in black. I have a Head Youtek Radical MP with Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power Rough on the mains. With my tennis elbow I really needed to find a string to give more comfort opposed to the very stiff Luxilons. This string feels very nice and doesnt get in the way with what my mains are doing. This string broke for me after a month so not too bad. A great string to be put in a hybrid combo.
Janet Zamora
CA
December 2012
CA
December 2012
Strings Review
5/5
I purchase this string for my advanced junior player who hits with a lot of power and spin. I like this string because its a softer string and doesnt hurt his arm like others he has tried. He has a 1-handed backhand and this string allows him power and control without causing him any discomfort. The down-side is that we have to re-string every 2-3 weeks. But I think its worth it to prevent injury.
Robert Garcia
Texas
January 2013
Texas
January 2013
Nice String
5/5
This string is pretty durable in my opinion and it doesnt die after just a few long days of play. I still had good access to spin and my control was good with this one. I recommend it. They look great too.
Rich
CA
February 2013
CA
February 2013
Xcel 16G Black
4.66666666667/5
I have been stringing hybrids for a while by using guts, biphase, Xcel Natural, Blue and now the Black for the crosses. I realized the coating for Black is a bit thicker comparing to the usual Blue that I used. Its a lot easier to string with the Black as there is almost no abrasion on the strings. It costs about half of the gut string and lasted about two weeks, about the same as gut string whereas the Blue would last only about a week because the edges of Savage and RPM Mains keep cutting into the Ecel. The Black is a little stiffer and maintain tension a little better than its cousins but doesnt generate as much spins. For all the multifillament strings out there, price/performance wise this is the closest to gut.
Tom Stillo
CO
August 2013
CO
August 2013
tennis string review
5/5
I am at 9,000 feet above sea level and strings work great at this altitude!
santarossa
florida
November 2014
florida
November 2014
Xcel French
4/5
Good product.
David A
TX
February 2015
TX
February 2015
Awesome string'!'
5/5
Love it, looks killer in black too'!' Arm friendly, good spin, decent longevity. Cant go wrong with this all-around string.
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Description
Babolat's highest end multifilament string is now available in black. Utilizing highly elastic polyamide fibers, this string offers greater elasticity and tension maintenance. Xcel Black features a polyurethane resin that increases comfort as well as durability by ensuring adhesion between individual fibers. The dual coating of polyurethane followed by polyamide provides a friction barrier, resisting string burning and notching to extend the life of the string. This string is highly recommended for players seeking ultimate comfort with additional durability.
Construction: Multifilament polyamide
Color: Black
Gauge: 16 g / 1.30 mm
Length: 40 ft / 12.2 m
Features:
-One of the most comfortable strings around
-PU with Polyamide construction for resistance to notching
-Great for sufferers of tennis elbow
-Great string to soften up a stiffer racquet
Need help selecting a string? Check out our Choosing The Right Tennis String guide for more assistance
Customer Reviews
Mike Stephens
TN
July 2012
TN
July 2012
Great value for the string
4/5
I am currently using these as the cross, coupled with RPM Blast in the main. Love the feel and power with this combination.
C.J. Moddelmog
CO
August 2012
CO
August 2012
Very Confortable
4.33333333333/5
This string first of all looks killer in black. I have a Head Youtek Radical MP with Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power Rough on the mains. With my tennis elbow I really needed to find a string to give more comfort opposed to the very stiff Luxilons. This string feels very nice and doesnt get in the way with what my mains are doing. This string broke for me after a month so not too bad. A great string to be put in a hybrid combo.
Janet Zamora
CA
December 2012
CA
December 2012
Strings Review
5/5
I purchase this string for my advanced junior player who hits with a lot of power and spin. I like this string because its a softer string and doesnt hurt his arm like others he has tried. He has a 1-handed backhand and this string allows him power and control without causing him any discomfort. The down-side is that we have to re-string every 2-3 weeks. But I think its worth it to prevent injury.
Robert Garcia
Texas
January 2013
Texas
January 2013
Nice String
5/5
This string is pretty durable in my opinion and it doesnt die after just a few long days of play. I still had good access to spin and my control was good with this one. I recommend it. They look great too.
Rich
CA
February 2013
CA
February 2013
Xcel 16G Black
4.66666666667/5
I have been stringing hybrids for a while by using guts, biphase, Xcel Natural, Blue and now the Black for the crosses. I realized the coating for Black is a bit thicker comparing to the usual Blue that I used. Its a lot easier to string with the Black as there is almost no abrasion on the strings. It costs about half of the gut string and lasted about two weeks, about the same as gut string whereas the Blue would last only about a week because the edges of Savage and RPM Mains keep cutting into the Ecel. The Black is a little stiffer and maintain tension a little better than its cousins but doesnt generate as much spins. For all the multifillament strings out there, price/performance wise this is the closest to gut.
Tom Stillo
CO
August 2013
CO
August 2013
tennis string review
5/5
I am at 9,000 feet above sea level and strings work great at this altitude!
santarossa
florida
November 2014
florida
November 2014
Xcel French
4/5
Good product.
David A
TX
February 2015
TX
February 2015
Awesome string'!'
5/5
Love it, looks killer in black too'!' Arm friendly, good spin, decent longevity. Cant go wrong with this all-around string.
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Product Specs
| Characteristic | Arm Friendly |
| Desc1 | XCEL FRENCH OPEN 16G TENNIS STRING |
| Gauge | 16 |
| String Length | Single Set |
| String Type | Multifilament |