---
product_id: 185108148
title: "Babolat RPM 17G + VS Touch 16G Tennis String ()"
brand: "babolat"
price: "¥12022"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Babolat"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/185108148-babolat-rpm-17g-vs-touch-16g-tennis-string
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
---

# Enhanced spin with RPM and VS combo Hybrid 17G/16G gauge for perfect balance Durability lasting 3+ weeks of play Babolat RPM 17G + VS Touch 16G Tennis String ()

**Brand:** babolat
**Price:** ¥12022
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎾 Elevate your game with the ultimate hybrid string fusion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Babolat RPM 17G + VS Touch 16G Tennis String () by babolat
- **How much does it cost?** ¥12022 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/185108148-babolat-rpm-17g-vs-touch-16g-tennis-string)

## Best For

- babolat enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted babolat brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Comfort:** Natural gut feel delivers superior softness and reduces arm fatigue
- • **Trusted by Champions:** Babolat’s premium string choice ranked #17 in racket strings
- • **Sleek Black Aesthetic:** Modern black strings that elevate your racquet’s look on court
- • **Long-Lasting Durability:** Maintains tension and playability for over 3 weeks of regular use
- • **Precision Hybrid Performance:** Combines RPM 17G and VS Touch 16G for unmatched control and spin

## Overview

The Babolat RPM 17G + VS Touch 16G Tennis String is a premium hybrid string set designed for adult players seeking the perfect blend of control, spin, and comfort. Featuring a 17 gauge RPM polyester main and 16 gauge VS Touch natural gut cross, this combination offers exceptional feel and durability, lasting over three weeks of regular play. Its sleek black color and top-tier performance make it a favorite among serious tennis enthusiasts and ranked #17 in racket strings.

## Description

Babolat RPM 17G + VS Touch 16G Tennis String ()

Review: Great string if you can get it on sale - This string combo feels incredible. It is more expensive than any polyester string but the feel that the natural gut adds is worth it in my opinion. I have had this in my racquet for over 3 weeks and while playing 3 times/wee I have not needed to restring yet. Will use this going forward as long as the price stays around the $35 range. If it were higher I would probably keeps experimenting with other strings.
Review: Great comfort - This string set up is amazing

## Features

- The newest premium hybrid, Babolat RPM 17 + VS 16 brings the best of both worlds, combining control, spin, feel, and comfort thanks to the combination of two of the most popular string on the market.
- RPM and VS
- Power and Control
- Gut Hybrid
- Size - (See Description) | Color - (Black)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B083M37WHN |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,946 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #17 in Racket String |
| Brand | Babolat |
| Brand Name | Babolat |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 151 Reviews |
| Frame Material Type | Graphite |
| Included Components | Babolat RPM 17G + VS Touch 16G Tennis String () |
| Item Height | 0.1 centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Babolat RPM 17G + VS Touch 16G Tennis String () |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Babolat |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Size | 17/16 |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Sport | Tennis |
| Sport Racket String Installation | Unstrung |
| Sport Type | Tennis |
| String Color | Black |
| Team Name | Wimbledon |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Babolat
- **Frame Material:** Graphite
- **Item Weight:** 0.01 Kilograms
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Size:** 17/16
- **Skill Level:** Beginner
- **Sport:** Tennis
- **String Color:** Black
- **Team Name:** Wimbledon

## Images

![Babolat RPM 17G + VS Touch 16G Tennis String () - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vSycGclHL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great string if you can get it on sale
*by J***E on August 23, 2025*

This string combo feels incredible. It is more expensive than any polyester string but the feel that the natural gut adds is worth it in my opinion. I have had this in my racquet for over 3 weeks and while playing 3 times/wee I have not needed to restring yet. Will use this going forward as long as the price stays around the $35 range. If it were higher I would probably keeps experimenting with other strings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great comfort
*by A***R on October 10, 2025*

This string set up is amazing

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Slightly heavier than non-hybrid
*by K***I on January 24, 2022*

Edited on March 4, 2022 -- See my first impressions below. ____________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Ninety-nine percent of my impressions come from hitting against an inanimate thing, namely, a wall! I have now hit with these strings for about a month, give or take. Maybe hitting against a wall is a good (better?) way to judge. I don't know. I can tell you that I would get these strings again. I am still waiting for that one opportunity to hit against a human -- honestly, that's been tough in these COVID days. But I feel the slight – but perceptible – weight increase is worth it. The feel is amazing. I reiterate: do not over-tension these things. You don't need to. For a 100 sqft racket head, I'd recommend 53ish for the mains and 50ish for the cross. I like the sound, the feel, and the power. And I have no complaints regarding any tennis elbow issues, even with more tightly strung rackets (see below). I did enroll in an hour of instructional tennis, something I do from time to time, to work on -- among other things -- my backhand return. I don't know if it were the strings or my footwork, but my returns were far more authoritative than ever. Take that with a grain of salt, but I am becoming more and more convinced that the performance justifies the price. Footnote: I use Prince rackets, and I may someday switch to Babolat. ________________________________________________________________________ It is still way too early for me to write a definitive review. So, this is more a first impression. To start with, I have Prince rackets with a recommended tension of 58 +/-5 lbs. The racket head is 100 sq. inches. I had two of them strung at 58 for the main and 55 for the cross. This seems a bit stiff. Control isn't bad, but my elbow started to feel it a bit. So, I am having my third racket strung a bit lower. I haven't played with the looser strings yet, but I feel it's worth losing a bit of control for more power and lack of pain. I started comparing the new strings against my old reliable Gamma. I am not entirely sure the cost completely justifies the difference between the two. I will also add that, in over 40 years of playing tennis, the Babolat is my first set of hybrids. I do believe they bite better, and top-spin, which is difficult for me to generate because of my grip, is come by more easily. Time will tell if my view of "Value for money" will improve. Stay tuned.

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*Store origin: JP*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*