Babolat RPM Blast 17 / 1.25 mm

Name: Babolat RPM Blast 17 / 1.25 mm
Brand: Babolat

Polyester · 1.25 mm · Firm · 20–25 kg

polyester · 1.25 mm · firm

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No verified live priceSource: Babolat (official strings page)

Who it is for

Advancing and competitive players looking for polyester with a firm response.

Why it works

Babolat RPM Blast 17 / 1.25 mm is a co-polyester string in 1.25 mm; the shaped profile gives it a spin-oriented string bed.

Watch-outs

Polyester loses tension quickly and is harsh on sensitive arms — restring regularly and drop tension rather than pushing it.

Strengths

Firm, controlled response
Extra bite for spin

Trade-offs

Tension drops with use
Gauge changes feel; try one step either way

Compatible player profiles

Intermediate swing speeds
Advanced swing speeds
Competitive swing speeds
Spin-focused hitters
Control-first hitters

Specifications

Exact where published; “not verified” where not. Reviewed 2026-09.

Type: Polyester
Material: Co-polyester
Gauges: 1.25 mm
Shape: Shaped
Stiffness class: Firm
Arm-friendly: No
Typical tension window: 20–25 kg
Intended level: Intermediate · Advanced · Competitive
Good pairings: Pure Aero · Spin frames

Editorial ratings

1–10, derived from published specs and category norms — not user reviews.

Power6/10
Control8/10
Spin10/10
Comfort5/10
Durability7/10
Tension maintenance6/10

Where this data comes from

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Editorial assessment: The 1–10 ratings, “who it is for”, “why it works” and “watch-outs” are our own reading of the published specs and category norms. They are not manufacturer claims, user reviews or test-lab measurements.
Source: Babolat (official strings page)
Reviewed: 2026-09 · Current — listed in the brand's current range at the last review
Not verified for this variant (0): Every field we track is published for this exact variant.

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