Babolat RPM Blast 16 / 1.30 mm

Name: Babolat RPM Blast 16 / 1.30 mm
Brand: Babolat

Polyester · 1.30 mm · Very firm · 20–25 kg

Co-polyester · 1.30 mm · shaped · very firm

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No verified live priceSource: Babolat (official string page)

Who it is for

advanced, competitive players who want pure aero.

Why it works

Co-polyester in a shaped profile at 1.30 mm gives this string its very firm character. It is a firmer string built for control and bite, not comfort.

Watch-outs

Numeric feel ratings on this page are editorial, not manufacturer measurements. Firm full polyester is not a safe default for players under 13, for smaller juniors or for anyone with elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble — a multifilament, synthetic gut or a professionally chosen hybrid is the safer starting point.

Strengths

Firm bed holds a low, predictable launch
Sold in 1 gauge — thinner bites more, thicker lasts longer

Trade-offs

Polyester loses tension well before it breaks — restring on a schedule, not on breakage
Feel ratings here are editorial; the only real test is a session on your own frame

Compatible player profiles

Advanced swing speeds
Competitive swing speeds
Spin-focused hitters
Control-first hitters
String breakers

Specifications

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

Type: Polyester
Material: Co-polyester
Gauges: 1.30 mm
Shape: Shaped
Stiffness class: Very firm
Arm-friendly: No
Typical tension window: 20–25 kg
Intended level: Advanced · Competitive
Good pairings: Pure Aero · String breakers

Editorial ratings

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

Power5/10
Control9/10
Spin9/10
Comfort4/10
Durability9/10
Tension maintenance6/10

Where this data comes from

Verified facts: Length, size, published weights, materials and other specs shown as exact values are taken from the linked page. Anything the brand does not publish is shown as “not verified”, never estimated.
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 string 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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Specs last reviewed against the linked manufacturer page in September 2026. Verify before buying — models, specs and prices change.

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Same family, different variant

Sibling versions differ in size, weight or surface — check the exact one on your gear.