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Völkl Cyclone 16L / 1.25 mm

Polyester · 1.25 mm · Firm · 20–25 kg

Co-polyester · 1.25 mm · shaped · firm

Who it is for

intermediate, advanced, competitive players who want spin frames.

Why it works

Co-polyester in a shaped profile at 1.25 mm gives this string its 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

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

Same family, different variant

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