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Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour Review

Babolat Pro Hurricane has been a mainstay in the tennis world for a number of years now. It is a classic polyester string that has a recognisable feel that many recreational and professional tennis players enjoy. It is a low powered string that offers great spin, control and surprisingly good ball pocketing. Derived from the ever popular RPM Blast, Pro Hurricane Tour is more firm and control oriented. It is popular amongst big hitters for a reason, and that’s why we love it!

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5 out of 10

Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour is best suited to intermediate to experienced tennis players that want to take big cuts at the ball without it being sprayed all over the place.

This is definitely a control oriented string that has great touch and a decent amount of spin, so naturally is not the most powerful out there.

One major benefit this has is that it gives you the confidence to swing at the ball hard, since you can trust that the ball won’t fly on you. This makes hitting spin easier which in turn gives you more control.

So, if you are the type of player that is generally looking for a low powered string and are happy generating the power yourself, this could be a great option to try out.

This is one of the most dead feeling polys out there. It is not harsh feeling or stiff like a Solinco Tour Bite for example, but it definitely places the onus on you to produce the power.

It is certainly worth stringing Pro Hurricane Tour down a few pounds if you are looking for a little extra power, or by all means string it up with a soft multifilament as part of a hybrid setup .

9.5 out of 10

Control is one of the areas that Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour excels. Babolat strings have been around for a long time, and it is safe to say they know how to engineer them for optimum control.

Given this is one of their more dead feeling offerings, it delivers a consistent feel so you always know what you’re going to get off the string bed.

Control is what makes Pro Hurricane Tour such an iconic string. It is so easy to dial in and place the ball exactly where you want it. The spin, stiffness and consistency combine together to give you a sense of mastery over the ball that no other string can match. If you can deal with having this string at a higher tension I would actually recommend it.

This is where you can unlock its true potential and your racket will really start to feel like an extension of your arm. I have used Pro Hurricane for a number of years, both as a full bed and as a hybrid. It is safe to say it is stiff poly but it is well worth sticking with in the long run.

The stiffness can put some players off the string at first, but even if you start off at a lower tension and work your way up, the rewards will definitely be worth it. You can rip the ball with so much confidence when using Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour.

It manages to be firm but not unforgiving somehow. It is not as harsh on the arm as some of the more metallic feeling strings like Luxilon Big Banger for example, yet still offers unrivalled levels of control.

The consistency of the string doesn’t make it boring to play with by any means, as you get a really nice, crisp feel from it.

8 out of 10

Touch is an area that Pro Hurricane Tour does a great job with too. It is not as soft feeling as a multifilament so won’t have the same degree of feel, but it is so consistent with the way it performs.

You get a very crisp response from the string, especially when it is strung at a higher tension. This helps the tactility of the feel off the string bed, even if it is not as communicative as a softer string.

Once the string beds down a bit, you can easily find a nice groove with it. Pro Hurricane Tour is one of those strings that seems a little bit unapproachable at first, but with time you can really grow to love the feel of it.

That being said, it definitely rewards big hitters and those that can deal with its stiffness.

So, if you are a player that struggles with arm issues or simply wants a little more forgiveness from your string setup, it is well worth sticking with Pro Hurricane but supplementing it with a multifilament or natural gut.

8.5 out of 10

The octagon shape of Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour adds to its spin potential as the strings can move more freely around the string bed. This creates more of a snap back effect but also helps with ball pocketing.

This is another area that helps with control, as you can rip the ball with confidence and the string encourages a fast swing speed.

It doesn’t feel quite as spin friendly and eager to tear up the ball as a rougher poly like RPM Blast Rough for example, but it offers plenty of bite when you need it. I find that Pro Hurricane Tour feels robust and has a more full bodied feel compared to some of the stiffer, more metallic feeling polys out there.

It is a string that allows you to punch through your shots with confidence as there is a decent amount of hang time before the ball leaves the string bed.

The string really grips the ball nicely and this is a satisfying feeling on serves and heavy ground strokes in particular.

9 out of 10

Pro Hurricane Tour is one of the most durable strings out there. As it is a pretty dead feeling string to begin with, it only gets better with use as it starts to soften off a bit but doesn’t lose any of that characteristic control.

Hit with it for a few hours and the edge will be taken off it slightly, leaving you with the perfect blend of spin and control with a touch more pop for good measure.

This is something that can’t often be said for a lot of polyester strings out there. Usually, once their performance drops off a bit they don’t feel as good. But with Pro Hurricane Tour, it actually gets better with age!

Plus, you won’t find a more durable string than this out there, plus it actually maintains its tension pretty well for a poly.

7 out of 10

Pro Hurricane Tour from Babolat is definitely not the most comfortable string they produce, but it is also not what I would describe as harsh. They seem to get a nice balance between a reassuringly firm feeling without the string being totally unplayable.

It is slightly more supple than some of the more traditional polys out there, which adds to its playability. This makes it nice and crisp without it being inaccessible to lower level players.

It is worth mentioning that Pro Hurricane Tour pairs particularly well with softer strings like Babolat VS Touch for example, as this gives a nice blend of comfort, power, spin and control.

Overall, Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour is a great control focussed string that is more than the sum of its parts! It is a string geared towards big hitters and still has a slight bit of give in it, making it a fantastic all rounder.

Pro Hurricane Tour is a Babolat classic that has stood the test of time.

The famous stiff feel gives it unmatched levels of control and the octagonal shape means you can rip the ball from anywhere in the court with ease.

The main benefit of using Pro Hurricane Tour is the confidence it gives you on the court. This is the type of string that encourages you to hit the ball hard and with a lot of spin, which ultimately makes you a better player.

The stiffness won’t be for everyone and it is not a particularly powerful string. But, if you are the type of player that wants the last word in control from their string, look no further than Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour.

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Tennis String Recommendation: Babolat RPM Hurricane

By michael flanigan.

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How does this budget-friendly Babolat polyester stack up to its better-selling sibling, RPM Blast?

RPM Hurricane was formerly known as Pro Hurricane Tour, a string that in fact pre-dated RPM Blast. This string was popular amongst amateurs and professionals alike, particularly in the 2000s, with Babolat Pure Drive spokesperson Andy Roddick perhaps being the most notable.

Interestingly, while Rafael Nadal was reported to be endorsing Pro Hurricane Tour at the time, he was likely using a far older Babolat String from the 1990s: Duralast. However, it’s worth noting some examples of Nadal’s personal rackets from the late 2000s, which were some of his most successful season on the ATP Tour, were strung with what appeared to be Pro Hurricane Tour.

On the surface, RPM Hurricane doesn’t seem vastly different to RPM Blast. Both are low-powered polyesters of the same line, with the same focus on control and even the same octagonal shape. And it’s for these similarities that RPM Hurricane is a string worth trying for club players.

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RPM Hurricane may not offer quite the same access to spin as RPM Blast, but it does offer the same high degree control and durability, and in fact some playtesters report a “crisper” feel from Hurricane that makes it a better option for all-around play.

Another crucial difference between the two strings is the comparatively forgiving feel of RPM Hurricane, making it a good option for club players that want to avoid potential arm injuries from the harsher RPM Blast.

In fact, both playtests and lab tests report the lower stiffness of Hurricane. The release of RPM Blast and subsequent rebrand of Pro Hurricane Tour after 2010 also means RPM Hurricane is available at a lower price, making it a cost-effective choice for those seeking a polyester string from a premium tennis brand like Babolat.

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Babolat RPM Blast versus Pro Hurricane Tour (Complete Description)

• Thread starter beamer1977
• Start date Jul 26, 2010
• Jul 26, 2010

Here is my review of the Babolat RPM Blast (the black stuff) versus the Babolat Hurricane Pro Tour (the yellow stuff.) Let me start out by saying that I don’t consider myself a connoisseur of strings or anything near a seasoned pro, but I found that the majority of the reviews I found did not answer some of the key questions that I had about the string. Also many of the reviewers came from styles that didn’t match mine, so there wasn’t any solid comparison between what the string could do for me versus what it couldn't. So let me start out with the basics: Me: NTRP 4.5 thirty three year-old singles player, LEFT-HANDED semi western forehand, two handed backhand. I have been told by my teammates that my game is as close a replica of Rafael Nadal’s as you can get for a rec player; obviously not in quality or ability, but style and manner of play. Previous Strings: Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour Full string bed 17 gauge 60 lbs (27.2kg) I used the PHT for 2 years in a Aero Strike (which is the kids/senior version of Rafa’s racquet. It’s a bit lighter and head heavy.) I used the PHT for two main reasons: 1) Because every other string broke quickly. If I used a hybrid, inevitably the PHT would grind down the multifilament within hours and I would break the cross-strings. Anything NOT polyester was a 2-3 week maximum use time. 2) And the PHT was the only poly string that gave the me amount of topspin and power I needed to hit heavy cross-courts balls to righty’s backhands. I found the PHT deficient in two main ways as well: 1) It is incredibly tough on your arm, when cranking the ball in the windshield wiper motion that I use for my forehand. Both my right and my left arm, after 2 years of playing with it are showing serious signs of tendinitis. 2) And the PHT is unforgiving at the net or for drop shots. I have to execute volleys and drop shots PERFECTLY to make them work. It took me two years to learn how to do it, but you have to hit the PHT EXACTLY in the sweet spot for any kind of “finesse” shot. Now I switched to the RPM Blast. Current strings: Babolat RPM Blast Full string bed 17 gauge 56 lbs (25.5 kg) Here are my thoughts: Firstly, this string is designed for the “modern” game. Specifically this string is tailor made for Rafael Nadal. This is NOT a string for everyone to use. The key is SPIN, SPIN, SPIN. I have a medium-heavy topspin forehand; it’s not as extreme as Nadal, since I play on hardcourt. On my forehand side I suddenly found that every ball dropped in. I had the ability to take shoulder height balls with ease and I could “swing away” at mid-range balls and put them deep and hard. EVEN BETTER – it is extremely easy to hit the “side-pocket” of a right hander’s backhand and take him to the alley with the RPM Blast. A flick of the wrist at any point in time puts me in control of the point quickly. I have a two handed backhand that is much flatter, but still uses a fair amount of topspin. This used to be my weapon with the PHT, because I could drive the ball so hard and deep on hardcourts with it. This was not the case with the RPM Blast. The RPM Blast gave me so much spin that my backhand was now dropping extremely short, and right into my opponents strike zones. My weapon suddenly became my weakness. I have to aim much higher over the net now and step into the backhand more in order to prevent this. My serve used to also be a strength, simply because I was left handed. Now, with the RPM Blast, the serve will drop shorter into the court and give my opponents much more time to gauge the ball and return it “with zest.” However, I have gained the ability to hit down the T on deuce court in such a manner that it bouces so far away from my opponent that I usually get a service winner. Since the sweet spot of the RPM Blast is so much "bigger" and more forgiving than the PHT, I'm going to have to adjust my serve to compensate for the additional power I get as well. I'll probably throw the ball a little bit farther out so that my serve carries me well past the baseline. Volleying showed the greatest improvement overall. PHT, as you all know, is a bear at the net. You really have to make sure you’re hitting the sweet spot every time in order to volley successfully. The RPM Blast makes volleying a dream comparatively. A have never felt more successful at the net than with these strings. Its very forgiving of off-center volleys, and overhead smashes are also much easier because the string “cups” the ball so much better. Some players have called this “spongy” and I would have to agree that this is how it feels compared to the PHT. The PHT felt like plywood. However, I like the “spongy” feel because its so much easier on my forearms and wrists, and because that “spongyness” is completely absent at the net. The only thing I feel is the solid “pop” of a well-aimed volley. I’d like to offer my opinion on a few questions that I’ve seen others ask: 1) Why is the recommended tension for the 17 gauge only 52 lbs? I believe that this is because, with the “modern” topspin forehand, too high of a tension will cause every ball to drop short. RPM Blast IS spongy. However, the “control” that everyone talked about at high-tensions is actually built into the string. This is why 52 lbs is a successful tension; even at that tension you still have control, AND you gain the power potential to put the ball deep and heavy when you need to. I strung my racquet at 56 lbs and I wish I had used 52lbs because I’m REALLY swinging hard to get the ball deep. I absolutely cannot swing off my back foot and expect to hit an offensive shot anymore. I must be moving forward to compensate for the additional topsin and to fully utilize the power potential of the string. (However, defensive shots can be easily taken off the back foot if needed.) 2) Should I used this in a hybrid or combination with any other string? Absolutely not. The string is designed to be used as-is. Control and touch and feel are already built into the string. It’s not nearly as good as gut (let’s be serious here) but it’s the softest polyester I’ve ever used and is magnificent compared to any other on the market. If you mix something in there with it, you’re reducing the spin potential, and not gaining anything in the process. The advantage of mixing PHT with a multifilament or gut was that you got the best of both worlds. Since RPM Blast gives you as much touch, feel, and control as a hybrid would there is NO reason to mix it with anything else. You’re losing spin and power for nothing. That’s my complete review. I know its lengthy, but I wanted to cover all the bases. Once again, these are just my opinions and experiences with the string. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who doesn’t utilize a fair amount of topspin in their game. And if you hit a flat ball, its useless. There are better strings out there for that kind of stroke. For me, I’ll stick with it, for the simple reason that its durable and doesn’t hurt my arm when I used it. Thanks!  

MarrratSafin

Hall of fame, sliceforehand.

Nice review! Really helped to answer some questions I had about this string.  

Talk Tennis Guru

Nice, thoughtful review. In my experience, and many players I string for they like it's softer feel, however, dislike the durability issues and high tension loss.  

Great description man!  

beamer1977 said: Absolutely not. The string is designed to be used as-is. Control and touch and feel are already built into the string. It’s not nearly as good as gut (let’s be serious here) but it’s the softest polyester I’ve ever used and is magnificent compared to any other on the market. If you mix something in there with it, you’re reducing the spin potential, and not gaining anything in the process. The advantage of mixing PHT with a multifilament or gut was that you got the best of both worlds. Since RPM Blast gives you as much touch, feel, and control as a hybrid would there is NO reason to mix it with anything else. You’re losing spin and power for nothing. Thanks! Click to expand...

beamer1977 said: 2) Should I used this in a hybrid or combination with any other string? Absolutely not. The string is designed to be used as-is. Control and touch and feel are already built into the string. It’s not nearly as good as gut (let’s be serious here) but it’s the softest polyester I’ve ever used and is magnificent compared to any other on the market. If you mix something in there with it, you’re reducing the spin potential, and not gaining anything in the process. The advantage of mixing PHT with a multifilament or gut was that you got the best of both worlds. Since RPM Blast gives you as much touch, feel, and control as a hybrid would there is NO reason to mix it with anything else. You’re losing spin and power for nothing. Click to expand...

So the 17G RPM recommended tension is 52lbs. Why is the 16G recommended tension 62lbs. This is a huge difference for the same string with the 16G being slightly thicker.  

ManuGinobili

Bottom line is you should look for another string ... there are many out there that are both cheaper and better than Babolat polys  

I've seen two people previously about durability in the string... and I can only compare it to the PHT. I strung my PHT at 60 every time for two year, knowing that it was going to lose anywhere from 4-6lbs over the life of the string. Really and truly, this is not that big of a difference (let's be serious here). From everything that I have read and experienced, the RPM holds its tension and doesn't break in the same way that the PHT did. I'm sure its going to lose at least 4-6lbs over the life of the string, but so what? All polyesters do that... furthermore, the "control" is built into the RPM Blast... so even when it loses tension, its still a very precise string. With respect to "breaking the string" I cannot say. I don't hit the ball hard or flat enough to break polyester strings, no matter how hard I try. I will say this: Last Thursday in a mixed doubles match I was playing like crap, and the other team was getting everything back. It a rare moment I lost my cool and hit a ball with every last ounce of force I had in me as it sailed out of the courts. The strings played exactly the same afterwards. Like I said -- this is a string designed for a specific purpose. If you have the type of style of play that can utilize it (the "modern" game) then this is the string for you. Matt  

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Hey, matt ... just an excellent and outstanding post ... very thorough, detailed, and comprehensive ... was also quite intelligent and makes good sense ... I have to pretty much agree with all of the points that you raised ... my previous string was the Luxilon Fluoro ... I was using the strings because the Fluoro is accepted as the "softest" of the Luxilon strings (have a history of wrist, arm, and shoulder problems) ... I was reluctant to try the Blast, but I tried the strings, and now I'm a convert ... as you know, the strings got a lot of hype prior to release ... well, I was very pleasantly surprised with the playability of these new strings ... the Blast was everything as advertised ... I use almost a full western for my FH so there was no noticeable or significant increase in spin for me (already get got a bit of TS on my FH) ... I also use a 2hbh and tend to hit it a little flatter than my FH ... I noticed a significant improvement in the overall "control" of my shots ... a good "pocketing" effect on the strings and I could place the ball fairly well ... I noticed the greatest improvement in my serving ... there was a noticeably loud "crack" to my serves with these new strings (like music to my ears) ... I liken the sound to a rifle shot ... I've added significant pace to my first serve ... I'm hitting my second serve (kicker) with a lot more pace now also ... volleys feel crisp and again, good control with that shot ... a real plus is that this string plays "soft" and quite "forgiving" ... consequently, no wrist, arm, or shoulder soreness ... my only criticism of the strings is the short "life" that I get ... after 8 - 10 hours of play the strings are dead ... can get a little pricey to keep replacing them ... also, I feel it's best to use a full bed of the Blast (defeats the purpose of the strings to go hybrid) ... I am using the 17 gauge at 53 pounds ... my stringer recommended that I use the same tension that I used for my Luxy Fluoro ... these are great strings!  

• Jul 27, 2010

Thanks for the reviews. But, if you are concerned about durability, why are you using 17 gauge instead of 16?  

beamer1977 said: I've seen two people previously about durability in the string... and I can only compare it to the PHT. I strung my PHT at 60 every time for two year, knowing that it was going to lose anywhere from 4-6lbs over the life of the string. Really and truly, this is not that big of a difference (let's be serious here). From everything that I have read and experienced, the RPM holds its tension and doesn't break in the same way that the PHT did. I'm sure its going to lose at least 4-6lbs over the life of the string, but so what? All polyesters do that... furthermore, the "control" is built into the RPM Blast... so even when it loses tension, its still a very precise string. With respect to "breaking the string" I cannot say. I don't hit the ball hard or flat enough to break polyester strings, no matter how hard I try. I will say this: Last Thursday in a mixed doubles match I was playing like crap, and the other team was getting everything back. It a rare moment I lost my cool and hit a ball with every last ounce of force I had in me as it sailed out of the courts. The strings played exactly the same afterwards. Like I said -- this is a string designed for a specific purpose. If you have the type of style of play that can utilize it (the "modern" game) then this is the string for you. Matt Click to expand...

austinjbrunner

Great review and I couldn't agree more. The big differences you listed were the same I found from Hurricane and RPM.  

Great review This is a great review. Thanks for taking the time to do this  

• Jul 28, 2010

Awesome review man.  

• Jul 29, 2010

Great review and your opinions/experiences with RPM Blast mirror my own as well. I have played with the 16G at 61lbs on a Mid frame and at 50lbs on a Mid+ frame (both measured). Both were extremely comfortable, but I found way too much power at 50 (partially due to the frame but it was a huge difference). At 61 though it was great. I would encourage people to string Blast (at least the 16) at the top of the frame range. Can't comment on the 17 as I have not tried it yet. I hit with the Blast last night and my partner was commenting that he has never seen so much spin from me before and he is used to seeing balls from Luxilon ALU Pwr/Rough strung frames. They were skidding about a foot and only coming up 12-18" on a hard court. I am now in the process of transitioning to RPM Blast exclusively. When I switched back to the Lux strung frames it felt like I was hitting with a board. Bummer that Blast is so expensive, but compared to Lux, it's a no brainer in my opinion. I am tempted to try MSV Focus EVO though as its coefficient of friction on a chart I found on a TW blog show that it is pretty close to Blast, but about half the price. Anyone A-B the two?  

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