Babolat RPM Soft 12M Tennis String , Grey

The Babolat RPM Soft 12M (Grey) is a unique "monofilament" string designed to provide a middle ground between stiff polyesters and soft multifilaments. It is specifically engineered for players who want the durability and spin-control of the RPM line but find traditional co-polys too harsh on their arm.

The Grey colorway offers a sleek, metallic aesthetic that looks professional on almost any racquet frame.

Performance Profile

1. The Best of Both Worlds: While it is technically a monofilament, it features a polyamide (nylon) core rather than the standard polyester. This makes it significantly softer and more flexible than a typical RPM string.
2. Arm-Friendly Control: It provides a much more dampened and comfortable impact than RPM Blast or RPM Rough, filtering out the "shock" of high-speed impacts.
3. Silicone Coating: Like the rest of the RPM family, it is finished with a high-performance aramid/silicone coating. This allows the strings to slide and snap back, facilitating better spin generation than a standard synthetic gut.
4. Increased Durability: Because it is a solid-core construction (rather than thousands of tiny fibers), it offers better resistance to "notching" and friction-wear than a standard multifilament.

Player Profile

1. The "Poly-Curious" Player: Ideal for someone who wants to try a durable "control" string but is worried about developing tennis elbow or arm fatigue.
2. Hard-Hitting Juniors: Perfect for developing players who need a string that won't break every two days but is still gentle on their growing joints.
3. Intermediate Competitors: Those who want a predictable, low-friction string bed that aids in spin without the "stiff" feeling of a tour-level polyester.

Feature

• Color: Grey
• Length: 12 meters / 39 feet
• Material: Polyamide (Nylon) Monofilament
• Structure: Solid core with a specialized outer coating
• Available Gauges: 1.25 mm (17g) / 1.30 mm (16g)
• Main BenefitDurability with Multifilament-like Comfort