Dunlop Explosive Tour 16G Silver Tennis String

The Dunlop Explosive Tour 16G in Silver is the most balanced and "player-oriented" string in the Explosive family. While the "Speed" and "Bite" versions prioritize specific mechanical advantages like velocity or grip, the Tour version is engineered for comfort, tension maintenance, and a plush feel.

Performance Profile

1. Premium Comfort: This is arguably the softest co-polyester in the Dunlop lineup. It is formulated with unique additives to dampen vibrations, making it much more forgiving on the arm than a standard "stiff" polyester.
2. Consistent Control: It provides a very linear and predictable response. Because it isn't as "bouncy" as the Speed version or as "grippy" as the Bite version, it offers a classic, smooth feel that many advanced players prefer for precision.
3. Superb Tension Stability: The "Tour" designation refers to its ability to hold its playability over long periods. It resists the "dropping off a cliff" feeling common with many polys, staying in the sweet spot for more hours of play.
4. Controlled Power: It offers a "medium" power level. It provides enough pop to help with depth but remains firmly in the control category, allowing you to dictate play without the ball sailing.

Best Suited For

1. Advanced/Tournament Players: Those who need a reliable string that feels the same in the third set as it did in the first.
2. Polyester Users with Arm Issues: If you want the control and durability of a poly but find other strings too harsh, the Tour version is the "softest" entry point.
3. Precision Hitters: Ideal for players who hit a flatter ball and rely on pinpoint accuracy rather than extreme spin or raw pace.

Feature

• Color: Silver
• Length: 40 ft / 12 m
• Gauge: 16G (1.30mm)
• Shape: Round / Smooth
• Material: Premium Co-polyester Monofilament with softening additives
• Main Benefit: Comfort, Tension Maintenance, and Control