HEAD Hawk Touch 16G Red Tennis Strings

The HEAD Hawk Touch 16G (1.30 mm) in Red is a high-performance co-polyester monofilament designed for advanced tournament players and heavy hitters who demand pinpoint control, superior ball pocketing, and exceptional tactile feel. Offering a vibrant, bold look on court compared to the standard Anthracite/Black edition, the Red colorway delivers a slightly livelier, highly responsive impact feel while maintaining elite control and frame durability.

Weighing in at a durable 1.30 mm (16 Gauge) thickness, this string is engineered for players who supply their own power and need maxed-out string bed control and notch resistance.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Target Placement (10/10): Maximum. The 1.30 mm solid monofilament build allows players with fast swing speeds to swing out aggressively without fear of overhitting past the baseline.
2. Durability & Wear Resistance (10/10): Exceptional. The 16G profile provides outstanding resistance to friction notch wear and premature breaking, outlasting thinner 17G or 18G gauges.
3. Touch & Ball Pocketing (9.0/10): Superior for a tour-level poly. Engineered to feel slightly softer than standard HEAD Hawk, offering extended ball dwell time for delicate drop shots and precise touch volleys.
4. Spin Access (8.5/10): Natural. The smooth, round profile allows main strings to slide and snap back fluidly during impact, generating heavy topspin on groundstrokes.

Key Technologies

1. Crystal Core Technology: HEAD’s proprietary multi-stage heat treatment manufacturing process. It creates a rigid, durable outer shell for energy transfer and stability alongside a dampening flexible inner core that absorbs impact shock.
2. 16G (1.30 mm) Diameter Profile: Maximizes string longevity and maintains structural tension stability, reducing string movement and keeping the string bed predictable.
3. Red Colorway Variant: Adds a vibrant visual pop to racquets (pairing strikingly with red, black, or white frames) while offering a crisp, clean hitting feel.

Best Suited For

1. Aggressive Advanced Hitters: Tournament players with fast, full strokes looking to control ball depth and trajectory.
2. Frequent String Breakers: Players using open string patterns or modern power racquets who snap thinner co-poly gauges quickly.
3. Hybrid Stringing Setups: Works brilliantly as a durable, smooth cross string paired with a shaped poly or soft multifilament main string.

Specifications

• Color: Red.
• String Type: Co-Polyester Monofilament.
• Gauge: 16 Gauge / 1.30 mm.
• Profile / Shape: Smooth Round.
• Technology: Crystal Core.
• Packaging Options: 40 ft (12.2 m) Single Set / 660 ft (200 m) Reel.
• Primary Benefit: Maximum Control, Durability, & Touch.