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Guest	Captain Kirk - 3/3/2010 8:10:49 AM babolat rpm blast whats the difference between this string and pro hurricane tour? Reply \| Quote \| Subscribe to post

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public - 3/22/2010 5:33:21 AM

RE:babolat rpm blast The numbers that you refer to of 16, 17 & 18 refer to string gauge or thickness. Surprisingly, the larger the number the smaller the string diameter. Roddick uses the 18 which is super thin, but good for control & will possibly feel softer to the touch. However, the smallest string will most likely be the least durable. windows 7 exams

The Pro Hurricane Tour strings have an octagonal profile which "bite"in to the ball giving extra spin, & these would be classed as the better of the two types of string. I would get these in a 17 gauge personally, as they would be the pick of the bunch. These allegedly are used by Nadal, but I am not so sure.

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cricketer - 4/12/2010 12:57:18 AM

RE:babolat rpm blast Yeh its right that The numbers that you refer to of 16, 17 & 18 refer to string gauge or thickness. Surprisingly, the larger the number the smaller the string diameter. Roddick uses the 18 golf which is super thin, but good for control & will possibly feel softer to the touch. However, the smallest string will most likely be the least durable.

The Pro Hurricane Tour strings have an golf shoes octagonal profile which "bite"in to the ball giving extra spin, & these would be classed as the better of the two types of string. I would get these in a 17 gauge personally, as they would be the pick of the golf balls bunch. These allegedly are used by Nadal, but I am not so sure.