Babolat Super Fine Play. Softer and more elastic than most of the comparably priced synthetics. Being discontinued by Babolat but a few sets of 17 ga still in stock.

$17

Babolat Conquest was previously known as VS Synthetic Gut. Similar in construction to other synthetic guts except that it has an unusual coating that allows the strings to move independently a bit more. In general a very smooth performer and available in both 16 and 17 gauge.

$18

Babolat Pro Hurricane. A polyester string that has become quite popular on the pro tour. An excellent choice for hard hitters and chronic string breakers. It is frequently hybridized (paired with a softer cross string) for added comfort. I am stocking this in 17 and 18 ga.

$23

Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour. I am carrying both 16 and 17 ga. I was stringing at a Challenger Event last summer and this string was being used by so many players I decided to start carrying it. It's softer than the original Pro Hurricane, but it's definitely still a poly.

$26

Babolat Xcel replaces what was previously called Xcel Premium. In this updated version Babolat uses a new bonding agent that is intended to maintain the soft feel of the original while improving durability. One of the softest strings out there, so not a bad choice for sore arms. I am carrying this string in both 16 and 17 gauges.

$30

Babolat RPM Blast. New co-poly from Babolat that is softer than their earlier offerings and octagonally shaped for more spin. Currently being used by Nadal, Roddick and Tsonga. Available in both 16 and 17 ga.

$32

Babolat Tonic Plus is VS Touch and VS Team (natural gut) that has failed to meet Babolat's stringent quality standards for gauge and cosmetic appearance. An especially good choice if you are looking to hybridize with a polyester.

$45

VS Touch 16 is Babolat's best natural gut and arguably the finest gut available on the planet. With the U.S. dollar getting clobbered by the Euro the price of this French made string has been moving up recently and I regrettably have had to follow suit.

$56