Babolat RPM Rough 17g Black Tennis String

Babolat RPM Rough 17g Black Tennis String

More spin. More bite. More control — in the thinnest, most spin-focused gauge. The Babolat RPM Rough 17g Black takes the RPM Rough’s double spin formula — octagonal shape plus rough textured surface — and dials it up even further with the thinner 1.25mm gauge, delivering the sharpest, most aggressive spin bite in the entire RPM lineup.

The rough, textured high-density co-polyester surface layered over the 8-sided octagonal structure creates maximum contact friction at impact — grabbing the ball harder and launching it with more revolutions than any smooth-finish string can match. You can feel the texture in your hand before you even step on the court, and every groundstroke confirms it. A reduced-friction embossed logo minimizes string-on-string wear to extend the life of the stringbed without compromising the rough surface’s spin advantage.

The thinner 17g / 1.25mm gauge bites deeper into the ball than the 16g, generating even more spin and a sharper, more responsive feel — making it the ultimate choice for aggressive baseliners who want to maximize topspin and keep every shot in the court.

• Gauge: 17g / 1.25mm
• Type: Co-polyester (octagonal shape + rough texture)
• Color: Black
• Performance: Maximum spin bite, control, durability
• vs. 16g: Thinner gauge = more spin bite and feel, slightly less durability
• vs. RPM Blast 17g: Same gauge + added rough texture = more spin
• Available as: 1/2 Set ($10.50), Full Set ($21.00), Reel ($289.00)
• Brand: Babolat
• Ideal for: Aggressive baseliners seeking maximum spin bite and control

Need more durability? Try the Babolat RPM Rough 16g (1.30mm) for the same rough texture with added longevity.