String alternatives
Babolat RPM Blast alternatives
The closest alternatives to Babolat RPM Blast in our database are Signum Pro Tornado, Babolat RPM Blast Rough and Luxilon ALU Power Rough: their ratings are nearest across power, spin, control, comfort, durability and tension hold. For less money, try Signum Pro Tornado (from $15 a set). Easier on a junior's arm: Babolat RPM Blast Rough (arm friendliness 3/5).
18 strings like RPM Blast, closest first
| String | Type | Power | Spin | Control | Comfort | Durability | Arm | Set price | Head to head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babolat RPM Blast (this string) | Polyester | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 2/5 | $20–21 | |
| Signum Pro Tornado | Polyester | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2/5 | $15–15 | — |
| Babolat RPM Blast Rough | Polyester | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3/5 | $20–21 | RPM Blast vs RPM Blast Rough |
| Luxilon ALU Power Rough | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2/5 | $21–22 | — |
| Luxilon Savage | Polyester | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3/5 | $14–16 | — |
| Wilson Revolve Spin | Polyester | 5 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 2/5 | $8–10 | RPM Blast vs Revolve Spin |
| Solinco Hyper-G | Polyester | 7 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 2/5 | $12–13 | RPM Blast vs Hyper-G |
| Tecnifibre Black Code 4S | Polyester | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 2/5 | $14–18 | RPM Blast vs Black Code 4S |
| Volkl Cyclone | Polyester | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 2/5 | $9–12 | RPM Blast vs Cyclone |
| Signum Pro Firestorm | Polyester | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 2/5 | $9–12 | RPM Blast vs Firestorm |
| Signum Pro Plasma HEXtreme | Polyester | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 2/5 | $10–13 | RPM Blast vs Plasma HEXtreme |
| Tecnifibre Black Code | Polyester | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3/5 | $12–16 | RPM Blast vs Black Code |
| Luxilon ALU Power | Polyester | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 2/5 | $21–22 | RPM Blast vs ALU Power |
| Yonex Poly Tour Rev | Polyester | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 2/5 | $16–20 | RPM Blast vs Poly Tour Rev |
| Solinco Tour Bite | Polyester | 5 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 1/5 | $10–12 | RPM Blast vs Tour Bite |
| Tecnifibre Razor Code | Polyester | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 3/5 | $14–18 | RPM Blast vs Razor Code |
| Babolat RPM Team | Polyester | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 3/5 | $17–19 | RPM Blast vs RPM Team |
| Signum Pro Hyperion | Polyester | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3/5 | $10–13 | RPM Blast vs Hyperion |
| Luxilon 4G | Polyester | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 2/5 | $21–22 | RPM Blast vs 4G |
Ratings 1–10, arm friendliness 1–5, US set prices at typical retail. "Closest" = the smallest total gap across the six ratings (power, spin, control, comfort, durability, tension hold).
Pick by what you want more of
- More comfort
- Babolat RPM Blast Rough Comfort 6/10 vs 5/10 RPM Blast vs RPM Blast Rough →
- More durable
- Solinco Hyper-G Durability 8/10 vs 7/10 RPM Blast vs Hyper-G →
- Kinder on the arm
- Babolat RPM Blast Rough Arm 3/5 vs 2/5 RPM Blast vs RPM Blast Rough →
- Cheaper
- Signum Pro Tornado From $15 vs $20 a set
Each pick is the closest string that beats RPM Blast by a full rating point (or costs $2+ less a set).
RPM Blast alternatives: quick answers
What string is most like Babolat RPM Blast?
Signum Pro Tornado, on our ratings: no other string in our database is closer across the six ratings. Next come Babolat RPM Blast Rough and Luxilon ALU Power Rough.
What is a cheaper alternative to RPM Blast?
Signum Pro Tornado costs from $15 a set against $20 for RPM Blast, and is the closest cheaper string on our ratings.
Is there a more arm-friendly string like RPM Blast?
Babolat RPM Blast Rough scores 3/5 for arm friendliness against 2/5 for RPM Blast, and is the closest such string on our ratings. It is recommended from age 13.
Sources
Ratings, junior data and prices come from our string database, built from manufacturer specs, lab tests and published reviews. Data verified Jan 2025 to Oct 2026. Each string page lists its own sources.
- RPM Blast specs: Babolat Official
- RPM Blast pricing: Tennis Warehouse