String comparison
RPM Power vs RPM Team
Babolat RPM Power against Babolat RPM Team: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. RPM Power leads on power and comfort. RPM Team leads on spin, control and durability. For a junior with arm concerns, RPM Power is the safer choice.
Ratings
Power
Spin
Control
Comfort
Durability
Tension hold
Ratings are on a 1–10 scale. The higher score is in bold when they differ.
Pick RPM Power if…
- You want more power (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more comfort (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 4/5 vs 3/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 12 vs 13)
- Best for: juniors wanting comfortable poly with power
- Best for: players transitioning from multifilament to poly
- Best for: flat hitters who want some spin
Pick RPM Team if…
- You want more spin (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more control (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want more durability (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- Best for: players who like Blast but want more comfort
- Best for: juniors with fast swings seeking control
- Best for: all-court players wanting spin with comfort
Specs side by side
| Spec | RPM Power | RPM Team |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | CO-PET-C extrusion technology with snapback coating | Eight-sided co-polymer with silicone coating and micro air bubbles |
| Gauges | 16, 17 | 16, 17 |
| Stiffness | Medium | Medium high |
| Set price | $18–20 | $17–19 |
| Reel price | $130–150 | $120–140 |
| Arm friendliness | 4/5 · Good | 3/5 · Moderate |
| Cost to maintain | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 12 | Age 13 |
| Levels | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | All court, Baseliner | Baseliner, All court, Big hitter |
| Junior tension | 50-54 lbs for juniors. Can string at normal tensions due to comfort. | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Holds tension better than Blast so can string at normal range. |
RPM Power in short
Babolat RPM Power delivers more pop than any other string in the RPM range. Made with Babolat's unique CO-PET-C extrusion technology, it packs unprecedented power for a monofilament while keeping good spin. A specially added coating increases snapback for explosive power. One of the most comfortable poly strings available - unlikely to cause arm issues. Excellent tension maintenance means it stays playable much longer than RPM Blast. Best suited for players who play flat or cover the ball rather than extreme topspin.
RPM Team in short
The string of choice for Carlos Alcaraz when he won his first Grand Slams. Launched in 2012 as a more comfortable version of RPM Blast, RPM Team combines an eight-sided shape for bite with a cross-linked silicone surface to boost snapback. What sets it apart is its low-density design using micro air bubbles to cushion ball impact. Despite being designed for comfort, it tested as one of the firmest Babolat strings in the lab - proving the air bubble technology works. Better tension maintenance than Blast makes it more cost-effective for frequent players.
RPM Power vs RPM Team: quick answers
Which has more spin, RPM Power or RPM Team?
Babolat RPM Team, with a spin rating of 8/10 against 7/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Babolat RPM Power scores 4/5 for arm friendliness, against 3/5 for RPM Team. It is recommended from age 12.
Which lasts longer?
Babolat RPM Team rates 8/10 for durability against 7/10.
Which is cheaper?
RPM Power costs about $18–20 a set and RPM Team about $17–19, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (RPM Power) and 2025-01 (RPM Team).