String comparison
VS Touch vs Champion's Choice
Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut against Wilson Champion's Choice Hybrid: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
VS Touch is a natural gut string and Champion's Choice is a hybrid string. VS Touch leads on power, comfort and tension hold. Champion's Choice leads on spin, control and durability. For a junior with arm concerns, VS Touch is the safer choice. Champion's Choice costs less per set.
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 VS Touch if…
- You want more power (10 vs 9 out of 10)
- You want more comfort (10 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 5/5 vs 4/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 10 vs 13)
- Best for: players with arm issues - ultimate comfort
- Best for: touch players seeking maximum feel
- Best for: serve and volley style
Pick Champion's Choice if…
- You want more spin (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more control (8 vs 7 out of 10)
- You want more durability (6 vs 4 out of 10)
- You want to spend less (from $38 vs $55 a set)
- Best for: advanced juniors seeking pro-level setup
- Best for: all-court players wanting power + spin
- Best for: those who can afford premium stringing
Specs side by side
| Spec | VS Touch | Champion's Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Natural gut | Hybrid |
| Construction | Natural gut with Thermogut and BT7 technology | Wilson Natural Gut (mains) + Luxilon ALU Power Rough (crosses) |
| Gauges | 16, 17 | 16 |
| Stiffness | Low | Medium |
| Set price | $55–65 | $38–42 |
| Reel price | $280–320 | — |
| Arm friendliness | 5/5 · Excellent | 4/5 · Good |
| Cost to maintain | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 10 | Age 13 |
| Levels | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite | Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Serve and volley, All court, Touch player | All court, Serve and volley, Baseliner |
| Junior tension | 52-58 lbs for juniors. Natural gut holds tension excellently. | 52-56 lbs for juniors. Gut mains allow slightly higher tensions. |
VS Touch in short
Babolat VS Touch is the reference for all tennis strings, launched in 1875 and boasting over 100 Grand Slam victories. Made of extremely elastic natural fibers, VS Touch is the most comfortable and powerful string available. The collagen from natural fibers increases contact time with the ball for unrivaled feel. Thermogut technology with high temperature finishing increases fiber cohesion, while BT7 technology increases durability by 25% and humidity resistance by 60%. The ultimate choice for players prioritizing feel and arm health.
Champion's Choice in short
Wilson Champion's Choice Duo combines Wilson's premium natural gut with Luxilon ALU Power Rough for Roger Federer's signature hybrid setup. The unmatched comfort and power of natural gut pairs with the control and spin potential of polyester. Federer uses Natural Gut in the mains and ALU Power Rough in the crosses for a softer feel and superb playability. Power and control were rated outstanding by reviewers - kick serves, flat winners, and baseline exchanges all felt great.
VS Touch vs Champion's Choice: quick answers
Which has more spin, VS Touch or Champion's Choice?
Wilson Champion's Choice Hybrid, with a spin rating of 8/10 against 7/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut scores 5/5 for arm friendliness, against 4/5 for Champion's Choice. It is recommended from age 10.
Which lasts longer?
Wilson Champion's Choice Hybrid rates 6/10 for durability against 4/10.
Which is cheaper?
VS Touch costs about $55–65 a set and Champion's Choice about $38–42, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (VS Touch) and 2025-01 (Champion's Choice).