In honor of their partnership with Roland Garros, Babolat has updated their premier multifilament string, giving us Xcel French Open 16G Black Tennis String which features a black color, and is designed to offer players an ultra comfortable feel with added durability. Utilizing highly elastic polyamide fibers, this string offers greater elasticity and tension maintenance. Xcel French Open features a polyurethane resin that increases comfort as well as durability by ensuring adhesion between individual fibers. The dual coating of polyurethane followed by polyamide provides a friction barrier, resisting string burning and notching to extend the life of the string. This string is highly recommended for players seeking ultimate comfort with additional durability. Construction: Multifilament polyamide Color: Black Gauge: 16 g / 1.30 mm   Length: 40 ft   Features: -One of the most comfortable strings around -PU with Polyamide contruction for resistance to notching -Great for sufferers of tennis elbow -Great string to soften up a stiffer racquet