L40 The Love 40 Club Serving up the lighter side of tennis

Head to head

Only one makes the bag.

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Volkl Cyclone 1.25

Volkl Cyclone 1.25

Strings

8.2
L40C
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Babolat RPM Blast

Babolat RPM Blast

Strings

7.2
L40C
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9.0 Spin 9.0
8.8 Control 8.0
7.5 Comfort 5.0
7.5 Durability 6.5
8.8 Value 6.0

L40C verdict

Pick the Volkl Cyclone 1.25 if…

Spin-heavy baselinersFast full swingsBudget restringers

The budget spin poly that still scores 92 for spin and 93 for control. Bring a fast swing.

L40C verdict

Pick the Babolat RPM Blast if…

Aggressive baselinersOpen-pattern framesHeavy topspin hitters

Nadal's black octagonal poly still grabs the ball like claws. Bring your own power.