Difference between RPM "Blast" and RPM "Team"?

Francis27 · 10-17-2012, 03:20 PM

hi what is the difference between the rpm blast and rpm team? i hear the rpm blast looses tension fairly quickly is it the safe for rpm team? Because im planning on getting these strings in 17G

I Heart Thomas Muster · 10-17-2012, 03:23 PM

I've used both as crosses paired with Tonic + mains and I found that Team keeps its playability quite a bit longer than Blast. I couldn't tell you why but I get about 6-7 weeks of really good play with that setup where RPM Blast was about 3-4 tops. In terms of feel I couldn't tell you if one was softer than the other.

Francis27 · 10-17-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by I Heart Thomas Muster

I've used both as crosses paired with Tonic + mains and I found that Team keeps its playability quite a bit longer than Blast. I couldn't tell you why but I get about 6-7 weeks of really good play with that setup where RPM Blast was about 3-4 tops. In terms of feel I couldn't tell you if one was softer than the other.

Did you notice any tension loss on the blast and team?

I Heart Thomas Muster · 10-17-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Francis27

Did you notice any tension loss on the blast and team?

Pretty rapid tension loss with Blast. Not the case with Team. Team seemed to last about twice as long for my needs. Of course this is my humble opinion and I don't have an ERT to take actual measurements. But I've played both pretty extensively and for me there are definite differences in the longevity of both strings. Team is a winner for me.

Francis27 · 10-17-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by I Heart Thomas Muster

Pretty rapid tension loss with Blast. Not the case with Team. Team seemed to last about twice as long for my needs. Of course this is my humble opinion and I don't have an ERT to take actual measurements. But I've played both pretty extensively and for me there are definite differences in the longevity of both strings. Team is a winner for me.

I see. Anyone else tried blast and team?

I Heart Thomas Muster · 10-17-2012, 03:56 PM

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...light=RPM+Team

I Heart Thomas Muster · 10-17-2012, 03:57 PM

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...light=RPM+Team

Francis27 · 10-17-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by I Heart Thomas Muster

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...light=RPM+Team

thanks i heart thomas

tlm · 10-17-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by I Heart Thomas Muster

Pretty rapid tension loss with Blast. Not the case with Team. Team seemed to last about twice as long for my needs. Of course this is my humble opinion and I don't have an ERT to take actual measurements. But I've played both pretty extensively and for me there are definite differences in the longevity of both strings. Team is a winner for me.

I agree the team plays good much longer than the blast, it is also more arm friendly.

tennisjon · 10-18-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tlm

I agree the team plays good much longer than the blast, it is also more arm friendly.

I agree on the tension maintenance for sure. Arm friendliness is pretty similarly good.

Francis27 · 10-18-2012, 01:40 PM

does anyone know how well tension maintenance is for the RPM Team??

Jazo · 10-22-2012, 05:18 AM

How is the spin (RPM Team)?

10-17-2012, 03:20 PM	#1
Francis27 Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Ontario Posts: 581	Difference between RPM "Blast" and RPM "Team"? hi what is the difference between the rpm blast and rpm team? i hear the rpm blast looses tension fairly quickly is it the safe for rpm team? Because im planning on getting these strings in 17G __________________ Babolat Pure Drive 2012

10-17-2012, 03:23 PM	#2
I Heart Thomas Muster Rookie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 371	I've used both as crosses paired with Tonic + mains and I found that Team keeps its playability quite a bit longer than Blast. I couldn't tell you why but I get about 6-7 weeks of really good play with that setup where RPM Blast was about 3-4 tops. In terms of feel I couldn't tell you if one was softer than the other. __________________ (4) Volkl PB 10 Mids Babolat Tonic+ 16 @ 54 lbs/Babolat RPM Team 17 @ 52 lbs

10-17-2012, 03:56 PM	#6
I Heart Thomas Muster Rookie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 371	http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...light=RPM+Team __________________ (4) Volkl PB 10 Mids Babolat Tonic+ 16 @ 54 lbs/Babolat RPM Team 17 @ 52 lbs

10-17-2012, 03:57 PM	#7
I Heart Thomas Muster Rookie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 371	http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...light=RPM+Team __________________ (4) Volkl PB 10 Mids Babolat Tonic+ 16 @ 54 lbs/Babolat RPM Team 17 @ 52 lbs

10-18-2012, 01:40 PM	#11
Francis27 Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Ontario Posts: 581	does anyone know how well tension maintenance is for the RPM Team?? __________________ Babolat Pure Drive 2012 Last edited by Francis27 : 10-18-2012 at 02:21 PM.

10-22-2012, 05:18 AM	#12
Jazo New User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Stavanger, Norway Posts: 47	How is the spin (RPM Team)? __________________ Head Youtek Radical MP, 325 gram, 4 points HL Luxilon Big Banger Ace 18, 55 lbs