Babolat
VS Touch 16
Babolat VS Touch 16 is the natural gut that Roger Federer used for the vast majority of his career, strung in his mains alongside Luxilon ALU Power in the crosses. VS Touch is considered by many string experts to be the finest natural gut available, with comfort and tension maintenance that edge out Wilson Natural Gut 16 in head-to-head playtest comparisons. The slightly thinner 1.30mm gauge compared to some competitors creates an even livelier response and more pronounced feel on contact. At $50 per set, VS Touch is the premium natural gut option — an investment that rewards players who prioritize touch, feel, and arm comfort above all else.
Ratings
Spin
Power
Comfort
Durability
Tension loss
Full specifications
Pros and cons
Pros
Supremely comfortable — best feel in tennis
Exceptional power and tension maintenance
Arm-friendly for players with injury history
Roger Federer's longtime string of choice
Cons
Most expensive string on the market
Moisture-sensitive — avoid wet conditions
Less durable than any polyester option
