why the HEAD Velocity Multifilament Tennis Racket String I bought have a bad smell? is that normal?

Bad smell?! Not sure I have actually smelled it closely, but the strings don't have any particular and significant smell.

Is the black as slick as the natural?

Yes. I think it slips a bit more. It does wear off faster than the natural and when you hit the tennis ball you will notice black marks that match strings. The black is my preferred string.

Recommended tension for a 100 inch 10.8 pounds racquet?, 56lbs?, higher? lower?

56 lbs good place to start. When you string again you can decrease tension for more power and comfort or increase say 2 lbs for a little more control

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HEAD Velocity MLT Tennis Racket String 40' Set Multifilament Racquet String

Product ID: 60153335

Details

Brand
HEAD
Frame Material
Frame Material
Grip Size
4 1/8 inches
Item Weight
0.02 g
Material
Nylon
Shaft Material
Nylon

⚡Enhanced energy transfer for explosive shots

🌀Low friction coating for max spin

🎾16-gauge multifilament core

£24.20

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Description

🎾 Unleash explosive power and spin—because your game deserves the HEAD start!

SPIN LIKE A PRO - Special low friction coating ensures strings realign perfectly for consistent high spin.
SEAMLESS HEAD SYNERGY - Optimized to pair flawlessly with your favorite HEAD Tour racket for peak performance.
POWER PACKED PRECISION - 16-gauge multifilament core delivers unmatched shot explosiveness.
DURABILITY MEETS DYNAMISM - Thicker filaments boost energy transfer while maintaining string longevity.
TOURNAMENT READY PERFORMANCE - Designed for intermediate to advanced players craving that competitive edge.

The HEAD Velocity MLT Tennis Racket String is a premium 16-gauge multifilament string engineered for intermediate to advanced players. Featuring a multifilament core with thicker surrounding filaments, it maximizes energy transfer for harder shots. Its low friction coating ensures strings realign after every hit, delivering consistent high spin potential. Perfectly matched with HEAD Tour rackets, this string offers tournament-level performance and durability.

Specifications

ASIN	B00TJ6CQOE
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#4,097 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1 in Racket String
Brand Name	HEAD
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (817)
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	10 years
Frame Material Type	Frame Material
Global Trade Identification Number	00726424106516
Grip Size	4 1/8 inches
Included Components	Tennis String
Item Dimensions L x W	4"L
Item Length	4 inches
Item Type Name	Head Velocity MLT Tennis Racket String 40' Set Multifilament Racquet String - Black, 16 Gauge
Item Weight	0.02 g
Manufacturer	Head USA, Inc.
Material Type	Nylon
Shaft Material	Nylon, Polyurethane
Size	16 Gauge
Skill Level	Intermediate
Sport Racket String Installation	Unstrung
Sport Type	Tennis
String Color	Black
Team Name	head
UPC	726424106516
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Limited Warranty

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