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There are two production runs. The final cosmetic has been decided and will be released in October. It will incorporate parts of the test frames.
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There are two production runs. The final cosmetic has been decided and will be released in October. It will incorporate parts of the test frames.
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what tension did you have for the gut/poly hybrid? just want to establish a baseline.
getagrip
New User
Natural Gut + Gosen Polys @ 57, I like em tight and with a pop
borisbaseball
New User
I heard that the Pure Storm line will be discontinued next year...
Is that true?
Is that true?
getagrip
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Babolat Official
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Coming end of 2013 to the US! Apply to be one of the first testers on the facebook page.
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updated, not discontinued
Babolat Official
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If you are looking for more spin, maybe try the poly in the mains and gut in the crosses. Looser tension will give more spin/power but you will not have as much pinpoint control.
RPM team is a softer version of RPM Blast (if you were having arm issues).
Does that help?
v-verb
Hall of Fame
Going to get one for sure!!
Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
I'm on the facebook page but cannot figure out how to apply.
Edit: nevermind, figured it out.
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palmerop
Rookie
Me too... I know I could not resist the temptation....
canadad
Semi-Pro
Is that the new Pure Drive as well? I heard from a retailer that Pure Drives will be updated in January. Is that true?
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
A slightly Blade-influenced spec range, which is a very good thing.
I prefer the new 305 norm compared to the 295.
I prefer the new 305 norm compared to the 295.
getagrip
New User
Thanks Daniel, Lemme try these @ 57-58
Lukhas
Legend
Also got to know that they have a balance of 32cm and whooping 70RA stiffness. Well, it's not a lot more stiff than what the AeroStorm used to be... :lol:
RoddickistheMan
Professional
Will the balance point of 32cm or 6pts headlight and the stiffness of 70 apply to all versions of the pure strike? If so that sucks. 70 ra and 6 pts hl sounds like a recipe for TE. Why cant babolat just release a god damn frame with at most a 8 or 9 HL balance and a 60-63 stiffness thats 95-98 with an open string pattern 16-19. Gauranteed it would sell well. They are so obsessed with head heavy stiff frames its unbelievable.
Lukhas
Legend
It already exists. That's called a Pure Storm Tour unstrung. Or even an Ltd. if you like the 18/20 pattern.
WhiteStripes
Semi-Pro
I assume the 70RA is unstrung, which will come down when the racquet strung. As an example, I believe the unstrung RA for the Pure Storm is 69 according to insert on the frame, and TW gets an average of 63 for the frames they measured strung. If the 70RA is the strung specs, well, I'll probably be passing on frame.
PureDriveFan
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PureDriveFan
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If the Strike is too stiff, guess i'll be buying a new Pure Storm too come January!
....tennis elbow ain't no fun!
Jakesteroni
Semi-Pro
http://www.wilsontennisracketsstore.com/babolat-aero-strike-p-66.html
What you guys been waiting for all this time.
What you guys been waiting for all this time.
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
if these rumours of 70 ra are true of teh new strike that is bad news. im sure daniel said they would be softer ??
Jakesteroni
Semi-Pro
If it plays anything like the Pure Control... oooooo weee!!! Pure Control was 72 and that felt great.
canadad
Semi-Pro
I hope it sticks around in an even more arm friendly version. I've got the 2012 and GT versions, I love them but have to be careful with what strings I use. I can rip the ball with these racquets but if I play too much with them my arm feels it.
I don't think you will have a problem. It depends on whether you want to monitor all your play, all the time. Also some players forget that correct stringing choices can help enormously with heavier/lighter racquets. Perhaps also demo the Strike & see how you get on with one of those?
Depends on how much time you have to get used to it?
The PD Play is/can be a great coaching tool and I will be using one but I also switch between Aero Pro Team, Pure Drive & PD107. (I play & test other frames, not just Babolat).
Keep enjoying your current racquet!
getagrip
New User
I Think I cannot anymore, the app/thread is gone.
BluDiamond
Semi-Pro
Have you seen the photos of the Strike? The beam looks pretty chunky to me, certainly not as thin as the Aero Storm Tour
getagrip
New User
Have you seen the photos of the Strike? The beam looks pretty chunky to me, certainly not as thin as the Aero Storm Tour
Looks like a Wilson Steam99 competitor.. the two are very similar
palmerop
Rookie
I don't think you will have a problem. It depends on whether you want to monitor all your play, all the time. Also some players forget that correct stringing choices can help enormously with heavier/lighter racquets. Perhaps also demo the Strike & see how you get on with one of those?
Depends on how much time you have to get used to it?
The PD Play is/can be a great coaching tool and I will be using one but I also switch between Aero Pro Team, Pure Drive & PD107. (I play & test other frames, not just Babolat).
Keep enjoying your current racquet!
Thanks. I just know I won't be able to rests getting one! Being the PD a more powerful frame than the one I am currently using I guess I'll have to string it accordingly. I don't think I need to monitor my game, it's just a case of racquet lust...
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Where is the extra long version ?
getagrip
New User
interesting site, a lot of my friends have been looking for these sticks..you tried the site? all original?
xFullCourtTenniSx
Hall of Fame
A bunch of people on the internet mindlessly pile on hate for no reason other than to be *******s and that the anonymity of the internet helps them get away with little to no consequences.
I hate using babolat rackets (you guys rank last on my list right next to Prince's current line of rackets), but I fully acknowledge that it is personal preference, and if I was teaching someone other than my son, I would give them a babolat (even my daughter).
Your top 2 rackets appeal to an absurdly large range of skills, even though they're technically tweeners. They're the kind of rackets you can blindly throw at someone and expect them to hit decently with.
I also can't fathom people getting arm problems with your rackets (and even using Natural Gut in one of the cases; just skimmed through first few pages). The only explanation I can come up with is improper technique, which is easy to have with such light rackets allowing you to flick whatever joint you want to get the ball to more or less do what you want. Though for those who use a Natural Gut hybrid, using the Gut in the mains helps. For some reason, Gut in the crosses feels useless. I wouldn't call your rackets the arm-friendliest line of rackets, not by a long shot, but I wouldn't call them injury generators either except in the hands of someone with poor technique (which would be the same for any other racket on the market anyway).
Anyways, if this is legit, keep up the great work and ignore the hate (or humor them for 2 seconds then ignore them and move on). It's always great to see companies connecting with their more interested customers.
Now if only someone from Wilson came on so we could take about bringing back the [K]Factor Tour 90s (perhaps with a bit of a softer build).
Lukhas
Legend
Pure Drives GT in general were discontinued as the Pure Drive was updated last year. Usual stuff. You still can find some of course. Or look at the new model, link below.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Babolat_Pure_Drive_Roddick_Plus/descpageRCBAB-BPRP12.html
Babolat Official
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There will continue to be a heavier version of the PD. As of now we will still make the +. Thanks for the kind words.
Babolat Official
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Still there. just re-pinned it to the top of the page. Must be in US.
Roberto_spin
Rookie
Just curious: will it still be named PD Roddick or just a PD Tour?
WhereIsMacMac
Professional
Not sure if this is old news... But I found this in a facebook site.
Indiscrezioni BABOLAT 2014...
* Pure Strike: 98 sq.in/ 16x19 o 18x20
* Pure Strike Tour: 98sq.in/ 18x20
* Pure Control 95
* Pure Control Tour 95
* AeroPro Drive Wimbledon
* Pure Drive GT Pink
Indiscrezioni BABOLAT 2014...
* Pure Strike: 98 sq.in/ 16x19 o 18x20
* Pure Strike Tour: 98sq.in/ 18x20
* Pure Control 95
* Pure Control Tour 95
* AeroPro Drive Wimbledon
* Pure Drive GT Pink
JDMasFCK
Semi-Pro
It's going to be released before the year ends and retail price is $399
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