Babolat Pure Storm 2013... New Tech?

[mrmo1115]

Thread Title says all... will the 2013 PS line have a new technology or will it continue with the 2011 version with just a new paint job?

Anyone with Bab inside info?

[Bartelby]

My guess is that it will have the monocoque construction of the grip in order to fit the 'play and connect' device and they could sell it as new tech on this change alone.

[mrmo1115]

Originally Posted by Bartelby

My guess is that it will have the monocoque construction of the grip in order to fit the 'play and connect' device and they could sell it as new tech on this change alone.

What exactly is this play and connect? Sorry I haven't been following all the latest Bab news.

[dr. godmode]

It records your swing data so you can analyse it

[mrmo1115]

^ Ah I see... anyone else have any insight on 2013 PS line?

[mrmo1115]

Sorry to revive an old thread but was wondering if anyone knew any more information. A friend told me that the new 2013 PST will release in Jan and its a new paint job with no new technology.. can anyone confirm?

[joe gomes]

I heard differently that the Storm line is being replaced with a new Flat Beam Model late this year.

[mrmo1115]

Originally Posted by joe gomes

I heard differently that the Storm line is being replaced with a new Flat Beam Model late this year.

Isn't the racquet now already a Flat Beam?

[ZeroSkid]

Originally Posted by mrmo1115

Isn't the racquet now already a Flat Beam?

exactly .....

[gavna]

Originally Posted by joe gomes

I heard differently that the Storm line is being replaced with a new Flat Beam Model late this year.

NO NO and NO - Nothing is going on with the Pure Storm line until 2014.....Babolat runs on a 3 yr cycle and for 2013 the AeroPro Drives will be getting the facelift with new graphics and the Cortex just like the Pure Drives did this year.

The Pure Storms are solid sellers and a good number of pros using the Strom, Storm Tour and a few with the LTD (R Harrison - Babolat would LOVE to get Herry to switch to a new model but he will not budge).

Pure Storms will remain unchanged for 2013 - its possible some of the Pros and Juniors might start getting the updated sticks but that would be in very very late 2013 - after the USO maybe.

[gunnd5000]

Originally Posted by gavna

NO NO and NO - Nothing is going on with the Pure Storm line until 2014.....Babolat runs on a 3 yr cycle and for 2013 the AeroPro Drives will be getting the facelift with new graphics and the Cortex just like the Pure Drives did this year.

The Pure Storms are solid sellers and a good number of pros using the Strom, Storm Tour and a few with the LTD (R Harrison - Babolat would LOVE to get Herry to switch to a new model but he will not budge).

Pure Storms will remain unchanged for 2013 - its possible some of the Pros and Juniors might start getting the updated sticks but that would be in very very late 2013 - after the USO maybe.

the 2011 raquet was cosmetic as stated by babolat themseleves, we should be expecting the update

[joe gomes]

Yes it is, I am saying it is going to be replaced by a new line. It will not be called the Storm and I should have said the new line will a flat beam stick.

[joe gomes]

Meaning I am told it will not be called the Pure Storm.

That is what the Rep told my friend at Las Vegas Golf & Tennis

[mrmo1115]

Originally Posted by joe gomes

Meaning I am told it will not be called the Pure Storm.

That is what the Rep told my friend at Las Vegas Golf & Tennis

But it will be the continuation of the Pure Storm line?

[joe gomes]

My understanding is a new replacement line/stick, and my take was that the Pure Storm line will be discontinued.

The reason I was told this I was about to buy a Pure Storm and I was told to hold off. They were having a 20% sale at the time so I went with the Volkl Organix 9.

[parasailing]

Interesting development. I hope they improve it otherwise time to stock up on the current one as it's one of the most underrated racquets out there. Also, why does TW not review this racquet as it's been out for a few years now.

[Babolat Official]

Originally Posted by mrmo1115

Thread Title says all... will the 2013 PS line have a new technology or will it continue with the 2011 version with just a new paint job?

Anyone with Bab inside info?

Hello, my name is Daniel. I work for Babolat. The Pure Storm line was relaunched in 2011. That was simply a cosmetic upgrade from 2009. 2013 is the same racquet/cosmetic as 2011.

[shnasizzle]

Originally Posted by beckerdx

Hello, my name is Daniel. I work for Babolat. The Pure Storm line was relaunched in 2011. That was simply a cosmetic upgrade from 2009. 2013 is the same racquet/cosmetic as 2011.

Why are they not updating the technology in the racket. Same racket for like 5 years and doing absolutely nothing to it except changing the color around. Weak.

[shnasizzle]

Originally Posted by shnasizzle

Why are they not updating the technology in the racket. Same racket for like 5 years and doing absolutely nothing to it except changing the color around. Weak.

I use the 2009 pure storm and i love the racket, but it needs to be updated in some way. It is to light facing bigger servers, and the tour version is to heavy.

[mpournaras]

Originally Posted by shnasizzle

I use the 2009 pure storm and i love the racket, but it needs to be updated in some way. It is to light facing bigger servers, and the tour version is to heavy.

*cough* LEAD *cough*