Calling all Babolat Pure Control Experts

franco_wood · 10-02-2012, 08:32 PM

Hey guys, I was wondering if there is any difference between the Swirly Pure Control and the Pure Control "Team"? They look the same except one had "Team" written on the side.

Pic of the Pure Control Team: http://api.ning.com/files/dAnrob7Kfd...0113.58.50.jpg

The regular Pure control looks the same, with the "team" written on it.

Thanks!

McLovin · 10-03-2012, 03:09 AM

If both frames have the 'Swirly' PJ, then I do not believe there is a difference between the two. I'm not exactly certain of the timeline, but I think the first 'Pure Control Swirly' (non-Team) was around 1999-2000. The 'Swirly Team' is also known as 'Pure Control 2001', and was released in...2001.

McLovin · 10-03-2012, 03:11 AM

BTW...I know people ragged on it's stiffness, but I loved that frame. It's a shame they "don't make them like that anymore".

Dave M · 10-03-2012, 03:41 AM

The team bit was added when the racquets got their US release to freshen them up a bit.A swirly is a swirly (tolerence aside)

parasailing · 10-03-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLovin

BTW...I know people ragged on it's stiffness, but I loved that frame. It's a shame they "don't make them like that anymore".

I have the Swirly one and it is stiffer than the Pure Storm Tour GT. The stiffness does help with making it feel a tad more solid.

franco_wood · 10-03-2012, 12:35 PM

I love these frames too, and am about to pick up three of the "team" ones now that I know they are the same as the regular ones. They are extremely solid but are comfortable at the same time. Doesn't have that harsh feel with most of the stiff racquets out there IMO. Thanks guys!

10-02-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
franco_wood Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7	Calling all Babolat Pure Control Experts Hey guys, I was wondering if there is any difference between the Swirly Pure Control and the Pure Control "Team"? They look the same except one had "Team" written on the side. Pic of the Pure Control Team: http://api.ning.com/files/dAnrob7Kfd...0113.58.50.jpg The regular Pure control looks the same, with the "team" written on it. Thanks!

10-03-2012, 03:09 AM	#2
McLovin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,615	If both frames have the 'Swirly' PJ, then I do not believe there is a difference between the two. I'm not exactly certain of the timeline, but I think the first 'Pure Control Swirly' (non-Team) was around 1999-2000. The 'Swirly Team' is also known as 'Pure Control 2001', and was released in...2001. __________________ "Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row" -- Vitas Gerulaitis, after beating Jimmy Connors on his 17th try.

10-03-2012, 03:11 AM	#3
McLovin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,615	BTW...I know people ragged on it's stiffness, but I loved that frame. It's a shame they "don't make them like that anymore". __________________ "Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row" -- Vitas Gerulaitis, after beating Jimmy Connors on his 17th try.

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