I remember there was brown, blue, black, grey, salmon. My personally favorite was salmon gripsyI can’t remember all the colors that they offered but I seem to remember some muted colors as opposed to the more popular fluorescent colors that are popular today.
Great memory! I remember using the brown on my Prince Borons. When I was with Prince in the 1980's my rep was very good to me!I remember there was brown, blue, black, grey, salmon. My personally favorite was salmon gripsy
So I playtested the Demo of 2018 Pure drive plus 2 times so far, I am noticing significantly lower power level than the previous Pure drive plus models. Was this done intentionally or is it something else ?@Nostradamus The 2013 head guard does not fit the 2018 model due to the new spacing in the string pattern (FSI Power technology).
Mr. Babolat,,, CONGRATULATIONS on receiving TENNIS magazine's Editor's choice award for Pure Drive 2018 model. Magazine was raving about the improvements on the frame.Awesome to hear! Which hybrid did you switch to?
TENNIS magazine's Editor's choice award for Pure Drive 2018 model.
its in same issue of tennis magazine. current issue, same article.This is a special category award Nostradamus Low Swingweight Racquets
Bonjour, why don’t ask babalot to start producing small head sized racquets like 90 - 95 like the phantom 93P.
They did... They called it the Pure Control 95 (previously Pure Storm Ltd)... Then they stopped... and all of tennisdom was sad.
Where is Mr. Babolat. These new 2018 Pure Drive and Pure Drive plus is selling like Hotcakes since the swing weight has been lowered and frame made more maneuverable.Hi Michael,
I looked at the photo, and have no idea what that is either. I sent an email to our tour player manager and I will let you know what I find out.
-Josh
Let me update this thread and repeat my question regards Babolat Pure Aero Play.
"Hello, mr. Babolat?
What happened with Pure Aero Play model? In last month this racket disappeared from shelves of the stores. Even from tennis-warehouse too.
Will be update line?
Thank you fo reply!"
For me it is a very strange case. All european dealers of Babolat informed that Play series was discontinued and on their stock remain only few ones pieces with small grips (2,3). However, on official Babolat site Pure Aero Play stays in actual line. No anything comments, no insiders rumours. Just a total silence.
Maybe anybody knows anythin about that? Thank you in advance!
Thank you, looks really.My guess is that it has something to do with a stand alone sensor they’ll put out this year that fits where the trap door is in the buttcap.
Thank you, looks really.
You mean babolat pulse?
Mr. Babolat,,, CONGRATULATIONS on receiving TENNIS magazine's Editor's choice award for Pure Drive 2018 model. Magazine was raving about the improvements on the frame.
Anyway, I checked with 2 of the local pros that owns shops and they are telling me that these new 2018 Pure drives are flying off the shelf,,, they can't keep enough in stock, it is so popular. and what is surprising is that NEW 2018 Pure Drive Plus is also selling very very well. in the past, these shops told me that Plus versions just didn't sell as well as the Standard length pure drives. But now with lower Swingweight, Plus models has also become really popular among the amateurs and it is selling very quickly.
Anyway, Congratulations.
Link to that announcement Please?
(Another racquet got 2018 Editor's Choice for Player's Racquet of the Year. That announcement is all over the Internet. But I don't see any reference to any Pure Drive awards.)
Mr. Babolat, that is the link to pure drive tour, not the pure drive that received the award from Tennis magazine. It is in the magazine itself but can't find the online source of it.@Karma Tennis I believe this is the link you are looking for: http://www.tennis.com/gear/babolat/racquets/babolat-pure-drive-tour-3102/
@Karma Tennis I believe this is the link you are looking for: http://www.tennis.com/gear/babolat/racquets/babolat-pure-drive-tour-3102/
@Babolat Official - any chance they’ll tighten up the string pattern on the Pure Aero? Thanks
@Babolat Official is ther any way to know the specs for Bolelli please?
new pure drives flex rating seem more flexible albeit still stiff frame. is it less powerful than previous version then ?@Karma Tennis I believe this is the link you are looking for: http://www.tennis.com/gear/babolat/racquets/babolat-pure-drive-tour-3102/
Are you kidding me?! A “Hall of Fame” poster that doesn’t know the difference between the PA VS and the PA?! Wow. Just Wow.Already have, haven't they ... it's called the Pure Aero VS. The 16x20 pattern is tighter than the stock PA 16x19 pattern.
Are you kidding me?! A “Hall of Fame” poster that doesn’t know the difference between the PA VS and the PA?! Wow. Just Wow.
The point is, the PA VS is a totally different racquet than the PA and the APD (I can’t believe I have to state that). So the answer is “No, Babolat hasn’t tightened up the string pattern on the PA.” - which is what I stated earlier. Dude, if you love the PA VS then just tell yourself that it’s a tight patterned PA and be happy in your delusion.In the hands of a "Hall of Fame" PLAYER, the PA VS is a MUCH BETTER racquet than the PA. The PA is a "racqet for the masses". It is like a V8 Sedan car.
The PA VS and the 2013 APD are like High Performance Sports Cars. In normal hands they work quite well, but in the hands of a great driver, they shine.
I have seen a lot of players who migrated from 2013 APDs to PAs. It wasn't long before they ditched the PA and either moved back to their APDs or PA VS or something else a lot more control oriented.
The reason why Babolat introduced the PA VS well after the PA release should be pretty obvious.
The point is, the PA VS is a totally different racquet than the PA and the APD (I can’t believe I have to state that). So the answer is “No, Babolat hasn’t tightened up the string pattern on the PA.” - which is what I stated earlier. Dude, if you love the PA VS then just tell yourself that it’s a tight patterned PA and be happy in your delusion.
Now back to reality. The PA is a great racquet For the masses, but the “Spin effect” racquets are on the way out. The PA was obviously made to be a middleoftheroad spin racquet with its extra open string pattern.
But It could be close to perfect with an APD string pattern (and no, the PA VS is not the answer). The masses would love it and the pros already love it (APD pjs).
Look, the point is that the Pure Aero's string pattern is too wide. If it was tightened up just slightly (similar to the APD) it would be the best 100" racquet available today (IMO). The PA VS is not even remotely like the Pure Aero. This argument from you confused and derailed my comment to @Babolat Official.I think you have confused yourself and actually strayed away from the initial discussion. Anyway, all the best to you
@Babolat Official is ther any way to know the specs for Bolelli please?
@Babolat Official - any chance they’ll tighten up the string pattern on the Pure Aero? Thanks
@Babolat Official - any chance they’ll tighten up the string pattern on the Pure Aero? Thanks
@TennisHound they are still developing prototypes for the next Aero and I know more stability and control is being heavily discussed. Other than that, I do not have any further specifics, sorry!
It’s all good, keep in mind, the PA is well received. The only knock against it has been the wide string pattern. Thanks for the reply man!@TennisHound they are still developing prototypes for the next Aero and I know more stability and control is being heavily discussed. Other than that, I do not have any further specifics, sorry!
Hope they fix the string pattern. My APDs are getting pretty beat up and the current PA is not a great option for me.
Perhaps the next generation Pure Aero will have a 16x20 or 18x19 pattern
They HAD more control lmao. Then they made the string spacing wider than the Golden Gate Bridge. They go back and forth just for the sake of change. It is ridiculous.@TennisHound they are still developing prototypes for the next Aero and I know more stability and control is being heavily discussed. Other than that, I do not have any further specifics, sorry!
@TennisHound they are still developing prototypes for the next Aero and I know more stability and control is being heavily discussed. Other than that, I do not have any further specifics, sorry!
@Babolat Official :When will the Pure Strike Wimbledon edition be released?
Yep, They only need to make slight changes, nothing crazy. The PA only needs a slightly closer string pattern, not extreme.They HAD more control lmao. Then they made the string spacing wider than the Golden Gate Bridge. They go back and forth just for the sake of change. It is ridiculous.
Yep, They only need to make slight changes, nothing crazy. The PA only needs a slightly closer string pattern, not extreme.