Any word on whether there will be new flag rackets for the Olympics or otherwise?
@Babolat Official
Do you have more info about the upcoming Pure Strike VS?
Is it more like an update of the previous one or a totally new racquet? Specs? Release date on the horizon?
Thanks
Any word on whether there will be new flag rackets for the Olympics or otherwise?
thanks!Hi widefoot,
Still no update unfortunately. Everything is such a mess right now with production, shipping, the situation at the ports, etc, that I don't know if, when or what we may or may not be getting. I will let you know when I hear something.
Josh
is Pink syn gut, the same as old synthetic gut? not the spiraltek?Correct. Natural is the old syn gut, and not spiraltek.
Josh
is Pink syn gut, the same as old synthetic gut? not the spiraltek?
I hope your summer is going well.
Summer? It's the middle of Winter here.
So do we have any info in the release dates of the pure aero?Lol! Sorry, forgot about the southern hemisphere contingent!
So do we have any info in the release dates of the pure aero?
So do we have any info in the release dates of the pure aero?
Keep the 2019 as long as possible in my opinion, it’s a killer racquet. However Babolat seems to be on the right track with their racquets the past few years and I think they will handle the 2022 well.Hi Danbrenner,
Unfortunately, no I don't I know there won't be any released this year, and I have not heard any news on when in 2022 they will launch. Everything is still such a mess from covid as far as supply chain and manufacturing, so it's hard to know apparently. I'll let everyone know when I can. Thanks!
Josh
Will do.Keep the 2019 as long as possible in my opinion, it’s a killer racquet. However Babolat seems to be on the right track with their racquets the past few years and I think they will handle the 2022 well.
Hi Danbrenner,
Unfortunately, no I don't I know there won't be any released this year, and I have not heard any news on when in 2022 they will launch. Everything is still such a mess from covid as far as supply chain and manufacturing, so it's hard to know apparently. I'll let everyone know when I can. Thanks!
Josh
I have broken the head bumper of my new pure drive 2021 and i really need to replace it. Thank you
Because it adds weight to the head, i don't like it. When i get new rackets, i usually need to make it more head light, not more head heavy. some say, head guard Tape only adds miniscule amount of weight, but i notice the difference.Why weren't you using head bumper protection tape?
do you notice the difference as you wear down the head guard?Because it adds weight to the head, i don't like it. When i get new rackets, i usually need to make it more head light, not more head heavy. some say, head guard Tape only adds miniscule amount of weight, but i notice the difference.
Because it adds weight to the head, i don't like it. When i get new rackets, i usually need to make it more head light, not more head heavy. some say, head guard Tape only adds miniscule amount of weight, but i notice the difference.
Yes, actually i do feel the difference as the head guard wears down. I like it when that happens since racket becomes more head lightYeah, so you counteract that minimal weight increase in the hoop by putting a little more weight in the handle. If you are that sensitive to the weight, as @djNEiGht mentions, you must notice the difference as you wear down the head guard, or use different strings.
Your other alternative, is to dispense with the head bumpers all together, tube all the strings, and place headguard tape over the top.
Otherwise, do what I do, when I buy new racquets, I also buy at least three spare head bumper kits for each racquet. (I bought three 2013 APDs back in 2014 and I still have six head bumper kits for them. As long as the are stored properly, they will last for decades.)
Hi Danbrenner,
Unfortunately, no I don't I know there won't be any released this year, and I have not heard any news on when in 2022 they will launch. Everything is still such a mess from covid as far as supply chain and manufacturing, so it's hard to know apparently. I'll let everyone know when I can. Thanks!
Josh
hope to have an update on the Strike VS as well
So most likely Babolat will continue to manufacture the current Pure Aero line of rackets thru summer of 2022 ? Am i correct in assuming this ? Thank youHi Nostradamus,
Sorry for the late reply, but I just got back from stringing at Cincinnati. I don't have a firm date yet for the launch of the 2022 Pure Aero family, but should in late September. I hope to have an update on the Strike VS as well, and I will circle back when I have more info for you. Thanks!
Josh
So most likely Babolat will continue to manufacture the current Pure Aero line of rackets thru summer of 2022 ? Am i correct in assuming this ? Thank you
2012 it seems, he has the active Cortex piece in the throat and has one main skip.@Babolat Official
Which pure drive plus is James Duckworth using? The latest or just the latest paint?
Would you know his specs?
I know he strings gut poly around 44lbs
2012 it seems, he has the active Cortex piece in the throat and has one main skip.
Agree X1000It's strangely perplexing when Nostradamus asks a straight/pertinent question and gets a straight answer; it's like I'm listening to a comedian at a festival, I'm ready to laugh and then I didn't get the joke. Please be careful with the lack of humor, it's confusing.
Ndt to Lee asking the same question. But you said maybe late September for the new PA. Any updates ?Hi Nostradamus,
I'm going to have to hold off on making any declarative statements on this for the time being, but should know more in a few weeks. Given the ever-changing landscape due to covid, everything is in a state of flux and will be for the foreseeable future. I'll let you know when I know more. Thanks!
Josh
2012 it seems, he has the active Cortex piece in the throat and has one main skip.
Because it adds weight to the head, i don't like it. When i get new rackets, i usually need to make it more head light, not more head heavy. some say, head guard Tape only adds miniscule amount of weight, but i notice the difference.
yea so that they can lose ton of sales,, right ? most people complain with big time arm issues with babolat rackets due to its high stiffness. they need to add more dampening system, not lessen it.i have 4 strips of lead under the head guard on my Rafa Aero.. and it plays wonderful.
as good as my original '04 APD.
I wish they would release the new PA without the Cortex... just like Wilson dumping the Counterviel on their racquets.
@Babolat Official
Which pure drive plus is James Duckworth using? The latest or just the latest paint?
Would you know his specs?
I know he strings gut poly around 44lbs
Any news on the new Strike VS? My Pure Storm GTs are begging to be replaced.
Ndt to Lee asking the same question. But you said maybe late September for the new PA. Any updates ?
Very exciting, thank you!Hi murph,
As luck would have it, I just receivedan update regarding the Pure Strike VS. The tentative release date is January (subject to change of course, like everything these days!) and here are the unstrung specs:
-310 grams
-97 square inches
-16x20 pattern
-310 mm balance
-21x22x21 mm beam
- ~65 RA unstrung on the samples I've tested so far
If I hear anything else, I will let everyone know.
Josh
No hurry on that. Take as long as babolat like to. Next September 2022, is great too. You have a great racket that's selling well,, no hurry on updating that type of racket.Hi danbrenner,
I still haven't heard anything official on the new Pure Aero, but my guess is it will be after the laucnh of the Strike VS in January. how far after remains to be seen, but when I hear something, I will let everyone know.
Thanks!
Josh
As luck would have it, I just receivedan update regarding the Pure Strike VS
Any info you can share on the beam shape as well as comestics? I assume it’s also gonna have the metallic grey paint with orange accents?Hi murph,
As luck would have it, I just receivedan update regarding the Pure Strike VS. The tentative release date is January (subject to change of course, like everything these days!) and here are the unstrung specs:
-310 grams
-97 square inches
-16x20 pattern
-310 mm balance
-21x22x21 mm beam
- ~65 RA unstrung on the samples I've tested so far
If I hear anything else, I will let everyone know.
Josh
Hi murph,
As luck would have it, I just receivedan update regarding the Pure Strike VS. The tentative release date is January (subject to change of course, like everything these days!) and here are the unstrung specs:
-310 grams
-97 square inches
-16x20 pattern
-310 mm balance
-21x22x21 mm beam
- ~65 RA unstrung on the samples I've tested so far
If I hear anything else, I will let everyone know.
Josh
Maybe it'll provide a little performance enhancement...