2017 Pure Strike

topspn

G.O.A.T.
I hit yesterday with RPM 17g and the PS one7 so far hitting nice and more plush feeling then jarring in any way. So both Head Hawk and RPM comfort is not a factor. I don't understand how people complain about discomfort given I can't stand discomfort from a frame. Unless there is so much variability in RA and I ended up with a frame in a lower range.
 

CosmosMpower

Hall of Fame
Comfort was good, not any different than my 2015 blade 98 18x20's. Played 2 full sets with Alupower (unknown) tension and didn't have any discomfort during or after. I think it felt more comfortable than the 16x19 version with more plow.
 

bkirk

Rookie
Understand your feelings on the looks, but I'd seriously give it a try. It plays quite a bit softer than it's RA rating and has great control with adequate spin. Just needs a bit of weight. Only weakness is the serve, but everything else for me was great.
serve a weakness?

Sounds like a no-go for me :(

Serve definitely not a weakness with the pure strike IMHO.
 

YellowFedBetter

Hall of Fame
Serve definitely not a weakness with the pure strike IMHO.
Yes, that's the one area with the 16x19 PS17 that I really liked, was able to hit lots of serves with good pace and accuracy, everything else was alright but no better than my APD though. And @SpinToWin yes the PA VS is a bit weak on serve with no weight, but I suspect a little more lead/tungsten at 12 would probably fix most of the problems. I would definitely give it a shot. The time I got to try it was quite an experience, I had only used pretty stiff tweener frames before, but when I tried it I found out just what the big deal about softer frames was. Was plush and opened up shots I never knew I had before. You'll regret it if you don't at least give it a shot.
 
Hit with the racquet today . I was super excited by all the rave reviews .
It's a great stick and did everything well with pinpoint precision.
Having said that this racquet is not the be all end all that it was hyped up to be .
I was not blown away ....but yes a very very good stick . I like the APD a lot better though .
 

RVAtennisaddict

Professional
Got my 2017 18x20. Regripped w leather and hit with it for the first time today. Very happy, so far.

2017 18x20 pure strike 4 3/8 with replacement leather grip, tour bite 18g at 52
2014 18x20 pure strike 4 3/8 with babolat leather grip, rpm blast 18 at 52 LEAD AT 8/4:00 1oz

Cosmetics: I still like the black and fluoro better but the white racket is not bad. It is a pseudo matte finish.
Frame: 2017 grip is a little smaller. The hoop is sginificant thicker, esp 3 and 9.
Feel: the 2017 is definitely more stable with better plow and a little more pop for me.

Serve: still adjusting. Kick is a little better than 2014 but overall power was down. But I think this getting used to frame. Had this initially with 2014. Shoulder pain in beginning but resolved as I warmed up and adjust toss and swing some.

Forehand: better spin and More control and Plush feel w 2017. Felt slower of the racket but more winners by of angles. Better consistency. The 2014 hits a flatter more explosive ball- also sounds scary! Toss up for me

Backhand: my favorite shot w both 2014 and 17, but 17 is even better. Was crushing backhands and consistent. Loved it. Actually ran around a few back hands today.

Slice: definitely more feel and better slice with 2017. Was off hitting it. Because it was a different shot. But cutting, lower with much lower bounce. Will be dangerous nice I get used to it.

Volleys: worst part of my game. Still feels better w the 2014. , but may be a comfort andromeda thing. Will need more hits.

Overall: giving edge to 2017. Perhaps the 6-1 6-1 helps, will play more and give feedback.
 

etd

Rookie
Although I found that the 2017 18 X 20 played well on ground strokes and volleys, I had problems serving with it. This version caused shoulder pain for me after 1 service game.
 

Imago

Hall of Fame
Although I found that the 2017 18 X 20 played well on ground strokes and volleys, I had problems serving with it. This version caused shoulder pain for me after 1 service game.

I strung it with Yonex Poly Tour Fire and it felt very mild when serving.
 

KluddKalle

Semi-Pro
I finally got to play with the new Pure Strike 16x19 today. Been playing with the 2014-version for a little less than a year, and its without a doubt the best racquet I've played with. Before that I played with the Pure Strike 100 (with led so the specs were close to the 16x19-version) for a year and a half.

I had to tone down my expectations a bit, didn't want to be underwhelmed since it's been so hyped up. My absolute first impression was that it played a bit differently so it was not a seamless transition. It actually felt a little sluggish. It was stable but my elbow could feel the stiffness, but it was strung with Blast and I usually play with Origin. It had much better spin than the previous version, at least on my top spin forehand.

It was just a first impression. I had to put it down when it was time to play a match (been getting great results lately with my normal sticks).

Probably won't switch but I'm definitely going to try it out some more but with different strings.
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
A few comments about the one7 since I have put in probably a cumulative 12hrs. I can’t relate to the harshness comments as it plays very comfy. I do have a sensitive arm and own several Angells that are foam filled and are bliss for the arm. And i still feel the one7 is very comfy. It’s also great for an all court player. Aside of the obvious power/control balance and great spin potential from both wings of the baseline. Volleys pretty much anywhere on the court are simply pleasurable. I get really nice control either ripping volleys in no man's land with top spin or guiding them where i would like. Serve and volley is also seemingly simpler to execute. This is a very nice frame with good touch and very forgiving sweet spot and so maneuverable and quick while very stable then it has a right to be at this weight. I just added a fairway leather grip to add weight to the handle, a super grab OG and a little rubber band for a dampner. I do prefer it in a 17g poly over a 16g.
 
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RVAtennisaddict

Professional
UPADTE 2014 vs 2017
Served for about 1hr 15mins with the 2014 18x20 vs 2017 (most of the time with 2017)

I still prefer the serves a little more with the 2014, it is slightly narrower in the beam and "I can feel" the ball a little more and have better placement and power as a result. Having said that, the 2017 when hit right- definitely has more pop and spin. It may just be a matter of me getting used to the frames. I found I like my toss a little further out in front with the 2017. Also not sure if this is the difference in frames or the strings (one is Tourbite 18g at 52- 2017,the 2014 is RPM 18g at 52). I will probably string the 2017 with RPM next to make sure that I continue to compare apples to apples.

I do feel that this experience is confirming my hypothesis that demo'ing doesn't really work. Yes a demo will give you a quick feel- on the list or not on the list. But tweaking of the racket, playing enough to get used to it, etc takes time and often more modification that I am comfortable doing with a racket I don't own.
 

mad dog1

G.O.A.T.
...demo'ing doesn't really work. Yes a demo will give you a quick feel- on the list or not on the list. But tweaking of the racket, playing enough to get used to it, etc takes time and often more modification that I am comfortable doing with a racket I don't own.
+1...fully agree...also one of the main reasons why I have enough racquets in my garage to open a tennis shop! :)
 

TennisManiac

Hall of Fame
I've used the Pro Staff 97 (Black & Red) and PS 16x19. The Pro Staff is more powerful, has a bigger sweetspot, is more comfortable and more spin-friendly than the PS 16x19. Control might be the only standout of the Babolat. For me the Pro Staff was a far superior frame...

I agree
 

doctor dennis

Semi-Pro
Have many people tried the PS 100 (2017)? I'm curious as it's been out a few months and there is still no TW racket review. All the talk is generally about the standard version.

I've had it since the end of last year having transitioned from the current PD and about a year before that the Graphene Radical Pro.

Both my previous rackets were great. The PD was better for my game than the Radical Pro.

The PS 100 is the best of the lot IMHO. It has similar levels of control as the Radical Pro and similar power to the PD. For my game it literally excels everywhere. I can't think of stroke which I struggle with. If I got tight with the PD I could tend to over hit. If I was tight with the Radical I would hit short and too flat. I've not experienced this yet with the PS 100 and I've played plenty of competitive (mainly doubles) matches winning and losing. I'm definitely past the 'honeymoon' phase.

Id say anyone who plays with a PD, APD, PA, Burn, Radical Pro, Open pattern Blades or Pro Staff LS should give it a go. I've mentioned these as I've either owned, hit with for a period or one of my tennis partners has one and has used mine and made comments.

I think this is definitely a sleeper racket for 2017 and Babolat / TW may be missing a trick in not trying to push the PS 100 more. If TW reviewed and gave it a high score that would generate more people's interest alone.

I liked the standard PS but IMHO don't think it deserved such a high score but that's my own personal opinion and that won't be the case for everyone. I think the 100 does most things better and would suit recreational and advanced players better.

I play full MSV Focus Hex at 55lbs and I've had no arm or elbow issues. (I've not had any issues with any racket tbh)

PS100
Positives
Forehands - Pace, control and spin
Backhands - As above and slice is great too
Serve - As above
Returns - Stable enough to block and quick enough to manouver to attack
Volleys - way more stable than the weight suggest (no issues playing doubles agains various levels of player) and easy to manouver.
Offence - as per forehand and backhand it can generate tons of pace with great control
Defence - Can flick or push shots back in to play

Negatives
N/A

All this is my subjective opinion.
 

Alien

Hall of Fame
Have many people tried the PS 100 (2017)? I'm curious as it's been out a few months and there is still no TW racket review. All the talk is generally about the standard version.

I've had it since the end of last year having transitioned from the current PD and about a year before that the Graphene Radical Pro.

Both my previous rackets were great. The PD was better for my game than the Radical Pro.

The PS 100 is the best of the lot IMHO. It has similar levels of control as the Radical Pro and similar power to the PD. For my game it literally excels everywhere. I can't think of stroke which I struggle with. If I got tight with the PD I could tend to over hit. If I was tight with the Radical I would hit short and too flat. I've not experienced this yet with the PS 100 and I've played plenty of competitive (mainly doubles) matches winning and losing. I'm definitely past the 'honeymoon' phase.

Id say anyone who plays with a PD, APD, PA, Burn, Radical Pro, Open pattern Blades or Pro Staff LS should give it a go. I've mentioned these as I've either owned, hit with for a period or one of my tennis partners has one and has used mine and made comments.

I think this is definitely a sleeper racket for 2017 and Babolat / TW may be missing a trick in not trying to push the PS 100 more. If TW reviewed and gave it a high score that would generate more people's interest alone.

I liked the standard PS but IMHO don't think it deserved such a high score but that's my own personal opinion and that won't be the case for everyone. I think the 100 does most things better and would suit recreational and advanced players better.

I play full MSV Focus Hex at 55lbs and I've had no arm or elbow issues. (I've not had any issues with any racket tbh)

PS100
Positives
Forehands - Pace, control and spin
Backhands - As above and slice is great too
Serve - As above
Returns - Stable enough to block and quick enough to manouver to attack
Volleys - way more stable than the weight suggest (no issues playing doubles agains various levels of player) and easy to manouver.
Offence - as per forehand and backhand it can generate tons of pace with great control
Defence - Can flick or push shots back in to play

Negatives
N/A

All this is my subjective opinion.

I have one PS100 (and three PS16x19). Too light a racquet, gave it to my wife.
 

time_fly

Hall of Fame
I hurt my shoulder serving with these sticks, just a few days after receiving my matched pair with leather grips from TW after trying out a single, stock copy for a couple months. It's been about a month and I tried to come back a bit too soon so the pain came back. I'm really going to hope it's just a coincidence, but I can't help but think of all the other shoulder problems in this thread. :-(
 

Alien

Hall of Fame
I think there is only 5g difference in weight so not much. I do like the 16*19 but prefer the 100. How do you find the 16*19's and how does your wife like the 100?

I loved the PS100 until I had to generate power on my own. There it lacked of course due to absence of mass. Even if 5g I don't know if due to balance or what but was pretty light comparatively, I couldn't drive the ball.

My wife has just given birth so she will not try it for a while.

I am training with people who I guess are solid 5.0 if we were in the US (former nationally top ranked juniors, others with atp points in their past, ex D1 one of them who studied in the US) so I need the weight.

I added lead to both sticks but still PS17 hits heavier.
 

dante.hua

New User
Have many people tried the PS 100 (2017)? I'm curious as it's been out a few months and there is still no TW racket review. All the talk is generally about the standard version.

I've had it since the end of last year having transitioned from the current PD and about a year before that the Graphene Radical Pro.

Both my previous rackets were great. The PD was better for my game than the Radical Pro.

The PS 100 is the best of the lot IMHO. It has similar levels of control as the Radical Pro and similar power to the PD. For my game it literally excels everywhere. I can't think of stroke which I struggle with. If I got tight with the PD I could tend to over hit. If I was tight with the Radical I would hit short and too flat. I've not experienced this yet with the PS 100 and I've played plenty of competitive (mainly doubles) matches winning and losing. I'm definitely past the 'honeymoon' phase.

Id say anyone who plays with a PD, APD, PA, Burn, Radical Pro, Open pattern Blades or Pro Staff LS should give it a go. I've mentioned these as I've either owned, hit with for a period or one of my tennis partners has one and has used mine and made comments.

I think this is definitely a sleeper racket for 2017 and Babolat / TW may be missing a trick in not trying to push the PS 100 more. If TW reviewed and gave it a high score that would generate more people's interest alone.

I liked the standard PS but IMHO don't think it deserved such a high score but that's my own personal opinion and that won't be the case for everyone. I think the 100 does most things better and would suit recreational and advanced players better.

I play full MSV Focus Hex at 55lbs and I've had no arm or elbow issues. (I've not had any issues with any racket tbh)

PS100
Positives
Forehands - Pace, control and spin
Backhands - As above and slice is great too
Serve - As above
Returns - Stable enough to block and quick enough to manouver to attack
Volleys - way more stable than the weight suggest (no issues playing doubles agains various levels of player) and easy to manouver.
Offence - as per forehand and backhand it can generate tons of pace with great control
Defence - Can flick or push shots back in to play

Negatives
N/A

All this is my subjective opinion.
R you talking about old Pure strike 100 (2014) or the new one with white/orange ?
I'd love to hear some comment about the new one

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doctor dennis

Semi-Pro
Tks a lot, man! I keep holding back and forth getting a new one.
What's your string setup? Is it ok to use hybrid or full multifilament string?
It all depends on what you usually play with.
I use MSV Focus Hex 17g at 55lbs. I've used this in all my rackets for years though. I hate full syn gut, I can't use it and cut it out after an hour in this racket. Full syn gut may suit others though. A hybrid or multi set up would also work but it depends on what you like.
I would use what you are used to and then decide from there.
 

dante.hua

New User
It all depends on what you usually play with.
I use MSV Focus Hex 17g at 55lbs. I've used this in all my rackets for years though. I hate full syn gut, I can't use it and cut it out after an hour in this racket. Full syn gut may suit others though. A hybrid or multi set up would also work but it depends on what you like.
I would use what you are used to and then decide from there.
I often play with full poly (Wilson Revolve spin) at 51lbs (23kgs). Haven't played with Full multifilament yet.

About the racquet, to be honest, i hate the feel of most of Babolat racquet (Aero, Pure aero, Pure Drive) but Pure strike is another story. I have tried the old 305gr version and found it's ok to play with. But that time i played with full syn gut and it was unstable while facing heavy groundstrokes and volley.

Hope this stick won't be the same with hybrid or full multi :)
 

doctor dennis

Semi-Pro
I often play with full poly (Wilson Revolve spin) at 51lbs (23kgs). Haven't played with Full multifilament yet.

About the racquet, to be honest, i hate the feel of most of Babolat racquet (Aero, Pure aero, Pure Drive) but Pure strike is another story. I have tried the old 305gr version and found it's ok to play with. But that time i played with full syn gut and it was unstable while facing heavy groundstrokes and volley.

Hope this stick won't be the same with hybrid or full multi :)
Full multi and full poly will feel completely different in this and any racket tbh.
Try the Wilson Revolve first if your used to it.
I never liked the previous version of this racket. The new version for me is way way better in every category.
 

dante.hua

New User
Full multi and full poly will feel completely different in this and any racket tbh.
Try the Wilson Revolve first if your used to it.
I never liked the previous version of this racket. The new version for me is way way better in every category.
Is it feel stiff like AP or PD? I just sold all my Head racquets (Touch MP and Xt prestige s) because of stiffness while serving and feel disconnected with ball in groundstroke, especially the Inside out FH. Prestige s is soft but it's more heavy than i can handle (maybe because of the close-to even balance of these sticks)
 

doctor dennis

Semi-Pro
Is it feel stiff like AP or PD? I just sold all my Head racquets (Touch MP and Xt prestige s) because of stiffness while serving and feel disconnected with ball in groundstroke, especially the Inside out FH. Prestige s is soft but it's more heavy than i can handle (maybe because of the close-to even balance of these sticks)
It doesn't feel as stiff as though two but it is a fairly stiff racket.
I'd demo first if you are worried about stiffness and feel.
 

danbrenner

Legend
my two cents. i love the feel of the PS17 the main reason that i cannot use it, is the shape of the grip. its too rounded .. not enough elongation like the PA. my forehand is where this is apparent. i cant get a good grip the way i can with the PA.
 

DANMAN

Professional
I posted toward the beginning of this thread when I got my frames back in September. I know have two and am waiting on tennis warehouse to get more in to get a third. I haven't been playing too often so two is enough for now since I string myself and usually play with one frame until breaking strings except in the summer when I switch because of wet grips.

I really love this frame. I have played pure drives and pure storm Tours extensively in the past and my most recent frame was the Wilson blade 98S. I could crush the ball with the blade and served great but short angles were hard to hit for me because the launch angle was so high that I would tend to hit wide. It hit a mean slice and had great feel for me.

The strike hits a heavy heavy ball. The trajectory can be anywhere from low and flat to high and loopy. The tight mains make it versatile but only having 16 of them keeps the spin potential high. I have been very consistent on the backhand side and have been using the forehand to end points quickly. I find volleys to be a dream as it is quick but ultra stable. Serving for me is the frames high point. There is a fantastic combination of pace and spin in an easy to swing frame.

To me, babolat really hit the nail on the head with this one. It still sits for me beautifully between the pure drives and the pure control/storm tour series. The pop is a hair closer to the Drive as is the spin potential but the control is a hair closer to the control/storm.

I've played with a few polys in it so far:

luxilon ALU Ice blue--still my favorite poly when fresh, lasted 4 hits/matches (6 hours or so) great pop and spin

Polyfibre tcs--died fast, comfortable, effective, broke in about 8 hours (1.3mm)

Pro hurricane--cut it out after 6 or so hours as I hated every minute with it in there

Isospeed baseline 1.3--not a fan in this frame. Used it effectively in the Blade 98S which was spin friendly with any string. Felt that this string felt off in this frame. Will not be using again unless get a third frame and want to try it in the warmer months

Solinco tour Bite 15--hits a nice ball. Wish I had gone thinner but have this from when I had blades as well. The thing I like is the controlled response that doesn't seem to drop off even after 10+ hours. It loses some pop but doesn't lose the spin and start flying balls. Tour Bite willlikely be me go to. I have some soft in 1.2 and 1.25 to string next

RS Lyon 1.2--average string for me. Decent in all categories but stood out comfort wise. Being that you can get a reel for $110 or so it's reasonable but I would not pay $14 per set. I like the $155 price tag of the solinco more for the efficacy.

I have more ALU and BB original and revolve and the solinco in the stack to string. I have some of the ALU soft to try as well. The only other combinations I'm considering trying are hyper g (tried in an angel tc100 63RA) and didn't like it as well as a gut (tonic or Klip) mains with some cross (likely revolve for cost). Would consider isospeed baseline since I have a reel but based on prior experience in this frame (though positive in combination with gut in the blade 98S) I'm afraid to waste half a set of gut. The other string I'm contemplating trying is the new revolve spin. Other than tour Bite I've always seemed to prefer round polys.

I hope others are enjoying this frame as much as me.
 

Mareqnyc

Hall of Fame
I've been using the P17 since it first came out (got the prototype from TW playtest). Fantastic racquet, hits a very penetrating ball, swings fast, stable, muted hoop. Added a leather grip to make it more headlight, then switched it to Wilson Shock Shield grip (similar weight, more comfort). Tried a bunch of lead placement variations in the hoop and decided it plays best without any lead there.

Just got the 2017 18x20 (hoping for a tad more control) and Blade 2015 18x20. Will report soon how they compare.

If anyone used all three id be glad to see what you guys think
 

RVAtennisaddict

Professional
Still loving my 2017 18x20 with fairway leather grip, tour bite 18guage at 52, and a little lead at 8:00 and 4:00. In the bottom "stripe".

Play gets better. I have been 3.5 trying to make jump to 4.0 for 5 years. At one point last year dropped to 3.0. I am playing best tennis of my life with this frame and setup. I have won 4/5 matches against 4.0 players (singles) in last month and won my first ever against legit 4.5 (singles). I know it is not all the racket but I just seemed to play better and get everything back, with more pace/spin and variety. I am definitely a power player. This racket reigns it in with control without taking my game/style away.

I keep wanting to hate this racket and continue to dislike babolat frames in general, to go back to head or Wilson (which i keep pulling out and wanting to love more). But I am slowly being turned into a babolat user and fan because of the purestrike.

Great job Babolat.
 

Mareqnyc

Hall of Fame
Still loving my 2017 18x20 with fairway leather grip, tour bite 18guage at 52, and a little lead at 8:00 and 4:00. In the bottom "stripe".

Play gets better. I have been 3.5 trying to make jump to 4.0 for 5 years. At one point last year dropped to 3.0. I am playing best tennis of my life with this frame and setup. I have won 4/5 matches against 4.0 players (singles) in last month and won my first ever against legit 4.5 (singles). I know it is not all the racket but I just seemed to play better and get everything back, with more pace/spin and variety. I am definitely a power player. This racket reigns it in with control without taking my game/style away.

I keep wanting to hate this racket. To go back to head or Wilson (which i keep pulling out and wanting to love more). But I am slowly being turned into a babolat user and fan because of the purestrike.
Looks like you found your match! Stick to it!
 
Played with the 16x19 again .

It's a nice racquet but why all the
hype ?

I find the racquet precise and very good in all departments but it did not blow my mind in the least.

Nothing special here and I'm certainly not switching to it....in fact I find the APD far better .
 

prjacobs

Hall of Fame
Played with the 16x19 again .

It's a nice racquet but why all the
hype ?

I find the racquet precise and very good in all departments but it did not blow my mind in the least.

Nothing special here and I'm certainly not switching to it....in fact I find the APD far better .

I agree.


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DANMAN

Professional
Played with the 16x19 again .

It's a nice racquet but why all the
hype ?

I find the racquet precise and very good in all departments but it did not blow my mind in the least.

Nothing special here and I'm certainly not switching to it....in fact I find the APD far better .
Because it fills a void in other manufacturers lines in my book. It's an easier to use blade. Prince has nothing like it. It's an easier to use DR98. Head has nothing like it. Volkl has nothing like it. It then sits between two of the best frames in the game in my opinion...the Drive series and control series and that's a special place.
 

Alien

Hall of Fame
Played with the 16x19 again .

It's a nice racquet but why all the
hype ?

I find the racquet precise and very good in all departments but it did not blow my mind in the least.

Nothing special here and I'm certainly not switching to it....in fact I find the APD far better .

You are the guy that took months to figure out ProjectOne was simply renamed as Pure Strike 16*19. It may discredit your judgment capacity.
 
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abenguyen

Hall of Fame
Have many people tried the PS 100 (2017)? I'm curious as it's been out a few months and there is still no TW racket review. All the talk is generally about the standard version.

I've had it since the end of last year having transitioned from the current PD and about a year before that the Graphene Radical Pro.

Both my previous rackets were great. The PD was better for my game than the Radical Pro.

The PS 100 is the best of the lot IMHO. It has similar levels of control as the Radical Pro and similar power to the PD. For my game it literally excels everywhere. I can't think of stroke which I struggle with. If I got tight with the PD I could tend to over hit. If I was tight with the Radical I would hit short and too flat. I've not experienced this yet with the PS 100 and I've played plenty of competitive (mainly doubles) matches winning and losing. I'm definitely past the 'honeymoon' phase.

Id say anyone who plays with a PD, APD, PA, Burn, Radical Pro, Open pattern Blades or Pro Staff LS should give it a go. I've mentioned these as I've either owned, hit with for a period or one of my tennis partners has one and has used mine and made comments.

I think this is definitely a sleeper racket for 2017 and Babolat / TW may be missing a trick in not trying to push the PS 100 more. If TW reviewed and gave it a high score that would generate more people's interest alone.

I liked the standard PS but IMHO don't think it deserved such a high score but that's my own personal opinion and that won't be the case for everyone. I think the 100 does most things better and would suit recreational and advanced players better.

I play full MSV Focus Hex at 55lbs and I've had no arm or elbow issues. (I've not had any issues with any racket tbh)

PS100
Positives
Forehands - Pace, control and spin
Backhands - As above and slice is great too
Serve - As above
Returns - Stable enough to block and quick enough to manouver to attack
Volleys - way more stable than the weight suggest (no issues playing doubles agains various levels of player) and easy to manouver.
Offence - as per forehand and backhand it can generate tons of pace with great control
Defence - Can flick or push shots back in to play

Negatives
N/A

All this is my subjective opinion.


Thanks for your input on the PS100! I've actually been wanting to try the 100 and have been waiting for TW (along with partially repeatedly asking/nagging on YouTube comments lol) for them to put the review out. I was surprised they didn't put one out with the one7 when the 100 and Team were released at the same time. I'm like the 16x19 right now and curious how the 100 would play as I switched from the Pure Aero due to the thick beam. Something about my OCD just hates the thicker beam racquets. I'm constantly looking to swoop up a 100 used to try soon!
 

TR3NT

Rookie
So after playing with Graphene Speed Pros for the last few years I made the switch a few months ago to the new Pure Strikes and have been loving them. The extra spin has helped my game and won a local tournament just the past weekend. However a friend of mine has suggested I should give the XT Prestige Pro's a try but unfortunately I can't demo anything here. Can anyone give me a bit of a comparison?
 

Doc Hollidae

Hall of Fame
So after playing with Graphene Speed Pros for the last few years I made the switch a few months ago to the new Pure Strikes and have been loving them. The extra spin has helped my game and won a local tournament just the past weekend. However a friend of mine has suggested I should give the XT Prestige Pro's a try but unfortunately I can't demo anything here. Can anyone give me a bit of a comparison?

I went the other route. After months of playing with the PO7 and the GSP side by side. I've finally chosen the GSP as my main stick. I get way more spin with the GSP than I do with the PO7.
 
I went the other route. After months of playing with the PO7 and the GSP side by side. I've finally chosen the GSP as my main stick. I get way more spin with the GSP than I do with the PO7.

Why do people still refer to the ps 2017 as the PO7 ? I see no sense in referring to it under that name unless I'm missing something ?
 
I may be wrong but I thought that reference was used by TT posters to distinguish the 16x19 98SqInch model from the rest in the line.

Is that why ? I don't understand why it's not distinguished just like any other racquet ? For example 98,100, or 16x19, 18x20.....all better descriptions as they actually say what they are no?
 
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