Anybody played with Babolat pure control 95plus and Babolat pure strike tour

duso99

New User
Anybody played with Babolat pure control 95plus and Babolat pure strike tour
Differences in power, control,stability , spin, feel, plow, serve . Which one is better for intermediate amateur player, thx
 

mhkeuns

Hall of Fame
I think they both will be great sticks if you spend some time getting used to them.

The PST is a better frame if you are an attack minded player. If you set up your shots with good preparation, it will provide all the power and control you will need to finish points with winners. The only downside might be that it isn't the most maneuverable stick out there, so your defensive strokes & footwork will need to be improved.

As far as the Pure Control 95+ is concerned, I thought it was a great all-court stick that had a very nice soft feel. It served great, provided powerful strokes with great control and was very easy to swing for an extended frame. It volleyed nicely as well. The only thing was that I preferred the Pure Control Tour over the 95+. The PCT provided everything the PC95+ offered (*not as nice in feel & less power on serves but more comfortable to swing and play) & felt that it was more forgiving.

Out of the choices for an intermediate player, I would suggest the Pure Control Tour or the 95+. The Pure Strike Tour is a great stick, but it will take longer to get used to the frame, where the Pure Control Tour & the 95+ were very easy to play with from the beginning.
 

duso99

New User
I think they both will be great sticks if you spend some time getting used to them.

The PST is a better frame if you are an attack minded player. If you set up your shots with good preparation, it will provide all the power and control you will need to finish points with winners. The only downside might be that it isn't the most maneuverable stick out there, so your defensive strokes & footwork will need to be improved.

As far as the Pure Control 95+ is concerned, I thought it was a great all-court stick that had a very nice soft feel. It served great, provided powerful strokes with great control and was very easy to swing for an extended frame. It volleyed nicely as well. The only thing was that I preferred the Pure Control Tour over the 95+. The PCT provided everything the PC95+ offered (*not as nice in feel & less power on serves but more comfortable to swing and play) & felt that it was more forgiving.

Out of the choices for an intermediate player, I would suggest the Pure Control Tour or the 95+. The Pure Strike Tour is a great stick, but it will take longer to get used to the frame, where the Pure Control Tour & the 95+ were very easy to play with from the beginning.
Thanks for your reply, but I want 18x20string pattern...
 

mhkeuns

Hall of Fame
A could anybody compare these bats to HEAD GRAPHENE SPEED PRO?
A lot of people liked the previous version. Not so sure about the new one.

I found it to be a great all-around stick. It hits heavy balls and is control oriented. It's quite spin friendly as well. I think it's the best for the players who like to blast away from the baseline.

Out of the three sticks you mentioned, I like the Pure Strike Tour the best. It is my go to stick, so I am a bit biased, but it does everything better for me than the other two sticks. I get the best control (*depth and placement) and most power with it.

That said, other two sticks Pure Control 95+ and the Graphene Speed Pro are awesome sticks. Unlike many people, I also love the Graphene Prestige MP. You might want to demo that as well.

Lastly, if you like the 18x20 (my preferred string pattern as well), I suggest you to try the Six One 95 if you have not already. It's hard to beat it's playability and comfortable feel. You can find them on the big auction site.

I am a racket-junkie, though... I pretty much love all player's frames and many of the tweeters as well.
 

duso99

New User
A lot of people liked the previous version. Not so sure about the new one.

I found it to be a great all-around stick. It hits heavy balls and is control oriented. It's quite spin friendly as well. I think it's the best for the players who like to blast away from the baseline.

Out of the three sticks you mentioned, I like the Pure Strike Tour the best. It is my go to stick, so I am a bit biased, but it does everything better for me than the other two sticks. I get the best control (*depth and placement) and most power with it.

That said, other two sticks Pure Control 95+ and the Graphene Speed Pro are awesome sticks. Unlike many people, I also love the Graphene Prestige MP. You might want to demo that as well.

Lastly, if you like the 18x20 (my preferred string pattern as well), I suggest you to try the Six One 95 if you have not already. It's hard to beat it's playability and comfortable feel. You can find them on the big auction site.

I am a racket-junkie, though... I pretty much love all player's frames and many of the tweeters as well.
THX for your reply, I played GprestigeMP last year and it was too low powered for me, now I decide fo Bab PST :p
 
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