So for 2014 Babolat now have 2 x 'Traditional Players' rackets.
Pure Strike Tour and Pure Control 95 (replacing the Pure Storm Ltd).
Pure Strike TOUR (18x20)
-98 head
-unstrung weight: 320 g / 11.3 oz
-balance: 9 pts HL
-flex: 70 RA
-beam: 21-23-21
55-62 lbs
Pure Control 95
-95 head
-unstrung weight: 320 g / 11.3 oz
-balance: 9 pts HL
-flex: 67 RA
-beam: 19 mm
55-62 lbs
Pure Storm Ltd
-95 Head
-UnStrung Weight: 320g / 11.3 oz
-Balance: 9 pts Head Light
-Flex: 67 RA
-Beam: 19mm
-18 Mains / 20 Crosses
-52-62 pounds
As you can see there is little difference with the specifications of these three rackets.
I've been using the Pure Storm Ltd for 2 years and love it. I string it at 55lbs with Xcel.
I've been using the Pure control 95 for two weeks now and have strung it the same as the PS Ltd with Xcel at 55lbs.
Verdict: Very little difference. Both stunning rackets! If you wanted them to be identical you would string the PC 95, 2 to 3lbs tighter and there really would be no difference at all (I see Tennis Warehouse have now completely sold out of the Pure Storm Ltd).
The Pure Storm Tour has the feel of a traditional racket but with added power and actually with very little loss of control. Sounds too good to be true?! Well I would say the only negative thing about it compared to the PS Ltd or PC 95 is the feeling of having a wider racket in your hand, those of you that use thin beam rackets will know what I mean.....
So therefore I'm 33/33/33 on which one of the 3 rackets I will coach and play with?!
Pure Strike Tour and Pure Control 95 (replacing the Pure Storm Ltd).
Pure Strike TOUR (18x20)
-98 head
-unstrung weight: 320 g / 11.3 oz
-balance: 9 pts HL
-flex: 70 RA
-beam: 21-23-21
55-62 lbs
Pure Control 95
-95 head
-unstrung weight: 320 g / 11.3 oz
-balance: 9 pts HL
-flex: 67 RA
-beam: 19 mm
55-62 lbs
Pure Storm Ltd
-95 Head
-UnStrung Weight: 320g / 11.3 oz
-Balance: 9 pts Head Light
-Flex: 67 RA
-Beam: 19mm
-18 Mains / 20 Crosses
-52-62 pounds
As you can see there is little difference with the specifications of these three rackets.
I've been using the Pure Storm Ltd for 2 years and love it. I string it at 55lbs with Xcel.
I've been using the Pure control 95 for two weeks now and have strung it the same as the PS Ltd with Xcel at 55lbs.
Verdict: Very little difference. Both stunning rackets! If you wanted them to be identical you would string the PC 95, 2 to 3lbs tighter and there really would be no difference at all (I see Tennis Warehouse have now completely sold out of the Pure Storm Ltd).
The Pure Storm Tour has the feel of a traditional racket but with added power and actually with very little loss of control. Sounds too good to be true?! Well I would say the only negative thing about it compared to the PS Ltd or PC 95 is the feeling of having a wider racket in your hand, those of you that use thin beam rackets will know what I mean.....
So therefore I'm 33/33/33 on which one of the 3 rackets I will coach and play with?!