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yeah that is an error on the site
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yeah that is an error on the site
70 ra..do they play soft?
djNEiGht
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Just got an email regarding the Play App
our agency is moving the app to the production server today and tomorrow, so you will not have access to the app or your data during this time.
Upon completion of this move, you’ll receive another email from TestFlight instructing you to uninstall the version you currently have, and reinstall the new version (which will all of the functionality and features like Records and Community, etc.)
our agency is moving the app to the production server today and tomorrow, so you will not have access to the app or your data during this time.
Upon completion of this move, you’ll receive another email from TestFlight instructing you to uninstall the version you currently have, and reinstall the new version (which will all of the functionality and features like Records and Community, etc.)
stopthewave
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Me too, and that's what I had a question about. Should I not load my session that I'll have after tonight until the new version is out? If they're moving severs I'm guessing the current version of the app won't be able to upload a new session.
It's also interesting that the Pure Strike isn't included under the Advanced/Competitive section and is instead put in its own category (First Striker) below Advanced/Competitive and above Intermediate.
or asked another way/more direct...should I dive on some teams now before they are gone or wait to try the strike 100.
Lukhas
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The RA is unstrung and ungripped. Once strung and gripped, TW reported a RA in the mid 60's.
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LanEvo
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Got the same email too. Man I have been away for a while and will continue to be away, finals week at school, so busy left and right... then there are holidays. And IDK what has happened with my area, but within this last week or two, weather has drastically changes, highs of 40s and lows of 20s continually and a day or two of rain here and there.
sorry, 325-330 grams
borisbaseball
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Is this origin string more centered around power, comfort, control, or spin? thanks
Lukhas
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Wonder why you wouldn't try the 98? 98in2 isn't that far away from 100.
I can't wait until May. I want a 16x19 one.
Babolat Official
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we test our frames unstrung and on our machines, TW has a different system which most people use...
for example:
Pure Storm Babolat RA: 69
Pure Storm TW RA: 63
The Strike plays stiffer than the Storm/Control, but not in the APD/PD range.
Babolat Official
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Hopefully in January
Babolat Official
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The force is strong in you but you'll wait and see. We've also have another slam (the grass one) now...
Babolat Official
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Very powerful, very comfortable, good control, good spin (but not RPM level).
The ball feel is really crisp/clean. I'm not a huge Gut or Xcel fan, but would consider Origin as a cross if I played hybrids.
Babolat Official
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Yeah, I lost that marketing battle. Our website could still use some work (ex: see all products on one page, etc.)
Babolat Official
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To be safe, I would wait until the new version.
Lukhas
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I hope you transferred the request to have a Wimby Pure Control. I would be quite disappointed if it were another racquet. BTW, Is Babolat going to do Wimbledon balls too? Also, thanks for talking about Origin.
Hi Daniel,
I have my new Pure Strike 18 x 20 (can't wait to play with it), but have to say I was amazed at the weight variance between the 5 that were in stock at my local Babolat dealer (in the UK). This ranged from 336g (strung with Excel and with the Babolat new racquet label/card attached) to 348g (all grip size 3 identical to look at). We weighed them on a digital scale.
I was somewhat amazed as I thought they would all have come off a production run in the same batch....and thus be much closer in weight..
Anyway, it doesn't in anyway detract from my enthusiasm as an ardent Babolat fan - just an observation I am sharing...
I have my new Pure Strike 18 x 20 (can't wait to play with it), but have to say I was amazed at the weight variance between the 5 that were in stock at my local Babolat dealer (in the UK). This ranged from 336g (strung with Excel and with the Babolat new racquet label/card attached) to 348g (all grip size 3 identical to look at). We weighed them on a digital scale.
I was somewhat amazed as I thought they would all have come off a production run in the same batch....and thus be much closer in weight..
Anyway, it doesn't in anyway detract from my enthusiasm as an ardent Babolat fan - just an observation I am sharing...
Babolat Official
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Unstrung, there is a production variance of +/-7 grams (the level at which our touring pros could differentiate rackets). If it's a big issues contact your rep and they'll work to resolve.
Thanks Daniel. I have indeed already contacted the local Babolat Rep (great guy and has all the time in the world to speak with customers) and he advised that this variance was within the +/- 7 gram production limits...
In the UK the rackets always are sold pre-strung and in most Babolat rackets "Excel" is used.... I ended up choosing the lightest available (2 were at 336 and the other 3 were at 346 grams). For the record this is the 305 I am talking about for reference for other readers here.
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I contacted Babolat about two PDRs (version before the GT) being different by 15 grams and their response at the time was the weight shouldn't have been off by as much as they were (they were outside the +/- 7 grams tolerance). The person I contacted said they considered the racquet that was way outside the tolerance defective but they wouldn't do anything to correct the issue...I thought that was really lame, but the only good thing to come of it was I started requesting TW pull the closest matching racquets everytime I buy new sticks. I wish I still had the email, it was a real gem of terrible customer service.
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This makes me wonder which of the Pure Strike 305's I had weighed were in fact "in line" with the spec the racket should actually be.....the 348 gram weighted one or the 336 gram weighted ones. Could either of these be deemed to be defective??? mmmmm.......you've got me thinking now
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This makes me wonder which of the Pure Strike 305's I had weighed were in fact "in line" with the spec the racket should actually be.....the 348 gram weighted one or the 336 gram weighted ones. Could either of these be deemed to be defective??? mmmmm.......you've got me thinking now
Wilson and Babolat have terrible Quality Control...If you are worried about having raquets in the same ball park in terms of specs: you need to either order from some place like TW and have them pull a ton of raquets or swtich to a brand like Yonex, they are usually pretty solid...however, I thought the paint on the vcores was pretty flimsy this time around.
LanEvo
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Paint on Yonex racquets since the RDS models and on have been flimsy, one light scratch or a mark and it starts to chip away.
I think Babolat is definitely up their though for best paint, they have multiple coats of paint on them from what I have noticed.
LanEvo
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Any news of newer model Pure Drive Roddick version for the future? IDK of the name or anything may change since Roddick retired, but lets say a heavier version of the current Pure Drives? While the Play Pure Drive currently is a very nice racquet, it is currently my main at the moment, and will probably pick up another. I find it along the lines of nearing the Roddick in solidness when hitting with it over the normal Pure Drives, it may be just me, but I definitely feel a difference even thought they are are supposed to be the same as a regular one just with the Play technology. I am used to heft of a racquet hovering around 12oz.
cork_screw
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Hey Daniel. I was selected to playtest the pure control. But my address needs to be updated. Can I get your email?
Babolat Official
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yeah, that guy probably doesn't work here anymore
Babolat Official
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Play is only a Pure Drive for now but feel free to lead tape up.
We will continue to offer the heavier Pure Drive.
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please, tell me how you really feel
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This makes me wonder which of the Pure Strike 305's I had weighed were in fact "in line" with the spec the racket should actually be.....the 348 gram weighted one or the 336 gram weighted ones. Could either of these be deemed to be defective??? mmmmm.......you've got me thinking now
unstrung (no header card) and without any overgrip (but with base grip), the frame should be 305 +/-7 grams. If it is more than that, return it to your retailer and we'll work it out.
If you have the ability to weigh the frames and subsequently they "feel" different (most of this is mental, from testing with our pros is where we get +/-7, but I often forget many of you have games more in tune to slight weight variations
), use lead tape or a racket customizer to get them exactly the same.
Fuji
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A big issue too is that when getting multiple frames, that the +/- works both ways. I've had frames that were both within the range, but on both spectrums of the scale.
Example, my KPS88s ranged from +5 to -5 from the stock weight. Both acceptable within the range, but that meant they were 10grams apart from each other.
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Example, my KPS88s ranged from +5 to -5 from the stock weight. Both acceptable within the range, but that meant they were 10grams apart from each other.
-Fuji
bertrevert
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Well richsox is talking about 12 grams difference which is within the +/-7 grams at opposite ends of the spectrum they allow themselves (14 grams of possible difference in total). I ask TW for racq matching with spec or lighter, esp with Wilson racquets.
unstrung (no header card) and without any overgrip (but with base grip), the frame should be 305 +/-7 grams. If it is more than that, return it to your retailer and we'll work it out.
If you have the ability to weigh the frames and subsequently they "feel" different (most of this is mental, from testing with our pros is where we get +/-7, but I often forget many of you have games more in tune to slight weight variations
Thanks Daniel _ I am not overly concerned - really. Of course to check as you suggest would mean me having to cut out the new string, and then I would probably find all is OK as you suggested, and then I'd have to buy new string, etc. I'm just going to go and enjoy the racket....I'm guessing that Excel is circa 25-ish grams in weight. The Header card maybe 4 or 5 - so I'm sure this falls into the tolerance zone. I was just amazed to see a 12 gram difference between the sticks--I've heard of this before, but never came across such a variance (have bought Pure Storms and Pure Drives for past 12 years)....
cork_screw
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no, I'm going back to visit my parents in California. It is warmer and easier to playtest there. I live in New York right now, so I would need to pay and rent a court. I just want to avoid that if I can.
OTMPut
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Interesting. Racquet matching obsession at amateur level is perhaps just an obsession.
bertrevert
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I don't know, I certainly can feel 5g of lead added wherever on a racquet. However, that's added in one spot. I imagine 5g evenly distributed throughout I wouldn't be able to tell. Yet I believe racquet matching to specs though isn't about telling the difference - rather it's about leaving enough headroom for further lead experimentation. Or just plain not getting a dud. By the time a racquet is shipped and received overseas here, if it's completely out of spec it's a real headache. How would you feel if you received something already out by 14g and you intended to added 5-10 grams of lead to begin with? Or pay $40AUD+ postage and what you paid for isn't what you get?
Tsonga is using the Pure Strike 100, so I do not think that is the case.
dannythomas
Professional
Can you tell me if the Aero pro 2012 Roland Garros was identical other than color to the 2012 yellow aero pro drive and how different would the 2013 aero pro drive feel ?
dannythomas
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Also, would a junior player inside the top 50 nationally and inside the top 10 in Florida 14s qualify for sponsorship and what would the sponsorship package typically consist of ?
mpournaras
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Do all the Babolat reps have access to Origin Demos? I have been hounding our local rep to supply our shop a few sets but he is holding strong 
We sell A LOT of babolat stuff too. A bit of rewards would go a long way haha
We sell A LOT of babolat stuff too. A bit of rewards would go a long way haha
Babolat Official
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No, production run issue. Pure Strike was launched first in Europe, this December (US got PLay) and their market prefers a tighter string pattern.
Jo is using a weighted (and custom handle) Pure Strike 100 (also a 16x19).
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Origin should be in stores now worldwide (except the US, which is slated for January 14th).
For Ripost, check with your authorized dealer (we are not carrying in the US).
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