Head Graphene Prestige Pro vs Babolat Pure Strike 16x19?
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projectone7
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I played for a while with the Graphene Prestige Pro. The common agreement on TT was that it was an abomination and a deviation from the classic buttery Prestige feel, but I thought it was a solid stick. The feel was lacking a bit, but I solved that with some lead at 3 and 9, and a leather grip. Overall, in stock form, the Prestige was a solid all-court racket. Good amount of spin, but low powered, as usual. The Pure Strike 16x19 was a joy to hit with. I added tungsten putty inside the trapdoor, which added more whip to my forehand. The PS gave a plenty amount of spin and power, but was kinda iffy as net. Unlike the Prestige, which was solid all around, the Pure Strike felt a bit unstable at net. Overall, I preferred the Prestige, but it required quite a bit of modification. Stock, I would go with the PS 16x19.
2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
You could've just got the IG PP as it already has a leather grip stock.
TR3NT
Rookie
A guy I hit with went from the Graphene Prestige Pro to the red Strike 16 x 19 to the new white Pure Strike 16 x 19 and has decided out of those 3 he prefered the Graphene Prestige Pro the best. I personally think he played the best with the red strike 16 x 19 but he said he prefers the stiffer feel and the weight distribution of the Prestige.
Matthew Lee
Professional
The Graphene Prestige Pro comes with a leather grip...did you add another one?
projectone7
Rookie
Yea. The one I received was used, because I was cheap. The guy who had it before took the leather off because it was "blistering his hands" (JUST PUT ON AN OVERGRIP)
I still get blisters on my hands even with a tourna grip over the leather grip. Haha After it's been used for a bit, of course. I typically change overgrips only when they start slipping out of my hand.
Matthew Lee
Professional
Oh...
Matthew Lee
Professional
I get blisters with Tourna every once in a while, especially if it's colder outside. I tend to use Wilson Pro or Yonex Super Grap unless it's really hot, and my hands are sweating quite a lot.
I've played with the graphene prestige MP extensively up until about a month and a half ago when I switched to the pure strikes 16x19. While the GPMP was great at everything, after a while I was not able to swing them anymore due to not being able to play as often as I'd like. Hence me looking for a lighter, more forgiving and open racquet.
The strike does everything great but it feels a little unstable on volleys. I want to add lead at 3 and 9, but they already come in at around 325 SW and 11.6 strung. Feels decently head-heavy with 16g poly strings as well. The LISTED specs on TW sounded like it was within my range, but of course I forget about Babolat's poor QC. I think I may try to pick up a graphene prestige pro and try them out side by side for 1-2 months and maybe report back here!
The strike does everything great but it feels a little unstable on volleys. I want to add lead at 3 and 9, but they already come in at around 325 SW and 11.6 strung. Feels decently head-heavy with 16g poly strings as well. The LISTED specs on TW sounded like it was within my range, but of course I forget about Babolat's poor QC. I think I may try to pick up a graphene prestige pro and try them out side by side for 1-2 months and maybe report back here!
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