New Limited Edition Babolat Players Stick?

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FederScare

New User
Heard from a VERY reliable source that Babolat are bringing out a limited edition players stick with a straight narrow beam, along the lines of a classic Wilson Pro-Staff (I haven't seen it, so this is based upon my source's description)

I know Babolat have brought out limited sticks before, in 2000 - but this seems like it is a departure from their usual style of stick.

Wondered if anyone out there in forum-land knew anything about this? Apparently it's due to land in Europe in around 3 months time......:confused:
 
firefox

firefox

Semi-Pro
I hope this limited edition line offers enough "plow through", hits a "heavy ball" with "scalpel like precision", along with "buttery" feel. Oh, and 90 sq in. head + leather grip. :twisted:
 
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SFrazeur

Legend
Another poster, roflrx, confirmed this: "Pure Storm Limited"


CHRISTIAN_HARRISON_3.jpg


-SF
 
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FederScare

New User
SFrazeur said:
Another poster, roflrx, confirmed this: "Pure Storm Limited"


CHRISTIAN_HARRISON_3.jpg


-SF
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I use Pure Storm Tour, which was why my source was telling me about this - he said it was pretty similar kind of vibe but more "classic" in terms of construction.

This sense checks pretty well. Does anyone have any specs on this stick?

Cheers!:)
 
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FederScare

New User
I just want to know whether I can get a thinner beam version of the Pure Storm (ideally with a smaller head) - The photo isn't giving me much hope!
:(
 
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SFrazeur

Legend
thejuice said:
Well it wouldn't be a player's racquet with those specs would it? I don't think they'd sell many racquets with the specs you're looking for.
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There is the PS6.1 Classic extended. It had about a 70 stiffness, 18x20 pattern and was 28."

-SF
 
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paulmaben

Rookie
i'm hoping to have some details early next week. A friend is a rep. who went to a national sales meeting this week. I sent him the picture of the kid and he said that there may be some truth to the rumor and he'd give me the details as soon as he knew them.
paul
 
netman

netman

Hall of Fame
SFrazeur said:
There is the PS6.1 Classic extended. It had about a 70 stiffness, 18x20 pattern and was 28."

-SF
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There was the Prince Precision Equipe MP Longbody too. 95 head, 28" length, 72 flex and 22mm frame. I've got one I cut down to 27.5. Nice frame. It was basically Prince's clone of the PS Classic 6.1

-k-
 
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TennisandMusic

Guest
meowmix said:
That PJ looks like something before the Woofers came out. It kind of looks like the original pure drive.
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I think it's obviously based on the current Storm PJ. I'm really curious about this. I play with the pure storm tour and would probably buy one of these for comparison in an instant.
 
McLovin

McLovin

Legend
thejuice said:
Well it wouldn't be a player's racquet with those specs would it? I don't think they'd sell many racquets with the specs you're looking for.
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Would you call the Pure Control Plus a player's racket? How about the Pure Drive Plus? Nah, those didn't sell at all :roll: ...
 
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psp2

Banned
theTyrant said:
Who is the kid, and how did he get hold of a limited edition racquet before it came out??? He must be awesome
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He's one of the Harrison brothers down in TX according to a Bab. rep I know.

This is what I found out today:

Pure Storm Limited
95"
18x20
11.3 oz. unstrung
19mm beam

available 3/15/08
 
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mrmo1115

Hall of Fame
yeah well c. harrison is amazing lol

thats a nice stick according to those specs if it came out i would consider it


tee hee looking at the pic it looks like he is throwing the racquet ... tsk tsk =]
 
racquet_jedi

racquet_jedi

Professional
psp2 said:
He's one of the Harrison brothers down in TX according to a Bab. rep I know.

This is what I found out today:

Pure Storm Limited
95"
18x20
11.3 oz. unstrung
19mm beam

available 3/15/08
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Aww man, now I can't use the "This will happen as soon as Babolat releases an 18x20 string pattern racquet" analogy anymore...:wink:
 
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Chauvalito

Hall of Fame
Those specs look very good. I have been arguing for a Babolat players sticks for a few years now...and those specs fit the bill. The racket in the picture is an 18x20 as well...its the beam that I think is cool.
 
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Chauvalito

Hall of Fame
A lot of rackets are entering prestige MP territory. Very interesting...there are now 4 18x20's offered by Wilson in varying weights, 3 from HEAD in varying weights and head sizes, and 2 from Prince. Of course that is just the big 3, there are a number of other smaller companies out there offering 18x20's as well.

Now Babolat has been added to the mix. I did not enjoy the pure storm/control line...but with a 19 mm beam this racket is going to have a less boxy bulky feel which should give it some nice flex characteristics. The weight range is also quite good, and can be easily modified for those who want heavier a heavier stick. I would add a leather grip which would push the weight over 12 oz...and then a few strips at 3 and 9.

It is essentially my k95 18x20 with a thinner beam...
 
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Chauvalito

Hall of Fame
Wilson

Kteam
K95 18x20
Kblade MP
Kblade tour

Prince

Ozone Pro tour
Speedport White tour

Head

Prestige MP
Prestige Mid
Radical MP

Babolat

Pure Storm Limited

Discontinued 18x20's which I own and play with

Volkl Classic 7 pro
Yonex Ultimum RD TI-70

Other Offerings

Kniessel Tom's Mahcine and red Star
BB 11 MP and Special Edition
Dunlop 200 series
Redondo
TF 320 and 335 18x20's


A lot of choices...
 
Josherer

Josherer

Professional
Wow im extremely curious! I like babolat and im currently in the market for a player stick.. don't think i can't wait three or more months though!
 
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Chauvalito

Hall of Fame
I am having some internal conflicts about this...I actually WANT to try this racket...after playing with nearly every Babolat available, I have never had that feeling afterwards...in short I have only moderately liked a few Babolat's, but never enough to actually buy one.

These specs are within my perfect racket range however...adda leather grip and its ready to go.
 
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paulmaben

Rookie
those specs are confirmed. I received an email from my friend who is a rep. He said they would be available in April, however.
 
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str33t

Professional
This looks very interesting. A thin beamed Babolat with a dense string pattern. Anyone know what the flex is? I'm gonna have to get me one of these.
 
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SFrazeur

Legend
racquet_jedi said:
Aww man, now I can't use the "This will happen as soon as Babolat releases an 18x20 string pattern racquet" analogy anymore...:wink:
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Babolat released an 18x20 pattern racquets some years ago, the Aero Tours LTDs, one of the predisesors to the Aero Pros. I do not think they will make the same mistake again and have an 18x20 pattern in an 70+ stiffness racquet. I would guess the Pure Storms to be between 60 and 65 in stiffness.

-SF
 
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paulmaben

Rookie
Ok, I just talked with my rep friend and the new limited will have a flex of 65 and it will come equipped with a leather grip. Babolat is releasing 3 other racquets in April too.
The other one is going to be called the Aero Storm Tour and it will be a 10.6 ounce version of the Aero Storm. The other two racquets didn't interest me much so we didn't talk about them. One is the Aero Strike 9.7 oz.
 
notujoo

notujoo

Rookie
i think i saw one on fleaby. they were like. limited edition! $500 starting bid. it was black and white
 
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TennisandMusic

Guest
paulmaben said:
Ok, I just talked with my rep friend and the new limited will have a flex of 65 and it will come equipped with a leather grip. Babolat is releasing 3 other racquets in April too.
The other one is going to be called the Aero Storm Tour and it will be a 10.6 ounce version of the Aero Storm. The other two racquets didn't interest me much so we didn't talk about them. One is the Aero Strike 9.7 oz.
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So the tour version of the aero storm is going to be much lighter than the standard? Looks like they got it backwards on this one.
 
jasonchu

jasonchu

Rookie
babolat pure storm limited ....

to really make this an ideal racquet, babolat needs to make it a 12+ ounce stick without strings. i love babolat racquets.. particularly the pure control 2003 and the new pure storm tour ... but they BOTH need more heft to make them incredible out of the box.

i lead up mine quite a bit, but would be nice for the purist in me to
have a 12+ ounce racket much like wilson (k-factor, six-one classic, n-code six one, head (prestige), fischer (mcomp 95) and prokennex (redondo) have learned.
 
master_stringer_mitchy

master_stringer_mitchy

Banned
yeah we heard that there should be a more heavy and thinner storm coming out soon, as well as a lighter aero storm for some reason! all i heard from our rep in the uk
 
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Deleted member 19728

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jasonchu said:
to really make this an ideal racquet, babolat needs to make it a 12+ ounce stick without strings. i love babolat racquets.. particularly the pure control 2003 and the new pure storm tour ... but they BOTH need more heft to make them incredible out of the box.

i lead up mine quite a bit, but would be nice for the purist in me to
have a 12+ ounce racket much like wilson (k-factor, six-one classic, n-code six one, head (prestige), fischer (mcomp 95) and prokennex (redondo) have learned.
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True oh so True, and if they are going to venture over 12 ounces like with the aerosotrm they need to make them at least 8 pts head light, none of this 5 pts business that is pure h e double l on the wrist! Not to mention why does nearly every babolat racquet have to be from 10.8 to 11.8 ounces alot of other companies do really well having a whole line up of sticks over 12 ounces- ie Wilson. I really like the aerostorm with leathergrips and an overgrip and a 16 g string, but it would be nice to buy a babolat racquet and not have to customize it to death to get more of a player's frame!
 
BluDiamond

BluDiamond

Semi-Pro
who is the kid??? is he going to be a promising junior or a babolat rep's son or something??? how did he get hold of that racket??
 
RoddickAce

RoddickAce

Hall of Fame
psp2 said:
He's one of the Harrison brothers down in TX according to a Bab. rep I know.

This is what I found out today:

Pure Storm Limited
95"
18x20
11.3 oz. unstrung
19mm beam

available 3/15/08
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That would be awesome! If it was a little heavier, it would be my dream stick....
 
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mrmo1115

Hall of Fame
BluDiamond said:
who is the kid??? is he going to be a promising junior or a babolat rep's son or something??? how did he get hold of that racket??
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Christian Harrison of New Braunfelds, Texas

he is defintely a promising junior...

his brother is probably going pro... Ryan Harrison
 
matchpoints

matchpoints

Professional
That's Ryan's younger brother Christian. I want to say he's 13 now. I haven't seen them since I moved to Montana but as we all know they ARE our promising juniors as Ryan made it to the semi finals of the Junior Australian Open this year. Christian was playing with lots of different unpainted sticks last year. Him and his brother used to be with Wilson then went to Babolat's when they went to Newk's and Ryan now is with Wilson again. Cheers.
 
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TennisandMusic

Guest
jasonchu said:
to really make this an ideal racquet, babolat needs to make it a 12+ ounce stick without strings. i love babolat racquets.. particularly the pure control 2003 and the new pure storm tour ... but they BOTH need more heft to make them incredible out of the box.

i lead up mine quite a bit, but would be nice for the purist in me to
have a 12+ ounce racket much like wilson (k-factor, six-one classic, n-code six one, head (prestige), fischer (mcomp 95) and prokennex (redondo) have learned.
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You mean you lead up a PST or a PC 2003 or something else? If you're leading up a PST I'd be curious to know what you put and where...
 
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