It’s up there for me. I’d say 8.5 maybe. Coming from my Blade V8 18x20 I have a considerable amount of more control (balls in play) with the Strike VS.
UP 16x19 user here. My guess is it’ll be similar w/ slightly better control on flat shots and hopefully a connected feel. Beam is 21/22/21 instead of 20.6 constant so maybe a little more power.
100% spot on. I have hit the UP 16x19 a few times and this could not be more accurate.
What other rackets do you use ? On what strings ? And your playing type, fast swing, hard hitter, ball shaper, all courter ? What is that the VS help you the most ? Thanks.
So I've only hit the Pure Strike VS one time, so I'm not exactly dialed in yet
, but I'll do my best to answer. I currently play the Pure Aero VS stock. I'm a baseliner, counter-puncher, that likes to run down a lot of balls. I don't play with much power, but more spin, especially off my western grip forehand. My backhand is probably my stronger, most reliable side. I have a decent serve, but focus more on placement than power. From my first hit, I would say the Pure Strike VS feels similarly to the Pure Aero VS I currently play. It has more flex though, and feels like slightly less power because of it. It is 11.5oz strung, which is approx .2oz. heavier than my Aero VS, but with the leather grip, plays pretty head light and fast. I would approximate the swing weight around 320 on mine, but not too sure. I think this racquet will do well, but it really comes down to personal preference. In comparison to the Wilson Pro Staff 97 (310) and Yonex Vcore Pro (310), I'd say the Strike VS provides a nice balance to these other racquets with controllable power that you will mostly provide, while not being a noodle, in terms of flex.
There are definite similar qualities with the Pure Aero VS. If you feel the Aero VS has some instability, you probably want to add weight to the aero, as well as to the new Strike VS. That said, I don't really have any issue with the Aero VS stock at 50 pounds will a full bed of poly, but I'm also not playing 6.0 and higher. I'm a 5.0 and those are usually the guys I play with. After reading some of the posts on here, I was expecting the Strike VS to have an extremely low swing weight, but that is not how it feels in my hands when swinging. It feels like 320-ish, but it is head light. I feel that it is a very nice balanced player spec that will definitely allow for customization. In comparison, I was recently swinging the brand new TF40 315, which is a nice foam filled stick, but feels like a feather in comparison to the Strike VS. The TF40 315 is 11.7oz with a 313 swing weight and 8 points head light. I feel the Pure Strike VS definitely has more plow. Just my thoughts.
TF40 315 16x19 that I recently tested was SW=318 and the TF40 305 16 was SW=315, both strung with TRIAX 1.33mm. It takes very little to get the swing weights to your preferences.
So the VS tech makes it feel super similar to the Pure Aero but with a different playstyle less spin based right?
Didn’t someone mention the release was February 14th or 15th?
I was told Feb 15 by a friend who used to be a Babolat rep. It was originally Jan 15 but pushed due to supply chain. Hoping they come soon, he’s going to want his demo back sooner or later.
Yeah, tried it and did not like it at all unfortunately. I am too weak/bad player to use this type of frame. It is to demanding and i dont get any help at all.
You know this and you are being humble but it's all a function of who you are hitting with. I am sure you are hitting with some very high level players. I notice I can use something like Vc95 to dictate and agress people at around my level but if someone much better is on the other side I think I would have much rather having something much much forgiving.
. The string density is perfect in my opinion, not too, too tight, but not too open like a Pure Aero. As far as the Pro Tour 2.0, I haven't hit it so I wouldn't be able to compare, but I know that racquet has had quite the following over the years. Hears to hoping the VS versions of the three great Babolat racquet families keep going strong. The new upgraded Pure Drive VS or Pure Drive 98, as I believe it will be called, is another great frame to look out for. Not that it matters, but I typically play the 2020 Pure Aero VS, at least up to now. Trying different racquets makes me want to switch too often. Haha. All the best!
I Don't carry any hope... supply chain issues...
I wasnt either as Babolat hasnt even mentioned it on socials. My only hope was that TW had a few because they had the teaser in a "coming soon" video.
It does but it's jiberrish.
I murdered 10 people with PS 3rd gen last night and enjoyed doing it .
Bit out of topic but what is your string setup on your pure strike??
Too bad translation is useless ... they present things very very well.
Full bed rpm blast 1.25 at 50
Hey, Yeah, I think the Strike VS is loaded with spin, the head light balance and whippy feel helps too. String pattern density is almost perfect for me!
Dude, you should've stayed with the Pure Control then !!!! this is a remake of it.
It's shooting for the same type of control and feel of the Pure Control line, but entirely new mould.Dude, you should've stayed with the Pure Control then !!!! this is a remake of it.
Do you have pics, or it didn’t happen
Any update on release date?
From what I've recently heard, mid to late March. I know it sucks to wait, but I do think it's really going to be very well-received. Cheers.
Awesome!
