Pure Strike 16x19 vs Prostaff 97

[ThirdEye]

Loved the Pro Staff, hated the Pure Strike.

 

[Candide]

Hi, would need your advice. Coming from a pure drive 2015, which racket is better? Pro Staff 97 or Pure Strike 16x19? I am looking for control, plow through and precision on ground strokes, volleys and serve. Thank you!

I demoed the Pure Strike and the Pro Staff and went with the Staff. It wasn't even close for me. I wanted to love the Strike cos of the cosmetic (which is completely silly) but it felt horrible on contact with the ball for me. It has a really weird high pitched ding and also felt too light and liable to twisting. I hit an OK ball with it on groundies but when it came to serving I just couldn't get anything going at all. The Pro Staff is solid in all areas but really shines on serve for me. Even with a little lead at 3 and 9 (I've got it weighed up to about 12 oz even) it's easy to whip into the ball and either generate pace or good kick. I've been using it for about a year now (after being a chronic switcher for ages) and I don't think I'll be changing again for a long long time. Hope this helps.

 

[JonnyAbs]

Hi, would need your advice. Coming from a pure drive 2015, which racket is better? Pro Staff 97 or Pure Strike 16x19? I am looking for control, plow through and precision on ground strokes, volleys and serve. Thank you!

Based on your listed needs, the strike. Pro staff is more open and gives more spin and a higher launch angle but can be a little tough to control at times.

 

[JonnyAbs]

However, i personally prefer the pro staff due to the spin potential and depth on shots. I hit short and low with the strikes tight string pattern.