SinneGOAT
Legend
Probably not.
Pure Strike 2024
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WacTennis2017
Semi-Pro
I asked @Babolat Official this question last January and it was not in the lineup , see his response below.
Hi WacTennis,
Thanks so much! I do my best
The 103 didn't go forward for 2024, and I've not heard any plan to release another one.
-Josh
Then I think you'd have to plan on a going the custom spec matching route and having whichever retailer(s) scour their inventory for <= 295-ish unstrung SW. Given Bab's QC variances, I wouldn't think that would be too out of line. Question is: how motivated are you? I've been thinking of doing this myself, but fully endorse you taking the lead!
Indeed, we need to see a photo leak of this gray/gunmetal colorway! Pronto!
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McGradey
Hall of Fame
I'm in NZ and I don't think any of our retailers do racquet matching — not that I'm aware of anyway.Then I think you'd have to plan on forking over the $20-30 + frame cost from whichever retailer will do a custom racquet matching for <= 295-ish unstrung SW. Given Bab's QC variances, there should be enough under-spec samples out there, to make it happen. Question is basically: how motivated are you? I've been thinking of doing this myself, but fully endorse you being a guinea pig as well.
I'm most likely to just go and grab 3 off the rack and buy the one that feels like it swings easiest
Gotcha. What about Tennis Only in Australia? Or is the shipping/importing more of a pain than it's generally worth?
McGradey
Hall of Fame
Yep, that would prob be the best all-in-one purchase/matching solution available, but with the added costs I'm not sure it stacks up. Some products you can't ship internationally also. Tbh I'd prefer to buy locally anyway, and ask them to invest in a swingweight machine!
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
What is the latest on when the new paintjob will be released?
RNBABOLAT
Professional
Fall of this year? But still no pics
Julian.Peter
New User
Dear all,
as a former PS 18x20 3rd gen user, went ahead switched to 360+ Radical MP because of the very dampened and muted feeling of the Strike, I am wondering if the 2024 18x20 is feeling much better.
I am very sensitive regarding muted feeling and dislike noticeably dampened frames. Rackets like 360+ Radical MP are still OK for me while I love the raw Wilson Pro Staff 97 v13 feel which is best in class for me.
Rackets I don't like because of their dampening / muted feel are all Ezones, Vcores, Strike 3rd gen, Aero 98, Whiteout for example.
How would you say is the dampening of the 2024 strikes in comparison? Is it on Aero 98 level, maybe even more or is it more raw and direct feeling which I would appreciate?
Kind regards
Julian
as a former PS 18x20 3rd gen user, went ahead switched to 360+ Radical MP because of the very dampened and muted feeling of the Strike, I am wondering if the 2024 18x20 is feeling much better.
I am very sensitive regarding muted feeling and dislike noticeably dampened frames. Rackets like 360+ Radical MP are still OK for me while I love the raw Wilson Pro Staff 97 v13 feel which is best in class for me.
Rackets I don't like because of their dampening / muted feel are all Ezones, Vcores, Strike 3rd gen, Aero 98, Whiteout for example.
How would you say is the dampening of the 2024 strikes in comparison? Is it on Aero 98 level, maybe even more or is it more raw and direct feeling which I would appreciate?
Kind regards
Julian
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@Julian.Peter - The G4 Strike will be an improvement over the G3, for sure. That said, on the muted-to-raw scale, with 1 being very little feel and 10 being fully connected/transmissive/raw, if the G3 Strike is, say, a 3, then the G4 Strike would be a 6 or 7. Still somewhat muted, but a marked improvement. For reference, I'd put the G360+ Rad MP/Pro at about an 8, maybe 8.5.
Given the frames you listed as a no-go, I would say you should look at only the most raw/connected stuff, and probably hollow-core only, for if you felt that even the WhiteOut v1 was too muffled, then most foam-filled frames will probably feel the same. So while you're certainly welcome to try a TF40, TFight, Blade Pro, Ultra Pro, Angell TC, etc, your take-away may be very similar: connected sure, but ultimately too dampened/muffled. As such, here is what your short list should probably look like:
- Angell React MP Pro (customization probably required)
- Dunlop CX 200 (heavy customization required though)
- Furi Arma Pro 98
- Heysil Tour 98 (customization required)
- Nordicdots Model 99
- Wilson Pro Staff 97 v14
- Wilson Pro Staff X
Of all of those, the most solid and ready-to-play in stock form will be the AP98, M99 and Pro Staffs. If you want to stick with a mainstream option, I would just go Pro Staff, either 97 or X, and call it a day.
Hope that helps.
Given the frames you listed as a no-go, I would say you should look at only the most raw/connected stuff, and probably hollow-core only, for if you felt that even the WhiteOut v1 was too muffled, then most foam-filled frames will probably feel the same. So while you're certainly welcome to try a TF40, TFight, Blade Pro, Ultra Pro, Angell TC, etc, your take-away may be very similar: connected sure, but ultimately too dampened/muffled. As such, here is what your short list should probably look like:
- Angell React MP Pro (customization probably required)
- Dunlop CX 200 (heavy customization required though)
- Furi Arma Pro 98
- Heysil Tour 98 (customization required)
- Nordicdots Model 99
- Wilson Pro Staff 97 v14
- Wilson Pro Staff X
Of all of those, the most solid and ready-to-play in stock form will be the AP98, M99 and Pro Staffs. If you want to stick with a mainstream option, I would just go Pro Staff, either 97 or X, and call it a day.
Hope that helps.
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Julian.Peter
New User
Thanks for this detailed feedback, very kind of you!
I tried some of these rackets. Found PSX to be to muted as well. Not as many others and the foam filled ones, but still disconnected.
I played PS97 v13 for a while which was reported being more raw than the v14. I love the feel and I can rush weaker opponents with it very well but on a bad day or getting under pressure by stronger opponents, I become weaker and especially my serve is very poor with it. Otherwise I would have sticked with the PS97.
I am fine with the Radical MP at the moment and in terms of feeling but I miss the ultimate precision of the PS97 or a dense 18x20 like the Pure Strike has but I think if your impression of the PS98 18x20 4th gen is right, it will still be to muted for me.
Maybe I should slightly weight up my Radical MP and use a thicker string in order to get a little better and more stable swing on my one handed backhand and a little more precision as well.
So the question in the latest PS98 is answered for me. Thanks a lot and maybe I will also have a look at the frames you mentioned and that I have not tried yet.
I tried some of these rackets. Found PSX to be to muted as well. Not as many others and the foam filled ones, but still disconnected.
I played PS97 v13 for a while which was reported being more raw than the v14. I love the feel and I can rush weaker opponents with it very well but on a bad day or getting under pressure by stronger opponents, I become weaker and especially my serve is very poor with it. Otherwise I would have sticked with the PS97.
I am fine with the Radical MP at the moment and in terms of feeling but I miss the ultimate precision of the PS97 or a dense 18x20 like the Pure Strike has but I think if your impression of the PS98 18x20 4th gen is right, it will still be to muted for me.
Maybe I should slightly weight up my Radical MP and use a thicker string in order to get a little better and more stable swing on my one handed backhand and a little more precision as well.
So the question in the latest PS98 is answered for me. Thanks a lot and maybe I will also have a look at the frames you mentioned and that I have not tried yet.
Then that being said, I think you definitely owe it to yourself to try both the Nordicdots Model 99 and the Heysil Tour 98 18x20. Both of them will have the string bed density you prefer. The M99 will have it in a more progressive location (more up top), the Heysil will have it lower (more conventional). The Heysil will also likely be more maneuverable on the one-hander, while the M99 will be way more playable in stock form and more naturally laterally stable. That said, the Heysil is basically a pro stock hairpin, that Jeff or one of his team will then customize up to whatever spec you prefer, and ship it out to you. Both are know for being just about as raw/crisp as anything out there at this point. If neither of those are raw enough for you, then I'm not really sure of what to tell you, other than you'll have to start your journey on "The Bay" and other marketplaces, looking for whatever older, more connected models you think will do it for you.
Julian.Peter
New User
Thank you, Trip! I am also curious regarding niche brands, less known models and trying something different. So I will have a look at the Heysil, maybe I can get one second hand for a proper price and see how it works for me.
I bought a pair via TW, incl matching service. SW 296/297 according to TW, via Briffidi I measured 292/293.
307gr, 32BL.
Play really great, more power then blade or radical. Higher launch angle, and way better stability.
Feel is good, but little less crisp then latetest radical, blade v5 or babolat aero VS.
Without dampener it’s good, but I like sound with a dampener.
I come from 2yrs of VS. Love that I can still hit spin but don’t have to.
Strike hits more trough the court. It is a really stable racket.
Not as manoeverable as VS.
I’m playing with it since december 14th and still love it.
Not to doubt you, but are you sure your SW1 was calibrated right before you measured? A discrepancy of 4-5 points is concerning...
I always calibrate .. don’t know if TW does the same
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