Pure Strike 2024

Blade_X said:
Also to add that team lines from babolat play too solid for their weight when compared to Light versions from other manufacturers that feel hollow and way too fast through the air.
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Yeah this is kinda crazy. I played all team version from babolat and they all feel very solid for their weight and SW. I only added 2g at 12 on my strike team to bump up the SW. Nothing needed at 3&9 for me. I even consider bringing the SW down to 319 to have even more speed
 
Montydog said:
I actually find that because of the increased feel and slightly thinner profile I'm able to work the ball better. Even though I've increased the weight significantly it does not have the power of the 16/19 but for me is more manoeuvrable.
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How did you have yours setup?
 
Idk how people think that brands other than Dunlop have the balls to have a PJ of a totally different line on a racket
 
bobeeto said:
Idk how people think that brands other than Dunlop have the balls to have a PJ of a totally different line on a racket
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To be fair other brands do this. Plenty of Wilson female players (and de Minaur) are using Steam frames with Blade PJ. Gauff is using a Speed with a Boom PJ and Musetti uses an Extreme with a Boom PJ.
 
heavyD said:
To be fair other brands do this. Plenty of Wilson female players (and de Minaur) are using Steam frames with Blade PJ. Gauff is using a Speed with a Boom PJ and Musetti uses an Extreme with a Boom PJ.
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I believe what @bobeeto was referring to was an Alicia Parks Yonex racket painted like a Dunlop racket from earlier this year.
The examples you mentioned are within the same brand (ie Wilson steam painted like a blade)

See the thread :

Yunlop strikes again - Alycia Parks racquet​

In Pros Racquets and Gear
 
heavyD said:
To be fair other brands do this. Plenty of Wilson female players (and de Minaur) are using Steam frames with Blade PJ. Gauff is using a Speed with a Boom PJ and Musetti uses an Extreme with a Boom PJ.
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ah yess head haha i will concede that they do that a lot. i just mean more simple three silo brands like babolat or yonex. i forget how many freaking racket lines head has
 
Fablefevre said:
Are they going to release an updated version of the Pure strike VS?
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Doesn’t seem like it. From earlier in this thread, it’s now a Pure Strike 97:

Miles said:
No Tour in the brochure.

Pure Strike 97
The 626cm (97in) head, 21/22/21 thin section,
and 16/20 string pattern provide the perfect combination
for players seeking ultimate control and precision. The
Pure Strike 97 can also be sold in pairs. These
two paired tennis racquests have a maximum weight
difference of 1g.

Head Size: 626cm / 97in
Weight: 310g / 10.9oz
Balance: 310mm
Stiffness: 67RA
Str. Pattern: 16/20
Grip: Natural Grip
Grip Size: 2 3 4

Pure Strike 18/20
Its 630cm (98in) head combined with a tighter 18/20
string pattern provides extra control. The flax fibers in the
handle provide an exceptional feel and a more muted sound
upon impact. This racquet is perfect for the aggressive hitter
looking for stability and consistency on impact.

Head Size: 630cm / 98in
Weight: 305g / 10.8oz
Balance: 320mm
Stiffness: 68RA
Str. Pattern: 18/20
Grip: Syntec Team
Grip Size: 2 3 4

Pure Strike 16/19
Its 630cm (98in) head, 21/23/21 thin section and standard 16/19
string pattern are the perfect combination for players looking for control.
The flax fibers in the handle provide an exceptional feel and a more muted sound
upon impact. This racquet is the benchmarking for aggressive hitters with large
swing ranges looking to control their natural power.

Head Size: 630cm / 98in
Weight: 305g / 10.8oz
Balance: 320mm
Stiffness: 68RA
Str. Pattern: 16/19
Grip: Syntec Team
Grip Size: 2 3 4

Pure Strike 100 16/120
The 645cm (100in) head, combined with a new 16/20 string pattern,
is the perfect combination for players looking for control and dynamism.
The flax fibers in the handle provide an exceptional feel and a more muted sound
upon impact. This racquet is perfect for aggressive counterpunchers with a
modern game based on speed and dynamic hitting.

Head Size: 645cm / 100in
Weight: 305g / 10.8oz
Balance: 310mm
Stiffness: 65RA
Str. Pattern: 16/20
Grip: Syntec Team
Grip Size: 2 3 4
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Miles said:
No Tour in the brochure.

Pure Strike 97
The 626cm (97in) head, 21/22/21 thin section,
and 16/20 string pattern provide the perfect combination
for players seeking ultimate control and precision. The
Pure Strike 97 can also be sold in pairs. These
two paired tennis racquests have a maximum weight
difference of 1g.

Head Size: 626cm / 97in
Weight: 310g / 10.9oz
Balance: 310mm
Stiffness: 67RA
Str. Pattern: 16/20
Grip: Natural Grip
Grip Size: 2 3 4

Pure Strike 18/20
Its 630cm (98in) head combined with a tighter 18/20
string pattern provides extra control. The flax fibers in the
handle provide an exceptional feel and a more muted sound
upon impact. This racquet is perfect for the aggressive hitter
looking for stability and consistency on impact.

Head Size: 630cm / 98in
Weight: 305g / 10.8oz
Balance: 320mm
Stiffness: 68RA
Str. Pattern: 18/20
Grip: Syntec Team
Grip Size: 2 3 4

Pure Strike 16/19
Its 630cm (98in) head, 21/23/21 thin section and standard 16/19
string pattern are the perfect combination for players looking for control.
The flax fibers in the handle provide an exceptional feel and a more muted sound
upon impact. This racquet is the benchmarking for aggressive hitters with large
swing ranges looking to control their natural power.

Head Size: 630cm / 98in
Weight: 305g / 10.8oz
Balance: 320mm
Stiffness: 68RA
Str. Pattern: 16/19
Grip: Syntec Team
Grip Size: 2 3 4

Pure Strike 100 16/120
The 645cm (100in) head, combined with a new 16/20 string pattern,
is the perfect combination for players looking for control and dynamism.
The flax fibers in the handle provide an exceptional feel and a more muted sound
upon impact. This racquet is perfect for aggressive counterpunchers with a
modern game based on speed and dynamic hitting.

Head Size: 645cm / 100in
Weight: 305g / 10.8oz
Balance: 310mm
Stiffness: 65RA
Str. Pattern: 16/20
Grip: Syntec Team
Grip Size: 2 3 4
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97 is now much stiffer than the current VS...
 
Hm.. weird, TTW lists it at 63, and definitely seems comfortable...

LE: Could be strung/ unstrung values?
 
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Artanis said:
Hm.. weird, TTW lists it at 63, and definitely seems comfortable...

LE: Could be strung/ unstrung values?
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yeah it is exactly that - Babolat's figures are always unstrung and also +/-3 for RA, so the average may be lower RA wise - in general i would expect it to be largely the same racquet
 
aus89 said:
yeah it is exactly that - Babolat's figures are always unstrung and also +/-3 for RA, so the average may be lower RA wise - in general i would expect it to be largely the same racquet
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They will probably add the Flax fibers or whatever it was that they used on the PA98 to make it feel softer (just a guess though).
 
VS feels quite soft, obviously softer than PS 98 16x19.
But would be nice to be even more comfortable and a bit more powerful (if possible)
 
Artanis said:
VS feels quite soft, obviously softer than PS 98 16x19.
But would be nice to be even more comfortable and a bit more powerful (if possible)
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Making the 97 softer than the VS would make it a bit vage and even more underpowered (For some)
 
RNBABOLAT said:
Rune apparently is testing the new 97
https://imgur.com/a/Z8cHJQb
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It looks like a PS VS with a PS Gen3 shaft... /_0_\
I like that idea. I play with the PSVS (got 4) and love the head 97 and the string pattern, the shaft seems a little under power by design and it flexes differently, very traditional for control....
The 3rd Gen shaft can give it a good balance with a good power.
Hopefully is not too head heavy... 328 SW is very medium value that can easily be brought up above 330.

It makes sense to me, can't wait to try it.
 
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ClaudTT said:
It looks like a PS VS with a PS Gen3 shaft... /_0_\
I like that idea. I play with the PSVS (got 4) and love the head 97 and the string pattern, the shaft seems a little under power by design and it flexes differently, very traditional for control....
The 3rd Gen shaft can give it a good balance with a good power.
Hopefully is not too head heavy... 328 SW is very medium value that can easily be brought up above 330.

It makes sense to me, can't wait to try it.
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Is not the 97... Is a 100
 
Is there any further information regarding new Pure strike model? Personally, I’m considering to buy Lite version and want to know will they change its weight, balance, string pattern, etc, and launching date.
 
ClaudTT said:
The PSVS is RA63, and very noticeable on the shaft flex. Quite comfortable, less power than the RA70 of the PS, you have to create the power.
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I play with the VS, have increased the weight and have to say that for me it's the best frame I've ever hit with, the control is excellent also. Going to buy the new 97s as soon as they land.
 
ClaudTT said:
The PSVS is RA63, and very noticeable on the shaft flex. Quite comfortable, less power than the RA70 of the PS, you have to create the power.
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Yes it is, I'm just pointing out that the specs they were looking at are Babolat's unstrung specs which say the Pure Strike VS is RA67 +/-3 which is why the specs are so high in the specs in this thread
 
Pure Strike Lite is recommendable for ~12Y competitive junior players? I can find so many players using Aero or Drive but very small amount of Strike.
 
Subscribing. I’m very interested in the 18x20 reviews once they start coming in.

I really can’t jive with the pure drive or pure aero and the prior strike was a bit harsh on my arm. Would love for the new version to be more playable.(for my arm)
 
Montydog said:
He was back to his Aero this weekend in London..shame as I would've like to have seen him with the VS/97
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Holger found out Aero is the best racket in hisotry of tennis so if he wants to win 26 majors, he better stick with it. Mortogorue told him.

Holger-Rune-with-coach-Mouratoglou.jpg
 
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