Not really mate nostradamus can see the future
Way less feedback compared to what? Your first gen Pure Strike?
I had a solid two week hitting with my trusty set up. Higher swingweight and power but way less feedback. Not for me. Staying with my 1st gen pure strike
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I had a solid two week hitting with my trusty set up. Higher swingweight and power but way less feedback. Not for me. Staying with my 1st gen pure strike
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I don’t know about 1st gen. 3rd gen has better feel than 2nd, it’s more plush... ball stays longer on the string and as a result it’s more predictable/control. I was spraying way more balls with 2nd gen. It’s more muted due to less vibrations reaching on the hand and despite this feel is better. I don’t know how they achieved that.... also almost zero vibrations on mishits or outsider sweet spot and in general it plays more solid and stable. It has more power but easier to tame it. With 2nd gen i had issues when going for the lines or winners.... now things are a little bit better. My main issue is with the increased SW which made difficult the timing on serves. 3rd gen is a more of a players racquet stick... drop shots and touch shots are a joy. Super stable on volleys and slice. It shines on returns. Keep in mind that despite Babolats marketing about 3rd gen being more friendly for the arm i have to agree that it has improved.... but still it’s not total pain free for my sensitive arm.
Ps. I ve ordered a stick close to the official specs. Stung SW is 327,5. I strung it with RPM Blast/23Kg
Or is it that the higher tension takes some of the power off the shot?...maybe both(?)
There is a bit more to it I think but type of string is a factor. For instance, all things equal yes string lower tension equates to more pop. I also find on a crisp poly that lowering also gives more feel of pocketing which really gives me confidence on my aim.
Agree. The quicker a ball comes off of a stringbed the faster the ball will be moving through the court towards your opponent. The longer the ball stays in the stringbed the more time it will take to get through the court to the other side. And yes... this is scientifically proven to be fact.
Gamma leather grip on a grip 2 or kimony techni 0.8mm leather grip on a grip 3.
So why do people lower tension to get more distance?
Not extensively but I played a whole match of doubles alternating back and fourth and ps3 was easier to control and easier to use, had more power and felt more head light, felt like it had lower sw (not sure if true didn’t measure) and bladev7 had more feel was more comfortable more plow even when blade was full poly and strike was hybrid
This is what I'd like to know as well.
For what it’s worth it’s also the hottest one by far the first generation best looking
I had a solid two week hitting with my trusty set up. Higher swingweight and power but way less feedback. Not for me. Staying with my 1st gen pure strike
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I switched from 2G to 3G as well. Other than the minute weight / SW differences, the muted feel is a bit exaggerated--either that or I'm insensitive, which is unlikely since I'm far too sensitive for my own good when it comes to tension and strings. It's definitely there, but you wouldn't notice it unless someone mentioned it to you or you are looking out for it. Then again, my 2G is very used and would have lost a fair bit of flex from weekly restringing since 2017, and I use a full bed of RPM, so YMMV.
Thiem's racquets in the picture?One of my friends bought one 3rd gen 16/19 and strung with RPM rough at 52lbs. Surprisingly very smooth feel and much better feedback than mine with Tour Bite. I’m very excited for the upcoming rpm power now.
Image is from a friend who works for China open:
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Alex Rotasaret also seem to have switched to this racket. must be better than the last versionOne of my friends bought one 3rd gen 16/19 and strung with RPM rough at 52lbs. Surprisingly very smooth feel and much better feedback than mine with Tour Bite. I’m very excited for the upcoming rpm power now.
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I JUST BOUGHT A PURE STRIKE 1ST GEN THE COLORS ARE SO SICK. I CANT WAIT TO HIT WITH IT.
Holy shirt, calm your t!ts, Boris!
The P17 one with the bright orange near the bottom of the throat. Imo Babolat grip size runs slightly big. I normally use a 4 3/8 in all brands except for Wilson (4 1/2) and Babolat (4 1/4)
Try a multi filament in the mains with alu power crosses @56/53 lbs for the 16x19 model.
