Thought on Pure strike 100 (2017) vs Blade 98 2015/CV model

dante.hua

New User
I recently sold all my Head racquet (Touch speed MP and xt Prestige s) and find difficult to choose a new one after several months being a racquetholic :))

After deciding to stick with 16x19 string pattern, i crossed out two line 300 gr-ish racquet: Pure Strike 100 2017 (my local shop doesn't have project one7) and Blade, which i have played for a long time with 2015 18x20 version.

How does these two racquet compare on arm comfortable, maneuverbility, stability?

Thanks a lot
 

galapagos

Hall of Fame
pure strike 100. Pfff ;p Blade will always be better here but its more of the racquet than weight suggests. I played with babolat project one7 98 16x19 version and still prefer blade 18x20 from 2015. CV is more comfortable,more power but still would probably pick it over babolat.
Some ppl in my club likes blade 16x19 CV more than their old 2015 18x20 blade..
If you buy pure strike 100 it will be a step backwards compared to your previous frames (touch speed mp and xt prestige s) . In fact. Xt prestige s is a pretty decent frame. Nothing amazing but decent.
 

dante.hua

New User
pure strike 100. Pfff ;p Blade will always be better here but its more of the racquet than weight suggests. I played with babolat project one7 98 16x19 version and still prefer blade 18x20 from 2015. CV is more comfortable,more power but still would probably pick it over babolat.
Some ppl in my club likes blade 16x19 CV more than their old 2015 18x20 blade..
If you buy pure strike 100 it will be a step backwards compared to your previous frames (touch speed mp and xt prestige s) . In fact. Xt prestige s is a pretty decent frame. Nothing amazing but decent.
Can't deny that on overall, Blade line is better than Pure Strike 100. But somehow i feel i can't handle the sw of it. Im like 6/10 late on timing with Blade although i love it compared to all racquet on market now. I wanna found sticks more maneuver than Blade 2015/CV.

Touch MP is too stiff for my taste, it got my arm and shoulder fatigued more quickly than any racquet.

Xt prestige s is like you said, decent on any aspects. I also feel not comfortable with it's sw too.
 

galapagos

Hall of Fame
Can't deny that on overall, Blade line is better than Pure Strike 100. But somehow i feel i can't handle the sw of it. Im like 6/10 late on timing with Blade although i love it compared to all racquet on market now. I wanna found sticks more maneuver than Blade 2015/CV.

Touch MP is too stiff for my taste, it got my arm and shoulder fatigued more quickly than any racquet.

Xt prestige s is like you said, decent on any aspects. I also feel not comfortable with it's sw too.

Xt prestige s doesnt have thaat high SW imo. Maybe you see it uncomfortable not because of the SW but because of the high balance? Blade and xt prestige s are rather more head heavy. Head racquets are loosing on the market now and no model is good enough to make it a keeper. Wilson or Yonex. Babolat is probably the worst choice if comfort is what you are looking for. Taking all your answers into consideration. I would recommend you yonex dr98 or yonex duelg 310.

dr98 is quite solid(not as much as blade) but its much more easier to move (more HL balance). Very versatile stick. I am currently using both blade and dr. Not sure which one i prefer. Both have some pros and cons but yonex definitely is easier to play and more forgiving while blade gives you amazing sensation when hitting.

Yonex duel g 310. Amazing slices. quite stable. Very maneuverable. I would say it is a combination of prestige mp and prestige s. Feeling is amazing. Missed some power compared to dr and blades but maybe different string setup would change it.
 

kabrac

Professional
I hit with the blade and previous pure strike 100. The Pure Strike was a hell of a lot easier to maneuver and had a lot of pop off the string bed. I strung mine around 52 and tried both poly and multi. I liked the feel of a multi better as it was more comfortable since I found the frame a little harsh. You can still be a man and play with a lighter racquet. No need for a 12.9 ounce stick 350 swingweight. We're not pros. Im a 4.5. Go lighter......buy what feels right for you and your game
 

toaster

New User
I playtested the Babolat Project One and the Blade 98 CV 18/20. Somehow the Babolat felt lighter even if the weight and balance are nearly the same. The Blade has a high swingweight due to its balance. I sold all my Project Ones and keeping the Blades. It all comes down to personal preferences.
 

dante.hua

New User
Xt prestige s doesnt have thaat high SW imo. Maybe you see it uncomfortable not because of the SW but because of the high balance? Blade and xt prestige s are rather more head heavy. Head racquets are loosing on the market now and no model is good enough to make it a keeper. Wilson or Yonex. Babolat is probably the worst choice if comfort is what you are looking for. Taking all your answers into consideration. I would recommend you yonex dr98 or yonex duelg 310.

dr98 is quite solid(not as much as blade) but its much more easier to move (more HL balance). Very versatile stick. I am currently using both blade and dr. Not sure which one i prefer. Both have some pros and cons but yonex definitely is easier to play and more forgiving while blade gives you amazing sensation when hitting.

Yonex duel g 310. Amazing slices. quite stable. Very maneuverable. I would say it is a combination of prestige mp and prestige s. Feeling is amazing. Missed some power compared to dr and blades but maybe different string setup would change it.
That's weird! Because what i've been told about Duel G line is super stiff (even with Head Speed line).
I agree with you about Dr98 but i think it will be better for me using sticks below 305gr. Dr98 is very good racquet but not for my current level (slightly above 3.0)
 

dante.hua

New User
Don't waste your time with the PS17, it's a POS - stiff, small sweetspot, brassy-feeling. I played them for two months and that's my opinion anyhow
I don't intend to use Ps17 (not available in my area). What about Ps100 2017, the lighter one? Still the same?
 
I recently sold all my Head racquet (Touch speed MP and xt Prestige s) and find difficult to choose a new one after several months being a racquetholic :))

After deciding to stick with 16x19 string pattern, i crossed out two line 300 gr-ish racquet: Pure Strike 100 2017 (my local shop doesn't have project one7) and Blade, which i have played for a long time with 2015 18x20 version.

How does these two racquet compare on arm comfortable, maneuverbility, stability?

Thanks a lot

I made the same mistake and learned that the project one and the pure strike 2017 are the same racquet .

It's confusing as all hell .
 

toaster

New User
It is the same racquet!!!!! The name was Project One at the beginning and test phase, afterwards it was named Purer Strike!!!
 

haqq777

Legend
The Pure Strike 100 is a different racquet than Project One Seven. It is lighter, lower swing weight and has a bigger head size of 100 sq in (http://bit.ly/2l3Q4nL).

Project One Seven was the name given to a new racquet which was only sent for play testing and was later renamed 2017 Pure Strike 16x19. The head size for this is 98 sq in
(http://bit.ly/2lOXH62).

I know the topic has been beaten with a stick, but these two are not the same racquets. Yes, both are Pure Strike lines, but different specs for both.
 
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The Pure Strike 100 is a different racquet than Project One Seven. It is lighter, lower swing weight and has a bigger head size of 100 sq in (http://bit.ly/2l3Q4nL).

Project One Seven was the name given to a new racquet which was only sent for play testing and was later renamed 2017 Pure Strike 16x19. The head size for this is 98 sq in
(http://bit.ly/2lOXH62).

I know the topic has been beaten with a stick, but these two are not the same racquets. Yes, both are Pure Strike lines, but different specs for both.

Well here's my evidence and to be clear I am talking about the 98 version . Which is known as the pure strike 2017 ( I don't think that we disagree ):

1) I posted a review on the project one seven. I was severely attacked because I was told by other posters that this topic has been already posted about ad nauseum .
I replied that was incorrect and that the only reviews were on the pure strike 2017. I was told they are the same racquet .
After investigation I found that the posters were right and the administrators removed my post as it was redundant .

2) if you look at the description on TW where they have the racquet for sale it is advertised and talked about as :

"Pure strike 2017 ( project one seven)"

It is in parenthesis because they are one and the same .

3) the project one Seven was given that name before it came out on the market . When it finally came out for sale it was then Called the pure strike 2017.

4) I made the exact same mistake as you because it's confusing as all hell . I paid the price .....but if you don't believe me go post a project one seven review post and watch what happens . I dare you .
 

haqq777

Legend
Well here's my evidence and to be clear I am talking about the 98 version . Which is known as the pure strike 2017 ( I don't think that we disagree ):

1) I posted a review on the project one seven. I was severely attacked because I was told by other posters that this topic has been already posted about ad nauseum .
I replied that was incorrect and that the only reviews were on the pure strike 2017. I was told they are the same racquet .
After investigation I found that the posters were right and the administrators removed my post as it was redundant .

2) if you look at the description on TW where they have the racquet for sale it is advertised and talked about as :

"Pure strike 2017 ( project one seven)"

It is in parenthesis because they are one and the same .

3) the project one Seven was given that name before it came out on the market . When it finally came out for sale it was then Called the pure strike 2017.

4) I made the exact same mistake as you because it's confusing as all hell . I paid the price .....but if you don't believe me go post a project one seven review post and watch what happens . I dare you .

Hold on.

There is no mistake whatsoever in what I wrote above. I also very vividly remember the post you were corrected on. No disagreement with you right now, but you were corrected back then because you thought Project One 7 was different than Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (Project One 7). Those two actually are the same. The 100 sq inch head Pure Strike is a different racquet however. Like I said, I remember your posts very clearly. I will reiterate all your points to further clarify.

1. That is correct. Racquets sent out to play test were called Project One Seven and were later renamed Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (Project One 7) upon release.
2. The racquet is advertised as Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (Project One 7). No other racquet in Pure Strike line is advertised as Project One 7.
3. Upon release, it was officially called Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (Project One 7).
4. There is absolutely no mistake in what I wrote above. I personally know a lot of people who were involved in the Project One 7 playtest and I have never had any confusion on the subject matter.
 
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Hold on.

There is no mistake whatsoever in what I wrote above. I also very vividly remember the post you were corrected on. No disagreement with you right now, but you were corrected back then because you thought Project One 7 was different than Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (Project One 7). Those two actually are the same. The 100 sq inch head Pure Strike is a different racquet however. Like I said, I remember your posts very clearly. I will reiterate all your points to further clarify.

1. That is correct. Racquets sent out to play test were called Project One Seven and were later renamed Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (Project One 7) upon release.
2. The racquet is advertised as Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (Project One 7). No other racquet in Pure Strike line is advertised as Project One 7.
3. Upon release, it was officially called Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (Project One 7).
4. There is absolutely no mistake in what I wrote above. I personally know a lot of people who were involved in the Project One 7 playtest and I have never had any confusion on the subject matter.

We are saying the same thing . I think?

It's confusing as all hell ....I wish they never started with this whole project one crap. They should just get rid of that name once and for all.
 

Alien

Hall of Fame
Nobody has ever been confused. Project One was renamed as PS 16*19. If that is too hard to understand then perhaps you should leave tennis and take up athletics...
 

Alien

Hall of Fame
PS 100 is a racquet of same family but I would say probably for lower level players than PS17. Not really comparable to Blade 18*20. It depends on your level of tennis.
 

dante.hua

New User
PS 100 is a racquet of same family but I would say probably for lower level players than PS17. Not really comparable to Blade 18*20. It depends on your level of tennis.
Can't deny about that. Blade 18x20 is the most comfortable i've ever hit with but it's up higher for my current level. I did hit with Blade for a while and found out that I swing slower than 300 gr-ish racquet. I currently working out on my footwork and set-up so i need a racquet not slow me down.

So as you saying is PS100 is suit for my ' 'close-to' 3.5 level?
 

dante.hua

New User
We are saying the same thing . I think?

It's confusing as all hell ....I wish they never started with this whole project one crap. They should just get rid of that name once and for all.
To be honest, i don't care what is the name of the racquet. You confused, not me :))

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CopolyX

Hall of Fame
blade thoughts - yes
P striker 100 - not so much...
But hey, that is just me.....swing em and you will know.....
 
To be honest, i don't care what is the name of the racquet. You confused, not me :))

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Well the op is the culprit ....why he even brought up the project one is beyond me .

It's like saying " I bought the APD because the PD was not available"

I don't see the relation ? Two completely different racquets.
 

dante.hua

New User
Well the op is the culprit ....why he even brought up the project one is beyond me .

It's like saying " I bought the APD because the PD was not available"

I don't see the relation ? Two completely different racquets.
Haha, you r hilarious.
What i mean is p17 is not available so forget it. Let focus on how is the PS100 in a first place.
 

Arsnlrob

Rookie
Blade >> Babolat PS in every way except possibly control. PS left balls too short and had little power.


But the Pro Staff 97 and probably the Yonex DR98 beat both of them
 

pfrischmann

Professional
I just hit with these both. I'm just getting back to hitting after 10 months off. Looking for something a little easier to wield than my PS-97 (post shoulder surgery). A little lighter with more pop and similar feel is what I want. The PS-100 has more pop and spin but the feel is not as comfortable and for whatever reason, my shots were erratic. I picked up the Wilson blade 16X19 and i was like...Ahhhh! Everything was going where it was supposed to. All serves were better with the PS-100. More pop and spin and more were going in. I started to get used to the PS-100 but found it very different than the Blade 16x19.

I was way more dangerous with the PS-100 but felt much more confident with the blade....at least at first hit.
 

TennisHound

Legend
The pure strike 2017 16x19 is the same as the project one .

I'm not sure if we are saying the same thing ?
So the new Pure Strike 100 is the same as the Project One 7? C'mon man, did you read the title and OP? I know what you're thinking, "It is the same because . . . I'm Batman!"
 

TennisHound

Legend
I recently sold all my Head racquet (Touch speed MP and xt Prestige s) and find difficult to choose a new one after several months being a racquetholic :))

After deciding to stick with 16x19 string pattern, i crossed out two line 300 gr-ish racquet: Pure Strike 100 2017 (my local shop doesn't have project one7) and Blade, which i have played for a long time with 2015 18x20 version.

How does these two racquet compare on arm comfortable, maneuverbility, stability?

Thanks a lot
I think most of us have had more experience with the Pure Strike/ Project One 7 98" than we have the Pure Strike 100" (And of course everyone has experience with the Blade 18x20). If the PS100 is similar to the PS98" then you can generally go with the comments on here. I was not a fan of the PS 98" until I added weight to it, then it became a very nice hitting racquet, and responded well to weight. I would imagine the PS100 would react the same way. Without weight, it felt too soft and underpowered to me. Granted it was a nice hitting racquet, just not power. The Blade doesn't have any power either, but is more sold feeling. For me, the jury is still out on the CV version of the Blade, as I've used the 2 previous versions. I would choose the 2015 version of the Blade 18x20 over both the CV and the Pure Strike 100. Its too bad that you've limited yourself to just these racquets.
 
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