What is the difference between 1st and 2nd gen Pure Control Swirly?

[SEC_Scrong]

I particularly want to know the difference between 1st and 2nd gen PC Swirly, but does anyone have an accurate timeline of the pure control line release dates? That would be massively helpful. Calling VSBabolat!!!

 

[Zoolander]

I dont know but i'm betting McLovin does......

 

[SEC_Scrong]

I dont know but i'm betting McLovin does......

I'm trying to create an accurate timeline of all Babolat tennis racquets, and it's waaaaay harder than expected. Nothing is very well documented before 2009 or so. Wonder if @vsbabolat or @McLovin could help out! New thread might be required though.

 

[SEC_Scrong]

I'm trying to create an accurate timeline of all Babolat tennis racquets, and it's waaaaay harder than expected. Nothing is very well documented before 2009 or so. Wonder if @vsbabolat or @McLovin could help out! New thread might be required though.

I found a list! For anyone who is interested:
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...t-alliance-calling.121480/page-4#post-1325502

 

[Deleted member 3771]

I found a list! For anyone who is interested:
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...t-alliance-calling.121480/page-4#post-1325502

I don't see this one on the list. Did this one get sold to the public?

 

[SEC_Scrong]

I don't see this one on the list. Did this one get sold to the public?

I am by no means an expert, but I do believe that racquet is from the very first generation of pure control racquets which were developed and sold to the public in 1994-1996. Very cool that it is XL too. Mind if you share the specs so I can add it to the list that I am working on?

 

[Deleted member 3771]

I am by no means an expert, but I do believe that racquet is from the very first generation of pure control racquets which were developed and sold to the public in 1994-1996. Very cool that it is XL too. Mind if you share the specs so I can add it to the list that I am working on?

I'm trying to work out if it was ever a retail racket. Babolat should re-release this one or offer their new range (plus)xl racquets like the strikes in 28". came across it here:


Specifications
Head size:
96 sq. in. / 625 sq. cm.
Length:
28 in. / 71.1 cm.
Unstrung weight:
11.0 oz. / 314 gr.
Unstrung balance:
310 mm
Swing weight:
Stiffness:
63
Beam width:
Constant Beam 19 mm
Composition:
Power level:
Swing speed:
Grip type:
Babolat ATP Tour Grip
String pattern:
18 Mains / 20 Crosses

 

[Zoolander]

I'm trying to create an accurate timeline of all Babolat tennis racquets, and it's waaaaay harder than expected. Nothing is very well documented before 2009 or so. Wonder if @vsbabolat or @McLovin could help out! New thread might be required though.

Did you see this thread......

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/babolat-first-generation.326173/

Great one for those who love early Babs from resident Bab sexperts. One of my fav threads to read.

 

[McLovin]

I'm trying to create an accurate timeline of all Babolat tennis racquets, and it's waaaaay harder than expected. Nothing is very well documented before 2009 or so. Wonder if @vsbabolat or @McLovin could help out! New thread might be required though.

I get the majority of my info from the WayBack Machine (aka archive.org). Unfortunately, for TW/Babolat, they only go back to 2001:

https://web.archive.org/web/20011006181557/http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/BabolatRacquets.html​

 

[SEC_Scrong]

Did you see this thread......

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/babolat-first-generation.326173/

Great one for those who love early Babs from resident Bab sexperts. One of my fav threads to read.

Lol. Have that thread saved to my bookmarks. Great info in there.

 

[SEC_Scrong]

I get the majority of my info from the WayBack Machine (aka archive.org). Unfortunately, for TW/Babolat, they only go back to 2001:

https://web.archive.org/web/20011006181557/http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/BabolatRacquets.html​

HEYOOO. Very helpful tool for making this timeline. Thanks a bunch.

 

[vsbabolat]

I only have experience with the swirly and the Lava