![]() The fact that I absolutely loved 1 while hating 1 of the same line says something. ![]() QC of 7gm (+-) is not acceptable in my opinion as it greatly impact the play/feel. My conclusion there was that the ligher spec played much softer and more to my liking than the heavier spec that feels way stiffer for my arm. Bought a few but none played like the demo, returning one that I absolutely hated. With the original PS17, I absolutely loved the frame I demoed. I'm not exactly sure why but it's likely very much to do with its stiff hoop. This frame seems to be very sensitive to to QC and string selection. Overall, it's just in incremental difference compared to the old version whereas the old version (Project7) was quite an improvement so hence the big hype then and not with the new frame. The new Pure Strikes really improved on the feel and overall playability that really helps to provide pure enjoyment of playing aggressive all-court game. The latest Pure Drive also has nice feel compared to its previous versions, which I can’t wait for the updated version to come out later this year. I didn’t think the PO17 was so great, unlike many who loved them, so your experience with this frame may vary, but I think the new Pure Strike feels and plays better than its predecessors.īabolat has really improved on the feel of their frames, I love the latest Pure Aero. The feel and the overall playability has improved, imo. ![]() I also played with his Pure Strike 16x19, and I must say I much prefer this version than the previous two versions. The new Pure Strike 16x19 clicks all the boxes for him - loads power with pin-point control & loads of spin with predictable, confidence boosting responses. Many of his shots look like they’d be too high to drop in, but they drop at the last minute near the lines with vicious bounces. What is astounding is that he was already a heavy topspin hitter, and this frame absolutely helps his RPM and overall power & control on his shots. He chose it over the Blade 98 V7 18x20 & the RF97 (*a close second). My son absolutely hated the PO17, but he is in love with the new Pure Strike 16x19. the iconic Head PT630 which I also play sometimes) The launch angel was considerably higher and unfortunately I couldn't feel the ball in the same way.Īs a summary the new Pure Strike is a really FANTASTIC racket BUT as long as it's to sensitive to the arm (in my case to the elbow) I may rather go for the Head Gravity Tour (which plays IMHO very similar to my old Head Youtek IG Prestige MP resp. I didn't like my Wilson Blade v7 18/20 to much as switching between these three sticks "it didn't click" as it did with the two others. ![]() The Head Gravity Tour in comparison plays also extremely well and even more muted than the PS98, at this time I'm not sure if I'll stick to the Babolat, if not Gravity Tour would be me first choice! Out of these rackets the PS98 gave me an absolute "pinpoint" feel, ultimate control and I totally fell in love with it!!īUT as I've been playing with PO17/ PS98 16/19 (2nd generation) prior to RF97s/ PS97 I can actually confirm the "evolution to the better" with the new Pure Strike but still same to its predecessor it's a racket which may cause "discomfort" :-(Īfter playing 10 hours with it I started to have some pain in my elbow with my usual setup I've been playing with my RF97s & PS97s over two years so now I'll try to get rid of it by switching to a full bed Head Hawk Touch (25/24kg either with 1,15mm or 1,20mm). I've been playing RF97 (all black) and PS97 CV (all black) for the last years and was looking for a new toy, so I tried the new Babolat PS 98 18/20 (3rd generation), the Head Gravity Tour and also the new Wilson Blade v7 18/20. Why doesn’t the new Pure Strike get more buzz and love like Project One Seven did? Does the Pure Strike line deviate too much from Babolat’s brand image of producing stiff, high-spin rackets for baseline bashers? Why don’t more players who liked the Pure Control, Pure Storm and Aero Storm models love the Pure Strike? Does anyone know if it is selling as well as the 2017 version? Babolat even has a Top 3 ATP player in Dominic Thiem endorsing it. The 2019 Pure Strike Tour was an Editor’s Choice winner for heavy-hitters by Tennis Magazine also and online reviewers from many countries like it. Babolat also introduced a more stable Pure Strike Tour in this version that is targeted for advanced players who like higher swingweight and stability. The new version is much more plush and is a big improvement in terms of comfort - otherwise it seems to play very much like the highly-reviewed previous version. Project One Seven got so much hype initially, but many players found it too harsh and uncomfortable over time. Is the latest version of the Pure Strike a bust for Babolat? I don’t see too many posts about it or too many club players playing with it on the hard courts of Southern California.
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