This was tough because that's normally my favorite shot to hit." However, I never got fully dialed in on my topspin backhand and struggled with the timing. I did need a small adjustment period to get used to the beefier feel, but I used this to my advantage on my slices. I had to work harder to create my own pace, especially on put-away groundstrokes. I found the most success on my groundstrokes when I took the ball early and redirected it using my opponent's pace. The Pure Strike 100 offers more control and has a different feel than a Pure Drive or a Pure Aero. I wasn't the biggest fan of the previous version, and I felt Babolat made steps in the right direction with this update. She described, "Having plenty of experience with 100-square-inch Babolat racquets, the Pure Strike 100 specs are right in my wheelhouse. All of my shots were working, and I had a ton of fun testing this racquet."Īlthough the specs were familiar to Brittany, she required some time to get used to the frame. When looking to play steadily, I was able to relax, let the racquet do the work and focus on my targets. On aggressive swings, I found a clean and crisp response that allowed me to place the ball accurately. Fortunately, I also felt very dialed in with the Pure Strike 100 and was able to control its power very well. Did it offer Pure Drive-like power? No, but I found ample power to hit all of my shots. Likewise, generating pace was super easy. I was able to easily find depth even when pushed into defensive positions. I found the Pure Strike 100 to have an addictive blend of power and control. He commented, "I loved trading groundstrokes with this racquet. Slices tended to float a little, but topspin shots were right on point."Ĭhris felt dialed in from the back of the court. I was more connected to my shots, so I had a better idea of where they were going to land. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get easy depth with this racquet even though it's lighter than I'm used to. It's quite maneuverable, so I could generate lots of spin and pace on my groundstrokes. I felt like I could pick up the racquet and be comfortable using it right away.
He said, "The ease of use is similar to that of the previous Pure Strike 100. No stranger to the Pure Strike line, Jason noticed familiar playability with an updated feel. Our playtesters all agreed that this third-generation Pure Strike 100 outperformed its predecessors. Those looking for a lightweight player's frame that is loaded with spin, stability and control should be sure to check out this option. Overall, fans of the Pure Strike line should enjoy the updated feel and stability of the new Pure Strike 100. The spin-friendly nature of the racquet gave our playtesters an advantage on serves, while the control-oriented aspects of the frame allowed for big swings on returns. Moving into net, reaction time was quick, and the stability of the frame allowed our team to punch volleys back with confidence.
However, some found that it took more effort to produce their own power. On groundstrokes, our players felt connected to their shots, achieved easy depth and could counter pace with optimal control. This modernized feel was immediately apparent to our playtesters, and it made the racquet stand out from past iterations. New to the frame is C2 Pure Feel technology, which increases dwell time and offers enhanced comfort. This updated model continues to offer easy maneuverability, generous access to spin and a control-oriented nature. I consider it way underweight stock.ĭefinitely fulfilled what I wanted which was a more powerful version of the 2014 version with enough comfort to not be a problem.The third generation Babolat Pure Strike 100 brings improved feel and playability to an already popular racquet line.
I won't comment on weight and balance because I use it as a platform racket. Not the most incredible feedback to tell you exactly where you hit though. I need to play this frame with a dampener. I didn't play the 2017 version so I can't comment on the variation.įeel is good, not flexible, nice and stiff which I personally like. But I can confidently say that the frames are very similar comfort wise. This is surprising because the 97A is foam filled. With an elastic damper feel wise it reminds me of the RF97A. I'm also amazed at how comfortable the frame is. I might take some lead off or increase the tension to 59 pounds on the mains. Super powerful, coming from the 2014 version. Also used lead to bring the SW up to about 340. I've got it strung with Alu Power Rough in the crosses at 55 pounds and gut in the mains at 57. So I've spent some more time with the 98 16x19.
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