Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 2024 Review by Gladiators
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The new Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 is on another level Glads...
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Try the Percept 100D next, could be a possible switch for you!
I would order one right away but I am terrified it will come terribly overspec. like my Head Speed Pro that has 340 strung SW. 🤬
Something that is curious about the new Pure Strike is that the stiffness of the 100 head size is lower than the 98. I didn't see that in any other rackets on the market.
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I come from playing for 2 years with a babolat pure aero 2019 prostock rim 100, I want a lot of stability and control but for it to be manageable, the options I have in mind ordered from best to worst: 1-babolat pure strike 100 - 16x20. 2-head speed pro 18x20 legend. 3-yonex percept 100D. 4-head gravity pro auxetic 2.0. The problem I see is that some are very heavy, I would like you to tell me, coming from the pure aero 2019, which of all of these would give me more stability and directional control by crushing the ball, I am an aggressive baseline player who wants to finish the points in 2 or 3 hits, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I've just been demoing the pure strike (16x20) and the speed pro (18x20). They are very different, in more than weight. The speed pro gives almost zero pop off the racket, so you have to be ripping it to get good depth, tried the pure strike and it worked great. Not as plush of a feel, but much better depth, and a lot of control for how much pop it was getting.
If you're coming from an Aero, I would not recommend the 18x20 speed. I haven't tried the other rackets you mentioned though. I've heard a lot of high praise on the precept 100D though.
Make sure to demo whatever racket you use if it's an option. Tennis Warehouse will let you demo 3 rackets at a time for just the shipping cost.
Grishaaaa is back again! Amazing video, bro! Salute to your hard work! Sending all the love from Singapore!
Thank you so much! Always appreciate the support!
Grisha, are you going to change to it? That's really the ultimate review, right?
It's very close to that to be honest!
please help me, do i need to buy wilson blade pro v9 or blade 98? And Grisha whats the difference between them?
Grisha i bet you’d like the 97 one too. I tried it before release and it was amazing coming from someone who uses gravity pro too. Hope to hear you review on it too💪
I'll check it out!
I cant believe I was so busy I didnt see you posted xd another banger video like always
Thank you!!
I really need Gladiators merch.
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Is 16x20 string pattern good?
Yes!
Previous pure strikes were killing and are currently killing elbows bigtime with a stiffness of 69 Ra, so I doubt that the stiffness of the current version is only 60 Ra like it's stated in the video. That's like the stiffness of a Head Speed MP, but compared to the Head Speed, the Pure Strike feels like a block of wood.
I got an elbow injury while using that racket almost 3 years ago, still not fully recovered
@@Yeatlover43 Sorry to hear that, but I guess it's actually harder to find someone without arm issues after using that racquet for more than a year. 2 guys at my club got golfer's elbow from it and I'm the 3rd one.
@@microphonemaster484 i had a combination of golfers and tennis elbow, plus an issue where my elbow and tricep connect which is what still bothers me to this day. Makes no sense how this racket was as popular as it was
I seriously doubt that any Babolat racquet deserves any sales figure at all.
Until now. Aero 98 is quite a decent Stick, Strike has gone down in RA.
The rest is just boardy crap. Played an opponent with PD 100. Such an easy victory, he just kept shooting balls far out. And such a shame, he's actually a decent player.
@@Yeatlover43 yes, the popularity makes little sense as there aren't even many top ranked players using it. I only know of D. Thiem and Alizé Cornet which both had elbow injuries and are retired now - not saying it's the racquets fault in their case, but I doubt it helped.
Still the same problem - quality control.
Babolat commercial products are all over the price. Yet, they still charge super HIGH!!!!
Hi Grisha! will you be doing the pure strike 98 16x19? :)
Yes!
@@gladiatorstribe Thank you! Looking forward to the video! :)
As with all Babolats, the QC on the Strikes is pretty poor, so if you're serious about getting one on-spec, or at any given spec, you NEED to utilize a matching service from a retailer who offers it. TW is $30. TE is $10. Just do it. You'll be glad you did.
Awesome vid as always. How you rate this racquet in terms of power compared to the ezone 98? Love my ezone I have good power but thinking what if I can get even more without losing control. Max serve speed is currently 106mph. Trying to hit 120mph. Wouldnt mind getting more help but not at the cost of control.
This racquet is excellent. Surprisingly comfortable as well for a Babolat.
Babolat FINALLY makes a flexible racquet with specs similar to the Head Gravity MP (which is a little lighter at 295 grams). It seems to have discontinued the Pure Strike 103 and replaced it with this model.
Just rented the same one same 16x20 and I gotta tell you it’s awesome. Think I’m gunna buy myself one in a few weeks!
This is a racket similar to the blade and the head speed. I use the h22 in my country there arent many options to non mainstream tennis brands like Volkle, Prince and Technifibre. The prince tour 98 is an amazing control racket in my opinion.There are also 100 options.
All that praise, and then give it 8,5/10? Was at least expecting something above 9 here.
I used to use the 2020 model of the pure strike but switched to the blade v8, of course they finally made a decent pure strike and now I need to consider going back…
imo, don't. any elbow should be happier with the wilson, pure strike is actively giving golfer's elbow to most tennis club users
@@microphonemaster484The new pure strike is a lot softer. And a good stick for most players imo. its not the elbow killer that the 3rd gen was
@@rodjonajjaci6293 Been using the 3rd gen since 2020 and recently started having wrist issues (might be due to my technique tho) so hope this upgrade would help as I clean up my act
This is my first Babolat (cannot gel with PD 100, PA 100, PA+, and PA 98) and its balance between comfort-stiffness with more powerful controlled beam made me dwell to Strike VS, too. The VS brings more feel and control.
Both of them are my daily drivers, strung with Multifeel 50/Isospeed Cream 48. My precious Ultra Tour 95J takes place on backseat
Thanks for this video! I have 2 Pure Strikes already (98 16x19 and 100 18x20) but I've recently gotten tennis elbow from overplaying with them. This video has got me really interested in buying the 16x20, but I'm not sure I want 3 Pure Strikes in my bag...
Just sell the other two!
how about compare to ps97 16x20?
What was this strung with ?
Thinking of switching? Keep up the awesome work!
Not really but totally could 😂 Thank you!
Nice! thanks 🙏 excellent review!
Glad you liked it!
4:35 LOL
Роскошно!
Awesome video, I love the racket reviews
Glad you like them!
I have been waiting for this I might be switching to this racket
I think you should!
@@gladiatorstribe Ive been demoing it for 2 weeks now im coming from a pure aero 100 2023
@@gladiatorstribeI ended up getting it today after demoing different rackets for around a month
are u still playing tournaments and going for that first atp point grisha?
I will be starting to play again soon
@@gladiatorstribe look forward to it grisha vamos
Dude! It's the racquet I've always wanted to like. This looks promising. I wish it weren't all white though. The VS colorway was sweet.
Facts!
The older 98 model had less spin than frying pan
I guess it depends of the frying pan, while comparing the spin with a tefal 26 inch frying pan, the pure strike 100 gave a few more rpm's.
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