![]() ![]() ![]() The racquet it self is very good, I switched to it so you can tell I enjoy it. So make sure you have enough racquet head speed otherwise it can be tough to generate spin and the increased swingweight does make the racquet slighty less maneuverable but it didn’t make much of a difference to me. The only thing changed is the string pattern and the swingweight has increased a bit. This is generally the impact created with the 18×20 pattern and not so much the frame it self. All at 24kg or 53lbsĬompared to the 16×19 frame this 18×20 is more muted on impact because of the extra mains and cross, it’s much more precise, controlled and creates less spin. Strings:Luxilon Alu Power and all strings from my Mayami review.They have removed the Cortex dampening system in the throat that was disliked by many and combined it with a rubber and put it at 3 and 9 o’clock. As always we still have the standard FSI Power tech which provides wider string spacing in the crosses for more power and spin. Primarly made for an aggressive baseliner who enjoys taking big cuts at the ball.Īs I said in the 16×19 review, just like the previous version this frame features a hybrid frame construction (Control Frame Technology) which is supposed to give control and feel like a more square beam and speed like a modern elliptical beam. The Pure Strike line is one out of three in the Babolat family (the other two being the Pure Drive and the Pure Aero) and this 18×20 is the most controlled out of all Babolat racquets. In the past I have also reviewed and tested the 100 sq.in version and the 16×19. This is the review of the Babolat Pure Strike 18×20, endorsed by the one and only Dominic Thiem, one of the most hard hitting players on tour. Actually I‘d say this is close to the Pure Aero VS - maybe a little more sporty, and the VS is a little more controlled.This Pure Strike 18×20 is the racquet endorsed by the one and only Dominic Thiem, most hard hitting player on tour?!? It might be something I move into in the future. This seems like a killer stick in the right hands. Wilson Blade 98 (Poly/MultI Hybrid) Much more lively and pop, smaller sweet spot, faster. I like Pure Aero proper, on paper this should have been good. Pure Drive VS (full poly): I couldn’t really get on with this stick, with or without added weight. With full poly bed it was better in vibrations than any PS I’ve tried. Not the same as PS 98 but its tied for second choice. I tried a little more but I feel like this racquet likes speed. I added 2g 10/2 (4g total) and played really well with it. Definitely more control than PD and PA proper. Pure Aero VS (full poly) A little more pop, a little faster, a little less control, but in the right direction. I think I felt less confident with this stick and therefore was holding back. Somehow it just plays different than the 98, despite various weight configurations. Pure Strike 100 (Poly/Multi Hybrid) Better in terms of vibration but still probably the second worst of everything I’ve used. ![]() I added lead to the handle but then the static weight was pushing the limits of my tired wrist. But the Tecnifibre frame just feels a little slow and dead. I want to try T40 or whatever it’s called - The more open string pattern should help it play more energetic. Right now this is tied for second choice. Better vibration than the PS, though more vibration than any other modern Babolat. It plays just a little slower, a little less power, a little less spin, but all the stability and control and sweet spot of the PS 98. Tecnifibre Tfight 305 (Multi) This might be the closes thing I’ve tried to the PS 98, but this has more dense string bed. I will try the tour if I can get my hands on one. ![]()
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