Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 Carbon Grey Racket
Series: Pure Strike
$289.00
Babolat adds a sleek carbon grey paint job to the Pure Strike 100 16x20
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x20 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 12.59in / 31.98cm / 7 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 320 |
| Stiffness | 60 |
| Beam Width | 21mm / 23mm / 21mm |
| Composition | Grey |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Grey |
| Grip Type | Babolat Syntec |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| String Tension | 48-57 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers describe the Pure Strike 100 16x20 Carbon Grey as a control-first, head-light frame that rewards full swings with predictable depth and strong spin, plus better comfort than earlier Pure Strikes thanks to the flax-fiber NF2 layup. The main knock is stability: several playtesters said the frame gets pushed around on off-center hits, big incoming pace, and demanding volleys.
Best for
- Aggressive baseliners who take full cuts
- Counter-punchers who move the ball around
- Players wanting control over free power
- Players wanting an arm-friendly control frame
Pros
- Predictable, controlled trajectory with good targeting
- Strong spin access despite the dense 16x20 pattern, especially on slice
- Comfortable, crisp feel with good ball feedback (softer than prior Pure Strike gen)
- Fast, easy-to-maneuver head-light swing (320 swingweight)
Cons
- Lacks free power; needs faster swings to get the ball deep
- Gets pushed around on off-center shots and against big pace
- Feels anemic when stretched wide or on defense
- Not as user-friendly/forgiving as other Babolat frames; volleys and returns can feel unstable
Voices
— Brittany, Web
I prefer a racquet that offers a little more easy power.
— Tiffani, Web
This racquet offered me good targeting.
— Zsofi, Web
How fast the racquet head came around; it was super easy to accelerate.
— Tennisnerd.net review, Web
It moves relatively fast through the air and the swing weight around 320-325 strung is perfect.
— Tennis.com review, Web
Full swings are rewarded with good pace and depth, though it's of the more controlled variety.
— Tennis.com review, Web
It can feel anemic at times, particularly when stretched.