Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 Carbon Grey Racket
Series: Pure Strike
$289.00
Babolat adds a sleek grey cosmetic to the Pure Strike 98
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 330 |
| Stiffness | 64 |
| Beam Width | 21mm / 23mm / 21mm |
| Composition | Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Grey |
| Grip Type | Babolat Syntec Team |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 48-57 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers agree the 2024 (4th gen) Pure Strike 98 16x19 is a control-first player's frame with a noticeably better feel than the previous generation, thanks to the flax-fiber NF2 handle and softened beam. It rewards advanced, technically sound players with a big swing but can feel demanding and heavy for anyone with a slower or shorter stroke.
Best for
- Advanced baseline players with full swings
- Aggressive counterpunchers and serve-plus-one players
- Players wanting slice and directional control
- Players upgrading from a stiffer control frame
Pros
- Strong blend of control and usable power for a 98 sq in control frame
- Improved comfort and feel over the previous Pure Strike generation
- Excellent slice and backhand feel
- Stable and hard to overpower thanks to high swingweight/spinweight
- Good off-center performance for a demanding player's frame
Cons
- High swingweight (mid-to-high 320s-330s stock) hurts maneuverability at net and on fast exchanges
- Not much free topspin or power without committed, technical swings
- Sweet spot is on the smaller side, punishing mishits
- Still a fairly stiff, Babolat-classic feel, not what most would call plush
- Demands strong technique; less forgiving for intermediate players
Voices
— Tiffani, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
I like the balance of power and control, along with the feel.
— Jason, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
I really enjoyed it on my backhand slice.
— Brittany, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
I could confidently block my shot back and use the pace of the serve to get the ball back with power and depth.
— James, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
it lacking a bit of swingweight and stability
— Beckett Chung, TennCom, Web
a huge strip lead running from 10 to 2 o'clock delivering a very clubby swing-feel
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd.net, Web
A very solid update and an excellent control racquet that can help you dictate points for the aggressive player.