Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 Carbon Grey Racket
Series: Pure Strike
$289.00
Babolat adds a sleek grey color to its most control oriented racket
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 18x20 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 332 |
| Stiffness | 63 |
| Beam Width | 21mm / 23mm / 21mm |
| Composition | Graphite |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Full |
| Swing Speed | Fast |
| Racket Colors | Grey |
| Grip Type | Babolat Syntec Team |
| String Pattern Detail | 18 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| String Tension | 48-57 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers consistently praise this 2024 Pure Strike 98 18x20 for its control, stability, and improved comfort over earlier generations thanks to the flax-fiber (NF2) shaft dampening. The tight 18x20 pattern and dense string spacing reward strong technique but give little spin or power for free, so most testers say it suits an advanced, control-oriented player rather than a beginner or pure power player.
Best for
- Advanced control players
- All-court and baseline grinders
- Players who generate their own pace and spin
- Doubles/volley-heavy players
Pros
- Precise, predictable, point-and-shoot control on groundstrokes
- Stable against heavy pace without feeling sluggish
- Noticeably more comfortable and plusher feel than previous Pure Strike generations
- Crisp, clean feedback at net and on volleys
Cons
- Tight sweetspot and dense pattern require getting well under the ball for spin/lift
- Doesn't offer much free power; some testers wanted more pop
- Demands strong, consistent technique to unlock its control benefits
Voices
— Troy, TW Playtest Team (4.5 all-court), Web
Solid, stable and predictable is how this racquet felt on my volleys
— Mark, TW Playtest Team (5.0 counterpuncher), Web
Groundstroke-wise, it was pretty much point-and-shoot
— Chris, TW Playtest Team (4.5 all-court), Web
I liked the controlled response of the stringbed
— Michelle, TW Playtest Team (Open level aggressive), Web
I often prefer a racquet with a little more free power
— Tennisnerd.net review, Web
It still requires a strong player to use it properly... you're not getting much in terms of top spin for free