Is this THE BEST control racket right now?! Babolat Pure Strike 97 Racket Review

Is this THE BEST control racket right now?! Babolat Pure Strike 97 Racket Review | Rackets & Runners

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Rackets & Runners' Luca Berg shares his thoughts on the brand new Babolat Pure Strike 97.
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@claude7473 Ай бұрын

Excellent review and very detailed. Having played with all those frames that Luca refers to for comparison, his assessment is very accurate with regards to this frame and the previous VS 97, which I own several. Even the Engineering data backs up his statements. Thank you !!!

@NickNeras 5 ай бұрын

Awesome for reviewing this beast ( love to try and figure out can I control it) Thank you 👌👌👌

@christiansantfournier2794 5 ай бұрын

Love the look. I'm glat they kept the white.

@venerble 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for keeping those strings straight!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dylantorquerol 5 ай бұрын

Luca, the viewers demand a video on your daily mustache & goatee routine

@TennCom 5 ай бұрын

GOATee

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

Hahaha grow 5% of the facial hair of a normal 26 year old and let it go for a few weeks.

@ber.fontoura 5 ай бұрын

Great video Luca! Are we getting a PS 16x20 100 review anytime soon? Would be interesting to compare to the PS 97, and also to other brand’s control rackets such as Radical and Blade. Love from Brazil 🇧🇷

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

I don’t think so unfortunately. We didn’t decide to bring them in (at least not yet)

@scottduncan9495 5 ай бұрын

I’m a big fan of the Pure Strike VS, which is gorgeous, by the way I’m also a racquet nerd…I’m playing with a wide variety all the time. In HS and college, I managed a tennis shop and can use anything. Now I’m old and it’s smarter to buy a stick and take a chance. Please, please, if you’re looking at this type of stick, consider the prior VS or give the Prince Phantom 100X (305) a try. The prices are much better and the Prince is a sublime experience. Their lack of endorsements is not a reflection on the racquet properties. If you really value control over other factors, go with the Head Prestige Pro…especially the prior version from 2021-ish. It’s a much better price and more pretty, Very little has changed with the specs.

@dhruvanshdesai4307 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@joaoalbertovieira8480 5 ай бұрын

nice review, tks!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@LarzB 5 ай бұрын

I haven't tried this one yet, but i had the same clunky issue with the strike vs.

@mikaelsaye2124 5 ай бұрын

Really like your reviews. When will you be reviewing the 100 16x20 and 100

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m not sure yet as we’re still deciding whether to bring them in or not.

@damianmb5 5 ай бұрын

I have the VS and it is imposible to play in stock form and I got two matched rackets that weight the same. I had to add weight from 10 to 2 and still it is difficult to play with. Definitely for advance players .

@harmohindersinghnagpal2832 4 ай бұрын

hi. can you tell me should I buy pure strike VS or new 2024 pure strike 97

@giogarciag 4 ай бұрын

How does it compare to the Aero 98?

@peejread2309 5 ай бұрын

How does both generations (VS and purestrike 97) compare to the Prostaff 97 v13 when it comes to power? Specially on the serve. I envy the place where you are in Canada, since you still have nets on the court. In Alberta its all snow and ice on the outdoor courts.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

We’re super lucky in Vancouver. I’d say the Pro Staff has ever so slightly less, mainly because it has that uniform constant beam flex.

@austinchen6467 5 ай бұрын

Hey Luca, how would you compare the new pure strike 98 to the shift 99 pro given their similar high swingweights?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

They are more similar than you would think at first glance at least with the marketing. The strike definitely has more flat control (despite the 99 Pro being an 18x20) and the Shift more spin. Definitely counterintuitive though 😅

@williamd1891 4 ай бұрын

Another vote for a review of the 100 16×20.

@applesforakbar 5 ай бұрын

damn that headshape is rouuuunnndd!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

Almost a literal circle.

@duykien4060 5 ай бұрын

Tried both and I still prefer the PS 97 for feel and control.

@paulobraz6117 5 ай бұрын

Do you mean between pure strike vs and pure strike 97?

@duykien4060 5 ай бұрын

@@paulobraz6117 I mean the Pro Staff 97

@WIRUNTHONGCHUMNUM 5 ай бұрын

Hi Luca great review as always. Do you think Babolat pure strike 97 or even 98 is the good racket for all-rounders?

@dustyroot4708 5 ай бұрын

The Pure Strike 98 is definitely a good racquet for the type of player you mentioned, all-around.

@sebastiancastellanos6165 5 ай бұрын

Strike 98 is better since it is a bit firmer and helps a lot more than the 97, the 98 feels like a power frame with the right amount of control IF you can control it. 98 is definitely the most powerful control racquet on the market 97 is a good racquet if you want something that helps a bit more than the pro staff underspected or a better player for the radical pro that knows where to put lead and don't mind experimenting with it

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

The 98 yes, the 97 is a little too one dimensional for being an excellent all-arounder.

@derekpappas1556 3 ай бұрын

For those who prize precision in a control frame with some spin , this is an excellent one that keeps you on your and stay mentally accute . This is helpful the older you get , since the sweet spot must be hit all the time to work properly . Adding 1.8 grams to 2 and 10 make it play well and it is a neccesity . I have a question , that hopefully you can answer. Have you tried to play with this racket on clay of har tru or even doubles on these or other surfaces ? How well does it take a heavy ball and can you do an update on if , when you have ? The price point is high so can you do an update , when possible ? I have 2 , 2021 cx 200 tours .

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I haven't so I really cant say.

@derekpappas1556 3 ай бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Showing how well or poorly smaller headed 98 and below control rackets , perform under various conditions , would be useful . So far the performance analysis is incomplete .

@mattdeprima4784 2 ай бұрын

I used the Pure Storm and then the Pure Control throughout college. Down to my last one so looking to upgrade with whatever is most similar to the Pure Control GT. Is this the one or would you recommend something else?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 2 ай бұрын

Technically this is what you should try but I don't find it all that similar to those. There's really nothing quite like them, though. I know that doesn't help too much 😭

@clovisssefe8614 2 ай бұрын

i play one hand backhand with Head speed pro 2013 and want to get a new one between pure strike 97 or 98 ; pure aero rafa or maybe pro staff 97 but i heard pro staff 97 is getting a little bit soft , which do u think is the one should get? thx

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 2 ай бұрын

Go for the Strike 98!

@ikmaldoni1398 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate for intermediate player, what would you choose between pure strike 100 2024 and yonex ezone 100 2024? Cheers

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 3 ай бұрын

Go for the Ezone. More user-friendly and I find it more well-rounded as well.

@tomk5238 5 ай бұрын

Can we do the 18x20 next?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

Boom Pro first and then I’ll sort something out!

@sychen1531 21 күн бұрын

Hey Luca, how do you compare this strike 97 with the blade v9 16m? Thanks!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 8 күн бұрын

Much less forgiving/powerful/spin-friendly.

@Shankar-Bhaskar 5 ай бұрын

How does it compare to the Percept 97L?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

It’s much more stable and playable for advanced players because of all the added weight.

@NickNeras 5 ай бұрын

310g or 320g ???

@ImSmoozi 3 ай бұрын

Hi Luca, what’s the best choice between this strike 97 and the percept 97 ?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 3 ай бұрын

If you want a bit more power, go for the Percept; more control (and much less modern stability tech ) go for the Strike.

@derekpappas1556 3 ай бұрын

Look in the but cap of the percept and you will find that the pallet is sealed and poss no way to counter balance if there , unless with an overgrip or lead weight under the grip . The percep gets heavy on the overheads and eats strings . The percept is point and shoot frame that losses its pro low backhand skid ball action . The pure strike 97 is a singles , swift precision stick that does not seem to eat up strings but needs to be hit In the sweet spot consistently and needs 1.8 grams at 10 and 2 for stability and plow through . Put vibration dampeners in these positions when testing it . The price is the big negative in the states .

@sunnylin4049 5 ай бұрын

do you think if new pure strike team is friendly for a woman beginner? still consider to buy between pure drive lite, team or new pure strike team.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

All three of those would work - perhaps the Pure Drive Lite would be the easiest choice, but you could definitely grow into the Pure Drive/Strike Teams.

@glademaster 5 ай бұрын

Dunlop CX

@blakebarone1809 5 ай бұрын

That strange pinging sound… I have that same sound with the Babolat Pure Control Tour pro stocks that I own. It’s bizarre, people love the feel of that stick, but after 18 months of trying it with different strings, tensions and lead placement, I still can’t get it right.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

I think it’s because the bottom cross is so far down the racket. If you use a dampener it just doesn’t dampen as much.

@felipees 5 ай бұрын

review babolat pure strike 100 16x19 2024

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

I’m not sure we’re bringing them in 😭

@felipees 5 ай бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver or vcore 95 😆

@whuang03 3 ай бұрын

I have the same issue with white racquets, it distracts me when I am swinging forward towards the ball. Thats why I cant use white racquets no matter how good they are.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Djokovic and Federer agree.

@dannyarditya8160 3 ай бұрын

Which u choose, PS 2024 or Gravity MP 2023?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 3 ай бұрын

PS 2024.

@goldencalf5144 5 ай бұрын

How does it compare to the Pro Staff 97?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

The Pro Staff is more playable stock and has more modern stability (layup tech).

@goldencalf5144 5 ай бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Which has better feel and control?

@jamieleong9381 5 ай бұрын

A BABOLAT racquet being a better control racquet than the HEAD Gravity Pro ????? Someone call the doctor it seems Luca is coming down with an unknown illness 🤣🤣🤣

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

😭😭😭

@bibilolo7855 5 ай бұрын

Sympa tes reviews T a quoi comme niveau?(j aurai dit entre 2/6 et 0)

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

Merci! J’ai aucune idée avec le système français mais au Canada je suis un 4,5.

@bibilolo7855 5 ай бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver ok merci pour la réponse.Avec ton gros physique,je te voyais donc 5.5/6.0. Tu es pile au niveau entre les tamis 97/98 et les 100(version pro plus lourde car jeune et physique). Félicitations pour tes tiers listes, hâte de voir les prochains reviews.