Babolat pure strike 18x20 tennis racquet1/17/2024 I was able to put balls virtually anywhere in the court and used volleys to put opponents on the run. Accuracy was consistently a highlight of volleying with this frame. I also found this version to have less tendency to push volleys compared to the 16 x 19 version. It was easy to make short work of high volleys with the easy power of the frame. The Pure Strike 18 x 20 continued to assert itself during net play. The previous model had already enhanced the stability and the slight increase in swingweight seemed to up the level of the new Strike in this department as well. I had no trouble taking big shots from my opponents and redirecting them to advantageous positions. Stability continued to be incredibly solid from the back of the court. I also appreciated that the 18 x 20 didn’t over spin the ball and leave it sitting short in the court, something that some open pattern frames tend to do. There were some shots where I wanted a bit higher launch angle, but overall I found enough spin to have margin over the net as needed. There was a bit less spin to be had but I didn’t find it drastically reduced compared to the 16 x 19. I genuinely felt that I could hit any target I picked out and frequently found myself playing a much more aggressive style than is typical for my game. Directional accuracy was even more impressive with the 18 x 20 version. The 11.4 oz strung weight and head light balance provided plenty of head speed on either side, allowing me to hit for pace as I needed to. Unlike the 16 x 19, I overhit less as the 18 x 20 pattern seemed to keep a tighter grip on the ball. This model also boasts a slightly higher swingweight than the outgoing version so there was a bit more pop off the ground than I initially expected. The 21/23/21 mm beam provided a healthy dose of pop while keeping it largely under control. The new Pure Strike 18 x 20 showcased the same hallmark blend of power and control that I’ve come to expect from the Pure Strike family. Having tested the 16 x 19 version, it was time to see how the tighter patterned Pure Strike 18 x 20 would measure up. FSI Power widens the string spacing at the top of the pattern for easier power and spin. The Strike retains its Control Frame Technology design, matching the stability of a square shape beam with the responsiveness of an elliptical beam. A blend of Cortex and viscoelastic rubber that is called C2 Pure Feelhas been added to the frame’s layup for improved feel and comfort. Along with a fresh, vibrant new cosmetic, the Pure Strike 18 x 20 has some technology updates as well. The Pure Strike lineup has been an undeniable hit for Babolat since its debut, so it makes sense for Babolat to keep the same winning formula with some new incremental additions in its latest version of the Strike family.
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