However, the Pure Strike VS more than made up for this lack of easy power with its solid feel, comfortable flex and impressive control of the ball. Given that this is a control focussed racket, it is clearly not going to offer the last word in easy power on the serve.īut, the fact that it performed so well in other areas around the court set my expectations high! This is clearly down to the lack of swing weight that this racket carries. I am the sort of player that relies on my first serve to set up my points. It wasn’t the most forgiving racket when looking for power on first serves however, and this is somewhere that it was let down ever so slightly. The open 16×20 string pattern also added to my ability to generate spin on second serves. The VS version of the Pure Strike was a pinpoint accuracy stick to serve with. The racket does feel reassuringly stable on contact, but the fact that it is so easy to swing can leave it lacking a little in that ‘easy power’ or plough through department. This is not a racket that is designed for clubbing ground strokes all the time, and it can come across a little underpowered and unforgiving if this is how you use it. If you are predominantly a baseline groundie crusher, perhaps the Pure Aero or Pure Drive would be more up your street. This makes it more suitable for an all court player that likes to slice and dice the ball from the back of the court, but also feel comfortable being the aggressor and taking their chances to come into the net.
There is not a huge amount of difference between this and the Pure Strike Tour in terms of flex rating, but the VS is a lot easier to swing and as a result is more approachable. The racket feels more supple than previous iterations of the Pure Strike.
Given that the Pure Strike line is more aimed towards players looking to tame their natural power, this is a great racket for someone that takes a big cut at the ball and wants to add some precision to their game. It is not the most powerful racket in the world and this is to be expected. This is an area of the court I felt particularly comfortable in with this racket, and this tends to be a bit of a litmus test of a control oriented racket. It is particularly effective on approach shots, as you can whip up the back of the ball and get the racket brushing the ball nicely, giving you plenty of margin for error. It is a racket that is pretty easy to swing and leans more towards head light control rather than being a head heavy clubbing machine. In the hand, the Pure Strike VS feels solid but whippy. It is a pin point accurate scalpel that will allow you to carve up your slices and rip your forehands and backhands with a great deal of control. The VS variant from Babolat typically denotes a more control focussed racket, and this is certainly the case with this racket. Well, we can definitely report that the racket lives up to the hype! The VS brings a new dimension to the Pure Strike family. This gives you a closer connection to your shots and helps you feel the ball in a more tactile way. The VS comes with Control Frame Technology, which enhances the feedback without adding harshness. This is not something that many other Babolat rackets have managed to nail since, and it is the hope that the new Pure Strike VS will bring back that pure, player focussed feel. That racket was famed for its unique blend of control and ball pocketing, which gave a plush feel.
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The racket is a touch softer than previous versions, bringing it more in line with the old school Pure Storm that so many recreational and professional players loved in the early 2000s.
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It is still recognisable as a Pure Strike, but is more reminiscent of the Pure Control series of rackets that the French brand brought out over a short period of time. This is the most performance focussed racket in the line up, sporting a smaller 97sq in head size and a more striking design.īabolat have gone for a more stealthy look with the new version of the Pure Strike, which is a stark contrast to their signature white and orange design language.
The new Pure Strike VS is a racket we have been very much looking forward to testing here at The Tennis Bros.
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