Speedy and spin-friendly, this update to the Pure Strike VS offers surgical targeting on full swings
The Pure Strike VS returns! Updated with a more stable beam construction, the Pure Strike VS offers the most compact and surgical head size in the Pure Strike family. As such, it offers outstanding command over the ball. Although this is one of the heavier models in the Pure Strike franchise the head light balance keeps it fast, making it great for whipping up spin, flicking shots on the run or staying active at net. For 2022 Babolat updates the Pure Strike VS with a leather grip, giving it a more classic feel with greater ball feedback. Babolat has also widened the beam at 3/9 o'clock for added torsional stability. Although the feel in the upper hoop is quite firm in stock form, this is easily corrected with softer strings, lower tensions and/or weight strips north of the 3/9 axis. Additional features include Control Frame Technology, which adds flexibility to shaft in order to create a more stable and controlled response. Ultimately though, the Pure Strike VS does not put a lot of technology between player and ball, giving it the connected feel that many advanced player's crave. The fact that it provides extremely accurate targeting on your biggest swings is a nice bonus.
Specifications
| Head Size: | 97 in / 626 cm |
| Length: | 27in / 68,5cm |
| Strung Weight: | 332g / 11,7oz |
| Balance: | 31,98cm / 7 pts HL |
| Swingweight: | 322 |
| Stiffness: | 63 |
| Beam Width: | 21mm / 22mm / 21mm |
| Composition: | Graphite |
| Racquet Colors: | Black/Orange |
| Grip Type: | LEATHER |
| String Pattern: | 16 Mains / 20 Crosses Mains skip: 7T,9T,7H,9H |
| Tension: | 50-59lb / 22-26kg |
Previous Feedback
Comments: Previous racquet : Tecnifibre TFight 305.. Very comfortable racquet to use, gives decent power depending on your stringing set up and your technique. It does not give easy power. I love the control on this racquet. For me it's like point and shoot when I have the opportunity and it can also produce good spin with the 16x20 string pattern. The 97 sq inch gives me a better feeling when coming through my one handed backhand and when you hit the sweet spot on the forehand, it feels amazing. Solid on the volleys too- no issue with vibrations or stability (in my case). I did have some lead tape at 12 o'clock to increase swing weight and help me a little with power. Babolat QC has always been pretty bad...mine came in at 314 grams unstrung.. but the 310gram supposed stock weight is perfect for customization. This racquet should not be for any players under 4.0/4.5 as it's an unforgiving racquet, but overall great feeling racquet with spin and control. Great job on that Babolat, but please do better on the QC lol.
From: Arthur Lam - ON, Canada, August 05, 2022