Comments: This racquet is amazing. I came from a Wilson Clash 98 and I am never going back. This racquet played great in stock form, but after adding a leather grip and 3 grams of lead tape at 3 and 9, it feels even more stable. I do have to mention though that TW stringing quality has been going down. I ordered a Clash and a Pure Aero a few months back and the string jobs were good, but whoever did this Pure Strike didn't finish properly. The tension in the mains at the end were noticeably lower than the center. The knots weren't tied properly. I had to cut it out and string it myself. Overall, this racquet is worth it, but pray you get lucky with a good string job if you order it strung.
From: Ryan, USA, 16/1/22

Comments: I am a 4.0 player with preferred game of counter-punching from the baseline. This racquet gives me amazing spin, seamless power and excellent control. I can easily use my opponents power without worrying about the ball flying out or spinning into the net with no depth. I used to exclusively use the Head Sonic Pro, but this racquet is more friendly to my skill level by far. My volleys are very powerful in doubles as well.
From: Garrett, Mississippi, US, 28/11/21

Comments: The Babolat Pure Strike 16 x 19 3rd Gen racquet has the elusive blend of power, spin and control. I bought two from Tennis Warehouse and after extensive testing, I am very happy with my purchase. The racquet recommendations are all without modifications as customization completely changes the playability.
From: Eric, NYC, 21/11/21

Comments: I strung it with synthetic gut @ 55 and it feels soft like a power/forgiving racquet, but it actually plays accurately like a control racquet. When you actually accelerate and follow through the strokes, this is lightning. I love this thing. And kudos to Tennis Warehouse - came quickly, exactly as ordered, good experience..
From: Mark, FL 8/11/21

Comments: I have the 16x19 and the 18x20. They feel the same which is nice. The 18x20 has less pop and more control. The racquets are very similar to the rest of the narrow beam control racquets, but these have a unique feel which is hard to describe; I like it. One thing I noticed, that I have yet to see a reviewer mention, is the 16x19 has a hybrid string pattern - the center mains are closer together and the outer ones further apart. This gives the 16x19 a bit more control on center hits. This is a very unique racquet.
From: Jess, Long Beach, 22/10/21

Comments: Works great! High quality material throughout.
From: Eric, Honolulu, HI, 30/7/21

Comments: I got this and the Pure Aero as demos. Felt the 16x19 pattern generated comparable spin and felt much better at the net and serving than the Aero. This is a great racquet. Confident swings always seem to miraculously drop in bounds. Great racquet that does it all.
From: Alex, Auburn, AL 7/28/21

Comments: Super crispy ground-strokes with solid pop and control. I love this thing.
From: Chris, Manchester, NH, USA 27/7/21

Comments: I really wanted to like this racquet but couldn't get used to it. I believe the buzz word is 'muted.' I tried different strings and tension but couldn't feel the ball at all. The same groundstrokes that typically generate spin lacked the vertical rotations. Shots often landed short. Forehand volleys were not bad but no feel on the backhand volleys.
From: Arden, 1/7/21 Redmond, WA, USA

Comments: I'm a 3.5 baseliner, and replaced my old Dunlop Aerogel 500 with the Babolat Pure Strike. My one-handed backhand has improved considerably, and I've found it easier to generate power on serves. Spin is very easy to access. I've had it strung a few times so far, and my impression is that feel is much better at lower tension. Around 52 pounds seems ideal for my style.
From: Caleb Charlotte, NC

Comments: Very balanced, easy to play racquet. I switched from the last generation Wilson Blade, and have not looked back since. Enjoying this racquet.
From: Alfred, Hong Kong, 28/6/21

Comments: I am a 4.5 all court player using the RF97 v13 with Volkl Cyclone 19 strings. The Babolat Pure Strike provides a bit more pop, and not quite as much spin. It is a good racquet overall and one I'll happily keep in my bag..
From: Mike, 22/6/21

Comments: Great power, spin and control!
From: Ray Pepi, 10/6/21

Comments: The Pure Strike is definitely one of the best racquets I've ever had. The specs are very similar to my current Wilson Pro Staff 97. I change racquets every couple of years to keep up with new tech and this delivers big time. This is a very balanced racquet and once it is paired with the right string and tension, it gives you an excellent performance. I think Pure Strike is more suited for advanced one handed players so it is not very forgiving in that regard. With the right skills though, it will not disappoint.
From: Kim, 6/5/21

Comments: Precision, power, and timing! If you have and want all these three aspects in your game, then pick this up. I have been playing this for a month now and so far, I would give a solid 9 out of 10. I am not a pro or very advanced player, but I did have an experience of college level tennis and have played this sport for ten years now. The only drawback I felt is, if you don't time your swing, you won't get power or will get too much, meaning ball will either go out or fall short. Baseline players will love it. Spin is super easy to generate with the racquet if you have timing. So not a bad piece of alloy in my opinion.
From: Soomesh, 22/4/21

Comments: I love this racquet! I needed more control in my game and a racquet that was easy on my shoulder. The Strike is a perfect fit for me.
From: J, 8/3/21

Comments: Enjoying my racquets immensely.
From: Patrick, 26/2/21

Comments: I came from a Wilson K-Factor K Pro and was looking for a slightly larger frame. The Pure Strike has quite a bit more power than I'm used to and have had to change my swing a bit to compensate for the extra power. The extra power and larger frame is great though for blocking back and reaching balls I wasn't able to hit with my previous racquet. In my opinion, avoid the Tennis Warehouse stringing though. My strings broke after two swings in an awkward location signaling a bad string job
From: D, 12/2/21

Comments: I am a 3.5 level player just getting back on the court player, I took 19 years off from tennis, and my prior stick was the Wilson Pro Staff 4.2 in a 95. I really like this racquet, as it reminds me a lot of my old stick, but with just a little less weight and much more easy spin, almost too much. The 18x20 might have been a better choice, but I'm sticking with these and now have three of them. I strung mine with Solinco Confidential 17 gauge and bounce between 48 to 50 pounds.
From: Gary, 4/2/21

Comments: I'm a 3.75 to 4.0 player and I thought this racquet might be a little advanced for me, but I immediately loved it. The control is very good. I'm also getting the best power I've ever had, seemingly effortlessly. It's easy on my arm. It was great being able to demo several racquets from TW before getting this one. I also talked to TW for stringing advice and the guy was super helpful. I'm no expert, so he helped me pick out a hybrid string combo that feels perfect.
From: Teebsie, 24/1/21

Comments: Great racquet with the Babolat Pure Strike and I received it quickly. Unfortunately I had the racquet strung from TW and the tension was very loose and unplayable. Had to cut the strings out and restring on my own.
From: Scott, 19//21</p

Comments: Great racquet! Tennis Only was timely on the order, even during the busy Christmas season.
From: Allymar, 9/1/21

Comments: I tried out demos of Pure Strike, Pure Aero, and Pure Drives before I decided on the Pure Strike. I play a serve and volley style and thought the Strike was most comfortable for me on volleys. It's a very forgiving racquet with great technology. I'd highly recommend demoing this racquet before deciding on your next racquet purchase.
From: Brady, 29/12/20

Comments: I think this racquet is nicely positioned, I found it to be the most powerful of the more control-oriented 98 inch frames, think of the Blade or Tecnifibre 305, but it is much more controlled than the tweener racquets, thinking of the Pure Aero, etcetera. It was a great fit for me. I also felt it had a bit more solid of a swingweight.I demoed seven to eight racquets and went with the Pure Strike 16x19. I also liked the Blade 16x19, but felt the Pure Strike had a bit more pop. The Pure Strike 100 and the Prince Tour are very comfortable but a bit head light.
From: WCB, 23/12/20

Comments: Very nice, modern racquet, good weight, control, balance, I've been playing with the Radical initially, then Babolat Pure Drive, my last racquet. I must admit overall a more crisp lively feeling and control, very comfortable.
From: Emin, 9/12/20

Comments: Awesome racquet. I've been using an old Wilson nCode for the past ten years, with a large head at 115 square inches and a light static weight at 8.4 ounces. This new Babolat was a dramatic change. I sacrificed a little bit of power, but gained a lot of control. I saw an immediate improvement in my game. I am hitting the ball harder, placing it better, and fewer unforced errors. I am an intermediate player and love this new racquet. I can't look back and can't play with the old one anymore. I highly recommend it..
From: Joe, 22/11/20

Comments: I started with the Pure Strike Project One7 three and a half years ago and I love that racquet. I recently bought the new Third Generation Pure Strike and I love this racquet even more. I'm am a 3.5 level player. This racquet gives me plenty of spin and control. I have had no arm issues since I have been using this racquet, it has been three months.
From: Gus, 12/11/20

Comments: Great racquet, love the spin and control. I moved to this one from the second generation. Definitely an upgrade!
From: Daniel, 2/11/20

Comments: I'm one of the few who did not prefer the second generation Pure Strike line to the first generation Pure Strike Tour. The third generation, however, offers all the power and stability, along with precision, that the first generation Pure Strike Tour provided at a much lighter overall weight. I remember hitting with my first Babolat, which was the Aero Pro Drive 2013 version, and thinking that it felt like the frame made playing tennis easier, effortless spin, power, and control that comes from being able to control spin. This frame makes winning easier. It feels like playing with a Blade 98 on steroids, it just provides more of great control, spin, feel, and power to overwhelm the opponent than other player's racquets in the category. Love the cosmetics, too.
From: Max, 12/10/20

Comments: For me the racquet had to much of an dampening feel. Unlike the previous Strikes. I couldn't get use to the loss of immediate feel when I hit the ball. I would have to modify the frame with lead tape I believe to make it work.
From: Dennis, 12/10/20

Comments: I love this racquet it adds more power and spin both on my forehand and backhand. Surely I'm going to get another one.
From: Glex, 5/10/20

Comments: The 16x19 version of this racquet is a bit too powerful for me. Unlike the 18x20 version, the sweetspot is very small and feels drastically different at contact from the rest of the stringbed. The ball flies and you can barely feel contact with the ball. I struggled with the launch angle, especially on my backhand side. I switched to the 18x20 version and haven't looked back. Much better control and lower launch angle, and a more consistent-feeling stringbed. One thing I have to note, Babolat's paint quality is awful, it has to be the worst of all manufacturers. Every Pure Strike I've purchased has some instance of a defective paint job such as dents, fiber strands fused into clear coat, etcetera.Also, the quality control is still lacking. Most recent Pure Strike I purchased is 7 pts HL instead of the listed 4 pts HL.
From: Steven, 5/10/20

Comments: I ordered the Pure Strike at 52 pounds with RPM Blast, and I absolutely love this racquet. Thank you for shipping it in good timely fashion! I would recommend this site to anyone looking for a racquet or a demo program.
From: Oscar, 2/10/20

Comments: Really enjoy the power and feel. It can make me a little fatigued after a set due to the weight and serving. I usually use a Pure Aero, but the Pure Strike has given me more power and control.
From: Sterling, 19/9/20

Comments: I ordered this racquet for my boyfriend for his 27th birthday. To say he loves it is an understatement! The racquet came perfectly strung and ready to go play on the court. The service was fast and seamless.
From: Julianne, 11/9/20

Comments: A light, fast, accurate racquet if used with the right strings. Also you can put strings with lower tension on this racquet.
From: Kapil, 16/8/20

Comments: More muted than the 100 square inch racquet, but the sweetspot has more pop. I am a 3.5-4.0 NTRP level player, but have a disproportionately stronger first serve. This racquet lets me really crack the ball hard on my first serve, while giving me a bit more touch on the ball from the baseline. I generate less spin and power on my baseline strokes than what I got from the 100 square inch Babolat Pure Aero I was using before, but my forehand and backhand are much more controlled and volleys are very much improved.
From: Chris, 15/8/20

Comments: Upon receiving it, I thought I wouldn't like it as it's a bit lighter than what I used to have before. But when I finally used it on the court, it seems like it's the best racquet I could ever have. It has turned out to be the perfect racquet for my kind of moves, in all aspects. The spin it is capable of generating both on the service line and baseline is just superb and great. I love this racquet! My new favorite!
From: Anonymous, 11/8/20

Comments: Probably the most forgiving advanced level racquet I've used since I returned to the court after 15 years. When I was still playing in high school I used the Pro Staff Tour 90 for two years, and prior to that the i.Prestige 98. What I love about the Pure Strike is that I don't find myself having to swing as hard to generate racquet head speed to get that forward spin with pace like I did with my previous racquets, thus I can rally while taking large cuts at the ball for much longer with more stamina retention due to less physical exertion. Surprisingly though I find that while I can hit a bigger flat serve with the Pure Strike I expected more with it from kick serves. I've been using the racquet now for one month so maybe over time as my game comes back that will change. Overall, relatively forgiving when when going all out on groundstrokes however currently below average in the kick serve department versus some of the other advanced racquets out there like the Pro Staff and Prestige..
From: Gabriel, 4/8/20

Comments: In hindsight, I should have bought the tour version. I really enjoyed hitting with this one with about 2.5 grams added at 12 o'clock, but I still felt like I was missing some stability and comfort. I got really good control though. I weighted it up to match the tour version, 4 grams total at 3 and 9 o'clock, and 11 grams in the handle, plus I kept my 2.5 grams at 12. The power, stability, and spin were ridiculous. Serves were bombs, but the Pure Strike in general is great for serves. I still need to figure out how to fully control my groundstrokes, but once I get dialed in, I think I'll really like this setup. For background, my favorite racquet of all-time is the Pro Staff 85.
From: Andy, 3/7/20

Comments: Excellent racquet with power to handle aggressive players. There is also enough control to use your power and still keeping it in bounds.
From: Shane, 26/6/20

Comments: I bought it after playing with my son's ProjectOne7. I was thinking, what can go wrong? Those reviews saying a dampened feel are surely exaggerated, right? Wrong. I don't even feel the ball touching, or coming out of the stringbed. I strung the same as the older model, Tour Bite at 52 pounds. The power feels like the Pure Aero at times, but with with no sensation of where the ball is going and less forgiving. Very odd feel.
From: Danny, 21/6/20

Comments: I got this because I loved the previous generation. They made it way too muted. I couldn't feel the ball at all, especially on serve.
From: Sean, 15/5/20

Comments: I originally had the Babolat Pure Aero, but was looking to make a switch to a more control-oriented racquet. I demoed nine racquets before settling on the Pure Strike. While my game is not all that aggressive and more of a counterpunching all-court style of play, I found that this racquet was great at allowing me to redirect the ball and hit it accurately with topspin all over the court. The control of this racquet was exceptional and really allowed me to hit with all types of players. Most of the shots that were hitting the back fence with my Pure Aero were now landing in the court. I strung my racquets with Solinco Hyper-G at 52 pounds and that really added to my control of the ball, and even sometimes allowed me to feel as if I was hitting with that Pure Aero with the enormous amounts of spin I had on my groundstrokes. At serve, the racquet took a little getting used to, but once I figured it out, the flat serve was getting me aces, and the spin serves were really giving my opponents trouble. When it came to drop shots, volleys, and slices, I felt that I could place the ball wherever I wanted and the drop shot especially became a weapon with how accurately I was able to play it. All in all, it is a great racquet for that intermediate to advanced player who is looking to decrease their unforced errors and increase the amount of control and consistency in their game.
From: Marcus, 15/5/20

Comments: Been using this racquet since November. Took a risk buying without a demo, but needn't have worried. Loved playing with it from the outset. Wonderful balance of power and control. I can take full swings from the back of the court with it's spin-friendliness helping with the consistency of landing balls in deep, I'd say with greater depth more regularly than my previous racquet, the EZONE 98. It is very crisp and stable at net, point and shoot. Serve is where the main difference has been made as I have been able to dial up power and flatten out on first serves. Excellent spin potential on second serve, just needed to make sure racquet speed remained, struggled with doubles when I was hesitant on my swing. Have not used beyond playing two days in a row, so unsure whether arm soreness would become a factor with day-in and day-out, play. Recommend to someone who enjoys being aggressive from the baseline.
From: Anthony, 6/5/2

Comments: I honestly didn't think I'd like this racquet because I loved the Pure Strike Tour, first generation, and didn't like any other Pure Strikes, including the beloved second generation Strikes. This racquet does it all; more spin, just as much pop and power, and better maneuverability than the first generation Pure Strike Tour. There is enough power and predictable response that helped me to become more aggressive with my shots as I became more familiarized with the frame. Love the improved feel, too. The feel can be subjective, and I do really think there is a huge improvement from the first generation. However, I think it could be even softer for the more advanced players. In short rallies and light play any frames will do, but when it comes to playing serious matches that can last hours, anything too stiff will eventually hurt the arm. For being the only player's racquet in Babolat's line up, that is my only complaint. It is a great racquet for the advanced players who likes playing aggressively from the back court with precision and spin.
From: Max, 3/4/20

Comments: I would not recommend this racquet to players who love the second generation Pure Strike like me. I'm a higher level 4.5 who got full advantage from the second generation frame due to my heavy racquet head speed where power and topspin came natural from my swing. For me, a combination of the new dampening technology, the increase in swingweight, and the change in balance on the third generation frame have made this racquet significantly worse than the second generation. I foolishly upgraded, if I can even call it that, from second to third generation back in December without giving the third generation a chance to impress me, and I've been frustrated with pretty much every aspect of my game since then. Tonight I swallowed the pill of denial and gave my second generation Pure Strike another chance, and needless to say my level picked up where I left it before switching to the third generation. I can safely say like in some of the other negative reviews that the new model has far too little feel due to the dampening technology, and the looser your string tension gets, the more the ball will feel like it's being absorbed by a pillow off of your racquet. The sweetspot is also much smaller on the third generation frame to the point where If you don't hit your groundstrokes or volleys in the lower-middle part of the frame, the ball dies on you. The lack of feel has got to be the worst thing about the racquet though. Looks like I'm back to the second generation frame for good now and better stock up before it's discontinued.
From: Chris, 2/2/20

Comments: I demoed this racquet last night. I wanted to like it. But again, this racquet is stiff as a board, no flex, and it has the sweetspot the size of a racquetball. I think the new Blade 98 has more to offer. I am a 4.0 player.
From: Bill, 1/25/20

Comments: First of all, I think the cosmetic of this racquet is beautiful. Yes, I totally agree with the TW tester reviews. More power, bigger sweetspot, more stable. I do think it's too muted for me, especially on volleys and drop shots. All in all it's a great racquet. I strung it with Volkl Cyclone 17 at 53 pounds, but probably need to string it with a more lively feel string to get more feel on my drop shots and volleys.
From: Darwin, 1/10/20

Comments: Really liking the feel of this after having switched over from the RF97 Autograph. Very solid all the way through the strike zone with a nice sweetspot that allows for an effortless ball with pace on both wings. Will be purchasing a second very soon and looking forward to improving my game as I continue to get more comfortable with the racquet.
From: Evan, 12/14/19

Comments: Good Morning! I always used Pure Drive, sometimes I ventured with other racquets, but I did not adapt. However when I used the Pure Strike 3rd Gen, I got a better in my game, especially in control, favored by the maneuverability offered by the racquet. Volleys, slices, and spin were maintained, the power is differentiated as well, as it is allied to the control. The only aspect I have yet to improve on, and it is a level below the Pure Drive, is the loot, which has lost a bit of power. Amazing racquet. I recommend!
From: Josa, 12/12/19

Comments: Immensely happy with this racquet. I purchased two and I keep them strung at 54 pounds. One is with Babolat Addiction which I tried out when I purchased the racquets, and the other is strung with a synthetic gut my school provides. Love the feel, great weight distribution between the head and the rest of the frame. I'm not good at describing the technical abilities of racquets but this is certainly my favorite racquet I've ever played with and I don't think I'll be having any reason to switch down the road.
From: Benjamin, 11/3/19

Comments: I'm a 4.5 level player and before this racquet I was using the Pure Strike Project One7 98 sq inch 16x19 stick. This 3rd Gen version is more powerful and more dampened than the previous version. It has a heavier swingweight and I think the balance is slightly different too, tending to be heavier at the head. Although the added power is great, but the racquet is too dampened for my taste. I lost the great feel and massive topspin I could achieve on the previous version. On my two-handed backhanded, I lost topspin almost completely. Due to the dampened feeling, I tried harder and harder to get a feel for the ball to generate topspin. I ended up, damaging my wrist so bad that the doctor ordered me to stop playing for a few weeks. After a week of rest I went back to my old racquet and my wrist was just fine and I was winning games again. The dampened effect feels great at first, but it leads to lack of feel, control, and eventually, a lot of frustration. I had to return the racquet and return to my Gen2 version just to save my wrist from breaking. Too bad, but this stick just doesn't compare to the Gen2 model for serious players.
From: Vipul, 10/29/19

Comments: Design of this racquet is awesome. I am really happy with the purchase due to the topspin, volleys, service, and finally sending the ball to where exactly we want to put in the court. A lot of directional accuracy. A recommended choice of bat for intermediate and advanced players.
From: Vikram, 10/8/19

Comments: Great racquet! I switched from a DR 98 in search of a more forgiving power and this nailed it, along with the needed control. I am enjoying my single handed backhand with this racquet. My forehand sails a bit long, I need some more weeks of play to dial in. Serves are effortless and great to volley with as well. I have this racquet strung with ALU Power on the mains and RPM Blast on the crosses at 53 pounds.
From: Anand, 10/6/19

Comments: For my game, the string really changed this racquet. I used to play with a full bed of poly at 50 pounds in the Aero Tour. Tried this new Pure Strike 16x19 and didn't get quite enough power or action on the ball. Then I switched from all poly to natural gut in the mains at 50 pounds and poly in the crosses at 47 pounds. This hybrid setup has almost the same power and spin I love in the Aero Tour, but with way more control, maneuverability, and feel. First time I have not played with a Pure Drive or Aero since the block letter pre-cortex Pure Drive era. Great stick for 4.0+ players who hit hard and want control and feel.
From: Mark, 10/3/19

Comments: I have used the previous version of the Pure Strike 16X19 off and on, and it took some time to find the right string to help me with the wrist pain I would get. Once dialed in, it was a great baseline racquet with good control, spin, and just enough plow in the head. I was expecting a modest step forward with the 2020 Pure Strike 16X19 and so far have found it, again, outstanding from the baseline. I play a lot of doubles and I don't feel as confident with it moving in towards the net. Just lacks a little stability and punch on volleys. Overheads and serves are amazing. Feel-wise it's a little whippier feeling than the previous model, but it also feels a bit beefier, too. Something about this hoop design gives it a plush but still firm feel. I am still in my experiment and adjustment phase, and I am still trying to see if adding a little weight at 3 and 9 might help with volleys or maybe a different string that affords a little more pocketing. I am using Volkl Cyclone 17 now and while I get great spin and above average control, I am back to fighting wrist pain. Love the look of the racquet and the folks at Babolat seemed to hone in on addressing the issues with the previous version, so kudos for that. I am bouncing between the Pure Strike and Head 360 Radical Pro, which has similar specs and a little more muted feel. If you're a singles baseliner, this is a real weapon, but if you also play dubs, I am not sure this is the best stick for that.
From: Glen, 9/25/19

Comments: Been using it for about a month now, with RPM Blast Rough at 53 pounds. Overall the racquet has a bit more control and feel than its previous version, although I felt it just a little bit stiffer than I expected. The string and tension combo gave me decent spin and power, but more than the older version with the same setup. I felt it way more arm-friendly than the previous Pure Strike.
From: Pablo, 9/25/19

Comments: I've been hitting with the 3rd gen about 3 weeks now, and I will say the TW review is pretty much spot on. My personal observations are that the racquet is more stable, but less responsive feeling than the previous version. I play doubles exclusively a few times a week at the 4.0-4.5 level, and volleys are much more stable with this racquet. With the previous version if you hit outside the sweetspot on volleys there was a noticeable drop in power, accuracy, and a harsh response was transmitted up your arm. Those traits have seemingly disappeared with this racquet. The downside to the more stable hoop is a lack of feel on touch volleys. One additional stroke that the added stability really helps with is with service returns. It appears that the added stability has made a racquet that was pretty easy to return with even better. All in all I will say that this upgrade is a net positive. Although I do miss the responsive feel the previous version had, I think this new version adds more than it loses with the more stable hitting area. The new graphics give the racquet a little more character as well.
From: John, 9/24/19

Comments: I've used the 1st, 2nd, and now 3rd gen of this racquet, and let me say this is the best yet. The TW review is right, the feel is definitely more muted than the Project One 7, but in a good way. It provides a similar level of control, if not more, but I've found much more stability on slices and volleys than with the Project One 7. Additionally, I've found that this racquet provides much more spin and power ability on the serve, and is not as unstable with off center hits. I didn't know I could enjoy a racquet more than the Project One 7, but this one I do. Highly recommend for aggressive players 4.0 level and above.
From: John, 9/20/19

Comments: Great racquet. I finally found a racquet that I'll be using for years to come. It doesn't hurt my arm like the previous version, Project One 7. The Pure Strike 3rd Gen seems more arm friendly, has more power, and gives better feel for the ball than the previous version.
From: Joe, 9/2/19

Comments: I loved the Project One 7. The updated feel moves away from what made the previous version so addicting. This doesn't feel like a Pure Strike anymore in my humble opinion. Not worth the purchase if you love the previous versions. Fine racquet overall, but not a Pure Strike anymore.
From: Tim, 9/1/19

Comments: I have now played with all three versions of the Pure Strike 16x19. Each time the additional tweaking has made the next version better to play with. I found improved control with the Project One 7 and better stability. The newer version has the same control benefit, power, and stability. The new dampening technology has certainly cut down on the vibration you feel, which does make it easier to hit with a full swing comfortably. It is an easy transition for anyone in general to use this racquet, especially for someone who has used the previous version. The newer version is not leaps and bounds above the other previous version, but overall it is better. If you have the previous version and it is playing fine, then I say stick with it. However, if you have wear and tear on them as I did, then I would recommend upgrading to the 3rd generation. I have mine strung at the same tension, 55 pounds, as the previous version. I use a hybrid of RPM Blast and VS.
From: Chuck, 9/1/19

Comments: Babolat has done it again! They've made some worthy updates to the 3rd Gen Pure Stike. The vibration filtration lay-up is unreal!! Control Frame Technology encourages you to go deep in the court with ease. Truly perfect blend of control and power!
From:Jeremy, 8/26/19

Comments: I've used the 2nd gen Project One 7 racquet since release. The 3rd gen seems to mostly have changed the grommets, most notably the bottom. The new version does not have the plastic loops on the bottom that provided buffering. Other than that bottom grommet change the racquet appears the same. I would not be surprised if the new grommets would work in the older frame as the frame appears identical; the holes all line up and there is no noticeable difference. I removed the grip in order to add leather and noted nothing different there either. The new racquet does have a slightly muted feel which I like. Some of the vibration appears to be tamed although the 2nd gen was already a jewel. The change is minor unlike Wilson's change to their ProStaff which killed the response. The balance is the same in the new PureStrike although one of the two racquets I was sent was 0.12 oz heavier and 1 point less head light than the other and from my older set. Overall, a nice change but not sure it's worth the extra money to upgrade unless the cosmetic draws you in; pretty slick.
From:Bill, 8/24/19