Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 - Carbon Grey

The Pure Strike 98 18/20 is suitable for advanced players looking to maximize their control game and hit with total confidence.

Step onto the court with the Pure Strike Gen4 in its new metallic gray design, engineered with the same trusted technologies of the 4th generation for complete rally control.

The Pure Strike is specially designed to give you even more control with every stroke. With its hybrid beam, tighter string pattern and softer frame, the new Pure Strike brings unrivalled control to your game. You can fully engage with the ball and take control of the game.

The headsize at 98 square inches brings a higher level of control potential due to it's tighter but more challenging sweetspot. This model comes equipped with a denser string pattern to further enhance it's control potential. It's heavier than average weight at 10.8 ounces (unstrung) will provide good stability and power generation on big swings for those who can swing it consistently over the course of a match. Its head-light balance (unstrung) increases your ability to move the frame quickly, an important factor in generating power as well as being conducive to fast movements at the net for game-changing volleys.

This generation of the Pure Strike series has enhanced what sets them apart from their other racquets. With additional flex and an enhanced string pattern, these racquets will deliver on control in various configurations that match the particulars of your game. This version of the Pure Strike brings excellent control potential for stronger advanced players with precise swings.

• Head Size: 98 sq. inches / 632 sq. cm
  
• Length: 27 inches / 68.58 cm
  
• Weight: 10.8 oz / 305g unstrung
  
• Balance: 7 pts head light / 320mm unstrung
  
• Swing Weight: 332
  
• Beam width: 21mm / 23mm / 21mm
  
• Flex: 68
  
• Tension Range: 48-57 lbs / 22-26 kg
  
• String Pattern: 18/20
  
• Style #: 102578

• NF²-TECH: The addition of natural flax fibers provides optimal vibration filtration at the racket's handle for the ultimate feel upon impact. Flax also generates a muted sound for an even more controlled feel.
  
• FSI CONTROL PURE STRIKE 24: Frame String Interaction Control is a technology that combines a tighter string pattern (for more control) with the Woofer system (which increases contact time between the ball and the strings for more feel).
  
• CONTROL FRAME TECHNOLOGY: This technology, developed for maximum control, combines the stability of a square frame with the dynamism of a standard elliptical frame.