Comparison · Tennis rackets
Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (2024) vs Yonex VCORE Pro 97 (2023)
Torn between the Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (2024) and the Yonex VCORE Pro 97 (2023)? Here is a clear, spec-by-spec comparison, with the differences that actually matter and our verdict.
Pure Strike 98 16x19 (2024)VCORE Pro 97 (2023)
Head size98 in²97 in²
Weight (unstrung)305 g310 g
Balance320 mm310 mm
String pattern16x1916x19
LevelIntermediate to advancedAdvanced
Power7/106/10
Spin7/108/10
Control9/109/10
Comfort6/106/10
The key differences
- The Pure Strike 98 16x19 (2024) has a larger head (98 in²), which is more forgiving on off-centre hits.
The verdict
Close profiles: the Pure Strike 98 16x19 (2024) is the more accessible one to improve with, while the VCORE Pro 97 (2023) suits a higher level.
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