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Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x20 (2024)

Intermediate to advanced

The Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x20 (2024) is a 98 in² tennis racket weighing 305 g (10.8 oz) unstrung, with a 16x20 string pattern. It favours precision: you feel where the ball is going and can aim closer to the lines. That dense pattern gives a steadier feel and a lower ball flight.

It is aimed at intermediate to advanced players (roughly UTR 6–8).

Specifications

Head size
98 in²
Weight (unstrung)
305 g
Balance
320 mm
String pattern
16x20
Recommended level
Intermediate to advanced

Playing profile

Power
6
Spin
6
Control
10
Comfort
6

Strengths

  • Real precision, even when you swing hard

Worth knowing

  • Heavy — best suited to strong, technically solid players
  • Small head: unforgiving on off-centre hits

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