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Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 Gen3 tennis racquet

Source: Tennis Warehouse

Babolat

Pure Strike 98 16x19 Gen3 Babolat

Tennis· Pure Strike

RR ScoreUpdated on 2026-10-02
Version · 35 optionsPure Strike 98 16x19 Gen3Change

The 3rd-generation Pure Strike 98 16x19 is the white, red and black version of Babolat's control-with-power racquet, still very sought after in Brazil. It weighs 305 g unstrung and 323 g strung, with a 98 in² head, a 16x19 pattern and a 21/23/21 mm beam. Tennis Warehouse measured 66 RA and a swingweight of 327, a little higher than the 2017 generation, which brought more stability. The C2 Pure Feel damping made the hit softer and gave the ball more time on the strings. It blends control, power and good feel at the net.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight unstrung
305 g
Head size
98 in²
String pattern
16x19
Stiffness (RA)
66 RA
Weight strung
323 g
Length
27 in

LevelsAdvanced, Competitive

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Very high control and feel
  • Stable at impact
  • Great at the net
  • Good power for a control racquet

Cons

  • Calls for full strokes
  • 98 in² head is less forgiving
Ideal for
Advanced players who want control and feel with a bit of free power.
Levels
Advanced, Competitive

Specs

Dimensions
Weight unstrung305 gMedium confidence
Weight strung323 gMedium confidence
Head size98 in²Medium confidence
Length27 inMedium confidence
Balance point330 mmstrung (Tennis Warehouse)Medium confidence
Swingweight327strung (Tennis Warehouse)Medium confidence
Construction
Stiffness (RA)66 RAMedium confidence
String pattern16x19Medium confidence
Frame thickness21/23/21 mmMedium confidence
MaterialGraphiteMedium confidence
Recommended tensionNo dataMedium confidence
Grip sizesNo dataMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs55%58
Approval from players30%65
Versatility15%66

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