Racket of choice for Sam Stosur and Heather Watson.
The more open stringing setup of the two 305g variants, the 16/19 is capable of more spin production, a great option for aggressive players wanting a mixture of power, precision and spin .
The new Strike Range provides the ideal balance of Response and Precision. It fills the gap between the extreme control of the Pure Control (& Storm) and the POWER of the Aero and the Pure Drive ranges.
Babolat say - Because he is playing forward, hitting the ball on the rise and using the ball speed from his opponent, THE FIRST STRIKER NEEDS RESPONSE. Because he uses every centimetre of the court to move his opponent and create open angles to win points, THE FIRST STRIKER IS LOOKING FOR PRECISION.
X-SIDER: This new frame increases the sweet-spot by 10% to bring forgiveness on off-centre hits.
STABILZER TECHNOLOGY: A hybrid frame construction and a stiff carbon fibre for improved torsional stability at ball impact to make precise shots.
EVO BEAM: Different thicknesses (21/23/21mm) of the beam for less torque at ball impact and better responsiveness
RESPONSE WOOFER: Energy restitution thanks to a new PEBAX® material injected to grommets and bumper