Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 vs Head Speed Pro 2024
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight
305 g
310 g
Head· Same
100 in²
100 in²
Stiffness
65 RA
60 RA
Strings
16×20
18×20
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance· Same
310 mm
310 mm
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Price
12,199.99 TL
16,499.9 TL
Key differences
- The Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 is 5 g lighter. It is easier to swing and tires the arm less; the Head Speed Pro 2024 puts more mass behind the ball and feels more stable.
- The Head Speed Pro 2024 is 5 RA softer: it passes on less vibration and is kinder to the arm. The Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 returns more power for the same swing.
- The Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 has a more open string pattern (16×20 against 18×20): more spin and power. The Head Speed Pro 2024 is more controlled and its strings last longer.
- In Turkish shops the Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 is cheaper: 12,199.99 TL against 16,499.9 TL.
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is lighter?
- Unstrung, the Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 weighs 305 g and the Head Speed Pro 2024 310 g.
- Which one is more arm friendly?
- The Head Speed Pro 2024 has a softer frame (60 RA against 65 RA). If you have tennis elbow or shoulder pain, a softer frame is usually the better choice.
- Which one is cheaper?
- In Turkish shops the Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 sells for 12,199.99 TL and the Head Speed Pro 2024 for 16,499.9 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20: Advanced. Head Speed Pro 2024: Advanced.