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Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 vs Solinco Blackout V2

Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.

Specs

Weight
305 g
300 g
Head· Same
100 in²
100 in²
Stiffness
65 RA
66 RA
Strings
16×20
16×19
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance
310 mm
315 mm
Level

Advanced

Intermediate / Advanced

Price

12,199.99 TL

10,175.69 TL

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Key differences

  • The Solinco Blackout V2 is 5 g lighter. It is easier to swing and tires the arm less; the Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 puts more mass behind the ball and feels more stable.
  • The Solinco Blackout V2 has a more open string pattern (16×19 against 16×20): more spin and power. The Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 is more controlled and its strings last longer.
  • The Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 balances 5 mm closer to the handle: more head light and quicker at the net and on defence.
  • In Turkish shops the Solinco Blackout V2 is cheaper: 10,175.69 TL against 12,199.99 TL.

Frequently asked questions

Which one is lighter?
Unstrung, the Solinco Blackout V2 weighs 300 g and the Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 305 g.
Which one is cheaper?
In Turkish shops the Solinco Blackout V2 sells for 10,175.69 TL and the Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20 for 12,199.99 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
Which level does each one suit?
Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x20: Advanced. Solinco Blackout V2: Intermediate, Advanced.

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