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Babolat Tennis Rackets

Babolat Pure Strike Tennis Rackets

How To Avoid Babolat Pure Strike "Dead Setup"

What Is a "Dead" Setup?

In a Pure Strike 18x20 at 55-58 lbs with a stiff poly, the player may struggle to hit deep unless they swing extremely fast.

That's what I mean by over-dead.

A dead setup typically includes:

Stiff polyester string
High string tension
Dense string pattern (like 18x20)
Control-focused frame

Individually these are fine. Together, they can make the racket feel:

Boardy
Unforgiving
Low powered
Hard on the arm
Difficult to generate depth with

Why This Matters for Pure Strike

Pure Strike is already:

Lower powered than Pure Drive
More controlled than Pure Aero
Often used in 18x20 patterns

If you then string it too tight with a firm poly, you remove the small amount of free power it offers.

Result:

Shots land short
Players swing harder
Timing breaks down
Arm fatigue increases

And they blame the racket.

Simple Rule for Customers

If you choose a control racket:

Don't string it like you're trying to remove all power from it.

Control comes from:

Technique
String type
Swing speed

Not just high tension.

How to Avoid It With Strike Models

18x20

18x20

Poly at 48-52 lbs is usually a better starting range
Or hybrid for added pocketing

16x19

16x19

50-54 lbs is safer
Avoid going into high 50s unless the player specifically requests it

Lower tension increases:

Pocketing
Launch support
Spin potential
Comfort

Without sacrificing control too much.

Simple Rule for Customers

If you choose a control racket:

Don't string it like you're trying to remove all power from it.

Control comes from:

Technique
String type
Swing speed

Not just high tension.

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