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Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 Carbon Grey

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4.6

24 Reviews

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Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 Carbon Grey

Racquet

4.6

24 Reviews

$289.00

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	In Stock: Price: $ Grip Size: 4 1/4" (#2)
	Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 Racquet 4 3/8" (#3) In Stock: 4+ Price: $289.00 Grip Size: 4 3/8" (#3)
	Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 Racquet 4 1/2" (#4) In Stock: 07/16 Price: $289.00 Grip Size: 4 1/2" (#4)

Tension range 48 to 57 pounds, optimum 53 pounds.

Specials String Specials
- Free String
- Solinco Hyper-G Round 17/1.20 String
- Solinco Hyper-G Soft 17/1.20 String
- Babolat RPM Team 16/1.30 String Black
- Babolat RPM Team 17/1.25 String Black
- Babolat RPM Blast 17/1.25 String
- Babolat Xalt 16/1.30 String White
- Babolat Xalt 17/1.25 String White
- Dunlop Iconic All 16/1.30 String Natural
- Dunlop Explosive Tour 17/1.25 Silver String
- Head Hawk Power 17/1.25 String Blue
- Head Lynx Tour 17/1.25 String Champagne
- Head Velocity MLT 17/1.25 String Natural
- Prince Vortex Triad 16/1.30 Gauge String
- Prince Vortex Triad 17/1.25 Gauge String
- Prince SynGut Duraflex 16/1.30 Prism Rainbow String
- Solinco Hyper-G Round 17/1.20 String
- Solinco Hyper-G 17/1.20 String
- Solinco Hyper-G 17/1.20 String
- Solinco Hyper-G Soft 17/1.20 String
- Wilson NXT 16/1.30 String Black
- Volkl Cyclone 17/1.25 String Graphite
- Volkl Cyclone 17/1.25 String Neon Blue
- Volkl Power Fiber Pro 16/1.30 String Neon Yellow
- Yonex Rexis Feel 16L/1.25 String Black
- Luxilon ALU Power 16L/1.25 String Ice Blue
Value/Performance Favorite Value Strings You don't have to break the bank to find a high quality tennis string. In addition to being great options for the budget shopper who does not want to sacrifice quality, these strings are also great for the player who is learning the game!
For Comfort Favorite Comfort Strings Comfort is paramount for a great many players, especially beginners with lighter racquets and unpolished technique but also any player who has experienced tennis elbow. The best comfort strings come from the natural gut and multifilament families as their pliability is essential for absorbing impact shock.
For Spin Favorite Spin Strings Spin is necessary for controlling shot trajectory and creating a safe margin of error when attempting to clear the net. It will also help you bring the ball down effectively when swinging for power.
Durability Favorite Durability Strings Nothing lasts forever, including tennis strings. The best durability strings come from the polyester family, which has long been the most popular refuge for chronic string breakers.
Natural Guts Favorite Natural Guts
Multifilaments Favorite Multifilaments
Synthetc Guts Favorite Synthetic Guts
Best Value Poly Favorite Value Polyesters
Best Soft Poly Favorite Soft Polyesters
All Strings All Strings
Mains Mains
- Solinco Confidential Soft 16L/1.25 Pink 1/2 Set
- Luxilon ALU Power 16L Silver 1/2 Set
- Luxilon ALU Power 16L Ice Blue 1/2 Set
- Luxilon ALU Power Spin 16/127 1/2 Set
- Luxilon Banger 16 Orig. 1/2 Set
- Luxilon ALU Power Rough 16L/1.25 1/2 Set
- Luxilon 4G 16L/1.25 1/2 Set
- Luxilon 4G Rough 16L/1.25 1/2 Set
- Luxilon Element 16L (1.25) 1/2 Set
- Babolat RPM Blast 16 1/2 Set
- Babolat RPM Blast 17 1/2 Set
- Babolat RPM Blast 18 1/2 Set
- Babolat Touch VS Natural Gut 15L 1/2 Set
- Babolat Touch VS Natural Gut 16 Black 1/2 Set
- Babolat Touch VS Natural Gut 17 1/2 Set
- KLIP Legend Natural Gut 16/1.30 String Half Set
- KLIP Legend Natural Gut 17/1.25 String Half Set
- Babolat XCel 16 Black 1/2 Set
- Babolat XCel 16 Blue 1/2 Set
- Babolat XCel 16 Natural 1/2 Set
- Babolat XCel 17 Natural 1/2 Set
- Head Lynx Tour 16/1.30 String Grey 1/2 Set
- Head Lynx Tour 17/1.25 String Grey 1/2 Set
- Head Lynx Touch 17/1.25 String Grey 1/2 Set
- Head Lynx Touch 16/1.30 String Grey 1/2 Set
- Head Hawk Touch 17 Anthracite 1/2 Set
- Head Hawk Power 17/1.25 String Blue 1/2 Set
- Head Velocity MLT 16/1.30 String Natural 1/2 Set
- Head Velocity MLT 16 Black 1/2 Set
- Head Velocity MLT 17/1.25 String Natural 1/2 Set
- Prince Duraflex Syn 16 White 1/2 Set
- Prince Synthetic Gut 15L Duraflex 1/2 Set
- Solinco Hyper-G 16 (1.30) 1/2 Set
- Solinco Hyper-G 17 (1.20) 1/2 Set
- Solinco Hyper-G Round 16 1/2 Set
- Solinco Confidential Soft 17/1.20 Pink 1/2 Set
- Solinco Hyper-G Round 17 1/2 Set
- Solinco Hyper-G Soft 16L/1.25 String 1/2 Set
- Solinco Hyper-G Soft 17/1.20 String 1/2 Set
- Solinco Mach-10 16L (1.25) 1/2 Set
- Solinco Mach-10 17 (1.20) 1/2 Set
- Solinco Mach-10 18/1.15 1/2 Set
- Solinco Tour Bite 16 (1.30) 1/2 Set
- Solinco Tour Bite 16L (1.25) 1/2 Set
- Solinco Tour Bite 17 (1.20) 1/2 Set
- ISOSPEED Pro Classic 17/1.20 String 1/2 Set
- Tecnifibre NRG2 16 1/2 Set
- Tecnifibre NRG2 17 1/2 Set
- Tecnifibre Razor Soft 17 Carbon 1/2 Set
- Tecnifibre Razor Soft 17 Lime 1/2 Set
- Tecnifibre X-One Biphase 16 1/2 Set
- Tecnifibre X-One Biphase 17 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE Absolute 17/1.20 Black 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE Caviar 16L/1.24 String Neon Ye 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE Caviar 17/1.20 String Neon Yellow 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE O-TORO 17/1.23 String Neon Green 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE O-TORO 17/1.23 White 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE O-TORO Spin 17/1.23 Neon Green 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE O-TORO Spin 17/1.23 Neon Pink 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE O-TORO Tour 17/1.23 Mint 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE Snapper 17/1.23 Lavender 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE Super Toro 17/1.23 Dark Blue 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE Wasabi 17/1.23 String Neon Green 1/2 Set
- TOROLINE Wasabi 17/1.23 String Neon Pink 1/2 Set
- Volkl Cyclone 17 Black 1/2 Set
- Wilson NXT 16 1/2 Set
- Wilson NXT 17 1/2 Set
- Wilson NXT Control 16 1/2 Set
- Wilson NXT DuraMax 16 1/2 Set
- Wilson NXT Power 16 1/2 Set
- Wilson NXT Power 17 1/2 Set
- Wilson Sensation 16 1/2 Set
- Wilson Sensation 17 1/2 Set
- Yonex POLYTOUR SPIN 16L Blue (1.25) 1/2 Set
- Ashaway Kevlar 16 1/2 Set
- Ashaway Kevlar 17 1/2 Set
- Ashaway Kevlar 18 1/2 Set
- Gamma TNT2 16 Natural 1/2 set
- Gamma TNT2 17 Natural 1/2 Set

Head Velocity MLT 16/1.30 String Natural Mid-Price String Perfectly balanced string offering arm-friendly comfort and user-friendly playability.
Tecnifibre NRG2 16/1.32 String Natural Premium String This best-in-class multifilament combines outstanding feel, easy power, and great touch.

Babolat Overgrips Babolat Overgrips
Dunlop Overgrip Dunlop Overgrip
Forten Overgrips Forten Overgrips
- Forten Wrap Tack 3-Pack Overgrip
  - 4.25
  - 4.25
  - 4.25
- Forten WrapTac O-Grip (60 assorted) Tub
Gamma Overgrips Gamma Overgrips
Head Overgrips Head Overgrips
Lacoste Overgrips Lacoste Overgrips
- Lacoste Overgrip 3 Pack
Prince Overgrips Prince Overgrips
Solinco Overgrips Solinco Overgrips
Tecnifibre Overgrips Tecnifibre Overgrips
Toroline Overgrips Toroline Overgrips
- TOROLINE Tour Overgrip 3-Pack
  - 8.00
  - 8.00
Tourna Grip Overgrips Tourna Grip Overgrips
Volkl Overgrips Volkl Overgrips
Wilson Overgrips Wilson Overgrips
Yonex Overgrips Yonex Overgrips

Tape Protection Tape
- Gamma Weighted Tape Roll 1/2 Inch
- Gamma Weighted Tape 1/2 Inch Strips - 4 Pack
- Gamma Weighted Tape Roll 1/4 Inch
- Tennis Warehouse Tungsten Putty
- Tennis Warehouse Tungsten Tape (3x3g)
- Tourna Vinyl Finishing Trim Tape Black
- Tourna Vinyl Finishing Trim Tape Red
- Babolat Super Tape Head Tape Black
- Gamma Guard Head Tape 1" Regular
  - 6.99
- Head Protection Tape Black
- Gamma Lead Weight Tape (1/2 inch)

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Babolat adds a sleek grey cosmetic to the Pure Strike 98

Introducing the Pure Strike 98 16x19 Carbon Grey! Like the standard cosmetic version, this racquet is designed for intermediate and advanced players who crave controllable power and great feel. Featuring more spin potential than its 18x20 counterpart, this racquet's more open pattern makes it easier to execute the full range of angles and trajectories. Other specs include a 330 swingweight, which not only keeps the racquet stable against higher levels of pace but also translates into impressive power on full cuts. For this update, Babolat adds FSI Control technology, which features tighter string spacing for an even more precise and predictable trajectory. To help with comfort, Babolat updates this racquet with NF2-Tech (flax fibers) in the shaft while keeping the head free of dampening agents to provide more direct ball feedback. As with previous generations, this frame benefits from Control Frame Technology, which blends square and elliptical cross sections to enhance stability and ball feedback. Ultimately, the Pure Strike 98 16x19 Carbon Grey is ideal for experienced players looking for a stable racquet with controllable power and great feel.

Check out this Babolat racquet guide from our playtest team!

Specifications

Head Size: 98 in² / 632.26 cm²

Length: 27in / 68.58cm

Strung Weight: 11.4oz / 323g

Balance: 13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL

Swingweight: 330

Stiffness: 64

Beam Width: 21mm / 23mm / 21mm

Composition: Graphite

Power Level: Low-Medium

Stroke Style: Medium-Full

Swing Speed: Medium-Fast

Racquet Colors: Grey

Grip Type: Babolat Syntec Team

String Pattern:

16 Mains / 19 Crosses

Mains skip: 8T,8H

One Piece

No Shared Holes

String Tension: 48-57 pounds

Cameron Norrie

ATP Player

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5

24 Customer Reviews

4 out of 5 Stars

Favorite of the Babolat big three typesFun. Quick. Poppy. Can get pushed around little with opponent power.

Anonymous - CO, United StatesJune 30, 2026

5 out of 5 Stars

Tennis racquetA 4.0 tennis player and this racquets works great for me

Anonymous - MN, United StatesDecember 12, 2025

5 out of 5 Stars

Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 Racquet 2024Wonderful! I feel very confident.

Anonymous - AZ, United StatesNovember 14, 2025

4 out of 5 Stars

Poor String JobI purchased 2 new racquets from TW and asked to have them both strung at 57 lbs there before shipping. When I received the racquets, in both of them, the crosses were sagging throughout the string bed. When I straightened the strings and then tested the tension both rackets measured in the low 40's. Needless to say, I had both racquets restrung before hitting a ball with them. The racquets are fabulous now that they have the correct tension in them.

Matt - AZ, United StatesNovember 12, 2025

5 out of 5 Stars

A Goldilocks racquet for meI first learned to play tennis in the 1990s, so my playing style was shaped by the racquets from that era. Then I took nearly a 20-year break before picking it up again around 2010. This time, I got much more serious—joining a local NTRP 3.5 league and experimenting with different racquets, from the Wilson Pro Staff (a nod to my ’90s days) to the Head Radical, Babolat Pure Drive, and AeroPro. Eventually, I settled on the Head Radical (16x19) for its balance of feel and control. Lately, I’ve been looking for a bit more power while still keeping a control-oriented setup. After testing the Head Speed and the Babolat Pure Strike (16x19), the latter really hit my Goldilocks zone: the signature Babolat pop combined with precise control. I’ve come to like it so much that my Head Radical now mostly stays in the bag.

Zhengzhao - NY, United StatesNovember 08, 2025

5 out of 5 Stars

16x19 Strike vs Drive and vs Strike 18x20I bought this Strike gen4 16x19 for my son who broke his Pure Drive and tried my Pure Strike. He is very happy with it and says he has more control than the Drive without losing much power. I borrowed his 16x19 racquet to compare with my 18x20. tbh I didn't know what I was doing when I bought my 18x20 5 years ago. I was going back to tennis after a 15-year hiatus and had not bought a racquet since my 90s Prince. So I just followed some advice to go for more control - I was more concerned by consistency than with power or spin. So, how do the two racquets compare? Playing with the 16x19 I felt a clear decrease in control, but I didn't see much gain in power or spin. I think that my game is just used to how forgiving a 18x20 is, so when I played with the 16x19 I realized how a lot of my balls hit not the center of the frame. I suppose that if I played more often with a 16x19 I would have no choice but to become more precise in my hits, but I'm glad my 18x20 is so forgiving. As for the power and spin, I didn't see a massive difference, but maybe it's because I have set both racquets with a multi-filament to preserve my elbow. For sure a poly gives more pop, and maybe it is more dramatic with a 16x19. So, my recommendation is: if you are a young player and intend to improve your technique, go for the 16x19. But if you think you have reached your peak technique and just want better control, go for the 18x20.

Chap - CA, United StatesNovember 07, 2025

5 out of 5 Stars

For an Intermediate to Advanced playerThis is a control frame with the dampening, stability and plow through to fight back! With a 330g swing weight, it's not nearly as maneuverable as most control frames from other brand names. But, it's also have the power and plow through other control frames are missing. This v.4 update improves on the past versions with so much better stability. This allows me to simply stand my ground and push back when you'd be on the defensive with any other control frame. It does have a bit more weight to though which means you'd also need to be able to manage that to use this frame enjoyably. The PS 98 v4 strikes a balance on spin and power like no other. An inherent Babolat Trait.

Wayne - MA, United StatesOctober 23, 2025

4 out of 5 Stars

A great racquetI have always had Prince. I decided to try this racquet. I am fully converted to Babolat. Great control from the baseline and paired with the rpm 17s. It gives it a good amount of spin as well. Overall I am having a good time

Anonymous - VA, United StatesOctober 11, 2025

5 out of 5 Stars

AmazingThe racquet is extremely lightweight feels good and great for the price

Eduardo - CA, United StatesSeptember 16, 2025

5 out of 5 Stars

Getting backI’m getting back into tennis after 30 years. I needed a solid racquet that provided consistency and control. This racquet provides both without sacrificing power.

John R - ME, United StatesSeptember 04, 2025