Both the Babolat Pure Strike and Head Radical MP are popular with players who like to hit with power and spin from the baseline.
In this article, I will be looking at the racket specs of the Pure Strike and the Radical MP to see how these two tennis rackets compare to each another.
Babolat Pure Strike vs Head Radical MP
In the comparison below I have used the 3rd Generation of the Pure Strike 16×19 (or “PS”) and the 2021 version of the Radical MP (or “RMP”).
Racket Specs Comparison
| Specs: | Pure Strike | Radical MP |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | 3rd Gen | 2021 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Head Size: | 98in | 98in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 323g (11.39oz) | 318g (11.22oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 305g (10.76oz) | 300g (10.58oz) |
| Swing weight: | 327g (11.53oz) | 326g (11.49oz) |
| Balance: | 4pts HL | 4pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 66 | 65 |
| Power: | Low-Medium | Low-Medium |
| Player Level: | Advanced | Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 21mm/23mm/21mm | 20mm/23mm/21mm |
| Colors: | Coral and White | Orange and Silver |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 8T,8H | 8T,8H |
| Grip Type: | Babolat Syntec Team | Head Hydrosorb Pro |
Head Size
Both the PS and RMP tennis rackets have a 98in Mid plus head size.
Length
The PS and RMP have a standard length of 27 inches.
Strung Weight
The strung weight of the PS (323g) is 5g heavier than the strung weight of the RMP (318g), so the PS will feel slightly heavier in your hand.
Both the PS and the RMP would be considered to be heavy tennis rackets so are better suited to advanced tennis players rather than beginners.
Unstrung Weight
The PS has an unstrung weight of 305g, while the RMP has an unstrung weight of 300g.
Swing weight
The PS has a swing weight of 327g, which is 1g heavier than the RMP (326g) so you feel very little difference when swinging these two frames.
Balance
Both tennis rackets have a 4pts Head Light (HL) balance, which will suit players who have a full swing and good technique on their groundstrokes.
Stiffness Rating
The PS (66) has a slightly higher stiffness rating when compared with the RMP (65).
Both tennis rackets have a relatively high stiffness rating so they would not be considered particularly arm friendly.
Power and Control
The PS and RMP are both Low-Medium powered rackets with a focus on control rather than power.
Player Level
The RMP and PS are best suited to advanced tennis players as they are heavy rackets that require good skills and technique to get the most out of them.
Beam Width
The PS (21mm/23mm/21mm) has a slightly thicker beam width when compared with the RMP (20mm/23mm/21mm) but the difference is very small.
String Pattern
Both tennis rackets have a 16 x 19 string pattern, which is a great string pattern to use if you want to add more spin to your groundstrokes.
Grip Type
The PS has a Babolat Syntec Team grip, while the RMP has a Head Hydrosorb Pro Grip with both rackets coming in a variety of different grip sizes.