Babolat’s Stike EVO and Pure Strike are two very different tennis rackets with one offering tons of power and the other offering tons of control.
In this article, I will look at the racket specs of both rackets to see how they compare to each other.
Strike Evo vs Pure Strike – Rackets Specs Comparison
Main Differences: The Strike Evo has a bigger head size (102in vs 100in), a lower strung weight (295g vs 323g), a lower swing weight (308 vs 327), a slightly lower frame stiffness rating (65 vs 66), and a thicker beam width (23mm / 25mm / 23mm vs 21mm / 23mm / 21mm) when compared with the Pure Strike.
Similarities: Both rackets have a racket length of 27in, a 4 pts HL balance and a 16 x 19 string pattern.
| Specs: | Strike Evo | Pure Strike |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2021 | 2021 |
| Design: |  | |
| Head Size: | 102in | 98in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 295g (10.4oz) | 323g (11.40oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 280g (9.9oz) | 305g (10.7oz) |
| Swing weight: | 308 | 327 |
| Balance: | 4 pts HL | 4 pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 65 | 66 |
| Power: | Medium | Low to Medium |
| Player Level: | Beginner to intermediate | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 23mm / 25mm / 23mm | 21mm / 23mm / 21mm |
| Colors: | Coral and White | Coral and White |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 8T,7H,9H | 8T,8H |
| Grip Type: | Syntec Grip | Syntec Team Grip |
| String Tension: | 50-55lbs | 50-59lbs |
Head to Head
The Strike Evo (or “EVO”) is slightly better in terms of power and arm friendliness*, with the Pure Strike (or “PS”) winning in terms of control and spin.
NB: Both rackets have very similar frame stiffness ratings, so they will offer similar levels of arm comfort, with the EVO being the slightly more arm friendly of the two.
| H2H | EVO | PS |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Level Recommendations
The Strike EVO is best used by beginner to intermediate players as more advanced players will find that it lacks control.
The Pure Strike will be the much better option for advanced players while still being acessable to intermediates.
| Player Level | EVO | PS |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  |  |
| Intermediate | | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
Babolat’s Pure Strike tennis rackets are endorsed by Cameron Norrie (16×19) and Dominic Thiem (18×20), while the EVO tennis rackets are not currently endorsed by any player as they are aimed more at recreational players.
Where can you buy these tennis rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the official Babolat website.