Racket profile

Babolat Pure Strike 100 16×20 Gen4

305 g and 100 sq in: a current Pure Strike option to compare if you want more predictable placement on committed swings.

Editorial verdict

Is it worth demoing?

Best for

Demo the Pure Strike 100 16×20 if you want more predictable placement on committed swings. Keep the strings and grip setup close to your current racket so you are comparing the frame, not a completely different setup.

Think twice if

Check that any extra depth or spin remains predictable when you accelerate. A specification advantage is not a guarantee that you will play better.

What the specifications establish

Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.

Frame weight
305 g
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Unstrung / nominal frame specificationSource ↗
Head size
100 sq in
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
String pattern
16 × 20
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Balance
310 mm ±7 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Beam
21 / 23 / 21 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Length
685 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Stiffness
65 RA ±3
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Swingweight
295
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Manufacturer tension range
48–57 lbs / 22–26 kg
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗

Manufacturer-published model or range specifications reviewed on 7 October 2026. UK retailer price, delivery and live grip-size stock are separate checks.

UK buying options

Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.

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No recent UK offers recorded for this exact model.

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Alternatives worth demoing

Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.

Babolat

Pure Drive 98 Gen11

The Pure Drive with a smaller 98 sq in head, for players who make their own pace.

£174.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: The smaller head asks for cleaner contact. And at 305 g it’s actually heavier than the standard Pure Drive, not lighter.

Wilson

Blade 98 16×19 v10

A 305 g Blade for players who prioritise placement and make their own pace.

£179.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: The 98 sq in head asks for clean contact. Stretched wide or late on a quick return, there’s less frame to bail you out. The Blade 100 gives you a little more room.

Wilson

Blade 98 16×19 v9 (previous)

The previous Blade 98, for players with full, confident swings.

£147.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: It’s less forgiving when you’re late or off-centre. If keeping the ball deep takes too much effort, try a 100 sq in frame.

Strings and ownership

Use the manufacturer range above where it is published. Agree the material, thickness and starting tension with your stringer; there is no universal setup for this frame.

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Buying used

Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.

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Sources and methodology

Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07

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