Head or Babolat

[benraschke]

I would appreciate any feedback from players who have used any of these racquets racquets. Head You Tek Radical Pro, Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT, Boris Becker 11, or Boris Becker Delta Core Legend. All these racquets are similar in specs like weight, stringing pattern, and size. I plan on demoing these racquets soon, but would love some feedback before I play with them. Thank you,
Ben

[Gerwalk]

I've tried the babolat and the Becker 11. I found the Becker to be superior in every way. Very comfortable, great topsin and control and steady when hitting with the big boys. I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who takes tennis seriously.

The Babolat is by no means a bad racquet and I would have no problems adjusting but it did not out perform the Becker in any respect. Also while I never experienced any problems I've heard the pallets break and come apart easily.

I want to try the Radical Pro. I like the specs but a lot of people find the swingweight a bit high at 345 I think it is. I would imagine you need to prepare early with that one.

[Consigliere]

I've got the Babolat Pure Drive GT, and have also just bought a Babolat Pure Storm GT.

I really like the feel of the PureDrive and love the power. You can really blast the ball with this racquet and retain control at the same time. It's a fairly stiff frame, but I suppose that's where the power comes from.

I've only played a couple of hours with the PureStorm but my impressions (compared to the PureDrive) is that the PS is slightly more of a control racquet, slightly more flexible (Babolat give it a flex rating of about 63 compared to 70 for the PD) and slightly easier on the arm.

The main difference with the PureStorm is that I find I have to concentrate a bit more and make sure my body position and technique is more spot on when hitting the ball. The PureDrive flatters me a bit more but the payoff with the PureStorm is that although you can have to concentrate more in getting your technique right, you get a little bit more precision and accuracy in your shots, particularly with cross court shots - I feel can be slightly more pinpoint with my accuracy (I guess the slightly smaller head helps here - 98 v 100).

Both racquets have a similar 'Pure' range of feel. Hard to explain but they both feel that they have similar 'DNA' but one geared for power and the other geared for control.

I like both of them.

[Nadal46]

i prefer Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT

[Dhaval Katbamna]

i would say the head, since they got rid of the rectangular grips more people have been switching to head

[Stefano]

Ben, I would go for Boris Becker all the time.

They are great racquets and Volkl engineered.

And you know how much I love Volkl frames ;)