Pure Strike 98 18x20 2024

The 2024 Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 carries the dense 18x20 string pattern in the brand's control-oriented 98 line. The frame delivers more feedback at contact than the previous generation, communicating where the ball sits on the string bed. Directional control is precise and predictable, and that control holds at the baseline where depth can be managed when flattening out groundstrokes. The frame is solid and stable at impact without added weight, and the response is comfortable and plush despite a slightly thicker beam than the Blade or TF-40. The dense pattern does not mute spin or net play as much as expected, with accessible topspin and smooth, predictable volleys. Pace sits on the higher end for a control frame, with depth that can run long.