Comparison · Tennis rackets
Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (2024) vs Dunlop FX 500 Tour (2026)
Torn between the Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (2024) and the Dunlop FX 500 Tour (2026)? Here is a clear, spec-by-spec comparison, with the differences that actually matter and our verdict.
Pure Strike 98 16x19 (2024)FX 500 Tour (2026)
Head size98 in²98 in²
Weight (unstrung)305 g305 g
Balance320 mm315 mm
String pattern16x1916x19
LevelIntermediate to advancedIntermediate to advanced
Power7/108/10
Spin7/107/10
Control9/108/10
Comfort6/105/10
The key differences
- These two rackets have very similar profiles: the choice comes down to feel and swing weight.
The verdict
Go for the Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 (2024) if you want control and precision, and the Dunlop FX 500 Tour (2026) if you are mainly after power.
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