With the Pure Strike ProjectOne 7 Babolat releases an early cosmetic version of the current Pure Strike 16x19.  This modern player's racquet has universal appeal - call it a softer, more controlled Pure Drive with easy acceleration and impressive targeting. In addition to its square & elliptical Hybrid Frame Construction, this update comes with Babolats new FSI Power technology, which widens the spacing between the upper crosses for a juicer, more spin-friendly ride. In contrast to earlier versions of the Pure Strike, Babolat has thickened the beam in parts of the shaft and head to enhance power and stability. On court these features amount to a comfortably firm response that is as lively as it is precise. From the baseline the Strike has the same easy acceleration and out of the box playability as the Pure Drive, but it feels a tad friendlier on the tendons. Spin comes easy, and big swings find their mark without much fuss. Although the widened beam and more open string spacing provide extra pop over the previous generation, the power never feels overwhelming. At net the ProjectOne 7 feels fast and accurate, with decent stability for a sub 340 gram racquet. Touch artists should have enough feel to kill the pace and drop the ball maliciously short. As with the previous generation, this racquets combination of power, precision and spin should translate into some very aggressive serving. With the Pure Strike ProjectOne 7 Babolat delivers a great feeling player's racquet with impressive levels of power, control and spin. The great price is a nice bonus.