Babolat Strkr+ Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.7 MPH power, crisp 13mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Price: $219.99. Swing weight: 120. Twist weight: 5.43. Weight: 8.05 oz. Power: 55.7 MPH. Spin: 1815 RPM. Core: 13mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- Limited spin at 1815 RPM (16th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.43 (bottom 6%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 120 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Babolat
Strkr+
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.7 MPH power, crisp 13mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Elongated13mm coreCarbonGen 2/EdgelessFirepower BalancedPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
120
84th percentile
Twist Weight
5.43
4th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
13mm
Power
55.7 MPH
40th percentile
Pop
36 MPH
39th percentile
Spin
1815 RPM
Low
Balance
240mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4"
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1815 RPM (16th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.43 (bottom 6%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 120 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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