Introducing a very special version of the Pure Strike. This limited edition racquet boasts the colors of the Japanese flag. Like the standard cosmetic version, it pairs great playability with outstanding feel. Ideal for intermediate and advanced players, the Pure Strike features a hybrid frame construction (called Control Frame Technology) which blends the control and feel of square beam with the speed and dynamism of a modern elliptical beam. This racquet also has FSI Power technology which features wider spacing between the upper cross strings for easier access to spin and pace. New to this frame is C² Pure Feel, a material technology that combines cortex with a uniquely flexible viscoelastic rubber at 3/9 o'clock. The upshot is a comfortably dampened feel with impressive pocketing. From the baseline the Pure Strike 16x19 feels solid and surgical. It offers the spin-friendly precision of the Pure Drive but with a softer response and better ball feedback. It also packs enough mass for battling against higher levels of pace or driving the ball through the court. At net the Pure Strike offers the best of both worlds. It comes around with decent speed but it also feels stable against higher levels of pace, and it's versatile enough for finishing points with a bang or dropping the ball on a dime. In addition to being one of the one of the more seductive and user-friendly player's racquets in Babolat's line-up, this limited edition racquet makes a great collectible.