Description
Babolat ™ Pure Drive Tennis Racquet
The Brand
Babolat is a French company that has been around since 1875, when Pierre Babolat created the first strings made of natural gut. In 1994, Babolat expanded beyond strings to become a total racquet sports company whose products are used by professional players in a variety of racquet sports.
The Series
Babolat offers four different racquet series of tennis racquets. The Pure Aero series emphasizes spin. The Pure Strike series emphasizes control. The Pure Drive series emphasizes power. And the Drive series emphasizes cost effectiveness.
Everything in the Pure Drive series of tennis racquets is geared toward the comfortable and effortless production of power. This is reflected in the shapes of the beams, the positioning of the grommets, the movements of the strings, and other details.
The Pure Drive series consists of eight different racquets of varying weights and sizes. The Pure Drive VS and the Pure Drive Tour are for singles players are the advanced and elite levels. The Pure Drive and the Pure Drive Team are all-purpose racquets for adults while the Pure Drive Lite and the Pure Drive Super Light are for juniors. Two other racquets in the series — the Pure Drive 107 and the Pure Drive 110 — are doubles racquets.
Our Description
The Pure Drive is an all-purpose racquet that works equally well for singles and doubles. It is available in two different lengths. The Pure Drive is a standard length (27 inches); the Pure Drive Plus is 27.5 inches long. Most players will choose the standard length. Exceptionally tall players or players with exceptionally strong serves, will usually choose the Pure Drive Plus.
Year after year, the Babolat Pure Drive is one of our top selling tennis racquets. It is also one of our most popular demos in our Try One Before You Buy One program. Its 100 sq in format makes it suitable for both singles and doubles. Relatively head light, the Babolat Pure Drive is popular with defenders and retrievers who patiently keep the ball in play and wait for their opponents to make mistakes. Our experts often recommend the Pure Drive to advanced males, elite females and elite juniors.
Racquet Demo Program
TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT
Racquet Network’s pro shop has more than 100 demo racquets on hand. Our demo program gives players a month to try a variety of racquets and then choose the one that is right for them. Book an EXPRESS SERVICE APPOINTMENT to inquire in-person for details.
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Manufacturer’s Description
The ideal racket for players seeking the perfect balance between power and feel at ball impact.
Online Offer
Customers who purchase select premium Yonex, Babolat or Tecnifibre tennis racquets online are offered
- free string option
- free installation option
- free stenciling option
- free shipping option
- free racquet engraving
- free racquet cover engraving
- Theft Protection Program
Customers who want this special offer must order online. This offer is not available in-store.
How to String this Racquet
This racquet is in the All-Purpose category of tennis racquets. It can be used for singles and/or doubles and by all levels of players from beginner to professional. So how one strings it will depend on how one intends to use it. The best way to answer this question is to come into our store and discuss these issues with an expert racquet technician. We will figure out how you intend to use this racquet and help you choose the best string and string tension for that type of activity.
Racquet Specifications
Racquet Technologies
HTR System
A new lay-up composition for an improved High Torsional Rigidity to yield unseen explosivity, especially on powerful shots played at high intensity.
SWX Pure Feel
New technology featuring extended wrapping of “SMAC” technology. This cutting-edge vibration filtration system integrated in the lay-up provides an unrivaled feel at ball impact a unique sound on every shot
FSI Power
FSI is an acronym for Frame String Interaction. In Babolat’s racquet technology universe, FSI is a major issue. In the newest Drive series of tennis racquets, Babolat has shifted the string placement to provide more density where it is needed. They have also tweaked the shapes of the grommets to provide an improved sweet spot that helps on all shots, including off-center hits. The combination of technologies is branded by Babolat as FSI Power.
GT Technology
Babolat’s GT Technology combines high density carbon fibers, giving the racquet head optimum strength which translates to greater power and increased control on any shots hit with maximum power.
Woofer System
Babolat’s Woofer System Technology increases the ball’s dwell time on the string bed. More dwell time means more opportunities to manipulate the ball with either spin and/or energy. As a result players who have spin and/or power have more opportunities to use that spin and/or power.
Elliptic Beam
Elliptical frame shape offers high resistance to twisting and bending for optimal power.
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Product Details
| Sport | |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Grade | Adult Performance |
| Game Group | Singles & Doubles |
| Age Group | |
| Player Type | Mixed |
| Stroke Style | |
| Format | Customized |
| Length | |
| Grip Size | 1 (4 1/8") XS, 2 (4 1/4") S, 3 (4 3/8") M, 4 (4 1/2") L, 5 (4 5/8") XL |
| Head Size | 100 sq in (645 sq cm) |
| Balance | |
| Frame Flex | |
| Frame Weight | 301g/10.6oz |
| Finished Weight | 320g/11.3oz |
| Pattern | |
| Recommended Tension | 50-59 lbs (23-27 kg) |
| Warranty | None |
| Item Type | Ships from e-commerce division 2 |
