Babolat's power-friendly EVO Drive is designed for a balance of power and comfort suitable for a wide variety of players, from beginners to intermediates looking for a user-friendly experience at great value. This racquet has identical specs to the other EVO Drive Lite racquets of this generation so it isn't necessarily a racquet only for women.
In terms of raw specs, the headsize at 104 square inches provides a blend of control and power with a little more forgiving feel than a typical 100 square inches. Coupled with the headsize, the open string pattern has a lively feel with easier access to spin. The weight being very light at 9.0 ounces (unstrung) provides easy manoeuvrability granting easier general movement for comfortable net-play, serves and quick returns. Its head-light balance (unstrung) increases your ability to move the frame quickly, an important factor in generating power as well as being conducive to fast movements at the net for game-changing volleys or being able to swing fast for greater spin generation. The beam thickness enhances and optimizes the stability of the frame for greater energy transfer and power across the string-bed.
The EVO Drive Lite bring easy power and comfort to your game, in a lighter, easier-to-manoeuver weight. This alternate cosmetic allows you to express your unique sense of style.
Babolat recommends Babolat XCEL string for this racquet.
- Headsize: 104 sq. inches / 670 sq. cm
- Length: 27 inches / 68.58 cm
- Weight: 9.0 oz. / 255 g unstrung
- Balance: 7 pts head light / 320mm unstrung
- Swingweight: 300 strung
- Beam width: 23mm / 26mm / 23mm
- Flex: 70 RA
- Tension Range: 50-55 lbs / 23-25 kg
- String Pattern: 16/17
- Style #: 101454
- SWX EVO FEEL: Used in the aerospace industry, the advanced SMAC technology with increased dampening properties is located in three key areas of the racquet and provides amazing comfort on every shot.
- ELLIPTIC FRAME: Elliptical frame structure with optimal resistance and overall rigidity for phenomenal power.
- WOOFER SYSTEM: The first and most effective frame-string interaction system that provides a longer ball and string contact time for greater control and comfort.
