The epitome of Babolat racquets is back with a special design to commemorate the Wimbledon tournament. The Pure Drive is one of the most popular and versatile racquets in the world. Boasting a design inspired directly by the British Grand Slam, this new version of the Pure Drive Gen11 was made for all fans of the legendary Wimbledon tournament!
The racquet's 100-square-inch head size is ideal for most players, offering a balanced mix of control and power. Its open string pattern enhances spin and power generation with less effort. Weighing 10.6 ounces, it provides excellent stability for high-intensity play while remaining light enough to deliver ample power during extended baseline rallies. The head-light balance supports versatile all-court play, allowing for quicker swings, easier spin, and rapid adjustments.
Compared to a traditional flat-beam racquet, the elliptical frame design, retained from earlier generations, enhances stability and energy transfer. Its resistance to twisting, especially on off-center hits, results in more consistent power. This advantage becomes particularly noticeable for baseline players who favor heavier, more powerful shots.
For the "Gen11" update, Babolat has integrated their NF2 Tech 2.0 which features 100% unidirectional flax fibers, providing enhanced mechanical strength with improved vibration filtration. When paired with increased flexibility of the frame, players will get increased power and more arm-friendly feel overall which is ideal for players loading up their shots with big swings.
The new Pure Drive offers something for everyone. New players will appreciate its versatility, making it suitable for various skill levels while delivering impressive power and spin. Returning players will value the enhanced comfort and the racquet's ability to support full-swing performance.
- Head Size: 100 sq. inches / 645 sq. cm
- Length: 27 inches / 68.58 cm
- Weight: 10.6 oz / 300 g unstrung
- Balance: 7 pts head light / 320mm unstrung
- Swingweight: 290 strung
- Beam width: 23mm / 26mm / 23mm
- Flex: 72 RA
- Tension Range: 46-55 lbs / 21-25 kg
- String Pattern: 16/19
- NF2 Tech 2.0: A new version 2.0 of natural flax fibers. This new 100% unidirectional flax fabric offers greater mechanical strength in the direction of the fibers and optimal filtration of vibrations. The flax patches are located in the throat of the racquet* to filter and to let only the good feelings through to the hand. *And in the frame for Team, Lite, S Lite and 107 models
- FSI Power: Frame String Interaction Power is a technology that combines an open string pattern, diamond-shaped grommets and a Woofer system to enhance the energy return of the strings. A longer contact time between the ball and the strings gives you more power and feel when you hit the ball.
- HTR System: This High Torsional Rigidity (HTR) system has been added to the frame's composition to increase impact stability and energy return.
- Elliptic Frame: An elliptical frame structure optimizes stability at the throat of the racquet to maximize the energy return of the strings and to deliver more power.
