PRICE: $185
HEAD SIZE: 107 sq. in.
LENGTH: 27.2 in.
WEIGHT: 11.0 oz.
FLEXIBILITY: Stiff
BALANCE: 3/5 in. head light
IDEAL SWING: Medium to long
NTRP: 3.5-5.0SALES PITCH
Another entry into the Babolat Pure Drive racquet line. This offering has a bit more length and hitting area than the standard version, but is not quite as big as the oversized.
COMPARE TO:
Babolat Pure Drive
HOW IT TESTED
The Pure Drive is the signature frame in the Babolat family of racquets. So it¹s not surprising that the company would put out various versions, each with subtle differences, to appeal to the widest audience.
The Pure Drive 107 is perhaps the definition of a Œtweener racquet. It¹s longer, lighter, and has a bigger face than the standard Pure Drive, but is shorter, heavier, and has a smaller head than the oversized. It¹s designed for players who desire a little more pop and bigger sweet spot than the standard offers, but find the oversized too light and powerful. And according to our playtesters, the Pure Drive 107 is indeed a nice compromise. The extra surface area was appreciated by those looking for more juice on their strokes, yet they didn¹t feel it was a detriment to control.
Whether at the baseline or net, most found a predictably solid and stable response from their shots. Players who favor topspin were particularly happy with the frame, while those hit a flatter ball thought the Pure Drive 107 to be a bit overly powerful and tough to control.
BOTTOM LINE
A good all-around racquet that should appeal to a wide range of playing styles and ability levels.
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