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Babolat Pure Drive OS

By Your Host • Category: Racquets - Babolat • 2007
Babolat Pure Drive OS  
Babolat Pure Drive OSLength: 27.5 in.
Weight: 10.2 oz.
Ideal Swing – Short: No
Ideal Swing – Medium: Yes
Ideal Swing – Long: Yes
Maneuverability: High
Control: Medium
Power: High
Comfort: HighWith dozens of pros like Andy Roddick, Carlos Moya, and Kim Clijsters using the blue Babolat Pure Drive, it’s become one of the most recognizable racquets on tour. Now comes the mortal’s version, and it’s a gem. Designed for club players, the Pure Drive Oversize is more powerful, yet the control is still there if you have a slow, medium-to-long swing. That surprised playtesters, who figured the large head would make it more launching pad than tennis racquet. Instead, they got extra pop and only occasionally lost control. Doubles players loved the maneuverability at net, baseliners applauded the extra topspin they could generate, and everyone hit more aces. Dual Woofer technology gives the strings more freedom to move on impact, producing a very soft feel. The strings also make a loud ping, though, so use a dampener.BOTTOM LINE
Outstanding frame for club players looking for power.
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Your Host is Jeff - Jeff picked up his first racket at age 8 and immediately fell in love with the sport. He played varsity tennis in high school and intramural in college and currently plays in USTA Sectional Tournaments. His passion for tennis was fully realized when he started teaching his now fiancee the sport he loves. Today Jeff is still an avid tennis player, an ETUA tennis official and teaches young kids and teens whenever he can.
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