Babolat VS NCT Tour PRICE: $199 BALANCE: 3/10 in. head light HEAD SIZE: 100 sq. in. FLEXIBILITY: Stiff LENGTH: 27 in. IDEAL SWING: Medium to long WEIGHT: 10.5 oz. NTRP: 3.0–4.5 FIRST TAKE: Despite the word “tour” in the name, this racquet is too light and powerful for professionals, or even most advanced players. But [...]

Babolat VS NCT Power   PRICE: $199 BALANCE: 3/5 in. head heavy HEAD SIZE: 118 sq. in. FLEXIBILITY: Very stiff LENGTH: 28 in. IDEAL SWING: Short WEIGHT: 9.4 oz. NTRP: 2.0–3.5FIRST TAKE: It’s common for game-improvement racquets to have a lot of weight in the head in order to add power to short strokes. The [...]

Babolat VS Nanotube Drive   Length: 27.5 in. Weight: 9.3 oz. Ideal Swing – Short: No Ideal Swing – Medium: Yes Ideal Swing – Long: No Maneuverability: Low Control: Low Power: High Comfort: MediumThis is tennis’ version of a rocket launcher. To increase power, Babolat blended ultra-stiff carbon fibers into the throat of the Nanotube [...]

Babolat Pure Drive Roddick   PRICE: $189 BALANCE: 5/8 in. head light HEAD SIZE: 100 sq. in. FLEXIBILITY: Stiff LENGTH: 27 in. IDEAL SWING: Long WEIGHT: 11.5 oz. NTRP: 4.5–7.0SALES PITCH: Babolat will have you know two things: First, relax, because the hugely popular Pure Drive isn’t being discontinued; second, if you like that racquet [...]

Babolat Pure Drive OS   Length: 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 [...]

Babolat Pure Drive 107   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 [...]

Babolat AeroPro Drive with Cortex   PRICE: $185 HEAD SIZE: 100 sq. in. LENGTH: 27 in. WEIGHT: 11.1 oz. FLEXIBILITY: Very stiff BALANCE: 3/5 in. head light IDEAL SWING: Long NTRP: 4.0SALES PITCH The flat, aerodynamic throat helps serious players get more racquet-head speed and action on their shots. COMPARE TO Babolat AeroPro Drive HOW [...]

Babolat Aero Blast/Drive Z-OS   Babolat Aero Blast (pictured left)Price: $219 Head Size: 112 sq. in. Length: 27.5 in. Weight: 10.1 oz. Flexibility: Stiff Balance: 3/5 in. head heavy Ideal Swing: Short to medium NTRP: 2.5-4.0 Babolat Drive Z-OS (pictured right) Price: $199 Head Size: 110 sq. in. Length: 27.5 Weight: 9.9 oz. Flexibility: Stiff [...]