The Pure Drive Gen11, a legendary game-changing racquet series, improves on its comfort and feel where this model is suitable for a wide range of players from beginners, rising intermediates to experienced club players who prioritize lightweight performance.
The 100-square-inch head size suits most players, offering a balanced mix of control and power, while the open string pattern enhances spin and power generation. Weighing 10.1 ounces, the racquet provides excellent manoeuvrability while maintaining enough stability for powerful, deep shots from the baseline. Its head-light balance supports versatile all-court play, enabling quick swings for 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. 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 with this edition focusing on lightweight access to explosive power and spin. Returning players will value the enhanced comfort and the racquet's ability to further support full-swing performance.
- Head Size: 100 sq. inches / 645 sq. cm
- Length: 27 inches / 68.58 cm
- Weight: 10.1 oz / 285 g unstrung
- Balance: 7 pts head light / 320mm unstrung
- Swingweight: 301
- Beam width: 23mm / 26mm / 23mm
- Flex: 72 RA
- Tension Range: 44-53 lbs / 20-24 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.
