The new Babolat Pure Drive racquet features HTR (High Torsional Rigidity), a technology that increases energy return to ensure that every shot has the explosive power to score points.

Babolat Pure Drive is made of graphite and weighs 11.2 ounces strung (318 g.) making it middle of the road among other top racquets.

While the Pure Drive is not the first racket that springs to mind as a net conqueror, it offers a great balance of maneuverability with its 300 gram weight and stability. Its updated layup offers a closer feeling of connection with the ball while still offering plenty of put away power on volleys and overheads.

An Overview. At its core, Pure Drive is an innovative new suite of technologies that aim to improve fuel economy in Nissan's line of vehicles while significantly reducing CO2 emissions at the exact same time. It does this in a number of different ways, including via things like: Nissan's famous “Stop/Start” system.

Babolat Pure Drive racquets are endorsed on tour by Karolina Pliskova, Fabio Fognini, Garbine Muguruza, Julia Goerges, and Bob and Mike Bryan. It is one of the most popular tennis racquets for professionals, college players, and recreational players as well.

Babolat also makes a 110-square-inch model. While the 107-square-inch model might be low in stock, we've found more in-stock Pure Drive models with smaller faces, like the 100-square-inch version.) Mark Mason calls the Pure Drive “powerful” and a solid choice for the beginner player.

While Nadal started with the Pure Drive, he helped develop the Pure Aero and remains involved in Babolat's product testing and innovation process. He likes the equipment for several reasons – it works perfectly for the heavy topspin with which he plays, and the power generated is exceptional.

Choosing the Best Babolat Tennis Racquet for You The Pure Drive is Babolat's best overall tennis racquet. It works for a wide range of players at any skill level. However, if you know you'll need more help with control, the Pure Strike is going to be the best racquet.

Actual Racquet Rafael Nadal uses the Babolat AeroPro Drive, the predecessor to the Pure Aero, which Babolat designed for him early in his career and launched in 2004. Here's a look at the current specs for his racquet.

Conclusion. So, if you are a player who relies on power and control, the Pure Drive may be the better choice for you. But if you are a player who relies on spin and wants a racquet that helps you generate more spin, the Pure Aero may be the better choice.

Hayden - "The Pure Drive feels slightly stiff toward the tip of the frame.

It's no wonder the Pure Drive is one of most popular and versatile racquets in the world. The 10th generation of the Pure Drive takes your game to the next level with point-ending explosive power and increased feel. The Pure Drive Team is dedicated to players seeking a powerful but lighter racket for better handling.