Babolat Pure Drive 2021 GLOBAL Tennis Racquet Review 🌎 (available NOW!)
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2020
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Intermediate and advanced players looking to load the ball with pace and spin should love this update to the game's most iconic modern player's racquet. Updated with minor tweaks to the feel for 2021.
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Thank u so much for the review! Backhand slices are one of my favourite shots ever in the game and I'm so excited to use it next week for the first time.
Love the new paintjob of the PD and Zsofi’s one handed backhand, it’s almost Federer like!
Have tons of different racquets, but I always come back to the pure drive. Looking forward towards the tour version.
i love this! keep up the good work guys!
Have been waiting for this review from TW for a while
The court is so beautiful. 😍
Bought this racket last week and loving it in every short I play with this racket :)))
Wowwwwwwwwwwwww
6:10 Zsòfi with the spin move!
Thank you for the review!
I really like Zsófi's playing style. Where can I find more her demo? 😂
backyard with a tennis court, what a joyful dream..
that's an amazing tennis court!
Zsofi has a sweet looking one-handed BH!
Bro, why the playtesters are smilling during the test? I can barely look at the ball during the game, imagine being smiling during the point. This racket must be gooooood!! 😁
Thats a nice looking racket👍
i love the backhand form of zsofi. great form. very nice
SAME!
Michelle, TW
Love how Brittany reviews keep that great attitude 🥰🥰👌👌💪💪💪💪
How does it compare to the head instinct mp graphene 360 ? Is there a new version 360+ coming up soon ? Thanks
MUCH improved paint job over the 2018 version
Beautiful courts
The SLO location of the tennis court. Wow
Didnt the last person say she wanted it with rpm blast to solve the spin issue when the string they used was rpm blast
Wonderfull one hander backhand 😍🎾
seems like yonex and babolat are going to be competing for the super stiff, blue power frames of 2020
Zsofi net game, nice job👍
The Pure Drive is the most iconic tennis racket. Everybody knows what it looks like and has played with it at some point. Literally made Babolat the biggest racket maker in the industry, along with Wilson. That was almost impossible back in the day.
Pure drive and pro staff are a tie at number 1
Except for an occasional hit on the courts, I stepped away from tennis for ~ 35 years. Before buying a pair of Babolat Pure Drive 2015 racquets, I was playing with vintage Head Arthur Ashe Comp 1, 2, 3, Head Professional ("the Red Head"), and my Wilson Pro Staff and Stan Smith and Jack Kramer Autograph wooden racquets. I did a lot of research before buying my Babolats, including watching Tennis Warehouse's UA-cam play tests (Thank you!), and I think they excellent racquets.
Glad to hear that we were able to help you in finding some newer racquets, and hopefully spending more time on the court from now on! Regards, Troy TW
@@tenniswarehouse Thanks, Troy, and Happy New Year to you and the entire TW staff, and stay safe!
Wow, both the specs and the scores are super close to the Yonex EZONE 100. They're even closer in color now.
Everyone copied the pure drive! Its an iconic Raquet
Just spent most of the weekend demoing one. It's okay, nothing amazing - pretty similar to the previous version. If you like Pure Drives, you'll like this but there's nothing here to convert non-Pure Drive users. I actually preferred the Diadem Nova 100 - more comfortable, MUCH better feel, more control and slightly thinner beam yet still good power and spin.
Not nearly as maneuverable but yes more comfortable.
Bang on sir
The Babolat Pure Drive has become the Honda Civic of tennis racquets.
More like the Cadillac. I love these more than any other racquet I've tried.
@Sarah Marshall this new one is
Sarah Marshall huh? Comfortable for me and they rip the pi*s out of the ball
More like the Porsche 911. Journalists who "test drive" it always rank it at the top of the list, every generation.
@@vanquish421 and Porsche 911 is nightmare to maintain for the owners!
They are really going after that Yonex paint job!
I’m happy that you guys review and it inspires me more to play tennis but my tennis racket is broken so please guys help me/can u give me one please it would surely help me to play,inspire and to become a pro player someday
I see they hired yonex designers to do the pure drive.
You mean Yonex copied Babolat. The Pure Drive was always blue with black. For over 25 years.
RossBayCult well more like black and white
Recommend me to choose the best racket for a recreational player, 64 years old. I need a light racket but powerful
I need a babolat
For a second I thought that was a blue Ezone 😀
could we please do a little review on 2020 ProKennex Black Ace (315/300) since the specs are so enticing for someone with arms issues...watching babolat reviews hurts my elbow...most of the club players are looking for something with good flex which prokennex has and TW seems to just completely ignore the flexy frame reviews...we all would appreciate a little review on this 2020 ProKennex Black Ace (315/300)rackets...thanks
@Chirag,
We have shot the reviews and they should be coming soon! Thanks for your patience!
Michelle, TW
Hey TW, I'm trying to decide between the Pure Strike and the Pure Drive as my new racquet. I hit big first serves, have a one handed backhand, play aggressively and go for winners. I have only been able to test out the previous generation of both racquets, and both worked just fine, which isn't really helping me make my decision. Any tips?
The Pure Strike will offer a bit more control and feel for the ball. The Pure Drive offers easier power, and has a bit stiffer feel. I guess it really comes down to personal preference. It seems like most pro players who use the Pure Drive tend to hit two handed backhands, and Dominic Thiem who has a great one-handed backhand uses a Pure Strike 98, but then again they are professionals, and it is not like you can't use a Pure Drive with a one-hander or a Pure Strike with a two hander. Troy, TW
Can't wait to give this bad boy a crack!!! So is the upgrade is kinda like the pure strike p17 to the 2019? More muted and less vibration?
I guess you could put it that way, as far as this one feeling smoother on contact, and increased comfort. That said, it also feels a bit more control oriented, and we also noticed a good feel on slice, and touch shots. I was really impressed, like Zsofi, and we aren't typically Pure Drive players. However there is still the PD DNA, so for the PD fan club it should be an easy enough transition. Troy, TW
Are those public courts in Australia?
When will the written review be available ?
Do you already have the ratings (power, control, spin, feel) ?
@Oliver Buff,
We are hoping to have the written review soon, close to (if not on) the launch date on September 24th. Stay tuned!
Michelle, TW
I’m using Wilson blade 98 18x20 v7 strung with cyclone at 48lbs
What tension would you recommend me stringing the pure drive at with cyclone?
Because of the more powerful, and livelier feel of the Pure Drive, we would likely go somewhere around 52 or 53 pounds. That said it is mostly personal preference, so if you don't feel comfortable going up that much you could try a couple pound increase at first. Troy, TW
@tenniswarehouse I currently use the Pure Aero, what would be the difference between that model and this new Pure Drive? I've always been tempted to try out the Pure Drive but have stayed loyal to the Pure Aero. Lastly, which racquet would be the more maneuverable of the two? Thank you for all the great reviews!
Maneuverability is pretty similar, it mostly just comes down to slight difference in feel. The Pure Aero is the most spin friendly, so if you are looking to improve your topspin the most then that might be the better choice. The Pure Drive feels a bit better on flatter drive shots, but is also spin friendly, just not quite as much as the Pure Aero. Besides that the Pure Aero is a bit more flexible, and the Pure Drive is a bit more firm feeling. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thank you!
Babolat RPM Powet or Luxilon Alu Power? Which one generates more power and spin? What about control? Thank you. Love your videos.
Luxilon all the time!
We prefer the ALU Power more so overall than RPM Power. We found better control, feel, and spin with ALU Power. Power is pretty close between the two, but we didn't love the feel of RPM Power, and we also found that it was a bit sticky for a poly, meaning that we had to straighten the strings more than usual for a poly. Troy, TW
so u wouldnt do full poly or crosses. So unsure
@@ttwarrior1, yes, we use full poly quite often. I am not certain what your question is? Troy, TW
Any word when the Tour version is coming out? I much prefer the HL balance of the Tour than the regular model.
@Tacos4all,
The rest of the Pure Drive lineup should be coming mid-January!
Michelle, TW
-Michele just out of curiosity what’s your preferred color way for the volkl cyclone and what size and tension do you use? Thanks! And great play test by the way!!!
Like 16 17 or 18?
The Black is typically the lower powered feel, and 16 gauge for the most control. Michelle prefers a deader feel from her string-bed. Troy, TW
Do you guys know the name/ model of the default replacement grips on the Yonex Vcore Pro 100 (280g)? Thanks :)
Yonex does not distribute their grips to us, so we just refer to it as the Yonex synthetic grip. Troy, TW
Hey TW people, I'm looking for some racquet advice. I use a beast 100 with a little bit of lead tape at 3 and 9, and also a warrior 107 with the same lead. I hit with a lot of topspin but I feel like my shots are a bit loopy and sit up right in opponents' sweet spot with the 100, and I can kind of drive the ball through the court better with the 107. I want another 107 but they're not easy to find. Would something like the pure drive be similar in helping me drive the ball through the court faster?
@Jon Burlew,
Yes, the Pure Drive 107 would be a good option especially if you're looking for a maneuverable, powerful racquet on serve. A couple others to look at might be the Dunlop FX 700 (also 107 square inches!) and the Yonex EZONE 108 -- both will also offer a solid feel and power as well as speed and spin!
Michelle, TW
71 RA!! The strings will last longer than my arm. What kind of direction is this? Even Julie admitted she has to swing fast or.the racquet doesn't work. You think intermediate and beginner players can do this for 2-3 sets?!? Sticking with Yonex, Head and Angell..friendly racquets without all the Hype and endorsements and crazy graphics.
The Yonex EZONE 100 is 69 RA and allegedly is not an arm killer. There's more to it than just RA.
@@vanquish421 I draw the line at 65 RA
Awesome.game.on the man in black
Do you know when the "tour" version of it will be available as a demo racquet in Europe?
Not for certain at the moment, for demos. Sometimes the demos can take a month or longer after the racquet releases, depending on manufacturer ship times, stringing, etc. Troy, TW
Would you pick this over the 2018 model for beginners?
They are fairly similar, but we did find the feel, and comfort to be improved with this 2021 version, so that should help. Troy, TW
How different is the pro drive junior 26 inch 2020/ 2021 compared to the 2019 version. I understand tha t the 2020 version has the new additional HTR system
Yes, the new HTR system technology, as well as an update to the Cortex Pure Feel system. We find this update to the Pure Drive to enhance the feel, control, and stability of the racquet, while still providing the easy power, and spin it is known for. It was surprising to find how much our playtesters enjoyed the backhand slice, as well as those touch/feel shots with this update, which is typically something that a Pure Drive is not known for. So all in all we really liked the update. Troy, TW
For you what is the best babolat pure drive version. Including past models
@Ivan Palaca,
We love them allllll! :)
Michelle, TW
Now the question is...do I wait for the tour version/tour+ to come out or settle for this one :)
Hi! How is this compared to the head speed 360+ mp? In terms of spin potential and serve
Spin is pretty similar between the two, but this Pure Drive offers easier power, and has a stiffer feel. Troy, TW
Is the the review for the Pure Drive 2021 or Pure Drive Team or Pure Drive Lite 2021? I notice the grip on the featured racquet is white in color vs. black as seen in the Pure Drive 2021.
This review is for the Pure Drive 2021 (300 gram unstrung version). The white grip color is an overgrip on top of the stock grip. Troy, TW
Thank you!
Hi TW, How's the comfort? i have played with the Pure Aero 2016 and i faced no arm issues, so is that the same here,?i usually play with VCORE 98 so it's not the most flexible racquet
We found the comfort, and feel to be improved with this version of the Pure Drive. It feels a bit more smooth on contact compared to previous iterations. That said, it is slightly stiffer overall compared to the 2016 Pure Aero. Also, the VCORE 98 isn't the most flexible racquet, but stiffness is in the 65/66 range, so lower than the Pure Aero and Pure Drive. Troy, TW
Hi TW! Julie from Europe mentioned she used to be a Babolat Pure Drive user but recently switch to a different frame. What's her current frame of choice? Thanks!
@Jassiel Rodriguez,
She has been using the Tecnifibre TF40 305 and als the Prince Textreme 03 Beast 98!
Michelle, TW
How would this compare to the Dunlop SX 300 Tour? If possible, ignoring the differences in weight as I'd be custimizing to my specs anyway.
I currently have the 2021 pure drive but before totally commit, I've been recommended the Dunlop. I can't demo it where I am though so I'd have to buy it, so any thoughts on it would be appreciated.
If you were to match the specs for weight/swingweight, then the main difference is that the SX 300 Tour offers more comfort, better shock absorption, and a bit more controlled feel. The comfort has been enhanced on the new 2021 Pure Drive, but not quite like the 65 stiffness, and Sonic Core technology that the SX 300 Tour offers. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thank you Troy.
Would this racquet be a good switch from the Clash 100 pro v2? Or should I look at the tour? What are my options otherwise? I’m looking for more pop and feel and I’m a 4.5 player that’s an aggressive baseliner with counterpunching tendencies.
@vaughn biggs,
I definitely would suggest a demo as the 'feel' between the Clash racquets is unique and will be different to the Pure Drive. The Pure Drive in the standard weight would probably be an easy transition and isn't significantly lighter to notice the difference, and the Tour can be a bit more demanding (which is less easy power). A couple others to try would be the Yonex EZONE 100, Dunlop FX 500 and even the Head Extreme MP.
Michelle, TW
Thank you so much Michelle for all the help! I’m looking through the website but the only thing is I see that the FX 500 is only available for demo from the website in the 1/4 grip and I normally play a 3/8. What other frames could I potentially demo along with the other 2?
Hello, am planning to order a racket from you(tenis warehous) and i wanted to know whether there is any meaning to change my current racket aero pro drive 2013 to pure drive 2021 ? Is it really better ?
@yarustamar,
"Better" is hard to say as each player finds they like different things and those APDs were definite favorites amongst many players. BUT the technologies have been updated for sure, and the feel has changed a bit and we definitely think it is worth getting a new racquet if you have been hitting with the same one from 10 years ago as the graphite will start to break down and some of the characteristics of the racquet will change, so yes, an update to the new Pure Aero 2023 or Pure Drive would both be solid options and fairly easy to transition to from your current APD!
Michelle, TW
What racquet do you guys recommend for an intermediate player, weight ideally low 11s or high 10s?
Mid 11
Babolat Pure Drive, Yonex EZONE 100, Head Speed MP, Babolat Pure Aero, Prince Textreme Warrior 100, all are great options, and most come in various weights, whether you want to 300 grams or about 11.2 ounces strung, or 280-285 grams or about 10.7 ounces strung. Troy, TW
What was the tension the Britney’s Solinco HyperG? A friend had the Solinco HyperG on his Head Speec Pro, but he says the balls bounces off his racquet like a rocket. Any recommendations on best tension with this string for power on the baseline & control at the net?
Brittney strings her racquet at 53 pounds with Solinco Hyper-G 16L. We would usually string somewhere around 52 pounds with Hyper-G on the Speed Pro. Some of our testers prefer stringing a bit tighter closer to 55, and some prefer lower around 47 pounds, so I guess there is a lot of personal preference in the tension choice. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse 53lbs is abouts where I string mine with the Prince Lightening XX 16g. My friend had his at 47-48lbs I think, that could be why it was bouncing off his racquet. Thanks for the feedback on her choice of string, I might just try the Solinco HyperG.
PD lovers think this is the ultimate stick. Im tempted.
Radnally same here
Pure Drive is a great racket, I switched from Head Speed to Pure Drive back in 2015 because my swing is so fast so I wanted a racket that allowed me to do that. That was a great decision. It doesn't really fell stiff at all , it gives you a lot of power and control. One of the best in the market for sure.
I have the Pure Aero 2016, and I am considering to get the new Pure Drive 2021, any idea how the two differs from each other?
The Pure Aero 2016 is a bit more spin friendly, and has a slightly more flexible feel. This Pure Drive packs a bit more power, and has a bit stiffer feel to it. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Thank you so much for the clarification.
@@tenniswarehouse Thanks for the clarification. Also, could you please explain what does the Stroke Style mean? And what is the difference between Medium-Full and Full?
So a bit toned down on the power, more controlled and smaller sweetspot? Most dampened PD so far?
Yeah, a bit dampened, and felt a bit more smooth on contact. Sweet-spot is debatable, as some of us found it rather forgiving, and some noticed a drop-off. That said, it did feel like it was a bit easier to control the ball, and slice was really nice suprisingly, but it still packed plenty of power. I am usually not a huge fan of the feel of Pure Drives, same with Zsofi on this review from TWE, and we both liked how this Pure Drive played, and felt. Troy, TW
Hi michelle what string r u using on the pure drive the green color? looks very nice just wonderin if they are good too in performance?
@Tristan Pastor,
That is Solinco Hyper G -- one of our favorite strings, definitely a good one to try in the Pure Drive!
Michelle, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thanks michelle did i hear it right that u strung it at 57lbs? is it not too tight? I mean im using pure aero with rpm @ 53lbs and its alraedy tight. thanks let me know ur thoughts
@Tristan Pastor,
I would suggest stringing it at 52# and going from there. I tend to string at a higher tension, so that works best for me but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. If RPM at 53 is tight, drop to 51 and see how it works!
Michelle, TW
Why are you guys always smiling while playing it looks so forced 😂
Agreed. They could be a little more natural instead of "this is the absolute best day of my life with this racquet" face. The aussies felt more natural.
They want to look good on their profile picture.
Is there a "Pure Drive Tour 2021" or "Pure Drive Tour Plus 2021" version?
@Vinay Hiremath,
More Pure Drives coming at the beginning of 2021! Stay tuned!
Michelle, TW
What are some differences from 2018 and 2021?
We talk about some of the difference in this video. The vibration dampening and improved comfort is a key difference. We really liked the improved control, and feel on slice, and touch shots as well. It seems that players who have used the Pure Drive over the years find an easy transition, but there is some subtle differences, to where players that typically don't like the Pure Drive are actually enjoying the feel and performance of it, myself included. Troy, TW
what is the difference between RPM Blast 18 gauge and Hyper G 17 gauge in power,control,spin, and feel ?
Both offer a lot of control, and spin. Hyper-G has a bit more pocketing, feels slightly more comfortable, and maybe just slightly more power. RPM Blast feels a bit more firm, and dead. The main difference that we find is that Hyper-G holds tension better over time. RPM Blast feels great for a few hours, but then after that the playability drops off, and becomes pretty bagged-out. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse so would you say that hyper G is basically a more control and spin oriented version of luxilon alu power ?
@@dylpickle1518, I would say that Solinco Confidential, or Tour Bite would actually be a bit closer to ALU Power in terms of feel, and Tour Bite would be a bit closer in power, both being more spin oriented with the square profile. Tour Bite is likely the closest to ALU Power, Confidential feels somewhat like a mix of ALU, and RPM Blast. Hyper-G feels a bit softer, and sort of unique in the feel. Troy, TW
Would you recommend the tour version or this one?
It depends on your preferences, level of play, racquets you are accustomed to. Some of us playtesters play with heavier racquets, so in that case we would likely go with the Tour version. For others, the standard Pure Drive at 300 grams unstrung, that weight plays just fine. Troy, TW
Great video and video. When are you going to upload your review with detail write-up?
It usually takes about a month or so after the video is released. We go through an extensive editing process before we post the review, but we will do our best to post it asap. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Thank you for uploading the write-up quickly. Really appreciate it.
6:03 dat backhand
Oof 71 stiffness. Why doesn't Babolat make a soft
It has been a few years, but they used to have the Pure Control 95, which was very soft, and great control. I guess they didn't see the need for that type of frame any longer. Troy, TW
Hi @Tennis Warehouse what is the different between pure drive and evo drive?
The EVO Drive has more of a beginner, to intermediate spec, and is a bit cheaper in price for someone who wants an easy to use racquet, but maybe not a tournament player or doesn't need all the same performance technologies of the Pure Drive. This Pure Drive offers a bit more control, feel, and stability on contact, and is a bit more performance based, whether you are an intermediate who likes to compete, all the way up to the touring professional who likes to customize their racquets to spec. Troy, TW
Thank you Troy
What gauge of Solinco Hyper-G did Michelle prefer for this racket?
For this one we used 16L (1.25), which is our most commonly used among the playtesters. Michelle will typically use the 1.25 or 1.30mm. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse The thinner the string the more spin you get right? Is there an advantage to a thicker string?
Thinner typically helps with spin, feel, and a bit more elasticity. Thicker helps with durability, and control. Troy, TW
How would you compare this to the radical mp
This one packs more power, and feels a bit faster. The Radical MP offers a bit more control, and precision. Troy, TW
Hey troy,
What are three polys that work great with the blade 98 v7 for high level competition. Thanks:)
We enjoy most of the Solinco strings, but specifically Hyper-G, Confidential, and Tour Bite. We also like ALU Power, 4G, and Head Lynx Tour. Troy, TW
whats the difference betwen the older version
We talk about some of the difference in this video. The vibration dampening and improved comfort is a key difference. We really liked the improved control, and feel on slice, and touch shots as well. It seems that players who have used the Pure Drive over the years find an easy transition, but there is some subtle differences, to where players that typically don't like the Pure Drive are actually enjoying the feel and performance of it, myself included. Troy, TW
Troy, I need a rec for a string for intermediate 14 y.o. playing with Pure Drive Team. Looking for power with as much control possible.
I would likely go with a more control oriented multifilament, or a synthetic gut. Some options for this are Prince Premier Control, Tecnifibre Multifeel, Tecnifibre Triax, Wilson Sensation Control. For synthetic gut, Prince Lightning or Lightning Pro, or Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex are good choices. That said, if it gets to the point where the 14 year old player starts to break strings frequently, then the next step would be to try a hybrid, with a poly in the mains, and a multi or syn gut in the crosses. Typically when the player becomes advanced, then it could be worth considering a full bed of poly, you just want to be cautious of a stiffer string on a developing players arms. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Thank you! For the future, what is the best string for cross?
Which one do you recommend for doubles player? Pure drive or pure aero
Both could be great options, as they offer a lot of the same performance benefits but with a slightly different feel. Feel can be subjective, and is hard to know unless you are able to try the racquets out, however the Pure Drive is slightly stiffer, and feels slightly easy to generate power. The Pure Aero is slightly more flexible(although still firm), and is the more spin friendly of the two. The Pure Drive offers easy spin potential as well, just not quite as much as the Pure Aero, and when it comes to flatter shots, the Pure Drive feels a bit better for that. Troy, TW
So bottom line TW, who is your pick for king of tweeners? PD or PA?
If we were to take a vote from the playtesters, for their favorite of the two, it would likely go in favor of the Pure Drive. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Ugh, it just had to be the stiffer one! What do you think sways them towards PD more Troy?
@@footballnut1, Just maybe a bit more versatile whether you hit with spin, or like to drive the ball flat, however there are a lot of players who like the Pure Aero as well. We also like the Yonex EZONE 100, Head Extreme MP, and Dunlop SX 300, so doesn't necessarily have to be the stiffest racquets. Troy, TW
Dear Tennis Warehouse,
Is there any significant difference between Pure Drive 2021 and Pure Drive TEAM 2021 (other than the weight difference? 300gr vs 285gr) I mean is the TEAM model in the same league? In terms of vibration, feel, comfort, power, spin etc?
Yes, pretty similar overall besides weight and maneuverability. That said, the lighter racquet will maneuver easier, but the heavier racquet will feel more solid and stable on contact, so all about finding the right balance for each player. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Thank you for your quick response! I am planning to go with Drive Team, but wasn't sure if it is as good as the Drive ( - reviewed in this video) I've been advised by a friend to choose a bit lighter racquet than 300gr.
@@honfymarton, that should be a great option then, looking for a bit more maneuverable feel than the 300 gram version. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Thank you Troy for the support! :)
Can U compare it with Pure Aero?
A bit more power, and slightly firmer feel. The Pure Aero offers a bit easier spin, slightly more flexible, and a bit more plow. Troy, TW
How does the new Pure Drive compare against the current Pure Aero ?
The Pure Aero has a bit more flexible beam, and offers a bit more plow, and is a bit more spin friendly. The Pure Drive packs slightly more power, slightly firmer although comfort has been improved over previous versions, and there is more ball feel & feedback, especially on those flatter drive shots. I would say the Pure Drive is good for spin, but also feels good on flatter strokes, maybe a bit better from all areas of the court. The Pure Aero is a spin monster, and is a bit better for heavy topspin baseliners. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thanks Troy. I've been playing with the Pure Aero for about a year now and Aero Pro Drives before that for many years. I've been trying to like the Pure Drive for years to get some extra power but always found it a bit harsh and then always seem to go back to the Aero Pro / Pure Aero. Have the PD 2021 demo coming from you guys tomorrow.. Can't wait to try it out..
@@neilhyman8165, the feel is definitely improved, as far as feeling a bit more comfortable and smooth on contact, I usually prefer the Pure Aero, but when I hit this PD 2021 I was well surprised. It seems like a lot of non PD users are actually enjoying this update. Good luck! And rip a couple forehands for me, I am taking an unwanted break from tennis at the moment with a knee injury so enjoy it! Troy, TW
Tennis Warehouse I’ve watched a few reviews including TW’s and the softer response is what has me intrigued by this update. I feel for you on the knee. I just came back myself after a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus took me out of tennis for 18 months. Took a year to get back to the level I was playing at before my injury. Wish you the best of luck. - Neil
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Is babolat pure drive a very choisse racquet or any body can play with it
I guess you could say it is very versatile, and can be used by a variety of playing styles, and levels of players. It comes in a variety of different weights depending on your preference for the maneuverability. Troy, TW
What string would you recommend for this racquet?
@MasterHat,
Solinco Hyper G, Babolat RPM Blast or Volkl Cyclone would be great!
Michelle, TW
@@tenniswarehouse or do you have more better options
How does it do against an Aero?
Slightly firmer feel, and a bit easier power with this Pure Drive. The Pure Aero is a bit more flexible, and provides a bit easier access to spin. The Pure Drive is spin friendly as well, but not quite like the Pure Aero. Most also note that the Pure Drive feels better on flatter strokes, as well. Troy, TW
for me this racket gave me too much power and too few feel. It's a real powerhouse but for me thats a bad thing as i like to swing harder and faster resulting in everything flying out. For me i feel better using something with more control.
Exactly, 71 RA...you not gonna "feel" anything except shame for your mishits and out of bound shots!!
Hello, Can somebody help me?, i bought the Pure Drive(strung) online today, i asked the tennis shop to measure the specs for me, according to them all specs are pretty much spot on except an extra 6g of weight, they told me balance is 32.5 mm( 7 pts head light) yet when i balance the throat of the racket on my finger it is pretty much evenly balanced, so no towards the head nor the handle.., does this mean the stated
32mm balance is incorrect?.. , by the way the strings are Rmp blast 17g whit an Wilson sensation overgrip , would really appreciate your opinions!
Did they measure the racquet specs after or before being strung? and was the overgrip on the racquet when being measured or not. The specs listed on the frame are the target specs of the unstrung frame, but if you want an idea of the what the racquet should be close to, when strung, we have those specs on our website, once again it is an average: www.tennis-warehouse.com/Babolat_Pure_Drive_2021/descpageRCBAB-BRPDR.html. If you factor in the overgrip, those typically add somewhere between 4 to 6 grams of weight. Troy, TW
At Tennis Warehouse Europe, we have both the Unstrung and Strung specs listed. Keep in mind the Unstrung specs are the manufacturer target specs, and the Strung specs are what we found as an average when we measured them. www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/Babolat_Pure_Drive_Racket_/descpageRCQBA-BRPDR-EN.html. Troy, TW
Hi , thanks for your reply, no, the racket was measure unstrung whitout overgrip, 32.5 cm balence is 7. Pts HL, whit strings and overgrip should be Al least 4 pts HL, if my racket is evenly balenced putting my finger on the troth then.. it can t be 32.5 cm balanced right? , Thanks again!
how many cm from the listed 32cm balance would and overgrip reduce?
It would be better,if they play with both the previous and the new version and then compare them...
Yea
Did that this week, and the new one feels smoother (and therefore more comfortable) with a tad less power but a tad more control (IMO). I loved it and pre-ordered 2 of them :)
Does it offer muted feel?
Somewhat, but compared to previous Pure Drives we found better touch, and feel, and really liked it on slice. Troy, TW
Will it hurt elbows?
We found the comfort to be improved compared to previous versions. With a comfortable string type such Babolat XCel, you could likely find pretty good comfort. However, it is hard to say if it will hurt elbows, as often times technique play a big part in protecting the elbow. Troy, TW
Is babolat pure drive 2021 better than pure strike 16x19 on the clay court for advanced junior player??
Both could be good options, just depends on your preferences. The Pure Drive is more maneuverable, provides easy power, and feels a bit more firm. The Pure Strike 98 16x19 offers a bit heftier feel, more plow through, a bit more feel for the ball, and a bit more precision. Since you were using a junior racquet earlier this year, the Pure Drive would likely be easier for you to maneuver, unless you go with something like the Pure Strike Team, which I recommended for you earlier. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thank u very much sir.👍 😊
@@tenniswarehouse Can a pure strike team 3rd gen be kept for 5 years bcoz after 2 years l will become an advanced player and can I still use pure strike team ??
Is it arm friendly, thats the million dollar question....
Nope, don't go for the current Babolat frames if you suffer from arm issues. Much better options out there
It’s a million dollar question , because if they told you the truth they would lose millions in sales. Stay clear if you value the health of your arm and shoulder !
the reason it is not arm friendly is because its a very stiff racket with the balance point in the middle. This will help with power generation but can be really taxing on your arm/shoulder.
@nice guy,
We found the vibration dampening, and feel to be more comfortable than previous versions, however it is not necessarily a very comfortable in the overall spectrum of racquets. If you are searching for a very comfortable feel, then you would be better off looking toward the Prince Phantom racquets, or Head Gravity racquets, also ProKennex, and Volkl have very comfortable feeling frames. There are quite a few options out there, if you want specific recommendations, let us know your level, current racquet/string, and what you are looking for in performance compared to what you currently use. Troy, TW
What’s the price??
www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-BRPDR.html. Troy, TW
Yonex ezone 98 plus and Pure Drive 2021, which one of them will provide better spin and maneuverability?
Of those two, the Pure Drive 2021 will. If you were comparing to the standard length EZONE 98, it would be a bit closer in terms of spin and maneuverability, but still the Pure Drive 2021. The extended length of the EZONE 98+ makes it harder to maneuver, but also more plow through, and stable feel. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse Thanks
@@tenniswarehouse Which one is more stable between the standard ezone 98 and Pure drive?
Pretty close between those two, in terms of stability. Main difference will be the added precision and feel of the EZONE 98, whereas the Pure Drive has a bit easier power, and is stiffer overall. Troy, TW
Did you use solinco hyper g 16 or 17?
16L or (1.25mm). Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thanks! Which do you recommend? The 16L or the 18? And what’s the difference?
@@danielwilschetz1490, it depends on the racquet I am putting it in, but in an open pattern like the Pure Drive, we usually go with something around the 1.25mm. If I am putting into a really dense 18x20 pattern then sometimes we go thinner like 1.20 or 1.15mm, but then again it is all about personal preference, just like the tension. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thanks for the great response! This helps a lot. I just have 1 more question. Would you recommend this string or the soft version of it with the pure drive?
What tension you would prefer as this is my first Racquet
Will 25 kilos on the strings be enough. ??
What type of string are you using? Troy, TW
Great review but did she really just say "balls to the walls" LMAO omg
@Johny AllTheCash,
Not the first time, and certainly not the last :)
Michelle, TW
Balls to the wall comes from flying, actually. The top of the throttles in military aviation often are often round, so when you push them all the way forward you get the ‘balls to the wall’ - meaning you’re going all out.