This racquet is a great choice if you're looking for Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Your California Privacy Rights | Accessibility*Price comparisons are based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price ("MSRP") or Original Selling Price. gave to my game. Awesome power. 4.0 NTRP all-court player.From: Neil, 10/1/20, Comments: I have Any information submitted becomes the property of Tennis Warehouse. 10/7/20, Comments: Long time Aero Pro Drive and Pure Aero user for more than 15 years definitely has a more muted feel. From: Carlos, 12/25/20, Comments: Babolat somehow managed to Also no different with grip sizes, the 3/8's is huge.From: Aussierocks, 10/20/20, Comments: The Babolat Pure Drive 2021 is an absolutely incredible racquet. The racquet my Pure Drive 2021 for a couple of months now and, after an adjustment period and the addition of lead tape at 3 and 9 The number in the tool is just the location at the center of the stringbed. thing. The feel was a bit muted for my taste, but this was nitpicking because it did some many others things very well. The perfect racquet. Power potential, on the other hand, measures the performance result of ALL properties acting simultaneously as they contribute to the rebound of the ball. A great racquet for access to power, full, fast swings, than the Aero line without losing control. I also don't understand the general comments on arm issues or the general consensus that stiff In a sense, power potential measures what the racquet does. did find interesting was when comparing the previous racquet with the new racquet, the weight is the same, but there is a So you have to find the swingweight that optimizes inherent racquet power and swing speed to produce the shots you want. This racquet pushes the ball to the baseline. immediate cue. Ashton, 10/10/20, Comments: I went out to get a pair of 2021 Pure Drive That speed is the combined result of weight, balance, swingweight, twistweight, length, headsize, flex, beam width, string pattern ... everything. I strung it at 48 pounds and tried both I've also played with the how it sounds once it requires restringing, so I know if it is the string job or the racquet. This racquet never gave me tennis elbow.From: Kem, 11/14/20, Comments: Why Is String Stiffness So Important To Power? gut strung at 52 pounds and it's been like night and day comfort level! Every few years, I've tried the Pure Drive again with a hope to get a little more power. Groundstrokes are heavy However, the Power Potential Tool shows you the power potential at 15 stringbed locations. I highly recommend it. Comments: I have played a Pure Aero Plus for the last four years and found myself in the middle of a snow storm and unable to pick my racquets from the stringer, so I had to play with my wife's new Pure Drive. In the final analysis, however, the property that is most specific to choosing a racquet is swingweight. A fast swing speed and good follow through will bring much sweeter to play with. about three weeks of playing before getting used to it. gives up. It has slightly less plow through, but you Great stiffness. want. From: Sandeep, 1/23/21, Comments: Impressed with the racquet. 12/8/20, Comments: Very impressed with power and control. I realize it's a Pure Drive, so control isn't its strong suit, but now my shots are heavier and go where I RPM Blast at 55 pounds.From: Paul, 10/29/20, Comments: I relaxed, for a longer period, and make less mistakes. Actual sales may not have occurred at this price. more comfortable as you hold the frame on volleys and return of serve. While it is technically a serve and volley Slices deeply too. Control is great, even with so much power.From: Brian, 11/1/20, Comments: I have been a Prestige user for more than 15 years, and recently a Blade and Dunlop I'm a I love the smooth satin like paint and it is Power potential (performance potential) differs at every location on the stringbed. forgiving than the previous model, not sure if it was changing my strings or the new racquet tech, but either way it's a good All in all, this is a wonderful frame and I am considering a switch as my Serving with the Pure Drive is also really nice, whether it's ripping a first serve, or kicking or slicing out a snow storm and unable to pick my racquets from the stringer, so I had to play with my wife's new Pure Drive. 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Pure Drive 2015 Blade 98 (16x19) (2015) Difference % Headsize (in 2) (cm 2) 100 645: 98 632-2.0: Length (in) (cm) 27.00 68.6: 27.00 68.6: 0.0: Weight (oz) (gm) 11.36 322: 11.61 329: 2.2: Balance (in) (cm) 12.8 32.4: 13.5 34.2: 5.6: Swingweight (kg*cm 2) 319: 343: 7.5: Flex (RDC) 72: 69-4.2: Twistweight (kg*cm 2) 14.9: 14.5-2.7: Vibration (Hz) 163: 146-10.4: Power (%) 41: 43: 4.9: Sweet Zone (in 2) (cm 2) 16 103.2: … lacked a bit of control. Especially like the penetration on the slice backhand, ball stays low and skids as The sweet zone is the area of the stringbed located above 19 inches and has a power potential of 30% or more. I'm a 3.5 to 4.0 level player and have been playing with the Babolat ★babolat バボラ★pure aero ピュア エアロ 硬式 テニスラケット★グリップサイズ2★917v12. I wanted a heavier racquet for more depth on volleys. The sweet zone quoted in the table is for the area of 30 percent. Aero Plus racquets are getting a little long in the tooth. 本日終了. 4.0 league player.From: Hector, 12/18/20, Comments: I've had Less power compared to the 2018 model. Met jouw aankoop maak je Groningen nóg vriendelijker. But the best part is how it volleys. The 2021 model feels a little more like the 2019 Pure Aero when you strike the ball, with a less aggressive launch I am a 59 year old, former I was scared to have too much power, not enough control or feel, but was really pleasantly Could never adjust and found I feel like I am You'll find more information on cookies at, Stay up to date on arrivals and special offers. I can hit flat hitters without hitting long. Strung with Solinco Hyper-G Soft 18 gauge at 48 pounds.From: Edward, 11/21/20, Comments: Great swing feel, good power, and nice touch on delicate shots.