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Babolat Pure Drive 98

Racquet
4.4
5 Reviews

Babolat Pure Drive 98

4.4
5 Reviews
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Spin. Power. Precision

Babolat updates the Pure Drive VS with a new name and material technology. Named the Pure Drive 98, this speedy racquet gives experienced players a dangerous combination of spin, power and precision. What separates it from the standard Pure Drive is a slightly smaller head size along with a thinner, more flexible beam. The upshot is a racquet that not only gives you a more "connected feel" but also delivers a more precise and predictable launch angle. For this update, Babolat reinforces the perimeter of the head with its HTR System, resulting in a more torsionally rigid construction for added stability and power. To help soak up the harsher vibrations, Babolat puts SWX Pure Feel in the shaft. Additional features include FSI Power Technology, which optimizes the grommet system and string spacing for higher energy return and extra RPMs (think heavy ball).  Ultimately, the Pure Drive 98 is a great option for experienced players who want a powerful and spin-friendly racquet with enough control to target the lines. 

Specifications

Head Size: 98 in² / 632.26 cm²
Length: 27in / 68.58cm
Strung Weight: 11.4oz / 323g
Balance: 13.12in / 33.32cm / 3 pts HL
Swingweight: 322
Stiffness: 67
Beam Width: 21mm / 23mm / 21mm
Composition: Graphite
Power Level: Low-Medium
Stroke Style: Medium-Full
Swing Speed: Medium-Fast
Racquet Colors: Blue
Grip Type: Babolat Syntec Pro
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 7T,9T,7H,9H
Two Pieces
No Shared Holes
String Tension: 50-59 pounds

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Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
5 Customer Reviews
3 out of 5 Stars
Not recommend for beginnersVery stiff racquet
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Babolat Pure Drive 98If it's good enough for Jerry Shang then it's good for the rest of us!! THE SHANGSTER ROCKS!!!!
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5 out of 5 Stars
Good but like the original betterBeen playing Pure Drives for eight years. Wanted to try the smaller head size in hope it would give me a crisper feel on my volleys. And it did! However when I switched to the 98 I lost a lot of the spin I normally create. Overall good racquet but I went and bought another two originals instead
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5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Excellent racquetVery good racquet, especially on serves and returns
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4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Great racquet for intermediateAfter demo’ing six other comparable racquets based on TW recommendations and some YouTube video reviews, I chose the Babolat Pure Drive 98. Disclaimer: I did not rate this racquet a 5 because I have not played enough with it, but so far it’s great. I strung it with Solinco Tour Bite 17 at 53. Ground strokes feel great and balls go deeper into the court. Serves are strong with great spin. However, at the net I feel like the racquet is slightly unstable. Most likely user error, but this could change the more I play with the racquet. Overall, I highly recommend this racquet.
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