2018 Babolat Pure Drive

…Pure Power. Fear Nothing. #playtobewild

It is one of the most iconic rackets in the world and without doubt, probably the most popular as well. For the new season, the famous Blue has returned.

When customers walk into our store and see the range of rackets what we offer, most of them don’t have a clue where to start. However, once we ask them, “What brand do you currently play with?” They will most likely reply with “Babolat, but I don’t know which model it is. It’s the blue one?” We raise a smile and then 5 minutes later, they walk out with a brand new Pure Drive. That doesn’t happen with any other racket!

If you are a current user of the Pure Drive, the iconic chunky frame provides you with the unlimited power you need to hit your opponents off the court. It is one of those rackets that you can just instantly pick up, play with it and get on with it straight away! To improve one of the best-selling rackets in the world is pretty difficult, but with the 2018 Pure Drive, Babolat have done just that.

Babolat have made the addition of a technology to deliver optimal feel and much less vibration. They have partnered up with a company by the name of SMAC, who work with sports cars and in the aeronautic market. They specialise in vibration management in sectors where it is crucial to guarantee security and performance. After extensive research and tests, it was concluded that in specific places on the frame, special fibres developed by SMAC have been integrated into the racket with layers of graphite and it has allowed the racket to offer a unique feel.

Now, little things make a big difference and this part I am particularly pleased with! Babolat have made slight changes to the grommet and on the construction of the bumper after speaking with stringers and shops!

The specifications of the racket have not changed. Still weighing in at 300g, a 100sq.in head size and a balance of 320mm, the Pure Drive is, and will still be one of the most forgiving, powerful rackets on the market.

Pure Power. Fear Nothing. The brand new Pure Drive.

Babolat PURE DRIVE 2018