Pure Drive 98 (Unstrung) Tennis Racket

Want power and precision without compromise? Then you need the new Pure Drive 98 racquet.

In 1994, BABOLAT launched the Pure Drive tennis racquet, which soon developed a reputation for power. Over the course of subsequent models, Babolat made changes and added innovations to meet the demands of the game. It's no surprise that the Pure Drive is one of the world's most popular and versatile racquets.

The 10th-generation Pure Drive tennis racquet will take your game to a new level with its explosive power and improved feel.

The Pure Drive 98 has all the characteristics of the Pure Drive family and offers the ultimate precision.

It's available as a matched pair with a maximum weight difference of 1 gram.

Team BABOLAT pro players may play with a customized or different model than the equipment depicted.

Benefits:

Power

Prefer to take the ball early, but lack the extra power needed for a winning shot? We've adjusted the racquet’s weight and balance point to give you that extra power, all combined with the latest HTR technology. Now you can outmanoeuvre your opponent with confidence! 

Precision

Does your playing style require the best power: precision ratio? Thanks to its 98 sq. inch (632 sq. cm) head and polar inertia, the Pure Drive 98 improves stability on impact for more precision.

Feel

To play tennis your way, you need to completely trust your racquet. That’s why we've added the latest Pure Drive SWX technology to this 98 version. The result is an excellent ball feel for the perfect sensations. 

HTR System

The High Torsional Rigidity (HTR) system is a new lay-up composition in the hoop of the racquet for increased rigidity to produce explosive winners at will.

SWX Pure Feel

New technology featuring extended wrapping of SMAC technology, the cutting-edge vibration filtration system integrated in the lay-up composition, provides an unrivalled feel at ball impact and a unique sound on every shot.

Elliptic Frame

Elliptical frame structure with optimal resistance and overall rigidity for phenomenal power.

Technical Characteristics

• Head Size: 630 cm²
  
• Length: 685mm
  
• Weight (unstrung): 305g +/- 7g
  
• Balance (unstrung): 325mm +/- 7mm
  
• Swing Weight: 300
  
• Stringing Pattern: 16/19
  
• Stiffness (RA): 74 -/+ 7
  
• Section: 21/23/21
  
• Composition: Graphite
• Recommended String: RPM Blast / RPM Power
  
• Tension Recommended: 23-27 Kg / 50-59 Lbs
  
• Recommended Grip: Syntec Pro
  
• Strung / Unstrung: Unstrung