In this article, I will look at the racket specs of the Yonex Vcore 100 and Babolat Pure Drive to see how these two rackets compare to each other.
Racket Specs – Pure Drive vs Vcore 100
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Pure Drive and Vcore 100 tennis rackets.
Main Differences: The Vcore 100 has a slightly heavier strung weight (320g vs 318g), a slightly heavier swing weight (322g vs 320g), a lower stiffness rating (65 vs 71), and a thicker beam width (25.3mm / 25.3mm / 22mm vs 23mm / 26mm / 23mm).
Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (645 sq cm), racket length (68.58cm), string pattern (16 x 19), and balance (33.02cm HL).
| Racket Specs: | Pure Drive | Vcore 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Head Size (sq cm) | 645cm | 645cm |
| Head Size (sq in) | 100in | 100in |
| Length (cm) | 68.58cm | 68.58cm |
| Length (in) | 27in | 27in |
| String Pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| HL or HH1 | HL | HL |
| Strung Balance (cm) | 33.02cm | 33.02cm |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 4 pts HL | 4 pts HL |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 318g | 320g |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.2oz | 11.3oz |
| Swing Weight | 320 | 322 |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 300g | 300g |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.58oz | 10.58oz |
| Frame Stiffness | 71 | 65 |
| Beam Width (mm) | 23mm / 26mm / 23mm | 25.3mm / 25.3mm / 22mm |
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Pros and Cons
The Pure Drive has a good mix of power, control, and spin, a generous sweet spot, and easy power on serves, but one negative is that it has a relatively high stiffness rating so it will not provide a ton of arm comfort.
The Vcore 100 is a spin-friendly frame with good power, but it offers less control than other Yonex rackets like the Ezone 98.
Head to Head
The Pure Drive is better in terms of Control and Spin but the Vcore 100 is the better option in terms of power and arm comfort.
| H2H | Pure Drive | Vcore 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | – |  |
| Control |  | – |
| Spin | | – |
| Arm Friendliness | – | |
Player Recommendations
Both tennis rackets are best used by intermediate to advanced tennis players as beginners will find these rackets too heavy.
| Player Level | Pure Drive | Vcore 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Vcore 100 Is currently endorsed by Caroline Garcia, Elena Rybakina, and Donna Vekic, while the Pure Drive is endorsed by Karolina Pliskova, Fabio Fognini, Sofia Kenin, and Garbine Muguruza.
Where can you buy these rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and through the Yonex and Babolat websites.