{"id":19081,"date":"2023-01-13T14:03:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T14:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/?p=19081"},"modified":"2023-11-23T21:09:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T21:09:47","slug":"head-instinct-mp-vs-babolat-pure-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/head-instinct-mp-vs-babolat-pure-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Instinct MP vs Babolat Pure Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Head Instinct MP<\/strong> and Babolat Pure Drive<\/a> are two solid rackets that offer intermediate to advanced tennis players a good mix of power, control, and spin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, I will look at the racket specs of the Pure Drive (2021 version)<\/a> and Instinct MP (2022 Version)<\/strong> to see how they compare to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Instinct MP (or “MP”)<\/strong> and Pure Drive (or “PD”)<\/strong> tennis rackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Differences:<\/strong> The Instinct MP has a lower swing weight (313 vs 320<\/strong>), and a lower frame stiffness rating (64 vs 71<\/strong>) when compared with the Pure Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarities: <\/strong>Both rackets have the same head size (100in<\/strong>), racket length (27in<\/strong>), strung weight (318g<\/strong>), beam width (23mm \/ 26mm \/ 23mm<\/strong>), and string pattern<\/a> (16×19<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1<\/sup> Head Light or Head Heavy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is a short video comparing the specs of the two rackets:<\/p>\n\n\n\nRacket Specs<\/span> Comparison – Instinct MP vs Pure Drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Racket Specs:<\/th> Instinct MP<\/th> Pure Drive<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Version<\/strong><\/td> 2022<\/td> 2021<\/td><\/tr> Design<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Head Size (sq cm)<\/strong><\/td> 645cm<\/td> 645cm<\/td><\/tr> Head Size (sq in)<\/strong><\/td> 100in<\/td> 100in<\/td><\/tr> Length (cm)<\/strong><\/td> 68.58cm<\/td> 68.58cm<\/td><\/tr> Length (in)<\/strong><\/td> 27in<\/td> 27in<\/td><\/tr> String Pattern<\/strong><\/td> 16×19<\/td> 16 x 19<\/td><\/tr> HL or HH<\/strong>1<\/sup><\/td> HL<\/td> HL<\/td><\/tr> Strung Balance (cm)<\/strong><\/td> 32.99cm<\/td> 32.99cm<\/td><\/tr> Strung Balance (pts)<\/strong><\/td> 4 pts HL<\/td> 4 pts HL<\/td><\/tr> Strung Weight (grams)<\/strong><\/td> 318g<\/td> 318g<\/td><\/tr> Strung Weight (ounces)<\/strong><\/td> 11.2oz<\/td> 11.2oz<\/td><\/tr> Swing Weight<\/strong><\/td> 313<\/td> 320<\/td><\/tr> Unstrung Weight (grams)<\/strong><\/td> 300g<\/td> 300g<\/td><\/tr> Unstrung Weight (ounces)<\/strong><\/td> 10.58oz<\/td> 10.58oz<\/td><\/tr> Frame Stiffness<\/strong><\/td> 64<\/td> 71<\/td><\/tr> Beam Width (mm)<\/strong><\/td> 23mm \/ 26mm \/ 23mm<\/td> 23mm \/ 26mm \/ 23mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n