{"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

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Racket Specs<\/span> Comparison – Instinct MP vs Pure Drive<\/h2>\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

Racket Specs:<\/th>Instinct MP<\/th>Pure Drive<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Version<\/strong><\/td>2022<\/td>2021<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/strong><\/td>\"Instinct<\/td>\"Babolat<\/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

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\n

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