{"id":2904,"date":"2022-02-16T13:02:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T13:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/?p=2904"},"modified":"2023-11-08T11:49:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T11:49:54","slug":"babolat-pure-strike-vs-pure-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/babolat-pure-strike-vs-pure-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Babolat Pure Strike vs Pure Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Pure Strike and Pure Drive are two of Babolat’s<\/a> top-selling tennis rackets, with both being very popular with recreational tennis players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will compare the Babolat Pure Strike<\/a> vs Pure Drive<\/a> to see what are the main differences between the two rackets in terms of racket specs and playability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both rackets are popular on the ATP <\/a>and WTA<\/a> tours with the Pure Strike being endorsed by Dominic Thiem, Cameron Norrie, and Alize Cornet while the Pure Drive is endorsed by Fabio Fognini, Sofia Kenin, Karolina Pliskova, Lucas Pouille, and Garbine Muguruza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Babolat Pure Drive\/Strike Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the purposes of this comparison of the Babolat Pure Strike<\/a> (or “PS”) and Pure Drive<\/a> (or “PD”), I have used the 3rd generation of the PS 16×19 and the 2021 version of the PD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Babolat has yet to confirm when the 4th generation of the Pure Strike<\/a> or the 11th generation of the Pure Drive<\/a> will be released but as both rackets are extremely popular with recreational players, it is likely that new models will be released sometime in 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racket Specs Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Main Differences:<\/strong> The Pure Drive has a bigger head size (100in vs 98in<\/strong>), a lower strung weight (318g vs 323g<\/strong>), a lower swing weight (320 vs 327<\/strong>), a higher frame stiffness rating (71 vs 66<\/strong>), and a thicker beam width (23mm \/ 26mm \/ 23mm vs 21mm \/ 23mm \/ 21mm<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarities: <\/strong>Both rackets have a 27in racket length, a head light balance, and a 16×19 string pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specs:<\/th>PS 16×19<\/strong><\/th>PD<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Version:<\/strong><\/td>V3 (3rd Generation)<\/td>V10 (2021)<\/td><\/tr>
Design:<\/strong><\/td>\"Babolat<\/td>\"Babolat<\/td><\/tr>
Head Size:<\/strong><\/td>98in<\/td>100in<\/td><\/tr>
Length:<\/strong><\/td>27in<\/td>27in<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight:<\/strong><\/td>323g (11.4oz)<\/td>318g (11.2oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Balance:<\/strong><\/td>4pts HL<\/td>4pts HL<\/td><\/tr>
Swingweight:<\/strong><\/td>327<\/td>320<\/td><\/tr>
Frame Stiffness:<\/strong><\/td>66 RA<\/td>71 RA<\/td><\/tr>
Beam Width:<\/strong><\/td>21mm \/ 23mm \/ 21mm<\/td>23mm \/ 26mm \/ 23mm<\/td><\/tr>
Composition:<\/strong><\/td>Graphite<\/td>Graphite<\/td><\/tr>
Colors:<\/strong><\/td>Coral and White<\/td>Blue and Black<\/td><\/tr>
String Pattern:<\/strong><\/td>16 Mains x 19 Crosses<\/td>16 Mains x 19 Crosses<\/td><\/tr>
String Tension Range:<\/strong><\/td>22-27kg \/ 50-59lbs<\/td>22-27kg \/ 50-59lbs<\/td><\/tr>
Price:<\/strong><\/td>Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>Check Price on Amazon<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Below is a short YouTube video summarising the specs of each racket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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