I narrowed down the choice to the Pure Strike or Pure Drive VS.
Weeks, I demoed the Pure Strike 3rd Generation, Pure Drive, Head Graphene 360+ Speed Pro and MP, and I have been trying to find a modern day racquet to replace them. Well done Babolat, I'm sold.Ĭomments: I have been a long time user of the 2009 Babolat Pure Storm GT Noticed was that my balls were staying in when my instinct was that they would fly long. Love that they made it 98 square inches still has a good sweetspot. I love that youĬan actually feel this racquet on impact as opposed to the standard Pure Drive which always felt like a club It almost feel like I'm cheating with it. I noticed how powerful it was on my return of serve, Judging from the comments itĪppears people either love or hate this racquet. Highly recommend this for the player who wants something in between a Pure Drive and a Strike that canĪlso be customized to suit you preference.Ĭomments: This racquet plays as good as it looks. Wheelhouse, all the benefits of a Pure Drive with better control and accuracy, and no arm issues. I installed a Babolat gel grip and added a small bit of leadĪt 3, 9, and 12 o'clock to raise the sweetspot and slightly slow down the swing speed. Racquet provides more pop and connection without losing control, worth a demoĬomments: Nice racquet. Coming from lower power control frames such as the Ultra Tour, Prestige MP, Microgel Radical MP, this Got to say this frame is just a joy to use!Ĭomments: A hidden gem among racquets I'd say, particularly given the Babolat Sensation of being able to hit wherever you want to for fun. I used to love the feel of a Radical Bumblebee and this really brings back that With a smaller grip you can do all kinds of crazy wristy stuff and the frame holds upĪgainst big hitters so might be going down a grip size. Got a bit fed up with clunky Pure Drives and the tinny feel in the pastīut this frame should be banned it is so sweet. Some stage to the hoop but no real issues with the sweet spot.
Or touch shots but who cares when you can just mash the ball! Super quick and easy to use from the go. Clearly a stiff frame but none of the downsides you might expect. Ultimately, with its crisp and clean feel, controllable power and excellent spin, the Pure Drive VS will definitely turn some heads.Ĭomments: Most fun I have had in years on a court! Fresh can of balls and RPM Blast at 54 lbs and I was hitting the cover On serves, the Pure Drive VS whips through contact with ease to deliver a nice combination of accuracy and pop. Although it isn't as stable as a traditionally weighted player's racquet, the combination of speed and precision make it pretty dangerous in the right hands. At net and on service returns the Pure Drive VS moves into position with lightning speed. This stick is also great for scrambling on defense or executing winners on the run. It swings faster than the standard Pure Drive, which means you'll find it easier to swing bigger when adding pace and spin to your shots.
From the baseline, the Pure Drive VS is a crisp point and shoot weapon that offers mindless targeting on full swings. This model includes Babolat's FSI Power technology, which features diamond shaped grommet holes and wider string spacing (think spin). The upshot is a racquet that not only gives you a more "connected feel" at impact, but one that launches the ball with greater predictability and precision. What separates it from the standard Pure Drive is a slightly smaller head size along with a thinner, more flexible beam. Like the standard Pure Drive, these racquets were invented for the explosive mechanics of the modern power game. With the Pure Drive VS, Babolat adds a new chapter to the one of the game's most iconic racquets. If planning to buy 3 or more racquets, please contact our Racquet Expert line at 1 (800) 799- 9230 for help setting up your order. Weight is guaranteed within 1.9 grams of each other if you purchase a pair. You can buy single racquets or a pair of two (2) racquets. Update: Racquets are now sold individually.