Product Description

Babolat's DNA has always been to analyze changes in the game and to provide the best solutions to tennis players' needs, bucking trends and creating new ones. In the 90s, tennis was dominated by control-oriented racquets with small heads and square frames, but Babolat created the Pure Drive in 1994. A tennis racquet with a 645cm² head size and an elliptical frame to generate power and change the rules of the game. Four years later, Carlos Moya won his 1st Grand Slam with the now iconic Pure Drive: the first of many Pure Drive victories at the professional and amateur level.

Today, the Pure Drive is celebrating its 30th anniversary. 30 years of success, 30 years of power, 30 years of blue. To celebrate this iconic tennis racquet, Babolat has revisited one of the key elements of the Pure Drive. The blue color has been the hallmark of power, versatility, and modernity for 30 years. We've condensed every blue since the first edition in 1994, using an innovative painting process to create a unique and randomized blue design on every racquet. The Pure Drive 30th Anniversary is designed for players looking for a powerful, versatile, and maneuverable tennis racquet. This all-round tennis racquet will give you a unique feeling with every winning shot and every victory, just as it has done for the last 30 years.

Pro players from the BABOLAT team can play with a customized model or one that differs from the equipment shown.

The time-honored icon of power refreshed for the next generation. Pure Drive is your unfair advantage as you step onto the court. Launched in 1994, Pure Drive is the benchmark for power and one of the most versatile and popular racquets in the world. The 10th generation of the Pure Drive takes your game to the next level with point-ending explosive power and increased feel. You’ll love the Pure Drive if you’re looking for the perfect balance between power and feel on every shot.

Look great while killing it on the court. Babolat Pure Drive's signature blue design and bold imagery

BENEFITS

POWER

Power is what made this racquet iconic. Widely used on Tour, one of the bestselling racquets of all time allows you to create winners from any corner

EXPLOSITIVITY

You wish you had an extra pop when things get tough, here comes explosivity. When the intensity is high you can rely on your racquet to do exactly what you are longing for: produce a killing shot, even on an off-centered hit. A new lay-up has been developed to do exactly that, put a smile on your face… and a grin on your opponent’s one

FEEL

You need feel, now feel the difference. Yes, feel is important even in a powerful frame. We all understand that if you cannot control your shot, power is meaningless. Get ready for a new experience you will not only feel but also hear through this unique sound at ball impact.

Technologies

POWER

Do you want more power? Then look no further. Whatever your level of play, power is what makes this racquet so iconic. Not only is it widely used on the circuit, its versatility has made it one of the best-selling racquets of all time, synonymous with power for all types of players.

EXPLOSIVE

Would you like a little extra oomph when the going gets tough? Explosivity is the answer. When the intensity goes up a notch, you can rely on your racquet to do exactly what you want it to do: to make a killer shot, even on an off-center hit. We developed a new racquet construction specifically for this purpose: to put a smile on your face and to make your opponent wince.

SENSATIONS

HTR System

The High Torsional Rigidity (HTR) system is a new lay-up composition in the hoop of the racquet for increased rigidity to produce explosive winners at will.

SWX Pure Feel

New technology featuring extended wrapping of SMAC technology, the cutting-edge vibration filtration system integrated in the lay-up composition, provides an unrivaled feel at ball impact and a unique sound on every shot.

FSI Power Technology

Advanced frame-string interaction system with an open 16X19 string pattern and optimized diamond grommets for a larger sweet spot and maximum power for all players.

Elliptic Frame

Elliptical frame structure with optimal resistance and overall rigidity for phenomenal power.
Do you need greater feel? Feel the difference. Yes, feel is important, even with a frame designed for power. Obviously, if you can't control your shots, power is useless. Get ready for a new experience that you'll not only feel, but also hear, with a unique sound at impact.

Technical Characteristics

Head size	645 cm² / 100 in²
Length	685 mm / 27 in
Weight (unstrung)	300 g +/- 7g / 10.6 oz
Balance (unstrung)	330 mm +/- 7mm
Swing weight	290
Stringing Pattern	16/19
Stiffness (RA)	72 + / - 3
Section	23-26-23
Composition	Graphite
Recommended string	RPM Power/Xcel
Tension Recommended	23-27 Kg / 50-59 Lbs
Recommended grip	Syntec Pro
Strung / Unstrung	Unstrung

Babolat Pure Drive 30th Anniversary Tennis Racket (Unstrung)