Babolat Pure Drive Team (Gen.11) Tennis Racket
The Babolat Pure Drive Team (Gen.11) tennis racket is built for players who want easy power and strong depth from the baseline. It suits intermediate and improving club players who want a lighter frame that still delivers the well known Pure Drive response.
The Team version keeps the explosive feel of the Pure Drive range but in a more manageable weight. Players can swing faster through rallies, generate depth more easily and maintain control during longer matches.
On Court Performance
The Pure Drive series is known for producing effortless power. In the Gen.11 version, Babolat adds a new plastic component in the racket core that increases energy return. In practical terms this means the ball comes off the strings with more pace, helping players push opponents deeper during rallies.
Flax fibres are built into the core and head of the frame. These fibres help soften vibration at impact while improving feel and sound. Players still get the strong Pure Drive power, but with a cleaner response when striking the ball.
The lighter Team frame helps players accelerate the racket head quickly. This can help generate more topspin and improve reaction speed at the net. For many club players it also reduces arm fatigue during long hitting sessions.
Key Features
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Designed for players seeking easy power and rally depth
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Plastic insert in the core improves energy return for added power
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Flax fibres in the core and head improve feel and impact sound
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Lighter Team frame for faster swing speed and easier handling
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Built for strong baseline play with responsive control
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use the Babolat Pure Drive Team Gen.11 tennis racket?
It suits intermediate players and improving club competitors who want easy power and a lighter racket that is easier to swing during long rallies.
How does the Pure Drive Team compare with the standard Pure Drive?
The Team version is lighter and easier to manoeuvre. The standard Pure Drive is heavier and generally preferred by stronger or more advanced players.
Does the Pure Drive Team generate good power from the baseline?
Yes. The frame design and energy return system help produce strong depth and pace which makes it easier to push opponents back during rallies.
Is this tennis racket suitable for beginners?
Beginners can use it, but it is best suited to players who already have consistent swings and want more power from their shots.
*This Babolat racket comes factory strung with Babolat Synthetic Gut strings inclusive in the price.
However, customised string selection and tension requests are available once this racket is added to the cart. Simply select your string and we will do the rest! Or if you do not wish to have your racket custom strung (receive ‘as is’ strung with factory strings) just click the ‘NO THANKS’ tab.
As a guide only, please allow for 3 – 5 working days for custom stringing to be completed.
For assistance, please email info@playerssports.co.nz*
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Weight: 285g.
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Balance: 320mm.
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Head Size: 100in².
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Composition: Graphite.
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String Pattern: 16 x 19.
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Composition: Graphite
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Length: 685mm / 27 inch
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Stiffness: 72 RA
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Beam Width (mm): 23/26/23
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Recommended Tension: 44-53 lbs
Measuring adult tennis racket grip size:
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With your playing hand, fully open your palm and extend your fingers while keeping them close together.
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Take a ruler and vertically align the edge with your third (ring) finger and the bottom of the ruler in line with the joint where your thumb meets your hand.
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Your grip size is then determined by the length between the tip of your third finger to the point where your thumb meets your palm.
Grip Size: L1 4-1/8" (103-106 mm).
Grip Size: L2 4-1/4" (106-110 mm).
Grip Size: L3 4-3/8" (110-113 mm).
Grip Size: L4 4-1/2" (112-118 mm).
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