Racket profile Babolat Pure Drive 107 Gen11 A bigger 107 sq in head in a lighter 285 g frame, for players who want more room for error.
Editorial verdict Is it worth demoing? Best for Worth a look if you’d like a bigger target on the strings and a heavier racket wears you out by the second set.
Think twice if The bigger head and slightly longer frame can feel a touch slower at the net. The listed length is 27.2 in, so check it on the exact model.
What the specifications establish Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
Frame weight 285 g manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07 Unstrung 285 g ±7 g Source ↗ Head size 107 sq in manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07 Source ↗ String pattern 16 × 19 manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07 Source ↗ Balance 320 mm ±7 mm manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07 Source ↗ Beam 23 / 26 / 23 mm manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07 Source ↗ Length 27.2 in / 690 mm manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07 Source ↗ Stiffness 72 RA ±3 manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07 Source ↗ Swingweight 280 (manufacturer-published) manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07 Source ↗ Manufacturer tension range 44–53 lbs / 20–24 kg manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07 Source ↗ Manufacturer-published Gen11 specifications and current UK grip choices checked on Babolat UK on 7 October 2026.
UK buying options Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
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Add to compare Strings and ownership Use the manufacturer range above where it is published. Agree the material, thickness and starting tension with your stringer; there is no universal setup for this frame.
Start with your string problem → Buying used Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.
Check a used listing → From published reviews What reviewers say Few reviews yet for this generation.
Reviewers have concentrated on the standard Pure Drive. The 107 has a bigger head and lighter build, so treat that summary as a guide to the family rather than to this frame. What reviewers say about the Babolat Pure Drive →