The Pure Drive with a smaller 98 sq in head, for players who make their own pace.
Try it next to the standard Pure Drive if you like a 98 sq in head and want to see whether your placement tightens up.
The smaller head asks for cleaner contact. And at 305 g it’s actually heavier than the standard Pure Drive, not lighter.
Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
Manufacturer-published Gen11 specifications checked on Babolat UK on 7 October 2026. Swingweight and RA are Babolat specifications, not independent lab measurements.
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
| Retailer | Frame | Strings | Delivery | Total | Stock | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis-Point | £174.90 | unstrung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | unknown | 2026-10-06 |
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
A 305 g Blade for players who prioritise placement and make their own pace.
£179.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The 98 sq in head asks for clean contact. Stretched wide or late on a quick return, there’s less frame to bail you out. The Blade 100 gives you a little more room.
The previous Blade 98, for players with full, confident swings.
£147.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: It’s less forgiving when you’re late or off-centre. If keeping the ball deep takes too much effort, try a 100 sq in frame.
A heavy, small-headed racket: 315 g with a 97 sq in head.
£134.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The weight and small head make rushed shots hard work. If you want easy handling, look elsewhere.
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 →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 →These are other reviewers’ findings, not our own play tests. Their strings, tension and playing style may differ from yours.
Pure Drive pop with more control and stability, but firmer and more demanding than the 100.
Where they differ: Tennisnerd found it softer-feeling with his string setup than the previous 98; several Tennis Warehouse testers still felt it played firm.
Suits: Confident players who want controlled power rather than help.
Summarised from reviews by Tennis Warehouse and Tennisnerd, read October 2026.
Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07