A very light adult racket, 255 g before strings, for short, compact swings.
Consider it if heavier adult rackets slow you down. Try it next to a 285 g frame before you decide on weight alone.
Light rackets can get pushed around by a hard hitter. Test it on returns, not just friendly rallies.
Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
Manufacturer-published Gen11 specifications and current UK grip choices checked on Babolat UK on 7 October 2026.
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
| Retailer | Frame | Strings | Delivery | Total | Stock | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis-Point | £146.90 | unstrung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | unknown | 2026-10-06 |
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
A 270 g, 100 sq in option to find easier rally depth. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.
No recent UK quote recorded.
Trade-off: At 270 g, check stability against pace as well as quick preparation; a lower static weight does not prove a lower swingweight.
A 255 g, 110 sq in option to find easier rally depth. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.
No recent UK quote recorded.
Trade-off: At 255 g, check stability against pace as well as quick preparation; a lower static weight does not prove a lower swingweight. The extra length needs a separate test on serves, returns and close volleys.
A 250 g, 115 sq in option to find easier rally depth. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.
No recent UK quote recorded.
Trade-off: At 250 g, check stability against pace as well as quick preparation; a lower static weight does not prove a lower swingweight. The extra length needs a separate test on serves, returns and close volleys.
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 →Few reviews yet for this generation.
Reviewers have concentrated on the standard Pure Drive. The S Lite is much lighter, so treat that summary as a guide to the family rather than to this frame. What reviewers say about the Babolat Pure Drive →
Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07