305 g and 98 sq in: a current Blade option to compare if you want more predictable placement on committed swings.
Demo the Blade 98 18×20 if you want more predictable placement on committed swings. Keep the strings and grip setup close to your current racket so you are comparing the frame, not a completely different setup.
The smaller head asks for cleaner contact. Compare defensive depth and off-centre shots as well as your best full swings.
Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
Manufacturer-published model or range specifications reviewed on 7 October 2026. UK retailer price, delivery and live grip-size stock are separate checks.
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
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No recent UK offers recorded for this exact model.
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
The Pure Drive with a smaller 98 sq in head, for players who make their own pace.
£174.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The smaller head asks for cleaner contact. And at 305 g it’s actually heavier than the standard Pure Drive, not lighter.
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.
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 →Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07