The Babolat Pure Drive is one of the most popular rackets ever made for a reason. Boasting an appeal that cuts across ability levels and stroke styles, the Pure Drive offers an unmistakably easy learning curve to virtually anyone looking to play aggressive tennis. Although it reserves its greatest charm for the baseliner who likes dictating action with heavy pace, it’s also dangerous in the front court, where the quick handling and powerful response practically beg you to finish volleys with a bang. Serving is another strength of the Pure Drive, where surgically placed slices and kickers are as easy to hit as flat bombs down the T. For 2025, Babolat enhances comfort with an updated version of NF2 Tech, a dampening technology that uses flax fibers in the throat to smooth out harsh vibrations. This model also inherits FSI Power from the previous generation, consisting of a bundle of technologies that enable the racket to transfer more energy to the ball (think easy power). Other features include Babolat’s HTR System, a layup strategy that stiffens the hoop in a way that not only enhances power but creates more stability and less frame wobble on off-center impact (think rebound control). Ultimately, for the player who wants a lightning-fast racket with easy access to power and spin, there are few better options than the Pure Drive. The fact that this generation is softer and more comfortable than previous versions is a very nice bonus.

Stiffness updated on 2.4.25 due to additional samples measured

*Due to the way padel rackets are constructed by the manufacturer, there is a weight range for each model. We offer a racket weighing service for 10€, please contact our customer service for more details by e-mail at info.en@totalpadel.com or by phone at +44 (0) 204 525 3604.