Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. When the 11 th generation of Babolat’s popular Pure Drive ...
The Pure Drive 98 adds an extra cross string for a 16x20 configuration. The denser pattern ups the frame’s command over the ball while taming some of the spin and power. The beam has also been squared ...
It can be argued that no piece of equipment embodies modern tennis more than the Babolat Pure Drive. With its stiff, chunky beam tailor-made to produce heavy groundies and massive serves, the racquet ...