The 2025 Babolat Pure Drive Lite is the ultimate racket for dedicated beginners, early intermediates, and juniors seeking easy playability with powerful performance. This is the latest Gen 11 version, offering the speed, power, and spin of the standard Pure Drive in a lighter, more manoeuvrable design, this racket is perfect for players looking to build confidence and dominate the game.
Colour: Powder Blue
Our view of the 270g Pure Drive Lite model:
The 270g weight and the 100 square inch head size are perfect for those looking for a lightweight racket without sacrificing the power and control which are the best attributes of the Pure Drive range. Would also appeal to those who lack a bit of strength for swinging heavier rackets, or good juniors looking for the ideal adult racket.
Range Technology :
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Lower RA Stiffness: Improves comfort without sacrificing the powerful, connected feel.
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NF² Tech: Features flax fibres in the throat to dampen vibrations, delivering a smoother, more comfortable hitting experience.
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FSI Power: Maximizes energy transfer for effortless power and spin.
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HTR System: Reinforces the hoop to enhance stability and reduce frame wobble on off-centre hits, ensuring more control and consistency.
Our View of the Range:
The Pure Drive range is one of the classic racket ranges of all time. It has been through several re-designs over the years while maintaining the overall characteristics of the racket. The latest Gen 11 models are an improvement on the previous models because they have a softer feel with the flax fibres in the throat of the rackets, which makes them more arm-friendly. The other main difference is that the frames are less stiff, which again improves comfort without affecting the feel that better players demand in a racket.
| Strung or Unstrung? |
Strung |
| Weight Unstrung (+/- 5g) |
270 |
| Head Size (sq. in) |
100 |
| Beam Width (mm) |
23-26-23 |
| Balance (+/- 5mm) |
330 |
| String Pattern |
16x19 |
| Length (inches) |
27 |
| Stringing Tension Range (lbs) |
44-53 |
