Babolat Pure Drive 2021

Babolat adds another chapter to the game’s most iconic modern player’s racquet. Like its predecessors, the 2021 Pure Drive offers an easy learning curve and explosive performance, attracting generations of players with its blend of power, spin, and versatility.

This update introduces the HTR System, a reengineered graphite layup that increases torsional rigidity for more efficient energy transfer to the ball. For improved comfort and feel, Babolat has expanded the SWX Pure Feel technology in the shaft, using viscoelastic rubber layers to absorb vibrations. In addition, FSI Power Technology optimizes grommet spacing for enhanced power and spin.

On court, the Pure Drive delivers explosive acceleration, spin-friendly targeting, and impressive all-court mobility — making it just as dangerous from the baseline as it is finishing points at the net.

Strung Specifications

  • Head Size: 100 in² / 645 cm²

  • Length: 27 in / 68.5 cm

  • Strung Weight: 318 g / 11.2 oz

  • Balance: 32.99 cm / 4 pts HL

  • Swingweight: 320

  • Stiffness: 71 RA

  • Beam Width: 23 / 26 / 23 mm

  • Composition: Graphite

  • Power Level: Low–Medium

  • Stroke Style: Medium–Full

  • Swing Speed: Medium–Fast

  • Grip Type: Babolat Syntec Pro

  • String Pattern: 16x19

  • Recommended Tension: 50–59 lbs

  • Colour: Blue

SKU PD21
Brand Babolat
Shipping Weight 0.9800kg
Unit Of Measure ea

Speedy delivered xmas present

By: on 3 January 2025
With only a week before Xmas, my adult son finally gave me the details of the tennis racket his coach recommend with his settings. I quickly investigated Australian tennis companies and purchased one from Tennis Direct. I was already preparing to tell him it wouldnt be here on time. The company gave me very regular updates about it transport from QLD to the ACT. We received it 3 days before Xmas and it was declared perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. 5 stars!
(5)

Best racket for its power category

By: on 28 June 2023
Great fun racket. Racket has lots of wow factors. Spin and power is top notch. It is more comfortable than a previous model. My serve increased speed a lot with this stick. Solinco Hyper G goes well from my experience.
(5)

It has feel

By: on 23 October 2020
biggest difference I noticed is the tremendous improvement in feel
(5)

The Power is Back

By: on 23 October 2020
Babolat has focused on and improved the comfort and stability of this 2021 version of the Pure Drive racquet. I feel more connected to the ball than with the previous version. I'm a happy man...
(5)

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