BABOLAT PURE DRIVE GEN 11 RACKET

The Babolat Pure Drive Gen 11 is the quintessential modern player's racket, engineered for intermediate to advanced baseline punchers and all-court competitors who want explosive power and absolute versatility. Weighing 300 grams unstrung, this flagship frame offers a highly stable hitting surface designed to absorb and redirect heavy oncoming pace, dictating rallies with deep baseline depth and high-velocity winners.

The 11th-generation frame features a lowered stiffness profile (72 RA) compared to its predecessors to optimize arm comfort without sacrificing its iconic raw power. The throat section is integrated with NF²-Tech 2.0, utilizing 100% unidirectional natural flax fibre patches that filter out harsh, high-frequency shock while preserving clean acoustic feedback and ball touch. Its underlying Elliptic Frame geometry maximizes torsional stability to deliver massive string energy return across the 100-square-inch hoop.

To maximize depth and spin potential, the FSI Power (Frame String Interaction) system combines an open 16x19 pattern with diamond-shaped grommets and a Woofer system. This architecture elongates the ball's dwell time on the strings, expanding the sweet spot and maximizing trampoline responsiveness. It is paired with an integrated HTR (High Torsional Rigidity) graphite system that reinforces the hoop layout, eliminating frame twisting on high-impact, off-center hits.

Specifications

• Head Size: 100 sq in / 645 sq cm

• Length: 27 in / 685 mm

• Unstrung Weight: 10.6 oz / 300 g

• Unstrung Balance: 32.0 cm / 7 pts Head Light

• Stiffness: 72 RA

• String Pattern: 16 x 19

• Beam Width: 23 mm / 26 mm / 23 mm

• Composition: Graphite / Natural Flax Fibres