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Babolat Pure Drive 2021 tennis racquet

Source: Tennis Warehouse

Babolat

Pure Drive 2021 Babolat

Tennis· Pure Drive

RR ScoreUpdated on 10/02/2026
4.7out of 513 reviews
Version · 50 optionsPure Drive 2021Change

The 2021 Pure Drive (10th generation) is the previous generation of Babolat's best-selling racquet and still turns up a lot on Brazilian courts. It weighs 300 g unstrung and 318 g strung, with a 100 in² head, a 16x19 pattern, a 23/26/23 mm beam and a swingweight of 320. It is very stiff, at 71 RA in the Tennis Warehouse lab, which delivers explosive power and easy ball exit. The HTR System and SWX Pure Feel improved stability and filtered some of the vibration compared with 2018.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight unstrung
300 g
Head size
100 in²
String pattern
16x19
Stiffness (RA)
71 RA
Weight strung
318 g
Length
27 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Explosive power
  • Easy spin with the 16x19 pattern
  • Versatile in all areas of the court
  • Stable for the weight

Cons

  • Stiff, at 71 RA, can tire the arm
  • Control calls for technique on fast balls
  • Feel is less refined than the 2025
Ideal for
Intermediate or advanced players who want easy power and spin in a 300 g racquet.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Dimensions
Weight unstrung300 gMedium confidence
Weight strung318 gMedium confidence
Head size100 in²Medium confidence
Length27 inMedium confidence
Balance point330 mmstrung (Tennis Warehouse)Medium confidence
Swingweight320strung (Tennis Warehouse)Medium confidence
Construction
Stiffness (RA)71 RAMedium confidence
String pattern16x19Medium confidence
Frame thickness23/26/23 mmMedium confidence
MaterialGraphiteMedium confidence
Recommended tensionNo dataMedium confidence
Grip sizesNo dataMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs55%55
Approval from players30%73
Versatility15%62

The RR Score is not yet a precise figure. It summarizes the data we have today (specs and reviews) and changes as more information comes in. A low score does not mean the racquet is bad and does not reflect its technical quality: often it is just missing data or reviews. The specs combine several sources and may have discrepancies: check the manufacturer's website and the store where you buy.

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