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8.2 SCORE
Babolat · 2025

Pure Drive Lite 2025

100.0 · 270 · 33.0

Graphite with HTR shaft. 100 in² head, 270 g unstrung, 33 cm unstrung balance, 16×19 string pattern.

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Babolat Pure Drive Lite 2025

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Verified specs
Specifications checked against the manufacturer's source on 2 Sep 2026.
€157.95 at Tennis-Point
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Specifications

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Head size 100 in² 645 cm² Manufacturer
Weight, unstrung 270 g Manufacturer
Balance, unstrung 33 cm 4 pts HL Manufacturer
Swingweight 295 kg·cm² Manufacturer
Stiffness 69 RA Manufacturer
String pattern 16×19 Manufacturer
Length 68.5 cm 27.0″ Manufacturer
Tension range 19–24 kg 42–53 lb Manufacturer

Six criteria

calculated from the verified specifications, scored out of 10, shown against the category average
Power 8.6
Strong +0.3 vs category average
Free depth on a short swing
Calculated from 100 in², 270 g, 33 cm, 16×19, RA 69 (spec model v1.0).
Control 7.7
Modest -0.6 vs category average
How closely the ball follows the aim
Calculated from 100 in², 270 g, 33 cm, 16×19, RA 69 (spec model v1.0).
Comfort 7.6
Modest -0.7 vs category average
Shock reaching the wrist and elbow
Calculated from RA 69, 270 g, 100 in² (spec model v1.0).
Spin 8.4
Solid +0.1 vs category average
Revolutions off the string bed
Calculated from 100 in², 270 g, 33 cm, 16×19, SW 295 (spec model v1.0).
Stability 7.5
Modest -0.7 vs category average
Head hold against incoming pace
Calculated from 270 g, 33 cm, 100 in², SW 295 (spec model v1.0).
Manoeuvrability 9.3
Class-leading +0.8 vs category average
Speed through preparation and recovery
Calculated from 270 g, 33 cm, 100 in², SW 295 (spec model v1.0).

Where it wins and loses

against the average for this category
Strengths
Manoeuvrability 9.3 — 0.8 above the average for this category (balance 33.0 cm, 270 g).
Trade-offs
Stability 7.5 — 0.7 below the average for this category (270 g, balance 33.0 cm).
Comfort 7.6 — 0.7 below the average for this category (RA 69, 270 g).
Control 7.7 — 0.6 below the average for this category (16×19, 100 in² head).
Best forQuick hands at the net and late preparation.
Think twice ifYou are still building the strength to swing a heavy frame.
What matters most to you?
Power 8.6 #40 of the 260 we score on power

Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.

From 100 in² head, RA 69.

Control 7.7 #237 of the 260 we score on control

Below the average for this category — think twice if you need the frame to help you find depth.

From 16×19, 100 in² head.

Comfort 7.6 #82 of the 92 we score on comfort

Below the average for this category — think twice if you have had elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble.

From RA 69, 270 g.

Spin 8.4 #56 of the 260 we score on spin

Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.

From 16×19, balance 33.0 cm.

Stability 7.5 #251 of the 260 we score on stability

Below the average for this category — think twice if you are still building the strength to swing a heavy frame.

From 270 g, balance 33.0 cm.

Manoeuvrability 9.3 #2 of the 260 we score on manoeuvrability

Above the average for this category, so this frame suits quick hands at the net and late preparation.

From balance 33.0 cm, 270 g.

Read off this product's six criteria against the average for its category — the same numbers shown above, with the specification behind each gap named.

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