new pure drive specs - Page 2

FedererForehand · 03-29-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tvp900

I wonder if Roddick is using an actual model or if it's just a really good paintjob with the Pure Drive Team underneath.

Oh dear lord... of course he's using a PJ. Just like he used a version of the first PDR that was only PJ.

AJK1 · 03-29-2009, 08:40 PM

Same racquet, different paint, don't believe the hype.

Anderson9127 · 03-30-2009, 11:53 AM

When will be the new Pure Drive to be Out ?

roger nadal · 03-30-2009, 05:10 PM

wen does it com out

EasleyTennis · 03-30-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by roger nadal

wen does it com out

In May, nice spelling by the way.

IamNadal · 03-30-2009, 08:18 PM

I'm assuming the weight and balance are unstrung? if so, then the racket is 5 HL unstrung, making it like.... even balance.

SFrazeur · 03-30-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by roger nadal

wen does it com out

You shouldn't let your cat type your posts for you.

-SF

hiruma21 · 03-30-2009, 09:58 PM

I think the specs are about when its unstrung.

origmarm · 03-30-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by anotherbabolatkid

the roddick version comes with marks to help u put lead on the 3 and 9 o'clock areas?! that's handy!

I reckon they "reverse" PJed the lead tape

! I wonder if they actually think the public will go for it.

anotherbabolatkid · 03-31-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by origmarm

I reckon they "reverse" PJed the lead tape

! I wonder if they actually think the public will go for it.

i don't really think they are trying to fool people or be deceiving... a lot of babolat pjs in the past had subtle marks to help u place lead tape... mostly around the 12 o'clock area... i've been playing with pure drives for awhile and this last pj (for the cortex version) was the first one to come without the marks for the lead tape...

minor customizing is something that can go a long way into improve ur game in my opinion, besides being pretty fun! it shouldn't be that hard to do. i quite like the idea to have the main brands putting marks to help more people get into customizing their frames...

origmarm · 03-31-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by anotherbabolatkid

i don't really think they are trying to fool people or be deceiving... a lot of babolat pjs in the past had subtle marks to help u place lead tape... mostly around the 12 o'clock area... i've been playing with pure drives for awhile and this last pj (for the cortex version) was the first one to come without the marks for the lead tape...

minor customizing is something that can go a long way into improve ur game in my opinion, besides being pretty fun! it shouldn't be that hard to do. i quite like the idea to have the main brands putting marks to help more people get into customizing their frames...

I didn't realise it was a common feature. Sounds good if that's what it's actually for. I reckon I just get too cynical sometimes about these things.

Fedace · 03-31-2009, 08:40 AM

What is this ? where is the Length ? roddick always uses extra long 27 1/2 inche frame. so how long is the retail version on both ???

Fedace · 03-31-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by IamNadal

I'm assuming the weight and balance are unstrung? if so, then the racket is 5 HL unstrung, making it like.... even balance.

Even balance would totally suck for serving and volleying. making it a useless racket for doubles.

Babo · 03-31-2009, 09:05 AM

Well I wouldnt expect PDR to be a great volley racket, but despite what everyone thinks of the new gimmicks, the pros still use them, and they still get paid millions even though we have the opinion that the frame sucks.

Personally I think it looks great, and with balance point being at 315mm, I cant wait until May to demo it.

azn_lefty_roddick_jr · 04-01-2009, 07:24 PM

It's actually not a bad volleying racquet at all; with strings and overgrip, my current PDR+ stands at about 325 mm, or 8 pts HL. Pretty quick around the court, and these two models have the exact same specs.

Hankenstein · 04-03-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OliverSimon

haha graphite tungsten technology lmao?

Do you also LYAO at the Prince TT Warrior?

roddick89 · 04-03-2009, 12:35 PM

Is this out in the US yet?

Hankenstein · 04-03-2009, 12:36 PM

world wide launch around french open according to a Babolat rep.

Magicmax · 04-03-2009, 03:56 PM

It'll do all of us a lot of good for these racquets to come out soon.

I nearly have a panic attack every day when I check to see if there is any new news about these frames. lol

BU-Tennis · 04-03-2009, 10:55 PM

I don't think its the original PD because of the cortex technology. Seriously, i do prefer the new ones (i have the roddick + edition) the old ones tore up my shoulder after a few months of serving. I like roddicks paintjob, much more flashy than the current version. If anybody is thinking of getting this racquet, be prepared to add a little lead tape to the top, just to give it a little more heft and it really helps add that extra zip to groundies and brings the serves down into the box. I think i added about 12 grams in total at about 4 and 7 o'clock.

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