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New Pure Drive 2018?!
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There was a Pure Drive 95 before. Is that close enough?
19mm beam 16x18 pattern I think were the specs.
TennisHound
Legend
Oh He-l yeah! Or a Pure Aero 98.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Hoping the new model isn't just another paean to 'The Babolat Song'; I.e. 'I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger...'
Tuskarr
Semi-Pro
if you havent liked the previous PDs then i guarantee you wont like this one. The PD has been pretty consistent over the years.
move along
JonnyAbs
Semi-Pro
Excuse me. It is what is keeping us from going pro!
Comebackkid
New User
i heard that the new puredrive will have the same color with 2009 model less cortex
mavsman149
Hall of Fame
Not a fan of the looks, doesn't beat the 2012 Black Drive and the 2001 Swirly Bowling Ball rackets, that's for sure!
me too...and yes! the 2012 PJ seems unstoppable.
mavsman149
Hall of Fame
I'm still playing the 2012 Pure Drive Roddick, awesome racket and it looks so good.
Really? Then why all the fuss about the Pure Aero VS 98 ??
Shouldn't Sock and Johnson etc just cut the "nonsense" and play with a Pure Aero 100 ??
And why aren't you swinging with a Pure Drive 100 or any 100 frame anyway??
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Are you kidding? The Pure Aero VS is a completely different frame. String pattern, beam width, beam shape, stiffness, etc.
And I am swinging a 100 frame, the PK I'm using is a 100!
Take several seats
Wow, didn't realize you jointed the 100 club, good for you.
Then again, this "Pure Aero VS is a is a completely different frame" argument can be applied to the proposed Pure Drive 98 too: how do you know it won't have these different traits from Pure Drive 100?
And for sake of argument, I will argue: for the Pure Aero series, the ESSENCE is its ultra Aero beam shape, so the NATURE of the VS and Pure Aero wasn't that different for me, at least not like Pure Aero VS compared to Pure Strike VS Tour.
It's like Wilson Ultra 97 vs 100, according to your argument, they shouldn't exist as 2 models, but fans of the 2 respective models sworn by their respective head sizes.
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lidoazndiabloboi
Hall of Fame
Um... the Pure Aero has a Aeromodular beam all the way around. The Pure Aero VS is the Aero Pro + Pure Control, an Aeromodular throat with a PC beam shape. Completely different rackets.
As for creating a Pure Drive 98, the only purpose would be to possibly making it a players frame weight and change up the string pattern, more closed or even 18x20. Other than that, i don't see people wanting a 98. Instead, if you look at what Babolat currently offers, they would rather go bigger ie. 107 and 110.
Here my turn to use the "I don't get it" statement: Yes, the hoop beam shape of the PA VS is same as PC, but like I said, the ESSENCE of the PA VS is the Aero beam (I should say Aero SHAFT), not the hoop beam.
For me personally, the PA VS won't be that different even if the hoop is aero-shaped and not PC like. And that's not just me, as expressed by my several pals who are using PA VS.
How do you explain the popularity of Wilson Tour 95 thru Ultra 97s if there' re really no demand for a powerful 96-98 players frame?
lidoazndiabloboi
Hall of Fame
Yeah you are correct, the essence of the Aero line is the Aero throat shape. Personally for me, the PA VS just feels differently, low powered, much more flexy and controlled.
The Pure Strike is Babolats version of the powerful 98 frame. But I'm on sure side, it would be interesting to see a Pure Drive 98. But if they were to take the PD 100 and just shrink it down to 98, it would be kind of pointless. There would need to be certain changes to justify the addition.
PS 98s are somewhat powerful for a 98, but nowhere near as spinny as PD. (I personally hate the dense middle mains on Project One-Seven16X19 too)
The essence of PD is POWERFUL AND Spinny on a SEMI-Aero shaft/hoop beam shape. So PS 98 line (which is on a flat beam) is NOT fitting all the bills here.
I am sure the PD 98 will have some modifications, just like the PA VS. (But I hope no PC hoop beam though
I just keep my finger cross hoping it will be at least comparable to a Wilson Ultra 97, if not better.
n8dawg6
Legend
thats what she said
David Le
Hall of Fame
Just seen it. Similar colors to the '09 version but with a huge Pure Drive font running down the left & right side of the throat(Pure in black on the left and Drive in white on the right). The two stripes are white on the right side and black on the left. No active cortex on it, so it's solid on the throat like the PA, but has Babolat new cortex Pure feel inside which dampen the vibrations similar to Wilson's countervail and Head's graphene touch.
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mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Dutch website had some sweet pics of it.
Also lists the RA as 69 strung
Also lists the RA as 69 strung
What? She didn't say "Throat" too??
cluckcluck
Hall of Fame
There's also and American/English site that has details. Just do a search.Dutch website had some sweet pics of it.
Also lists the RA as 69 strung
Liam Grennon
Professional
I've seen the racket... looks absolutely terrible, a HUGE step down from this years model, I think it looks like a 20$ junior racket.... IMO
blackpearl2007
Semi-Pro
PS 98s are somewhat powerful for a 98, but nowhere near as spinny as PD. (I personally hate the dense middle mains on Project One-Seven16X19 too)
The essence of PD is POWERFUL AND Spinny on a SEMI-Aero shaft/hoop beam shape. So PS 98 line (which is on a flat beam) is NOT fitting all the bills here.
I am sure the PD 98 will have some modifications, just like the PA VS. (But I hope no PC hoop beam though
I just keep my finger cross hoping it will be at least comparable to a Wilson Ultra 97, if not better.
I may have missed it but are they releasing a Pure Drive 98? Wouldn't that be similar to the Pure Strike 16x19 (different beam, etc)?
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I think the new Pure Drive may look amazing in person. It is one of those colors that could be really stunning when you have it in hand. I have not been a huge fan of the last blue one or the most current PJ either.
Planning stage at best.
But no, if they do it, it will be WAY spinnier and more powerful than that FAKE 16X19 Pure Strike.
I called it FAKE 16X19 along with the Prestige Rev Pro due to the dense middle mains that are as dense as the 18 mains frames.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
thank you for your opinion.
You probably liked the black one from 2 generations ago with the shiny "pure drive" stickers plastered across the hoop 45 times.
Nah simple is good. This design is simple with an iconic color.
namxkevin03
New User
looks like some pictures are starting to pop up around the web. https://www.instagram.com/p/BV835A0hrIA/?taken-by=matchtoughtennisacademy
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Very pretty. What exactly is the new innovasion or new improvements that they made on these pure drives ?
Matthew Lee
Professional
Is that a throwback to the 2010 Pure Drive or is it just me?
DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
Those we have found web links with the stick is that SO DIFFICULT instead of mentioning them to JUST F POST THEM. For gods shake.
https://www.tennisthis.com/2018-babolat-pure-drive-tennis-racquet/
https://www.tennisthis.com/2018-babolat-pure-drive-tennis-racquet/
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
That is really fugly.
Lukhas
Legend
Not at all; but a Pure Drive with a somewhat thinner beam (dunno, around 22mm) and slightly smaller headsize at around 67RA strung, yeah perhaps.
Part of me wishes I hadn't seen that paintjob.
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
TennisManiac
Hall of Fame
I tried to use the PD twice in the past few years. It provides more power and spin then anything I've ever used before but it feels like crap and lacks control big time. Why anyone would want to use such a frame is beyond me. It felt like I was playing with a kids toy, not a tennis racket. The only people around here that use a PD are kids, women or old guys who can't supply their own power. Sorry.... but I tell it like it is.
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srvnvly
Hall of Fame
I agree, as long as the color is not some horrible neon thing you can see from a thousand metres away; stability and plow matter to me
David Le
Hall of Fame
Read my post about 10 posts up.
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
Also, per Tennis This, "The 2018 Pure Drive will include FSI Power, just like the Pure Strike series (also known as the Project One7) of tennis racquets. While FSI Power is not new, it will be new for the Pure Drive line.
FSI Power will be integrated in the same 16×19 string pattern but the strings will be longer (from end to end) thus increasing the sweetspot of the racquet and giving you more power! Spin will also come easier with the FSI Power technology."
FSI Power will be integrated in the same 16×19 string pattern but the strings will be longer (from end to end) thus increasing the sweetspot of the racquet and giving you more power! Spin will also come easier with the FSI Power technology."
n8dawg6
Legend
the only ppl i know who use it are 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 male league players.
JonnyAbs
Semi-Pro
Where did this come from?
