AndyBarronMuzza
Rookie
That text on the throat is a turn off. 
New Pure Drive 2018?!
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MAXXply
Hall of Fame
I really wished the current PD Tour was a different, more menacing cosmetic than just sharing the same-same PJ of the regular PD. There's no differentiation. It should've been the reverse of the regular PD - a black frame with white trim.
Now I wish the next version PD Tour was the same - a reverse PJ of all-black/stealth matte black with blue accents and trim.
Now I wish the next version PD Tour was the same - a reverse PJ of all-black/stealth matte black with blue accents and trim.
Long Face
Semi-Pro
I got to try the 2018 PD today - definitely different feel from my current PD (2015 Wimbledon). It is much more muted and less pop.
Less pop? Oh that's not good news.
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
Per TW, "But in all seriousness, it is powerful, maneuverable, easy access to spin and very easy to use. The feel is slightly different thanks to the new dampening and the string spacing is also different than the past model which just took some getting used to."
Post 82: https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/summer-racquet-releases.587792/page-2
Will definitely have to demo.
TennisHound
Legend
Does the head feel big, or closer to a Blade feel/ shape.
namxkevin03
New User
Another shot, similar to the other one posted.
https://www.facebook.com/2504657916...465791655171/1416296178405454/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/2504657916...465791655171/1416296178405454/?type=3&theater
RafaBabolat
Rookie
same...
fazlameister
Rookie
It's here!
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dgoran
Hall of Fame
Maybe there is something to that regarding drag, in theory of course just like thungsten fibers were suppose to help
TennisHound
Legend
Where are the dimples again? I don't see them in the pictures.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Post 261 clearly shows them.
BillKid
Hall of Fame
Ouch..
Means 73 unstrung, right?
Is there an official value provided by Babolat? There was a 69 (strung or unstrung?) value published on a website
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
Guessing quality control is all over the place
TennisHound
Legend
Not sure about "clearly". Those look more like shadows. Oh well, I'll take your word for it.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
It's the imaginary credibility factor; like the way you can stick a 'high fashion' label on picnic table cloth material and people will pay thousands for it.
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
Geoff
Hall of Fame
Mine is 70RA 317SWI like 324
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
Whoa will TWs specs be the tiebreaker? (cue Jaws music)
Geoff
Hall of Fame
My only experience are the strings and tensions listed above. I am a newcomer to extended hitting with a Pure Drive.
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
I used full Addiction 17 in the current version PD and it was fine; power good as expected. Tension was right in the middle at 55 lbs.
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Thanks!
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Not too hard to control? Do balls fly?
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
Link where on tw university I can compare the frames pls
Can't find on tw university can you guide
Can't find on tw university can you guide
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
Thanks
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
not any more than usual due to user error; I can only play - comfortably - with full multi, usually X1B 17, but the Addiction was free in the PD I bought
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
324 (avg spec, of course) it is; nice!
DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
Babolat introduces a new 2018 update to the iconic Pure Drive. Babolat’s new updated version of the Pure Drive provides a newly improved vibration dampening system known a Cortex Pure Feel. The new Cortex Pure Feeltechnology offers better vibration dampening thanks to new material integrated into the graphite of the racquet that helps provide pristine sound and a more direct feel during ball contact.
Like previous generations of the Pure Drive, the racquet will keep its anti-twisting Elliptical Frame Shape which allows for ample power within the frame. Woofer technology is also integrated into the new 2018 frame. Babolat’s Woofertechnology allows strings to interact more with the ball upon impact, giving more stringbed snap-back resulting in added spin. Babolat continues the use of FSI technology, a string pattern that offers more forgiveness and additional power on each hit.
To go with the technology updates, Babolat gave the 2018 Pure Drive an updated paint scheme with a light blue and white look. Overall, the new 2018 model is a fantastic update to the Pure Drive series, serving as a versatile power racquet with a comfortable, controllable feel.
Like previous generations of the Pure Drive, the racquet will keep its anti-twisting Elliptical Frame Shape which allows for ample power within the frame. Woofer technology is also integrated into the new 2018 frame. Babolat’s Woofertechnology allows strings to interact more with the ball upon impact, giving more stringbed snap-back resulting in added spin. Babolat continues the use of FSI technology, a string pattern that offers more forgiveness and additional power on each hit.
To go with the technology updates, Babolat gave the 2018 Pure Drive an updated paint scheme with a light blue and white look. Overall, the new 2018 model is a fantastic update to the Pure Drive series, serving as a versatile power racquet with a comfortable, controllable feel.
BillKid
Hall of Fame
Looking for a comfortable (if that exists) 300g 100sqin tweener, I was hoping for a softer version of the PD but a new PD is still a PD. We will see how this one plays! Is there a chance the new Pure feel system could tame the stiffness?
That said, the V Sense 8, which is often presented as a comfortable PD has a high RA too, meaning that a good dampening system may help a lot. Or is it because the VSense 8 is not as stiff as suggested by its RA?
That said, the V Sense 8, which is often presented as a comfortable PD has a high RA too, meaning that a good dampening system may help a lot. Or is it because the VSense 8 is not as stiff as suggested by its RA?
Geoff
Hall of Fame
Just measured the specs again on the new Pure Drive and the most recent Pure Drive.
I calibrated my other diagnostic tool the FZ Forza which is the exact machine as the Gamma 3 in 1 Racquet Test Center and Prince Precision Tuning Center.
I apologize for not calibrating my RDC previously.
Pure Drive 2015-2017
Static Weight 327g
Balance 8pts HL, 32.0cm
Swing Weight 314kg/cm2
Pure Drive 2018
Static Weight 329g
Balance 6pts HL, 32.9cm
Swing Weight 326kg/cm2
I calibrated my other diagnostic tool the FZ Forza which is the exact machine as the Gamma 3 in 1 Racquet Test Center and Prince Precision Tuning Center.
I apologize for not calibrating my RDC previously.
Pure Drive 2015-2017
Static Weight 327g
Balance 8pts HL, 32.0cm
Swing Weight 314kg/cm2
Pure Drive 2018
Static Weight 329g
Balance 6pts HL, 32.9cm
Swing Weight 326kg/cm2
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
No apologies necessary - thank you for the updated information!
both strung with same string? Pure Drive 2015 balance 32 with strings?...mhhh
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Color is good. but why is there that black bar at the top in the middle of the head. what is that supposed to do ? tell you where the middle grommet is on top of the head?
It's here!
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Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
This is Strung spec ?? SW 326 WOW. Major disaster...that is on PD standard length. so the PD Plus will have Swing weight of like 335 ........OMG, who is going to buy that ? Nobody. They made this more head heavy with higher static weight. Looks like they were trying make a BASELINE player racket. Nobody can serve and volley in doubles with PD Plus version of this.
Good thing I really stocked up on 2012 PD plus.
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Geoff
Hall of Fame
Both strung with the exact setup of Babolat RPM Blast 16g in the Mains at 51# and Babolat Synthetic Gut 16g in the Crosses at 56#. No dampener in either and both have an overgrip.
