The Pure Drive 98 replaces the outgoing VS model. Both share the same frame dimensions, but the update boasts an additional 5g and a shift in balance that puts more of its weight towards the head. As ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. When the 11 th generation of Babolat’s popular Pure Drive ...

If it doesn't help you improve your tennis game, the Babolat Play Pure Drive racket will at least motivate you to play more. And that by itself is a good thing. The Babolat Play Pure Drive is the best ...

The Pure Drive 98 adds an extra cross string for a 16x20 configuration. The denser pattern ups the frame’s command over the ball while taming some of the spin and power. The beam has also been squared ...