SELF-COLLECTION: Physical retail shop located at One Dusun Residences: 1 Jalan Dusun #01-36/37 Singapore 329363 Originally launched in 2019 under the VS moniker, the Pure Drive 98 is defined by its controllable power. This stick offers the most compact and surgical head size in the Pure Drive family, giving players the needed control to swing bigger when loading the ball with pace and spin. For 2025, Babolat adds comfort with an updated version of NF2 Tech, a dampening technology that uses flax fibers in the throat to smooth out harsh vibrations (a welcome feature, considering the stiff beam). This model also inherits FSI Power from the previous generation, consisting of a bundle of technologies that enable the racket to transfer more energy to the ball (think easy power). Other features include Babolat’s HTR System, a layup strategy that stiffens the hoop in a way that not only enhances power but creates more stability and less frame noodling on off-center impact (think rebound control). In addition to a welcomed update to the dampening system, the 2025 Pure Drive 98 continues to give aggressive players an irresistible combination of speed, power, spin, and precision. Specifications Head Size: 98 in / 632 cm Length: 27in / 68,5cm Strung Weight: 323g / 11,4oz Unstrung Weight: 305g/10,8oz Balance: 33,48cm / 3 pts HL Unstrung Balance: 32,5cm/6 pts HL Swingweight: 326 Stiffness: 69 Beam Width: 21mm / 23mm / 21mm Composition: Graphite Racket Colours: Blue Grip Type: Babolat Syntec Pro String Pattern: 16 Mains / 20 Crosses Mains skip: 7T,9T,7H,9H Tension: 20-24kg / 46-55lb The racket will be strung at 53lbs string tension if no instructions are given to us Synthetic string: Taan Synthetic Flash TS5200 Multifilament string: Solinco Vanquish Monofilament string: Taan TS5100 Premium String Brands include: Solinco Hyper G/Tour Bite/Confidential, Luxilon Alu power/4G, Yonex Poly Tour Pro etc.
