Babolat Pure Drive Lite 2025 Racket
Series: Pure Drive
$279.00
Updated with enhanced dampening for 2025, the Pure Drive Lite remains the perfect entry point into the world of aggressive tennis
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 10oz / 283g |
| Balance | 13.4in / 34.04cm / 1 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 295 |
| Stiffness | 69.000 |
| Beam Width | 23mm / 26mm / 23mm |
| Composition | Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Blue |
| Grip Type | Babolat Syntec Pro |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 44-53 pounds |
Where to buy
What players say
Independent publications mostly reviewed the standard 300g Pure Drive 2025 rather than this 270g Lite version, so the clearest player feedback on this exact frame comes from verified buyer reviews at Tennis Warehouse. Those players consistently like how light and maneuverable it swings, credit the flax/NF2 dampening for a comfortable feel and one report of eased tennis elbow, and note solid control for an easy-power frame, with the main complaint being that it can feel heavier than expected late in a fatiguing session.
Best for
- Beginners and early intermediates
- Players managing arm or elbow sensitivity
- Juniors moving up to an adult frame
- Players wanting Pure Drive power/spin without a heavy swing
Pros
- Light and easy to swing/maneuver
- Comfortable feel, with one reviewer crediting it for reducing tennis elbow symptoms
- Decent control and shot direction for a power-oriented frame
- Grip and string tension reported to hold up well over time
Cons
- A couple of buyers note it can feel heavier than expected once they're fatigued
- Very little independent editorial or video review coverage of this exact 270g variant specifically (most reviews cover the standard 300g Pure Drive or the 255g Super Lite)
Voices
— Nicki, NY, Web
This racquet is light and has reduced my current bought of tennis elbow. I feel like I can direct my shots better with it and have more control overall.
— Srishti, NY, Web
The grip doesn't slip, the strings hold tension well, and the weight makes my shots feel more powerful—though sometimes too heavy when I'm tired.
— Anonymous, FL, Web
It's incredible for its control and light weight.
— Anonymous, FL, Web
So lite and easy to swing, chosen over the Yonex Ezone despite liking that racquet too.