Babolat PD98R

Babolat Pure Drive 98 2025 Racket

Series: Pure Drive

$309.00

Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer

Power meets precision

Frame specs

Head Size	98in²
String Pattern	16x20
Length	Standard
Strung Weight	11.4oz / 323g
Balance	13.18in / 33.48cm / 3 pts HL
Swingweight	326
Stiffness	69
Beam Width	21mm / 23mm / 21mm
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 / 20 Crosses
String Tension	46-55 pounds

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What players say

Mixed 4 sources

Reviewers agree the 2025 Pure Drive 98 is more control-oriented and better dampened than the previous generation, with a solid feel on center contact and strong spin from the 16x20 pattern. Opinions split hard on the sweet spot and comfort: some find it a well-rounded advanced frame, others say the dampening is so heavy it removes feedback and the sweet spot is too small to be forgiving.

Best for

Advanced/aggressive baseliners
Strong juniors and aspiring pros
Players wanting a lower, more penetrating trajectory than Pure Aero 98

Pros

Solid, controllable power with a heavier, more penetrating ball on offense
Good spin potential despite the tighter 16x20 pattern
NF2-tech dampening smooths out contact and is a step up from the prior generation
Improved stability and directional control versus the standard Pure Drive 100

Cons

Small, unforgiving sweet spot that punishes off-center hits
Firm playing feel that some testers linked to comfort/fatigue concerns
Some reviewers say the dampening removes feedback, making it hard to feel where you hit the ball
Demanding frame not suited to club-level or developing players