Description
The best selling Babolat Pure Drive receives an update. The new Babolat Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquet is featured in a new blue color while embedded with Graphite and Tungsten (GT). The GT technology provides a more crisp and solid response with added stability. The 27.5 extended length allows this racquet to maximize its spin potential with a faster swing speed and acceleration of head. They have brought back the vibration minimizing Cortex technology and Woofer System that cushions ball impact on strings. Baseliners will find plenty of power while also plenty of access to generating spin. This frame will continue to be as popular as its predecessors, having the ultimate vibration dampening trio.
We recommend the Babolat Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquet for NTRP rating 4.0+ tennis players. The weight is not extreme, so players should be able to handle the frame without much strain. The racquet stays true to the Babolat Pure Drive line by offering its traditional power and pop. The 100 sq inch head size produces a large sweetspot, allowing many miss-hits to be forgiven. Check out the Babolat Pure Drive GT Tennis Racquet (standard size) for a little bit of variety or the Babolat Roddick Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquet for a heavier version. People of all ages will find this racquet appealing, so demo the racquet today!
For more information on choosing a racquet or selecting strings, please see our Tennis Express Buyer's Guide.
Tennis Express Reviews
Anonymous
CA
September 2010
CA
September 2010
Review
3.33333333333/5
Although everyone's attention is drawn to the Pure Drive GT, the Pure Drive GT Plus isn't that bad. The Pure Drive's in general perform very well. It's much easier to control the depth of all your shots. Volleys are crisp and ground strokes are smooth and stable. The extra half inch added to the racquet does have it's benefits. Better height on your serve and of course reach.
Personally, it does not satisfy me. It all depends on your play style and your physicality. The extra weight from the grip shouldn't bother most guys and some girls. I'm not strong in the arm so it's not the best but very easy to manage. If you need power and maneuverability, I would highly reccomend this racquet. Preferably at 58-60 lb tension. It deserves a try and I'm sure it won't disappoint you.
Cooper
Utah
October 2010
Utah
October 2010
Great Racquet!!
5/5
I have had this racquet for about a month and I have been totally satisfied in its ability. It has helped me raise the level of my play. It has a great feel and gives me control and a very solid stroke.
Donna
North Carolina
November 2010
North Carolina
November 2010
Babolat Pure Drive is a Super Racquet
5/5
This racquet is great!! I love the size and the power it generates. I haven't played with a racquet this great in a long time. I would recommend it to anyone!!
Ed
CA
January 2011
CA
January 2011
Pure Drive Pure Bliss
5/5
I have to say it, this racquet keeps getting better as I get used to it. The extra 1/2 inch has had a surprising impact on my ability to reach and has added power and spin to my serve. I agree with almost everything I have read in reviews, so I wont repeat that here.
I did demo this racquet, and the Aeropro Drive GT Plus, as well as some standard length racquets before purchasing and I am glad I did. Though, I must say that the demo version played much differently. The strings were shot and there was some lead tape on the frame, so the new racquet with fresh strings played much differently. The demo version did give me a good sense of the extra length though.
Travis
Michigan
July 2011
Michigan
July 2011
Awesome Racquet!
5/5
Ive had this racquet for just over two months now and i am very pleased with it. It provides great power and control on serves and both forehand and backhand shots. I would recomend this racquet to any of my friends.
Wayne Chaney
Illinois
August 2011
Illinois
August 2011
Review of Babolat Pure Drive GT+
4.66666666667/5
I am a solid 4.5 to 5.0 player and I found that this racquet tends to generate more power for me with less effort than the Prince Triple Threat Scream racquets that I was playing. Off-center hits are forgivable; serves were solid and crisp; volleys were firm. Overall, I like these racquets very much and I will be purchasing them in the future.
Denise Magee
Maryland
July 2012
Maryland
July 2012
Babolat GT Pure Drive Plus
5/5
This racket has a lot of control. I bought it for my husband and his game has improved a lot. He can almost beat our son now!!!!
Rafael Cotto
Virginia
July 2012
Virginia
July 2012
Great Racquet!
5/5
This racquet has greatly improved my game. It has good balance and stability. The frame is very solid and it has helped me increase the power of my strokes tremendously compared to my previous racquet. I highly recommend it to the fairly experienced tennis players that are looking to improve their level of play.
Sean Kim
UT
August 2012
UT
August 2012
Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquets
5/5
I love this racquet gives me plenty of power and top spins. Id love to buy again. very nice looking.
Description
| Head Size: | 100 sq. in MP |
| Length: | 27.5 inches |
| Weight: | Strung — 11.1 oz / 315 g Unstrung — 10.6 oz / 301 g |
| Tension: | 55-62 Pounds |
| Balance: | 9 Pts Head Light |
| Beam Width: | 23-26-23mm |
| Composition: | Graphite |
| Flex: | 74 |
| Grip Type: | Babolat Syntec |
| Power Level: | Medium |
| String Pattern: |
16 Mains / 19 Crosses Mains Skip: 8T, 8H One Piece No Shared Holes |
| Swing Speed: | Fast, Long Swing |
| Swing Weight: | 312 |
Product Specs
| Balance | 9 Pts Head Light |
| Brand | Babolat |
| Demo | ODPDGTPLUS |
| Racquet Title | Pure Drive GT+ Racquets |
| Head Size | 100 |
| Length | 27.5 |
| Weight Strung | 11.1 |
| Grip Type | Babolat Syntec |
| Unstrung | 10.6 |
| Swing Weight | 312 |
| Flex | 74 |
| Beam Width | 23-26-23mm |
| Composition | Graphite |
| Power Level | Medium |
| Swing Speed | Fast, Long Swing |
| String Pattern1 | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Pattern2 | Mains Skip: 8T, 8H |
| String Pattern3 | One Piece |
| String Pattern4 | No Shared Holes |
| String Tension | 55-62 Pounds |
BABOLAT
Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquets
This item is no longer available
Description
The best selling Babolat Pure Drive receives an update. The new Babolat Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquet is featured in a new blue color while embedded with Graphite and Tungsten (GT). The GT technology provides a more crisp and solid response with added stability. The 27.5 extended length allows this racquet to maximize its spin potential with a faster swing speed and acceleration of head. They have brought back the vibration minimizing Cortex technology and Woofer System that cushions ball impact on strings. Baseliners will find plenty of power while also plenty of access to generating spin. This frame will continue to be as popular as its predecessors, having the ultimate vibration dampening trio.
We recommend the Babolat Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquet for NTRP rating 4.0+ tennis players. The weight is not extreme, so players should be able to handle the frame without much strain. The racquet stays true to the Babolat Pure Drive line by offering its traditional power and pop. The 100 sq inch head size produces a large sweetspot, allowing many miss-hits to be forgiven. Check out the Babolat Pure Drive GT Tennis Racquet (standard size) for a little bit of variety or the Babolat Roddick Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquet for a heavier version. People of all ages will find this racquet appealing, so demo the racquet today!
For more information on choosing a racquet or selecting strings, please see our Tennis Express Buyer's Guide.
Tennis Express Reviews
Anonymous
CA
September 2010
CA
September 2010
Review
3.33333333333/5
Although everyone's attention is drawn to the Pure Drive GT, the Pure Drive GT Plus isn't that bad. The Pure Drive's in general perform very well. It's much easier to control the depth of all your shots. Volleys are crisp and ground strokes are smooth and stable. The extra half inch added to the racquet does have it's benefits. Better height on your serve and of course reach.
Personally, it does not satisfy me. It all depends on your play style and your physicality. The extra weight from the grip shouldn't bother most guys and some girls. I'm not strong in the arm so it's not the best but very easy to manage. If you need power and maneuverability, I would highly reccomend this racquet. Preferably at 58-60 lb tension. It deserves a try and I'm sure it won't disappoint you.
Cooper
Utah
October 2010
Utah
October 2010
Great Racquet!!
5/5
I have had this racquet for about a month and I have been totally satisfied in its ability. It has helped me raise the level of my play. It has a great feel and gives me control and a very solid stroke.
Donna
North Carolina
November 2010
North Carolina
November 2010
Babolat Pure Drive is a Super Racquet
5/5
This racquet is great!! I love the size and the power it generates. I haven't played with a racquet this great in a long time. I would recommend it to anyone!!
Ed
CA
January 2011
CA
January 2011
Pure Drive Pure Bliss
5/5
I have to say it, this racquet keeps getting better as I get used to it. The extra 1/2 inch has had a surprising impact on my ability to reach and has added power and spin to my serve. I agree with almost everything I have read in reviews, so I wont repeat that here.
I did demo this racquet, and the Aeropro Drive GT Plus, as well as some standard length racquets before purchasing and I am glad I did. Though, I must say that the demo version played much differently. The strings were shot and there was some lead tape on the frame, so the new racquet with fresh strings played much differently. The demo version did give me a good sense of the extra length though.
Travis
Michigan
July 2011
Michigan
July 2011
Awesome Racquet!
5/5
Ive had this racquet for just over two months now and i am very pleased with it. It provides great power and control on serves and both forehand and backhand shots. I would recomend this racquet to any of my friends.
Wayne Chaney
Illinois
August 2011
Illinois
August 2011
Review of Babolat Pure Drive GT+
4.66666666667/5
I am a solid 4.5 to 5.0 player and I found that this racquet tends to generate more power for me with less effort than the Prince Triple Threat Scream racquets that I was playing. Off-center hits are forgivable; serves were solid and crisp; volleys were firm. Overall, I like these racquets very much and I will be purchasing them in the future.
Denise Magee
Maryland
July 2012
Maryland
July 2012
Babolat GT Pure Drive Plus
5/5
This racket has a lot of control. I bought it for my husband and his game has improved a lot. He can almost beat our son now!!!!
Rafael Cotto
Virginia
July 2012
Virginia
July 2012
Great Racquet!
5/5
This racquet has greatly improved my game. It has good balance and stability. The frame is very solid and it has helped me increase the power of my strokes tremendously compared to my previous racquet. I highly recommend it to the fairly experienced tennis players that are looking to improve their level of play.
Sean Kim
UT
August 2012
UT
August 2012
Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquets
5/5
I love this racquet gives me plenty of power and top spins. Id love to buy again. very nice looking.
Description
| Head Size: | 100 sq. in MP |
| Length: | 27.5 inches |
| Weight: | Strung — 11.1 oz / 315 g Unstrung — 10.6 oz / 301 g |
| Tension: | 55-62 Pounds |
| Balance: | 9 Pts Head Light |
| Beam Width: | 23-26-23mm |
| Composition: | Graphite |
| Flex: | 74 |
| Grip Type: | Babolat Syntec |
| Power Level: | Medium |
| String Pattern: |
16 Mains / 19 Crosses Mains Skip: 8T, 8H One Piece No Shared Holes |
| Swing Speed: | Fast, Long Swing |
| Swing Weight: | 312 |
Product Specs
| Balance | 9 Pts Head Light |
| Brand | Babolat |
| Demo | ODPDGTPLUS |
| Racquet Title | Pure Drive GT+ Racquets |
| Head Size | 100 |
| Length | 27.5 |
| Weight Strung | 11.1 |
| Grip Type | Babolat Syntec |
| Unstrung | 10.6 |
| Swing Weight | 312 |
| Flex | 74 |
| Beam Width | 23-26-23mm |
| Composition | Graphite |
| Power Level | Medium |
| Swing Speed | Fast, Long Swing |
| String Pattern1 | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Pattern2 | Mains Skip: 8T, 8H |
| String Pattern3 | One Piece |
| String Pattern4 | No Shared Holes |
| String Tension | 55-62 Pounds |
