Babolat Pure Drive Team Gen 11 Racket Specs
Explore the Babolat Pure Drive Team Gen 11 by racket part and spec. This page is built for sharing one specific racket specs view without sending someone through the full beginner guide.
Babolat Pure Drive Team Gen 11 Specs
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Racket specs
Head size 100 sq in
The hitting-surface area. Larger heads usually add forgiveness and easy power; smaller heads usually favor precision and a more compact response.
At 100 sq in, the Babolat Pure Drive Team Gen 11 uses the versatile modern midpoint between forgiveness, power, and directional control.
Unstrung weight 285 g / 10.1 oz
The frame weight before strings, overgrip, or dampener are added. More mass can improve stability and plow-through, while less mass is generally easier to accelerate.
This 285 g / 10.1 oz measurement means the Babolat Pure Drive Team Gen 11 is notably maneuverable, though it offers less mass against heavy incoming pace.
Strung weight 301 g / 10.6 oz
The measured weight after strings are installed. This is closer to the weight a player swings, though an overgrip and dampener can add several more grams.
This 301 g / 10.6 oz measurement means the Babolat Pure Drive Team Gen 11 sits in a manageable performance range with useful stability and acceleration.
Length 27 in
The end-to-end racket length. Standard adult frames are 27 inches; extra length can add reach and serve leverage but can reduce maneuverability.
At 27 in, this is a standard-length adult frame, preserving familiar reach and maneuverability.
Balance 320 mm unstrung; 32.64 cm / 5 pts HL strung
Where the racket mass is centered. A more head-light balance is easier to maneuver, while more mass toward the head can add stability and power.
The 320 mm unstrung; 32.64 cm / 5 pts HL strung balance keeps this frame maneuverable for its weight while leaving useful mass through contact.
Beam 23 / 26 / 23 mm
The frame thickness, sometimes measured at several points. Wider beams tend to return more energy; thinner beams commonly provide more flex and direct ball feedback.
The 23 / 26 / 23 mm beam is widest through the power zone, adding response while tapering elsewhere for feel and handling.
String pattern 16x19
The number of main and cross strings. More open patterns usually help launch and spin, while denser patterns often improve directional control and string life.
The 16x19 pattern balances accessible spin and depth with familiar all-court predictability in the Babolat Pure Drive Team Gen 11.
Stiffness 72 RA unstrung; 69 RA measured strung
An RA laboratory measure of how much the frame resists bending. Higher values generally feel firmer and return more energy; lower values generally feel more flexible.
The listed 72 RA unstrung; 69 RA measured strung makes this a firm, efficient power frame, so string comfort deserves extra attention.
Swingweight 280 unstrung; 308 measured strung
A measure of how heavy the racket feels while swinging. Higher swingweight can add stability and ball weight but takes more effort to accelerate and redirect.
The 280 unstrung; 308 measured strung figure is measured before strings; final playing swingweight will be meaningfully higher once strung.
Material Graphite
The frame layup and named dampening or reinforcement materials. These influence stability and feel, but do not by themselves determine how a racket will play.
Graphite is the listed construction package for this generation, used to tune the Babolat Pure Drive Team Gen 11 response, stability, and vibration feel.
Stringing advice 44-53 lbs
The manufacturer-supported tension range. Lower tension generally adds depth and pocketing; higher tension generally produces a firmer, lower-launch response.
The 44-53 lbs range gives this frame room for a softer, deeper response at the low end or a firmer, lower-launch bed at the high end.
Specs cross-checked against Babolat official Pure Drive Team Gen11 unstrung product data and Tennis Warehouse measured specs for the Pure Drive Team 2025.
String recommendations
The lighter Team frame already accelerates easily and returns plenty of energy. Begin with a multifilament or a soft hybrid in the middle of its 44-53 lb range; reserve full poly for players who swing fast enough to need control and restring it before it goes dead.
Starting points are editorial guidance, not a medical guarantee. Technique, ball, court, climate, and restringing frequency all change the result.
Babolat Xalt mains / RPM Team crosses
Best for: Improving players wanting comfort plus snapback
The manufacturer-recommended pair combines a forgiving main with a control cross so the light, powerful Team does not become overly lively.
Watch for: Hybrids should be installed by an experienced stringer and replaced when either string is badly notched.
Babolat Xalt
Best for: Beginners, flatter hitters, and sensitive arms
A full multi bed supplies easy depth at a moderate tension without the maintenance demands of polyester.
Watch for: Heavy topspin players may notch this setup quickly.
Babolat RPM Team
Best for: Experienced players who break strings
Lower-tension RPM Team controls the Pure Drive Team’s launch while preserving easier depth than a high-tension poly bed.
Watch for: Do not keep playing a polyester bed after it becomes harsh or unpredictable.
What other players and experts recommend
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Babolat RPM Team or Xalt
Babolat lists RPM Team and Xalt as the recommended strings for the Pure Drive Team Gen11 and publishes a 44-53 lb range.
Manufacturer Babolat: Pure Drive Team Gen11 Unstrung -
Mid-range 52 lb reference
The exact-model retailer listing uses 52 lbs as its recommended reference tension for this 285 g Team frame.
Retailer or playtest Tennis Express: Pure Drive Team 2025 Tennis Racquet -
Xalt 26 kg mains / RPM Team 24 kg crosses
An owner of the 2025 Pure Drive Team reported a multi-main/poly-cross hybrid for comfort, control, and main-string movement.
Player discussion Reddit r/10s: Does anyone use multifilament?
