Babolat Pure Drive 107
Babolat

Babolat Pure Drive 107

C
Ranked #9 in Tennis Rackets
373 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Lightweight yet sturdy; players note few failures after extensive play.

Consolidated from 16 cited sources across 11 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

  • 15 positive sources
  • 1 neutral source
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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

It is marketed as the best overall beginner racket, but reviewers note its limited power and feel compared to newer models, making it an overhyped budget option.

Flagged 23 August 2026

Why the boards include products to avoid

Pros & cons

  • Lightweight feel
  • Sturdy frame
  • Consistent power delivery
  • Reliable and proven design
  • Power and forgiveness for new players
  • Limited power
  • Poor feel compared to newer models

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 1 article, 14 video reviews and 1 community source

15 positive sources

T The Strategist Jeremy Rellosa · reviewer · Aug 2026
I was unsurprised, then, that the Pure Drive 107 got the most recommendations by far with six of our experts telling me it’s a fantastic choice. “It’s lightweight at 10.6 ounces with a larger face size, making it a very comfortable racket if you don’t have much experience,” says Moriarty. (The 107 in its name refers to its face’s 107-square-inch surface area.
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F Fuzzy Yellow Balls Fuzzy Yellow Balls · 150K subscribers · Jan 2010
These rackets are good for players up to the intermediate level.
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T Tennis Warehouse Tennis Warehouse · 132K subscribers · Jul 2021
Babolat takes the legendary power and spin of the Pure Drive franchise and puts it into a more comfortable and forgiving head size. It's called the Pure Drive 107 and it is perfect for beginner and intermediate players. Updated with Babolat's new HTR System, the graphite layup has been re-engineered for higher torsional rigidity, resulting in more efficient energy transfer to the ball.
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T Tennis Express Tennis Express · 25.8K subscribers · Feb 2012
For a player looking for the same power as a Pure Drive without the weight and smaller head size, the 2012 New Babolat Pure Drive 107 is an excellent choice.
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T Tennis Express Tennis Express · 25.8K subscribers · Dec 2014
For a player looking for the same power as a Pure Drive without the weight and smaller head size, the 2015 Babolat Pure Drive 107 is an excellent choice.
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T Tennis Express Tennis Express · 25.8K subscribers · Mar 2010
The Babolat Pure Drive GT 107 Tennis Racquet has a large sweet spot and greater maneuverability, staying true to the Pure Drive line. The racquet has a slightly bigger pop than the older version and features the new GT material, which will help with the stability of the frame. Within the throat, the Cortex system is back to dampen the vibrations to enhance the feel.
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T Tennis Express Tennis Express · 25.8K subscribers · Feb 2009
The type of player that I would recommend this ret for is someone with a medium length to longer length swing they are looking for control but they're going with 107 Square in head size maybe because they play a lot of doubles or maybe because they're just looking for a little bit bigger sweet spot and a little bit added comfort so if that sounds like you and you want to give the babble up P Drive 107 a test drive
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M Midwest Racquet Sports Midwest Racquet Sports · 14.1K subscribers · Apr 2018
Babolat Pure Drive 107: with a slightly extended 27.2-inch length, the Pure Drive 107 serves as an ideal frame for players with a slower to modern swing looking for performance, lightness, and comfort.
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S Solow Sports Solow Sports · 5.6K subscribers · Jul 2024
Some call it the definition of power. You will call it your unfair advantage. We call it the Pure Drive. BABOLAT launched the Pure Drive in 1994 and quickly established the benchmark for power. With every subsequent model, we’ve innovated and Evolved to meet the demands of the game. It’s no wonder the Pure Drive is one of most popular and versatile racquets in the world.
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D Do It Tennis Do It Tennis · 2.7K subscribers · Jan 2012
Babolat Pure Drive 107 Tennis Racquet is a power packed racquet with all latest technology.
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D Do It Tennis Do It Tennis · 2.7K subscribers · Nov 2011
One of the best amongst the Pure Drive series, this combines the GT or graphite tungsten technology to increase your precision in giving that powerful shot. It also has the dynamic Woofer technology that helps you receive a 25% more power and contact with the ball and the strings to increase the power of your shot. It has an increased head size of about 107 sq.
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D Do It Tennis Do It Tennis · 2.7K subscribers · Feb 2025
The Babolat Pure Drive 107 11th Gen Tennis Racquet is perfect for players in search of power and forgiveness and is extremely popular among doubles players hitting volleys. A new plastic piece in the throat accentuates the energy return and provides extra power.
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T TennisMediaCo TennisMediaCo · 2.2K subscribers · Dec 2012
we really like this racket for people who are playing some doubles people who are looking for a bigger racket head and still with a little bit of head lightness to it
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T Tennis Comeback - Road to the 75s Tennis Comeback - Road to the 75s · 15 subscribers · Oct 2025
I liked the power and solid feel enough that I purchased. The racquet has been strung with Head Velocity MLT PWR 17 and Wilson NXT Power 16. With my string setup(s) feedback from the strings is immediate. The average power is more than the Clash supplies, though top end is about the same. Not as pillowy as the Clash this version is much more comfortable than expected.
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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #9 (C tier) on our consolidated tennis rackets board, drawn from 16 cited sources across 11 outlets.

Limited power. Poor feel compared to newer models.

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