Babolat launches on the market the new Pure Drive GT, the special model that in 15 years has sold about one million and a half pieces.

The 2009 version is more rigid and stable than the previous one. In essence, the more “athletic” It is the tennis racket symbol of the new millennium, the Babolat Pure Drive, used by over a million fans, from a Rafa Nadal Carlos Moya, to reach athletes and amateur players of the tennis club.

The 2009 release proposes a new version, called the GT. The main difference compared to the previous model is the tungsten fibers that have been intertwined with those classic carbon ones in the area of the head of the racket, to make the frame more stable so to obtain a more accurate shot.

The weight remained unchanged (322 grams incordata) as the other basic characteristics like the length (68.5 cm), oval (100 square inches) and the pattern (16 x 19).

The anti-vibration system Cortex is just above the handle and breaks in two chassis to prevent the harmful vibration and increase the comfort, while the Woofer System leaves and interact rope frame for a “ball exit” quicker and more responsive.

In the field, the racket is moving with great dexterity. Excellent relationship between power and control, is especially suited to players who like to push with top spin or amateur looking for a comfortable and easy to manage frame.

There is another version of about 15 grams heavier, used by top 10 World Andy Roddick, for those seeking the same feelings but with even greater ability to push. If the arm supports the weight gain is a valid proposal.

As for the rope to fit, you can choose: the pure agonist may also use a monofilament (just change it often) or a hybrid (both with bowel + monoflio both multiwire + mono), while an amateur player can choose for a multi filament, with a medium to high tension.

A good test is to try it with the new red rope, the Revenge.

By Lorenzo Cazzaniga