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Babolat Pure Drive Roddick Racquets


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In an update to the immensely popular Pure Drive, Babolat introduces the Andy Roddick signature racquets. Stiffer and heavier than the regular Pure Drive, the Pure Drive Roddick offers a tad more power and improved stability. This is the standard length version of Roddick's racquet - Roddick actually plays with the Plus (27.5) inch long version. Designed around the actual weight of Andy Roddick's racquet, the Pure Drive Roddick swings with noticeably more heft than the regular Pure Drive and offers a solid feel at impact. In true Pure Drive tradition, spin potential is impressive and players with aggressive swings will love the response off the stringbed. We found some added weight to groundstrokes, making both topspin and slice shots more penetrating. At net the Pure Drive Roddick retains a maneuverable feel, while offering some added punch and a crisp yet solid feel. We found some nice weight, plenty of pace and ample access to spin on serves. Our testers found some added kick on spin serves and a firm response that offered accurate targeting. Best suited to players at the 4.0+ level seeking a racquet that offers some solid punch from all areas of the court.

This racquet features Babolat's Cortex shaft vibration dampening system. Cortex is designed to reduce harmful racquet vibrations without filtering out the feedback required for feel. The result of filtering unnecessary vibrations is what Babolat calls a "pure feel."

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Midplus Specs
Head Size:
100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 11.7oz / 332g
Balance: 5pts Head Light
Swingweight: 330
Stiffness: 71
Beam Width: 22-26-23 Tapered Beam
Composition: Graphite / Kevlar
Power Level: Low-Medium
Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast
Grip Type: Syntec Grip
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,8H
Two Piece
No shared holes
String Tension: 55-66 pounds

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Kim N (4.0 Player) compares the Dunlop Aerogel 500 Tour, Babolat Pure Drive Roddick and Babolat Aeropro Drive
TripleB (4.5 player) compares the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick, Prince O3 White and Tecnifibre TFlash 290 racquets.

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