Babolat Pure Drive 107 Racquets 2012 Customer feedback
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Comments: I just picked up this racquet after demos of Prince Red 105, Head Radical
IG OS, and Babolat Pure Drive Roddick. The demo of the Babolat Pure Drive 107 was very comfortable and I loved the look, but seemed that something made it very difficult to control. In spite of this, I bought the Pure Drive 107 and had Babolat XCel 17 gauge string at 55lbs. I've only played a couple hours with the new racquet, but so far, I like it.
Comments: I used to play with a Prince Hornet, but when I saw chips on the side of
the frame, I knew it was time to look for a new racquet. I demoed several and really
liked the feel of the Babolat Pure Drive 107, 2012. Hits well from the base line and
the net. In addition, it has great feel for those drop shots! I couldn't be happier
with this choice!
Comments: I have a Pure Drive 107 GT and decided to buy the new model. I really
enjoy this new model. The racket came with the Babolat Addiction string @59 pounds
and found that this string, for my game, is a good fit for the racket as it places the power
of the racket under control. The racket felt with more control than the 107 GT. Also, I
felt that I could generate more spin with the new model. At net the performance was
also very good. Very maneuverable and very good control.
Comments: Very pleased with this racquet. Forgiving racquet on off center shots as the sweet spot is huge. I
initially bought two then my wife happened into my tennis bag and "borrowed" one of my Babolat 107s, well, needless to say, it
was never returned. She is a 4.0 player and claims that the racquet, uh my racquet, has accelerated her game and even helped to
diminish elbow pain. She's unstoppable now. If she happens into my tennis bag now, she will be surprised to see the new Babolat
107 next to my old one. Yes, I love this racquet that much I bought a third. Cheaper than a divorce, I suppose. The only criticism,
is that the handle is short for a two hand backhand, but I've adjusted.
Comments: I started demoing racquets about a month ago and this is the
one I chose from ones like the Babolat Overdrive 110, Babolat XS 109,
Wilson Juice 108, Head Youtek Four Star, Prince Hornet, Prince EX03
Blue. My prior racquet was the Prince SpeedPort Silver. I liked the
fact that the 2012 Pure Drive 107 gave me more control and feel, but it
was still easy to generate power and depth. Biggest difference thus far
is "pop" and placement on serves. Feels very stable on volleys. Felt
very natural on groundstrokes.
Comments: I've been playing with the Wilson Pro Open for the past few years until my daughter talked me into
demoing a Babolat. She's been playing the Pure Drive+ for several years, using it in high school and for 2 years of College tennis
and swears by her frames. First I tried hers and really liked the feel and power, but it felt a little bit too heavy for me. Then she
handed me the PD 107 (not the latest version) and Wow was I impressed with the first few strokes. Usually you know right away
and I really did. I tried the new version that just came out and liked it too, but nowhere near as much as the model it's replacing.
Anyway, demoed the the 1st PD 107 in an actual match a couple of days later and can't remember hitting with as much pace or
depth. My buddy even took notice and commented on how different the ball was coming in at him. Bought my first one and after
several more sessions with it I'm sold and ready to add a 2nd racket to my bag. Bottom line, I can't ever remember feeling such a
difference in my game right away due to a racket change.
Comments: I've been using a Prince 03 Red for 2 years and I really liked it. When the new PD107 came out I demoed
it to see what it was like. I've demoed 6 to 10 racquets but never liked any better than the 03 Red till now. I was so impressed I
bought one, I've played 4 matches with it and it just keeps getting better and better. I am 75 years old and play 3 to 5 times a
week against younger guys, so I need a little edge and the pd107 gives me that, it really is a really really good racquet - best one
I've played with.
Comments: All I have to say is this racquet is amazing. I played last night and switching from a Wilson KBlade Team
to the 2012 Pure Drive 107, my game incredibly improved. Huge sweat spot, very good access to spin, so easy on the elbow and
lots of more power than my previous racquet. Generally so far, I am very impressed and happy with my choice.
Comments: Amazing! Enough said.
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