Best Babolat Racquet For Me

Babolat racquets are great for players of all levels looking for power, spin and even control! But how do you know which is best for you, your game and your ability level? Take a closer look at the 3 main families so you can choose the best racquet for your game!

The Pure Aero line of racquets is one of the most popular families in production and we're sure you recognize it since many top players including, Rafael Nadal, endorse these yellow and black frames. While the standard Pure Aero is a great racquet loaded with spin and power, it is best for intermediate and advanced players. Beginners will want to take a look at the Pure Aero Lite and Pure Aero Team as they are lighter and easier to swing. Are you an advanced player? Then you will want to check out the heavier Rafa Origin or the extended Pure Aero Plus as these racquets are stable and will load your shots with mass if you have the right technique. One thing is for sure, all of the Pure Aero racquets come with an aerodynamic beam and are ideal for players looking to add vicious spin and power to their game.

"I was getting amazing levels of spin, and if you are looking for a spin racquet with great control, this Pure Aero 98 is it."

-Zsofi, TW Playtester

"I felt I could really be aggressive on my returns, and this created some extra confidence. I was able to step in even against a first serve, get the Pure Aero into position and attack it."

-Brittany, TW Playtester

"Best of all, I was getting good consistency to go along with the extra pace."

-Chris, TW Playtester

The Pure Drive family of racquets is known for its speed, power and spin for the modern game. These cool, blue racquets are all user-friendly, but there is a wide range of weights (and a couple extended versions) giving players of every ability level a powerful option. If you are a beginner and newer to tennis, you will love the array of lighter choices such as the Pure Drive Team and Pure Drive Lite, which are great entry level racquets that will be quick and easy to swing. And players looking for an even bigger sweetspot can check out the Pure Drive 107 and Pure Drive 110, which are slightly oversized, light and speedy. Aggressive intermediate and advanced players will find the standard Pure Drive to be a good place to start. Craving more weight or length? Then you should definitely explore the heavier or extended options including the Pure Drive Plus. Lastly, players who crave a bit more control with their power will want to take a closer look at the newest addition to this family, the Pure Drive 98. It has a thinner, more flexible feel along with a nice blend of speed and power, which makes it a solid choice for experienced hitters.

"It does everything you would want a Pure Drive to do, except a bit better."

-Zsofi, TW Playtester

"Pure Drives are always fun to hit serves with, and this 98 was no different."

-Michelle, TW Playtester

"I loved the added pace on my serves, and my attempts at bigger first serves were more consistent."

-Chris, TW Playtester

Looking for a bit more control and feel, but still enough power to dictate points? Then the Pure Strike racquets might be perfect for you! This family has great options for modern players who crave control, feel, power and spin! We've found they have a more flexible feel and offer better feedback than the Pure Aeros and Pure Drives. Beginners will want to start by looking at the Pure Strike Team as it is the lightest, and easiest to swing model in the line up. From there, intermediate and advanced players have a plethora of options -- whether you are looking for more power, both the Pure Strike 100 and Pure Strike 98 16x19 will work well; or if you crave a bit more control, then try the Pure Strike 18x20 or the Pure Strike 100 16x20. If you want the most feel from this line of racquets and you have developed groundstrokes, there is the Pure Strike 97 with a thinner, more flexible beam. Now available in a sleek, Carbon Grey cosmetic finish.

"With the Pure Strike 98 I could be very precise with my targets and go for higher risk shots at times to make up for the lower speeds on my forehands and backhands."

-Brittany, TW Playtester

"Crisp and clean is how I would describe the Pure Strike 98 18x20 on volleys."

-Mark, TW Playtester

"With the Pure Strike 97 I had lots of fun moving the ball around the court to get my opponents on the run and had the pleasure of feeling fully confident in all of my shots."

-Chris, TW Playtester