Wilson Clash has more control. Pure Drive has more power and spin. Depends on what you want to focus more on. I would personally go for the pure drive because it's a more effortless experience.
Thanks!!!! Please we would love a second review even with your coach and comparing it more in depth with prior version (serves, volley, sliced etc). Great video but would love more details :))
I've really enjoyed your channel. I'm getting back into tennis after about a 13 year absence. I've combed your channel about a racquet for the intermediate player or those players who are getting back into the game. Perhaps this could be an idea for a video.? I pulled out my old racquets and stripped the grips and clipped the strings. Would also appreciate some ideas for a good string....seems to be a lot more choices out there and it's a bit overwhelming!
@@vanshagarwal2362 the 2006 and 2009 were really nice too. Even the last two Pure Aero look so boring compared to the ones from 2006-2015. Babolat went forwarding technology but went backwards on the paint jobs
2012 Pure Drive is my favorite. Slick black frame and a tighter string bed in contrast to 2015 model or their FS pattern. I had not hit with the original Pure Drive but I really like the Cortex dampening component in the Pure Drive Aeropro Drive. The muted feel doesn't bother me at all. It allows me to swing more freely without being reckless. Other frames that have more "feel" and/or control oriented, I somehow struggle. Either the ball looks like a wounded duck going over the net or the ball just didn't obey. It could be a swing mechanics issue but I really enjoy hitting with PD frames. I feel like I can't go wrong with a frame giving me easy power.
My greatest racket of all time is Babolat Pure Drive Roddick GT Plus 2009-2010. But 1 hand bh racket of all time. I have to try original 1st generation now!
@@johnyang1420 I first got this model as I started playing competitively during my high school days. Adopted this one since the Aeropro Drive I owned previously wasn't getting the job done as far as serving and hitting flat/pace. Absolute brilliant racquet for hitting through your opponent from the baseline, but it was really rough on my wrist. That said, I was using a very loose semi-western grip which is probably not particularly good for the wrist anyhow. I think I once borrowed the original Pure Drive from a friend but compared to the 2009 Pure Drive Roddick + I found it a rather bland experience. It had good feel, but it doesn't even come close to the power of the Pure drive 2009 plus.
My friend has a Pure Drive 2018. There's nothing wrong with it, but it has a couple of stigmas about it being a "newbie" stick since it provides a lot of free power and spin with a decent size sweet spot for being a 100in sq racquet. It's very stiff, doesn't have the greatest sense of feel to it and is pretty forgiving for people who don't have the best technique. The use of Cortex really mutes the racquet feel which is why a lot of tennis snobs frown upon it. It's one of the most popular frames for a reason. If it works for you then wield it proudly.
Awesome review. How does this compare with the 100, 300g 16 x 19 PURE STRIKE? Deciding if I should change rackets. :) Please advise! Thank you and keep up the good work!
Thanks for the content. Being newer to the tennis world I’m considering getting a new “nicer racquet” for a beginner would you recommend the pure drive of the clash 100? Thanks
Hi bro, I really like to watch your video and thanks for being honest and (confusingly for me) liking every racket you mentioned. Background: I am a male newbie into tennis and I would like to buy my own racquet (no more borrowing). I tired what my friend called a costco wilson, it's so head heavy and I cannot comfortably use it. Then I tried Wilson Clash V2 and Babolat Pure Aero banana on another day, I like the pure aero more (not perfect for me yet) but I can't use the Clash V2 (it's way lighter than the pure aero 300gr). I used to play badminton back then (about 15 years ago) and of course I love using yonex for smashing, but Yonex tennis racquet is so expensive. Then I came across your review about this TR960 Precision. We have it in our local decathlon for about $118 strung but I cannot demo it for a game. I also can buy a Babolat Pure Drive 2021 (300gr 100sqin area) UNSTRUNG for $183 --> only $65 difference plus a set of string. What would you recommend me to buy for my long term (i hope) first racquet. I see many friends trade-in so many racquets and I don't plan to do that. But IF i have to trade-in my racquet, I'm pretty sure Babolat would have way easier and better resale value whereas the Artengo might not have any interest. I hope you and others here can help me deciding which racquet should I get. Thanks all
Hey I have a question about stringing. When you set the tension, do you set it to that exact tension or do you lower it? When I string my rackets, the tension goes up about 10lbs so I string mine 10lbs lower than the tension I want it.
I have the 2018 pure drive because my coach told me to get it to upgrade from my head tis6 and I am 14 starting high school so I need the extra power but the feel is decent but I agree it is to muted I tried a dampener and I could not even feel the ball I really like the racket but I don't think the feel is great in the next few years to upgrade my racket to another one what would you recommend for something a high school player could use with more feel and power?
watchcode I would expect to see a price drop within a few weeks. Once the new version becomes readily available at the retailers, they will want to move the older version by discounting them.
@@CoDINmyHEART yes. but lately since babolat has spaced out the string pattern a little bit on their newer models theyve been more prone to break strings so i just wanted to have an opinion on that with this newer version
The control on your shots are not so great and your strokes on the move need some work. When showing it to us, you need to demonstrate the easy power of the pure drive rather than showing your own power skills.
No offense HONESTLY. But man you don’t know how to play tennis, you have zero weight transfer on your strokes. Every move you do on the court is wrong. Simply you can’t explain how racket feels, since you play only with your hand. P.s. you are hurting yourself, I suggest that you don’t use any racket with a gram more than 260g. No hate.
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whats the difference between the 2020 and 2021 pure drive?
I have been a Flight Attendant for the past 17 years. Furloughed Now but your opening joke was HILARIOUS! Love the content!
I'm afraid of flying. Don't really like it and I always promise to myself that I will never do it again if I just make it back in one piece.
Thank you! Original Pure Drive was my racket of choice. Once they added the cortex I was done. So glad you agree the original pure drive is #1!
Indeed ! The original Pure Drive (no cortex) is the best ! I have three of them. Amazing feel, Power and control.
You mean the FSI? Dark blue?
Could you compare this to the Yonex Ezone 100 and the Babolat Pure Strike 100? Thanks!
Between this one and Wilson's Clash 100, which one do you recommend the most for intermediate level players? Considering better control and power.
Wilson Clash has more control. Pure Drive has more power and spin. Depends on what you want to focus more on. I would personally go for the pure drive because it's a more effortless experience.
Thanks for the review. How would you compare this with “banana” edition (pure aero :) ?
Thanks!!!! Please we would love a second review even with your coach and comparing it more in depth with prior version (serves, volley, sliced etc). Great video but would love more details :))
One tip i'd give you is you can see when you hit the ball you don't use your off hand enough/ at all to assist in your body's rotation
I've really enjoyed your channel. I'm getting back into tennis after about a 13 year absence. I've combed your channel about a racquet for the intermediate player or those players who are getting back into the game. Perhaps this could be an idea for a video.? I pulled out my old racquets and stripped the grips and clipped the strings. Would also appreciate some ideas for a good string....seems to be a lot more choices out there and it's a bit overwhelming!
This is the most angry/aggressive you’ve been in a video. Skip the coffee?
Which string you recommend for the new PD?
Can you please do a video describing the entire Babolat line and how they differ? Great job as always Harry!
Kind of wish they revert to the classic paintjob with the white stripes
I agree I liked that version a little better
I think the nicest paint job was on the 2012 pure Drive GT version
@@editorodriguez6554 that one too or the ones before the pure drive roddick gt version of 2009.
@@vanshagarwal2362 the 2006 and 2009 were really nice too. Even the last two Pure Aero look so boring compared to the ones from 2006-2015. Babolat went forwarding technology but went backwards on the paint jobs
Just brought 2012 -2014 pure drive that a good edition to buy ? Thanks Jon.
2012 Pure Drive is my favorite. Slick black frame and a tighter string bed in contrast to 2015 model or their FS pattern. I had not hit with the original Pure Drive but I really like the Cortex dampening component in the Pure Drive Aeropro Drive. The muted feel doesn't bother me at all. It allows me to swing more freely without being reckless. Other frames that have more "feel" and/or control oriented, I somehow struggle. Either the ball looks like a wounded duck going over the net or the ball just didn't obey. It could be a swing mechanics issue but I really enjoy hitting with PD frames. I feel like I can't go wrong with a frame giving me easy power.
My greatest racket of all time is Babolat Pure Drive Roddick GT Plus 2009-2010. But 1 hand bh racket of all time. I have to try original 1st generation now!
A racquet so stiff and powerful it separates the boys from the men!
It killed my elbow though! I was playing 7 days a week with Alu in it.
@@johnyang1420 I first got this model as I started playing competitively during my high school days. Adopted this one since the Aeropro Drive I owned previously wasn't getting the job done as far as serving and hitting flat/pace.
Absolute brilliant racquet for hitting through your opponent from the baseline, but it was really rough on my wrist. That said, I was using a very loose semi-western grip which is probably not particularly good for the wrist anyhow.
I think I once borrowed the original Pure Drive from a friend but compared to the 2009 Pure Drive Roddick + I found it a rather bland experience. It had good feel, but it doesn't even come close to the power of the Pure drive 2009 plus.
What you say is better about this new pure drive compared to the 2019 pure aero? Which of the two would you prefer?
what strings do you recommend and tension?
45 -50 lbs range ! Work properly .... in my opinion
Still newer to the sport, currently have a pure drive with the cortex as part of my racquet rotation. What exactly do people not like about it?
Pure Drives have always been really stiff, lacks feel, comfort, and control. If you need the free power though, it’ll do more than enough.
My friend has a Pure Drive 2018. There's nothing wrong with it, but it has a couple of stigmas about it being a "newbie" stick since it provides a lot of free power and spin with a decent size sweet spot for being a 100in sq racquet. It's very stiff, doesn't have the greatest sense of feel to it and is pretty forgiving for people who don't have the best technique. The use of Cortex really mutes the racquet feel which is why a lot of tennis snobs frown upon it. It's one of the most popular frames for a reason. If it works for you then wield it proudly.
What string tension you recommend for AERO PRO DRIVE rackets?
Can someone tell me what location this store is at and the name.
The 2015 version it's my favorite, also the tighter string bed give me more control
The French ezone basically
Not even close. This thing has got crazy high stiffness as oppose to the plusher ezone
Hieu Doan Trung I meant by the paint job sry lol
@@Thicc_Thanos964
More like japanese pure drive. It had the pain before ezone was basically out in market.
Is this a prerecorded video because they dont have the head extreme in the back
When is it going for sale? Was looking to get the 2018 model, but probably will wait now until this one comes out.
Kinda like your backhand...good crisp...
don't you normally string at 48 lbs?
Awesome review. How does this compare with the 100, 300g 16 x 19 PURE STRIKE? Deciding if I should change rackets. :) Please advise! Thank you and keep up the good work!
Nice ezone review
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Lol
XDDDD
Pure Drive came first than any yonex 100 head racket !
Still a decent stick. I use my 2018 tour when i really want power.
I have 3 of 2003 edition! Really a great stick!
Thanks for the content. Being newer to the tennis world I’m considering getting a new “nicer racquet” for a beginner would you recommend the pure drive of the clash 100?
Thanks
Definitely the pure drive
Can U compare it with pure Aero? Thanks
2020? It supposed to be 2021 version
Do you know if the Tour version is coming out?
Any idea on the release date of the Tour version?
When my friends want to receive a really heavy serve ill use this instead of my prostaff. The 2018 version tho. Lots of fun
Hi bro, I really like to watch your video and thanks for being honest and (confusingly for me) liking every racket you mentioned.
Background: I am a male newbie into tennis and I would like to buy my own racquet (no more borrowing). I tired what my friend called a costco wilson, it's so head heavy and I cannot comfortably use it. Then I tried Wilson Clash V2 and Babolat Pure Aero banana on another day, I like the pure aero more (not perfect for me yet) but I can't use the Clash V2 (it's way lighter than the pure aero 300gr).
I used to play badminton back then (about 15 years ago) and of course I love using yonex for smashing, but Yonex tennis racquet is so expensive. Then I came across your review about this TR960 Precision.
We have it in our local decathlon for about $118 strung but I cannot demo it for a game. I also can buy a Babolat Pure Drive 2021 (300gr 100sqin area) UNSTRUNG for $183 --> only $65 difference plus a set of string.
What would you recommend me to buy for my long term (i hope) first racquet. I see many friends trade-in so many racquets and I don't plan to do that. But IF i have to trade-in my racquet, I'm pretty sure Babolat would have way easier and better resale value whereas the Artengo might not have any interest.
I hope you and others here can help me deciding which racquet should I get. Thanks all
3 and 9 o'clock. Like PWS ???
Saw a video from 1994 with Borg vs Connors, i would like to know what Head racket was Borg using? I never knew .
Borg used Donnay and in America Bancroft.
@@davidglover9210 the video was in 1994, and he was using a Head racket, don't know which one.
Just watched the video and it looks like a Prestige.
Speed mp 360+ or pure drive 2021?
0:39 which strings are you using
Do u think that requet will brake like pure aero?
@The Reversed Zebra Shriner he made video about pure areo brake like crazy
Recommended string and tension? I usually play with a decent amount of topspin and power.
Babolat RPM Blast 55 pounds, letal combination
@@LiZiLiang sounds about right, thanks
What is the stiffness rating?
Love the new paint job
Where is this store?
U got some power on ur forehand for a bald asian guy
Nice 71 RA. I won't be able to even swing the racket. Pure strike and pure aero are much better.
you took down the wilson flaming video ???
Hey just wanted to say you have awesome tennis videos!
Hey I have a question about stringing. When you set the tension, do you set it to that exact tension or do you lower it? When I string my rackets, the tension goes up about 10lbs so I string mine 10lbs lower than the tension I want it.
what.
Usually it would lossening up over time, not tighten...
I have the 2018 pure drive because my coach told me to get it to upgrade from my head tis6 and I am 14 starting high school so I need the extra power but the feel is decent but I agree it is to muted I tried a dampener and I could not even feel the ball I really like the racket but I don't think the feel is great in the next few years to upgrade my racket to another one what would you recommend for something a high school player could use with more feel and power?
The Pure Strike or EZONE 100. Power comes from a racquet being stiff. Less stiff racquets have more feel and control.
Ok thanks
I’ll pick up a 2018 version once they drop the price.
When do you think that will happen? I want the 2018 one as well!
watchcode I would expect to see a price drop within a few weeks. Once the new version becomes readily available at the retailers, they will want to move the older version by discounting them.
Like the specs on the side.
With a 72 stiffness they obviously don't want me to use it.
It doesnt feel that stiff
nice looking graphics this year
i still cant see any spin on my tennis
How long do the strings last on this version?
lol, pretty personal
@@CoDINmyHEART yes. but lately since babolat has spaced out the string pattern a little bit on their newer models theyve been more prone to break strings so i just wanted to have an opinion on that with this newer version
Only 7:49 minutes video??? Corona Virus???
For your forehand, I would suggest bending a little more and making a c with you racket to create for spin.
Honest review 👍
"...they put the specs over here so we can read it now" and then doesn't read them out to us... thanks!
Still stiffer that an iron girder though this Pure Drive. Babolat are also just full of marketing hokum with their silly acronyms.
Absolutely, just stay away from this hype brand.
Head
Angell
Yonex
Much better brands
I use this racquet, its not that stiff, the technology they put in the racquet makes it feel less stiff
I think it’s actually considered 2021 edition
What’s the shirt
I’ll pick up the 2018
the banana would look cool on that scheme. lol
mans got game tho
Amazing universal racquette but it is horrible in this color. I have got 2014 version. Much better...
I see they hired yonex designer.
Hi
The control on your shots are not so great and your strokes on the move need some work. When showing it to us, you need to demonstrate the easy power of the pure drive rather than showing your own power skills.
Kim Clijsters uses this and lost in the 3 set match 1st round!
Sir, your swing style is very “Roger”. :)
No. It's definitely not. Have you seen his swing? Falls backward on every forehand. His bh isn't too bad, but that FH...yikes!
Chuck Friebe strictly speaking, you r right. height and build may explain the diff. let’s encourage together.
This guys reviews are pretty on point but... that backhand and forehand is painful to watch
the stupid cortex thing is great
Worst technology ever
Arm screwer.
No offense HONESTLY. But man you don’t know how to play tennis, you have zero weight transfer on your strokes.
Every move you do on the court is wrong.
Simply you can’t explain how racket feels, since you play only with your hand.
P.s. you are hurting yourself, I suggest that you don’t use any racket with a gram more than 260g.
No hate.
Why didn't you take any Swingweight / Balance measurements etc?? Not really a review, more like a product promotion. Thumbs down.