BABOLAT PURE DRIVE 2020 / 2021 REVIEW | More Than a New Paint Job...

[@MikeKomen]

What do you think of the Pure Drive’s new look?

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

It's crazy but I think u can't view it properly from the camera

[@nathanmiller6051]

Looks good!!

[@megamind9175]

Best one out of their past few iterations imo

[@nibpicky]

Colours are nice. Not a fan of the vertical text at the throat. But it’s ok. The bags look super nice though.

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

Can anyone prefer me strings and tension for power in this racket

[@rain9463]

Thank you for the review! I love the table at the end for comparison

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks for watching!

[@sprescav]

I started hitting balls with PureDrive+ since 2004, I call the PureDrive, pure pleasure. I look forward to enjoy this new model. thanks for the review

[@MikeKomen]

Haha great description Nicolás! Thanks for watching!

[@kayanoreeves1949]

Cool factor...Roddick, Moya, Nadal, Bryan Brothers. And the ladies...Clijsters, Li Na, Muguruza, Kenin, K. Pliskova. Cool enough for me! 😎

[@bretts5571]

I like the score you gave for the prince phantom 93, its just a great, classic feeling racquet

[@MikeKomen]

Amazing frame. Easily in my top 3 favourites

[@WaltKurtz68]

Babolat website keeps saying the new 2024 (10th gen) 'will' come out on September the 24th. Still ain't seein' nuthin' !! Did I miss a memo?

[@adamgray6025]

Pliskova and Kenin are both top ten players who will endorse the Pure Drive.

[@MikeKomen]

Good correction Adam! Thank you

[@josh101311]

Thanks for the review. I was wondering how this racquet compares to the Pure Aero 2019 in terms of swing weight, power and comfort on the arm (reading reviews that the Aero is more prone to cause arm issues).

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks for the support Joshua! I’m surprised people are finding the aero less comfortable than the drive, I had the opposite experience. I got a lot more spin from the aero also found it a bit more forgiving than the drive. On the other hand you get more more from the drive. Hope that helps!

[@josh101311]

@@MikeKomen Thanks! That helps.

[@maxagent86]

Very good review, thank you. Given the sticks you have reviewed so far, it would be nice to add the regular Yonex Vcore 98 to the mix.

[@MikeKomen]

Thank you, I appreciate the support! The vcore 98 is already on my list of upcoming reviews so keep you eye out for it!

[@_.Link._]

What differences have you noticed in game between pure drive and pure aero?? Their specs are very similar... i'll test a PD on tuesday, but i also want to have an idea of what would i feel with a PA, having the experience of PD as a reference. Thanks!

[@MikeKomen]

Pure aero has a little less power and a lot more spin. I personally find the aero easier to use and hit my spots with.

[@williammolina9792]

How do you compare this racket to the Wilson Ultra 100 V3. ???

[@MikeKomen]

Answered your comment on the other video :)

[@megamind9175]

What type of surface is that at 6:48 ? Thanks

[@megamind9175]

actually nvm, I saw you already answered it below. slow LEGO plastic court lol

[@Dasato123]

The hitting on this vid takes place on two different courts. What is the court surface that looks like it’s composed of individual tiles?

[@MikeKomen]

They are interlock sport tiles. There are a few companies out there that make that mostly for basketball and tennis

[@teok8855]

I’m really curious as to how this compares to the Head Radical MP and Tour. I’m trying to get back to playing tennis and I need a new racket.

[@MikeKomen]

Hey Teo, sorry just seeing this comment now! The drive is way more power focused while the radical will be a lot more precise with the control.

[@GawdSsani]

Can u review the EZONE 98 tour? Also, I'm interested in picking up the Vcore 95, but saw a few reviews saying that is underpowered and lacks stability, would u say that too?

[@MikeKomen]

I found that the stability and power were good for me but it’s definitely not the most powerful frame out there. If that’s a bother for you with the frame you can add some weight at 3 and 9 to add a bit more on the plow and stability.

[@GawdSsani]

@@MikeKomen Have you tried the Blade V7, if so how'd you compare them?

[@MikeKomen]

Felipe Passani I’ve tried the 18x20 v7. Very different, the blade is much more control oriented.

[@GawdSsani]

@@MikeKomen Just got it, can't wait to test it out, hopefully I'll have the same feel u did. :)

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

Babolat pure.drive 2020 or babolat pure aero fore more power and spin

[@MikeKomen]

Pure drive for power aero for spin! Although the drive isn’t far behind for spin

[@cjcobb6906]

2019 Pure Aero w/ 17g Hyper G and you’ll be ripping the felt off the ball ;)

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

What do you mean by ripping the felt of the ball

[@ManoliGreek2640]

@@aaradhyakamath7742 ripping the ball..

[@irsha0aufa]

i am curious about the score for yonex ezone 98 tour ...

[@MikeKomen]

Ezone 98 tour, 98+, and new vcore reviews will be coming in 2021. Hope you’ll stick around to watch!

[@kadyk7763]

great video! would you recommend the new standard pure drive to a varsity high school player who has been using the pure drive 107 2018?

[@MikeKomen]

Definitely! I think this version has a lot to offer in terms of the added feel. Thanks for watching!

[@vansangluravanchhawng5686]

Great presentation. Can you do a review on Wilson Pro Staff 97 v13?

[@MikeKomen]

100% just waiting for it to become available for review in my area. Thanks for watching!

[@nathanmiller6051]

Great review, thanks so much, I have a question should I get a Head Speed graphene XT Pro I have a bunch of the graphene Touch Speed Pros, but there is something I kinda liked about the XT models, I have a Radical XT Pro, I believe you played with the Speed graphene XT Pro and would like to get your input. Haha and don't tell me I already have to many tennis racquets LoL 😂 I've given quite a few away over the years. Thanks your awesome man!

[@MikeKomen]

You can never have too many 😂 I like the xt way better than the touch version. The xt version gave me way more feel. Maybe I picked a lemon off the wall when I tried the touch but I was disappointed with it. Plus Djokovic won all four slams in a row when he was endorsing the xt, that’s big on the cool factor haha

[@nathanmiller6051]

@@MikeKomen Thanks man! appreciate it! I didn't want to say but I think the looks of the Speed XT is cooler than the Touch Speed too! Haha! feel is definitely more important, I'll order one soon. Appreciate your time and tennis 🎾

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

I am really confused to what to buy babolat pure aero 2019 or pure drive 2020 for both power and spin pls tell one

[@MikeKomen]

Are you able to demo racquets from your local shop? I would say hit with both first and see what suits you better.

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

I am not able to demo racket could you tell me which racket was better for you for both power and spin

[@MikeKomen]

Personally I would go with the new pure drive

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

Old pure drive or pure aero

[@jacksonwebb3290]

Aaradhya Kamath get the pure aero if u hit practically everything with spin, I kinda wish I got it, if u like to flatten out the ball to hit flat hard winners, go with the drive

[@donquixote...]

What's the difference between the pure drive, the pure aero, and the pure strike? I imagine the point would be to accentuate a different facet, but what would those facets be? Other than that, at what point are they the same racquets with different names and paint jobs? (Not saying they're the same, just wanting to understand their differentiation that's more than superficial.)

[@MikeKomen]

The aero is all about maximizing spin while the drive is about maximizing power. They go about it in different ways for example the higher stiffness of the drive and the aerodynamic shape of the aero, among other factors. Hope great helps and thanks so much for watching Don!

[@donquixote...]

@@MikeKomen Ok, so which one you gravitate towards would depend on your game/style of play, and physical structure/genetics. So this is just like golf, or is golf just like tennis...?

[@MikeKomen]

@@donquixote... you hit the nail on the head. All the racquets are good at this point it’s about finding which one suits your play style, swing, fitness, level, etc. Then you add string options and the possibilities are endless

[@mytennisblog4293]

Lovely review!!!!!

[@MikeKomen]

Thank you!

[@martinrosemary5654]

Hello, Can somebody help me?, i bought the Pure Drive(strung) online today, i asked the tennis shop to measure the specs for me, according to them all specs are pretty much spot on except an extra 6g of weight, they told me balance is 32.5 mm( 7 pts head light) yet when i balance the throat of the racket on my finger it is pretty much evenly balanced, so no towards the head nor the handle.., does this mean the stated 32mm balance is incorrect?.. , by the way the strings are Rmp blast 17g whit an Wilson sensation overgrip , would really appreciate your opinions!

[@MikeKomen]

Hey Martin, I’m not sure what happened with your racquet but hopefully someone had a similar experience that can help!

[@martinrosemary5654]

I weighted the racket, actually weight is right, it's 301g so great but the balance is not, seems like 33.5cm or 34cm, strung whit an overgrip, any idea if I would have to put to much weight to bring it to around 32 cm balance or 4 pts HL? , Was thinking to put some weight at 12 o clock and 3 and 9 for extra swingweight and stability but whit this balance I am not sure I can whitout making it too heavy...

[@ManoliGreek2640]

In your opinion which racket would you prefer for great power & spin & NOT get arm fatigue???? Thanks ..

[@MikeKomen]

I’ll recommend the main racquet I use now. The yonex vcore 95. I feel like it does everything really well, if you don’t mind a bit smaller headsize.

[@ManoliGreek2640]

@@MikeKomen Thank you so much ..

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

Can anyone prefer me strings and tension for power for this racket

[@MikeKomen]

Try Luxilon Alu power at a lower tension

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

But I can't try whatever I am putting now is gonna be permanent till string breaks so could u just prefer me really good for power string and tension pls can u write the tension needed like in number

[@MikeKomen]

@@aaradhyakamath7742 luxilon Alu power 50lbs. DM me on Instagram and I’ll send you my referral link.

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

When are you making new vide @komentennis

[@MikeKomen]

@@aaradhyakamath7742 new video out this Sunday

[@slymon8369]

I hope you add comfort in your review

[@TheJhtlag]

You got the Fabio part right. (chuckle)

[@MikeKomen]

The one true Fabio ;)

[@nibpicky]

What kind of court surface is that? I’ve never seen anything like it.

[@MikeKomen]

I call it “the LEGO court” they’re made of interlinking plastic tile. Plays slow compared to most hard courts.

[@ethniclove1]

The synthetic plastic surface which slows the game. You will never see that at the US Open.

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

Dude which racket do u like babolat pure drive 2018 or 2020

[@MikeKomen]

2020

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

Oh

[@ZakhibachiR]

What’s the difference between this and the ultra

[@MikeKomen]

The balance of the racquets feels different to start. The ultra feels heavier near the top of the frame. I also felt that the drive got me easier spin while the ultra was great for flat hitting. I personally preferred the drive. It felt more versatile. Hope that helped answer your question and thanks for watching!

[@jamesmerino4825]

What are your thoughts on a Babolat Pure Strike Tour?

[@MikeKomen]

I’ve been trying to get my hands on it for a while but it’s been a high demand racquet. Never in the shop when I’m there. It’s still on my list so I hope to have the pure strike tour review up soon so keep your eye out for it. Thanks for watching!

[@therealdavidleong]

what is that court surface???

[@MikeKomen]

Hard court and the other one is a plastic interlock tile. Thanks for watching David!

[@therealdavidleong]

@@MikeKomen interesting, i've never seen a plastic court before

[@romangrunis4150]

which strings and tension do your recommend?

[@MikeKomen]

Roman Grunis personally I’d go with Solinco hyper g at 50lbs with this one. It will turn it into a spin and power monster and the lime green would look unreal with the new paint job. DM me on Instagram (komentennis) and I’ll send you my referral link to RacquetGuys. They’ve got some good deals on strings.

[@jacksonwebb3290]

KomenTennis are these red strings the cyclone tour?

[@MikeKomen]

Jackson Webb these are head hawk touch

[@LouisLo0olz]

How would the Wilson Pro Staff Rf97 rank in your list?

[@MikeKomen]

Top 3 for sure. The feel and look are amazing so it probably give it 10s there. Only category where it wouldn’t do well is maneuverability. I’ll be reviewing the v13 rf when it’s available here!

[@joevelte4252]

Should have added stability

[@joeking4006]

What strings do you use and at what tension?

[@MikeKomen]

In my own racquet I use Dunlop black widow strung at 50lbs. The review racquets are Head hawk touch at 52lbs.

[@joeking4006]

Thank you very much

[@leisurefarm]

thanks for the detailed review but please dial back on the repetitive 'like i said' which makes it seem like you are repeating yourself over and over

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ll keep that in mind.

[@jiitee3215]

Isn't this the Pure Drive 2021?

[@MikeKomen]

Some people call it 2020 some 2021. Here it came out in 2020 so I’m calling it the 2020 lol

[@jiitee3215]

@@MikeKomen Right :) I think it's officially part of the 2021 line. This is actually a pretty common thing and not just in tennis, that (some) models of 2021 are released already in the Q4 of 2020. Dunlop, for instance, will be releasing a new CX line 2021 but some of the racquets in it will see the light of day already this year.

[@a2casius]

A lot of talk on this review which contradict a lot of the play that we see ... at times, very high launch angle and the stringbed looks erratic and certainly looks like targets aren't being hit accurately enough. Perhaps it could well be that you've strung low to protect your arm and alas, hitting the ball way too late for the accuracy needed. Ok, it's not the racquet's fault, but all in all, looks like The Tail is Wagging the Dog ... It's a Pass for me.

[@MikeKomen]

Bro what are you talking about with this Russian novel 😂

[@aaradhyakamath7742]

First one