Pure Drive 98
Graphite with HTR shaft. 98 in² head, 305 g unstrung, 32.5 cm unstrung balance, 16×20 string pattern.
Where to buy
prices as we recorded them, not a live feed — each row says whenSix criteria
calculated from the verified specifications, scored out of 10, shown against the category averageSpecifications
Where it wins and loses
against the average for this categoryWithin 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.
From 98 in² head, RA 69.
Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.
From 16×20, 98 in² head.
Below the average for this category — think twice if you have had elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble.
From RA 69, 305 g.
Below the average for this category — think twice if you hit flat and want the ball to travel straight.
From 16×20, balance 32.5 cm.
Above the average for this category, so this frame suits blocking back heavy serves and taking pace off the wall.
From 305 g, balance 32.5 cm.
Below the average for this category — think twice if you want more mass behind the ball than speed through it.
From balance 32.5 cm, 305 g.
Tension calculator
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