Tennis COMPARISON
Babolat Pure Drive S Lite vs 107 Gen11: published specifications
A source-checked comparison of Babolat’s published specifications for the Pure Drive S Lite Gen11 and Pure Drive 107 Gen11 unstrung tennis racquets.
The Babolat Pure Drive S Lite Gen11 Unstrung and Pure Drive 107 Gen11 Unstrung are distinct current Pure Drive configurations. Babolat lists both as unstrung frames with a 16/19 stringing pattern and 72 +/- 3 stiffness field. Their published head size, length, nominal unstrung weight, and swing-weight fields differ.
This is a comparison of Babolat’s published catalogue information—not a play test. The figures below are not treated as independent measurements or as evidence that either racquet produces a particular result for a player.
Published specifications at a glance
| Published field | Pure Drive S Lite Gen11 | Pure Drive 107 Gen11 |
|---|---|---|
| Head size | 645 cm² / 100 in² | 690 cm² / 107 in² |
| Length | 685 mm / 27 in | 690 mm / 27.2 in |
| Weight (unstrung) | 255 g +/- 7 g / 9 oz | 285 g +/- 7 g / 10.1 oz |
| Swing weight | 260 | 280 |
| Stringing pattern | 16/19 | 16/19 |
| Stiffness (RA) | 72 +/- 3 | 72 +/- 3 |
| Strung status | Unstrung | Unstrung |
Begin with the directly published differences
Babolat lists the S Lite with a 100 in² head and 27-inch length, while the 107 is listed with a 107 in² head and 27.2-inch length. These fields distinguish the named catalogue configurations. They do not, on their own, establish reach, forgiveness, control, comfort, or fit for a particular player.
The current collection lists 255 g +/- 7 g as the S Lite’s unstrung weight and 285 g +/- 7 g for the 107. The nominal values differ by 30 g, but each stated tolerance matters: these values are not a measurement of an individual racquet. Both values also precede strings, an overgrip, dampener, or other additions.
Babolat displays swing weights of 260 for the S Lite and 280 for the 107. Those are manufacturer catalogue fields, useful for comparing the two listed models but not a replacement for measuring a particular unit when an exact setup matters.
Shared fields do not make the configurations interchangeable
Both listings show a 16/19 stringing pattern and 72 +/- 3 stiffness field. A common string pattern identifies the published string-count layout; it does not prove equal spin, durability, control, or playing outcome. Likewise, the shared RA field is not an independently tested comfort or power score, and Babolat’s stated tolerance means it should not be treated as a fixed value for every racquet.
The individual product pages name NF²-Tech 2.0, FSI Power, Elliptic Frame Technology, and HTR System for both configurations. These labels identify Babolat’s manufacturer terminology. They do not establish that the racquets will feel or perform identically, nor do they independently verify the benefit language on the product pages.
How to use this comparison
- Confirm the exact S Lite or 107 Gen11 designation before comparing a listing or a racquet already in hand.
- Use the published head-size, length, weight, and swing-weight fields to separate these two catalogue configurations.
- Keep nominal figures and stated tolerances distinct from a measurement of an individual racquet.
- Recheck Babolat’s current product pages before purchase, because catalogue fields and regional listings can change.
For source-linked records, see the Pure Drive S Lite Gen11 and Pure Drive 107 Gen11.