Tennis · Racquets
Babolat Pure Drive S Lite Gen11 Unstrung
Babolat’s current Pure Drive collection lists the Pure Drive S Lite Gen11 Unstrung with a 100 in² head, 27-inch length, 255 g +/- 7 g unstrung weight, 260 swing weight, 16/19 pattern, and 72 +/- 3 RA stiffness field.
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What this record covers
- Product
- Babolat’s current Pure Drive collection lists the Pure Drive S Lite Gen11 Unstrung with a 100 in² head, 27-inch length, 255 g +/- 7 g unstrung weight, 260 swing weight, 16/19 pattern, and 72 +/- 3 RA stiffness field.
- Published configuration
- The configuration named by the manufacturer source.
- Source basis
- This record uses the linked manufacturer source for published specifications. Editorial context explains those published details; it is not hands-on or laboratory testing.
Published specifications
- Head size
- 645 cm² / 100 in²
- Length
- 685 mm / 27 in
- Weight (unstrung)
- 255 g +/- 7 g / 9 oz
- Swing weight
- 260
- Stringing pattern
- 16/19
- Stiffness (RA)
- 72 +/- 3
- Strung status
- Unstrung
Overview
Babolat identifies this model as the Pure Drive S Lite Gen11 Unstrung. Its current Pure Drive collection publishes a 645 cm² / 100 in² head, 685 mm / 27 in length, 255 g +/- 7 g unstrung weight, 260 swing weight, 16/19 pattern, and 72 +/- 3 stiffness field.
Construction and context
The current product page names NF²-Tech 2.0, FSI Power, Elliptic Frame Technology, and HTR System. These are Babolat technology labels and descriptions, not independent evidence of particular on-court outcomes. This record also preserves the manufacturer’s unstrung designation.
Who it may suit
This entry helps a shopper identify the S Lite Gen11 among current Pure Drive records and compare its stated head size, length, nominal unstrung weight, string pattern, and stiffness field. It does not determine individual fit, comfort, or a suitable setup.
Specifications in context
- 255 g +/- 7 g unstrung weight
- This is Babolat’s nominal unstrung weight with a stated tolerance, useful for catalogue comparison rather than verifying an individual unit.
- 16/19 stringing pattern
- This identifies Babolat’s listed string count arrangement; it does not, by itself, establish spin, control, durability, or player suitability.
Tradeoffs and caveats
- Babolat states a +/- 7 g tolerance for the unstrung weight, so one racquet need not equal the nominal figure exactly.
- An unstrung weight does not represent a completed setup after strings, grip additions, a dampener, or other accessories.
- The published swing-weight value is catalogue information, not an independent measurement of every retail racquet.
Frequently asked questions
Is the listed 255 g weight strung?
No. Babolat labels the 255 g +/- 7 g figure as unstrung, so a finished racquet will differ after strings and accessories are added.
Does this record test the Pure Drive S Lite Gen11?
No. It preserves manufacturer-published identification, specifications, and technology terminology without a hands-on or performance claim.