Babolat Pure Drive Lite tennis racquets — the lightweight version of the world's most popular performance racquet. Sturdy Racquets stocks the Pure Drive Lite range — including the standard Pure Drive Lite (270g) and Pure Drive S Lite (255g) — perfect for fast hands, women's tennis, and developing players who want full Pure Drive performance in a lighter package.
What is the Pure Drive Lite?
The Pure Drive Lite is Babolat's lightweight version of the iconic Pure Drive — same 100 sq in head, same NF² frame technology, same lively response, but reduced from 300g to 270g (or 255g for the S Lite). Designed for players who love Pure Drive performance but want a frame that swings faster and protects the arm better over long matches.
Pure Drive Lite range
The Pure Drive Lite (270g) is the standard lightweight Pure Drive — most popular with women's tennis and intermediate club players. The Pure Drive S Lite (255g) drops weight further for fast hands and developing players. Both share the Pure Drive's signature characteristics: easy power, lively response, generous spin potential.
Where Pure Drive Lite fits
For the full-weight Pure Drive at 300g, see Babolat Pure Drive. For all lightweight options across brands, see lightweight tennis racquets. For women's-focused tennis, see women's tennis racquets. Browse the broader Babolat tennis equipment range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Pure Drive Lite designed for?
Improving intermediate players, women's tennis players, and anyone who finds the standard 300g Pure Drive slightly heavy or fatiguing. The lighter frame is easier to swing for long matches.
How does Pure Drive Lite differ from Pure Drive?
Same head size (100 sq in), same string pattern (16x19), same Babolat technology — just lighter at 270g (vs 300g). The lighter Lite is faster to swing but generates slightly less plough-through against heavy hitters.
Pure Drive Lite or Pure Drive S Lite?
Pure Drive Lite (270g) is the standard lightweight choice for most players. Pure Drive S Lite (255g) is for fast-handed players who want maximum manoeuvrability — best for doubles specialists and competitive juniors moving up to adult frames.
What strings work in a Pure Drive Lite?
Multifilament strings (Tecnifibre X-One Biphase, Babolat Origin) deliver comfort that pairs well with the lighter frame. Polyester at low tensions works for advanced players. See our multifilament range.
Is the Pure Drive Lite pre-strung?
Most Pure Drive Lite models come pre-strung with synthetic gut at moderate tension. Some "frame" versions are sold unstrung — check the individual product listing.
