The Pure Drive 98 has long been the bastard child of Babolat’s lineup, left alone to writhe in the shadows cast by its big brothers, the Pure Strike 98 and the almighty Pure Aero 98. So for 2025, Babolat has made some big changes to the Pure Drive 98 to carve out a stronger identity for their least loved frame.

Taking balls early and on the rise is also a huge strength with this frame due to the rock solid stability and outstanding maneuverability, making it easy to time the ball accurately. This racquet simply does not flutter on contact which makes it incredibly predictable and controllable for a power frame.

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In this article, we are going to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Percept 100D, I’ll tell you about my preferred string setups for the frame and we’ll go through a quick customization guide to help you get the most out of your 100D, but first, here’s EVERYTHING BAD.

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The problem is, I still felt that stability was pretty poor on impact. I only ever felt confident using the Percept against players who can’t hurt me with pace. Against those bigger hitters, I often felt more vulnerable than I care to admit.

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