The Babolat Evo Drive range is designed for beginners, recreational players, and club players looking for effortless power and exceptional comfort. Featuring a lightweight construction, larger head size, and forgiving sweet spot, Evo Drive rackets help players build confidence while enjoying an easy-to-use and comfortable playing experience.
Inspired by the iconic Pure Drive family, the Evo Drive combines easy power with excellent manoeuvrability, making it ideal for players developing their technique or returning to the game. Innovative technologies, including Air Handle Touch and a soft, arm-friendly feel, help reduce vibration while providing a comfortable and enjoyable hitting experience.
The Babolat Evo Drive Range models overview:
The standard Evo drive model has the classic larger 104 sq in head size and is 270g in weight. Also comes in a women's model, which would seem to be different in colour only.
The Evo drive lite is much lighter at 255g and also comes in a women's version.
The Tour model is slightly smaller head at 102 sq in and a heavier 285g in weight.
Finally, the 115 model is as it says 115 sq in head size and 240g in weight, making it the most powerful and user-friendly racket in the EVO range.
For advanced players with plenty of power and skill who are looking for aggressive control to keep long rallies going and finish them off with power. Generally features thinner beams and heavier weights to provide control.
Suitable for advanced and good match players looking for a mixture of power and spin. Features slightly lighter weights and thicker beams to provide power and spin.
Suitable for regular club players, those starting competitive or organized friendly play, and improvers alike. Weight Range: 275g to 284g.
Ultra-light versions of pro rackets, perfect for growing juniors looking for their first adult racket or experienced club players who need a light, user-friendly racket. Weight Range: Under 274g.
Suitable for recreational and beginner players alike. Generally lighter with larger head sizes. Weight Range: Under 284g.
High Balance & High Sweet Spot. Combines explosive power with precise control for players who consistently find the sweet spot. The diamond shape distributes more weight towards the racket head, resulting in a head-heavy balance that naturally increases power on attacking shots.
Medium Balance & Centred Sweet Spot. Combines impressive power with excellent control for players who want all-round performance. The teardrop shape distributes weight more evenly across the racket, creating a medium balance that offers the perfect blend of power, control, and manoeuvrability.
Low Balance & Bigger Sweet Spot. Delivers outstanding control and forgiveness for players who value consistency and precision. The round shape distributes weight evenly toward the handle, creating a low balance that improves manoeuvrability and provides a larger sweet spot.
Combines power, control, and versatility for players who want the best of both worlds. The hybrid shape blends characteristics of multiple racket designs, creating a balanced feel with a generous sweet spot and reliable performance in both attack and defence.