Ideal for recreational and intermediate level players wanting to keep powerful shots under control and improve their game, the Babolat Evo Drive Gen2 tennis racket offers user-friendly playability and a comfortable feel. A good level of control comes from the racket's 102in2 (660cm2) head, whilst head light balance makes it easy to manoeuvre when the intensity of the game reaches its peak. The Evo Drive is made with Air Handle Touch technology located in the handle to reduce unwanted vibrations and deliver an arm-friendly feel. Plus, there is Elliptic Frame structure to enhance the frame's stiffness, strength and overall power potential. To further improve comfort and control, the racket uses Woofer System technology that extends the contact time between the ball and the strings. It is pre-strung in an open, spin-friendly 16x19 string pattern. Dominate the opposition with the Babolat Evo Drive Tennis Racket in Blue, an intermediate racket that combines power, control and comfort to take your game to another level. Part of Babolats powerfocused Drive range, the Evo Drive is perfect for big hitters who overpower their opponents with strong groundstrokes from the baseline. The mediumstiff graphite construction is enhanced with Babolats Elliptic Frame to deliver optimal resistance and put unbelievable force behind every stroke, while the Woofer System extends balltostring contact for better control. Micro perforations in the Syntex Evo grip draw moisture away from your hand to prevent slippage, and the soft 2.1mm thickness and tacky finish ensure allmatch comfort. Babolat Evo Drive tennis racket Mediumstiff graphite frame Elliptic frame Woofer system Syntex Evo grip Headsize 660 sq cm Weight unstrung 270g Balance strung 325mm Beam 232623mm Length 27 inches String Pattern 1619 Enjoying the self-improvement challenge of tennis? Check out the Evo Drive.. Whether you want to have fun with friends or want to see how far you can take your game (why not both?!), this affordable performance racquet provides easy power and comfort as you enjoy tennis and reach your full potential.. The Evo Drive brings easy power and comfort to your game.. Benefits:. Easy Power. You told Babolat you need power to support your game, so they made this racquet even better for you and developed a new concept thy call effortless power. Thanks to its new lay-up, brand new 16/17 string pattern and its 104 sq. in. headsize, Babolat guarantee you it has never been that easy to make a powerful stroke.. Comfort. You can’t stand vibrations in your arm or an unpleasant sound when you hit the ball? Problem solved! Babolat want you to experience this new softer feel on every shot this racquet provides thanks to its SWX EVO Feel technology, a thin layer of high damping viscoelastic material that absorbs vibrations and shock at impact.. Forgiveness. Come on! Admit this is sometimes frustrating to hit the ball with the frame of your racquet. What you need is just a bit more space between your strings and a larger racquet head. This is how Babolat designed Evo Drive to make you shine with your powerful shots even on off centre hits.. SWX Evo Feel. Used in the aerospace industry, the advanced SMAC technology with increased dampening properties is located in three key areas of the racquet and provides amazing comfort on every shot.. Elliptic Frame. Elliptical frame structure with optimal resistance and overall rigidity for phenomenal power.. Woofer System. The first and most effective frame-string interaction system that provides a longer ball and string contact time for greater control and comfort.. Technical Characteristics:. Head Size: 670 cm². Length: 685 mm. Weight (unstrung): 270 g +/- 7g. Balance (unstrung): 320 mm +/- 7mm. Swing Weight: 285. Stringing Pattern: 16/17. Stiffness (RA): 70. Section: 23-26-23. Composition: Graphite. Recommended String: Xcel/Addixion. Tension Recommended: 23-25 Kg. Recommended Grip: Syntec Evo. Strung / Unstrung: Strung. Type of Cover: No Cover