Comparison · Tennis rackets
Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025) vs Head Speed MP (2026)
Torn between the Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025) and the Head Speed MP (2026)? Here is a clear, spec-by-spec comparison, with the differences that actually matter and our verdict.
Pure Drive 98 (2025)Speed MP (2026)
Head size98 in²100 in²
Weight (unstrung)305 g300 g
Balance325 mm320 mm
String pattern16x2016x19
LevelIntermediate to advancedIntermediate to advanced
Power9/108/10
Spin7/107/10
Control7/107/10
Comfort6/107/10
The key differences
- The Speed MP (2026) has a larger head (100 in²), which is more forgiving on off-centre hits.
The verdict
On paper these two are level — decide by hitting with both, based on weight and feel (Intermediate to advanced / Intermediate to advanced).
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