Babolat Boost Drive vs Head Speed Team 2026
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight
260 g
270 g
Head· Same
105 in²
105 in²
Stiffness
70 RA
62 RA
Strings· Same
16×19
16×19
Length
27 in
27.4 in
Balance
345 mm
325 mm
Level
Beginner
Beginner / Intermediate
Price
5,499.9 TL
17,499.9 TL
Key differences
- The Babolat Boost Drive is 10 g lighter. It is easier to swing and tires the arm less; the Head Speed Team 2026 puts more mass behind the ball and feels more stable.
- The Head Speed Team 2026 is 8 RA softer: it passes on less vibration and is kinder to the arm. The Babolat Boost Drive returns more power for the same swing.
- The Head Speed Team 2026 balances 20 mm closer to the handle: more head light and quicker at the net and on defence.
- In Turkish shops the Babolat Boost Drive is cheaper: 5,499.9 TL against 17,499.9 TL.
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is lighter?
- Unstrung, the Babolat Boost Drive weighs 260 g and the Head Speed Team 2026 270 g.
- Which one is more arm friendly?
- The Head Speed Team 2026 has a softer frame (62 RA against 70 RA). If you have tennis elbow or shoulder pain, a softer frame is usually the better choice.
- Which one is cheaper?
- In Turkish shops the Babolat Boost Drive sells for 5,499.9 TL and the Head Speed Team 2026 for 17,499.9 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Babolat Boost Drive: Beginner. Head Speed Team 2026: Beginner, Intermediate.