Babolat Pure Drive 98 Gen11 vs Solinco Whiteout V1
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight· Same
305 g
305 g
Head· Same
98 in²
98 in²
Stiffness
73 RA
66 RA
Strings
16×20
16×19
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance
325 mm
320 mm
Swingweight
326 kg·cm²
327 kg·cm²
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Price
14,999.99 TL
10,195.62 TL
Key differences
Weight
They weigh almost the same: 305 g and 305 g.
Stiffness
7 RA difference
Babolat Pure Drive 98 Gen11
73 RA
- Plus: Returns more power for the same swing
- Minus: Passes on more vibration, harder on the arm
Solinco Whiteout V1
66 RA
- Plus: Passes on less vibration, kinder to the arm
- Minus: Returns less power for the same swing
String pattern
Open against dense
Babolat Pure Drive 98 Gen11
16×20
- Plus: More controlled, strings last longer
- Minus: Less spin and power
Solinco Whiteout V1
16×19
- Plus: More spin and power
- Minus: Less controlled, strings wear out sooner
Balance
5 mm difference
Babolat Pure Drive 98 Gen11
325 mm
- Plus: Weight in the head, gives more power
- Minus: Less quick at the net and on defence
Solinco Whiteout V1
320 mm
- Plus: More head light: quicker at the net and on defence
- Minus: Less power from the head
Price
In Turkish shops
Babolat Pure Drive 98 Gen11
14,999.99 TL
- Minus: More expensive
Solinco Whiteout V1
10,195.62 TL
- Plus: Cheaper
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is more arm friendly?
- The Solinco Whiteout V1 has a softer frame (66 RA against 73 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 Solinco Whiteout V1 sells for 10,195.62 TL and the Babolat Pure Drive 98 Gen11 for 14,999.99 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Babolat Pure Drive 98 Gen11: Advanced. Solinco Whiteout V1: Advanced.