Comparison · Tennis rackets
Babolat Pure Drive Lite 100 (2025) vs Dunlop FX 500 Lite (2026)
Torn between the Babolat Pure Drive Lite 100 (2025) and the Dunlop FX 500 Lite (2026)? Here is a clear, spec-by-spec comparison, with the differences that actually matter and our verdict.
Pure Drive Lite 100 (2025)FX 500 Lite (2026)
Head size100 in²100 in²
Weight (unstrung)270 g270 g
Balance330 mm330 mm
String pattern16x1916x18
LevelAll levelsAll levels
Power8/108/10
Spin7/107/10
Control6/106/10
Comfort6/106/10
The key differences
- These two rackets have very similar profiles: the choice comes down to feel and swing weight.
The verdict
Close profiles: the Pure Drive Lite 100 (2025) is the more accessible one to improve with, while the FX 500 Lite (2026) suits a higher level.
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