Comparison · Tennis rackets

Babolat Pure Drive Team 100 (2025) vs Dunlop FX 500 LS (2026)

Torn between the Babolat Pure Drive Team 100 (2025) and the Dunlop FX 500 LS (2026)? Here is a clear, spec-by-spec comparison, with the differences that actually matter and our verdict.

Pure Drive Team 100 (2025)FX 500 LS (2026)
Head size100 in²100 in²
Weight (unstrung)285 g285 g
Balance320 mm325 mm
String pattern16x1916x19
LevelAll levelsIntermediate
Power9/108/10
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 Team 100 (2025) is the more accessible one to improve with, while the FX 500 LS (2026) suits a higher level.

Babolat Pure Drive Team 100 (2025)

100 in² · 285 g · All levels

Dunlop FX 500 LS (2026)

100 in² · 285 g · Intermediate

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