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Babolat Evo Drive Gen2 Strung Tennis Racket (102545) - Blue
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Babolat Evo Drive Gen2 Strung Tennis Racket (102545) - Blue
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
The Babolat Evo Drive Gen2 is built for the ambitious intermediate and the recreational advanced player who wants more from every shot without paying for it in the elbow. It pairs easy, accessible power with Air Handle Touch damping, so you can hit harder for longer and stay comfortable doing it. Supplied strung and ready to play.
Key Features
- Air Handle Touch (AHT) — a damping system in the handle that cuts shock and vibration reaching the arm.
- Woofer grommet system — Babolat's original grommet design, lengthening string-to-ball contact for control and spin.
- Elliptic frame section — a 23-26-23mm aerodynamic beam for rigidity and power without losing feel.
- 102 sq in head — a large, forgiving hitting area with easy access to depth.
- 16x19 string pattern — the open pattern most club players get on best with for spin.
- Supplied strung — no extra cost or delay before your first hit.
Performance Overview
Most frames in this bracket force a choice between comfort and power. The Evo Drive Gen2 gets round it by softening the impact at the handle rather than the hoop, so the frame stays stiff enough to give you free depth while the RA drops from 70 to 67 in the hand. At 270g unstrung with a 325mm balance it swings quickly enough for fast doubles exchanges but carries enough mass to hold up against a heavy ball.
Benefits
If you have ever had to cut a session short because of arm soreness, this is the practical answer: the same power you would get from a stiff modern frame, with a measurably softer impact. The forgiving head keeps mishits in play while you work on consistency, and the 16x19 pattern rewards a full swing with spin rather than punishing it with length.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat |
| Model | Evo Drive Gen2 |
| Model Code | 102545 |
| Head Size | 660 sq cm / 102 sq in |
| Weight (Unstrung) | 270g ± 7g / 9.5oz |
| Length | 685mm / 27 in |
| Balance (Unstrung) | 325mm ± 7mm |
| Swingweight | 285 |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Stiffness (RA) | 70 without AHT, 67 with AHT |
| Beam Width | 23-26-23mm |
| Composition | Graphite |
| Recommended Tension | 23-25kg |
| Recommended String | Babolat XALT |
| Grip | Syntec Evo |
| Grip Sizes Available | G1, G2, G3 |
| Supplied | Pre-strung |
| Cover | Not included |
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Final Verdict
A genuinely arm-friendly power frame, which is a rarer thing than the marketing suggests. If you are improving, playing several times a week and want a racket that will not aggravate a sensitive elbow, the Evo Drive Gen2 deserves a serious look.