TennistoryBabolat Pure Drive (2025) vs Wilson Ultra 99 Pro V5
Babolat Pure Drive (2025)
Wilson Ultra 99 Pro V5
What the numbers mean
The Wilson Ultra 99 Pro V5 is 5 g heavier unstrung, so it is more stable but asks more of your swing.
The Babolat Pure Drive (2025) has 1 sq in more head, which forgives off-centre hits; the Wilson Ultra 99 Pro V5 favours precision.
The Babolat Pure Drive (2025) is about 1.6 points more head-light, so it whips through faster at the net.
The Wilson Ultra 99 Pro V5's 16x18 pattern is more open for easier spin; the Babolat Pure Drive (2025)'s 16x19 is denser for a flatter, more controlled ball and longer string life.
Which one: the Wilson Ultra 99 Pro V5 has the edge in control; otherwise they are close.
Side by side
| Babolat Pure Drive (2025) | Wilson Ultra 99 Pro V5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Head size (sq in) | 100 | 99 |
| Weight (g, unstrung) | 300 | 305 |
| Balance (mm) | 320 | 325 |
| Points head-light | 7.2 | 5.6 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 16x18 |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Stiffness (RA) | — | — |
| Power | 85 | 85 |
| Control | 60 | 65 |
| Spin | 70 | 70 |
| Sweet spot | 68 | 72 |
| Comfort | 60 | 60 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Ratings are Tennistory editorial scores (0–100); specs are unstrung.
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