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 2025 Babolat Pure Drive (Gen 11) Review Overview:  Babolat has released an update to their famous Pure Drive line. This most recent update for 2025, or Gen 11 as it's called, has the same power and punch that aggressive baseliners across the world love. With updated cosmetics and new technology, this is still unmistakably a Babolat Pure Drive. What's New:  Babolat has tried to increase the comfort and feel of the new Pure Drive with the implementation of NF2 Technology. Basically, this reduces vibrations in the throat of the racket. Babolat also opted to reduce the stiffness of this stick, making it slightly more flexible and forgiving. The base model still has a stiffness rating of 66 which is still relatively high, but significantly lower than the previous model's rating of 71.  Parting Thoughts:  The 2025 Babolat Pure Drive is definitely still a Pure Drive! The updated cosmetics look great and the added flexibility is a welcomed change. Often the differences...

  College Tennis Recruitment One question I hear often is: I am a _____ UTR, is college tennis possible for me? The short answer is "yes." Honestly, college tennis is an option for anyone who has a tennis background. College tennis isn't just played at the Division I level, where many players are hoping to elevate their game and make a run at the pro tour. College tennis can be accessible and an option for anyone who has played tennis at a competitive level: tournaments, high school, etc. A few things to think about and consider when looking at college tennis: How does your level compare to college players? What academic goals do you have? What do college coaches look for in a recruit? What can I do to secure a spot on a roster? What is your financial picture for college expenses? How does your level compare to college players? Let's look at this in detail, using UTR as the standard metric of evaluation.  Women's College Tennis Top D1 players - 10.75 to 11.25   Lo...