Babolat Drive Z 118 Tennis Racquet

Product Description

Babolat Drive Z 118 Tennis Racquet
The lightest and most powerful offering in the Drive Z Line. The Babolat Drive Z 118 offers incredible feel with less vibrations and increased power by utilizing Cortex technology and combining it with the Smart Grip. Providing optimal comfort and maneuverability, the Drive Z 118 is a great racquet choice for players with a compact swing that are looking for a racquet with exceptional comfort and power.

Ideal for players with short, compact strokes. Recommended for the 2.0+ NTRP level players.

The Cortex System: The Cortex System is a revolutionary active technology between the throat and handle of the racquet. With this new technology, the two parts of the racquet are linked by an interface in CDS (Cortex Dampening System) material. This technology allows the filtering of the different vibratory modes. It eliminates unnecessary vibrations and enhances the feel of the ball. "Enjoy the pure feel."

Smart Grip: An innovative ergonomic grip, with optimized contact between the grip and the hand that allows: a natural racquet handling, more power through an improved hold and more control though a more secure hold.

Elliptic Geometry: Optimal design to guarantee the best torsion resistance: +20% stiffer compared to a traditional beam. Better maneuverability with more power.

Babolat Rackets

We carry a full line of Babolat rackets including Rafal Nadal's racket of choice, the Babolat Aeropro Drive Cortex Racket, the increasingly popular Babolat Pure Storm rackets, and the Babolat Pure Drive GT models. See the complete line of Babolat Rackets and learn more about Babolat racket technology now.

Kids Tennis Racquets

Looking for some some quality tennis rackets to help your kids enjoy playing more and even play better? The Babolat Nadal line of kids rackets are designed with kids from 2 to 12 years of age in mind. These racquets look just like the racket Rafal Nadal uses and they're economically priced.

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Tennis Racquet Specification Table

Player Level:	Beginner
Power Level:	Low
Swing Type:	Closed, Short, Compact
Player Power Level:	Need Maximum Power
(NTRP) rating:	1.5 - 2.5
String Tension:	50-60 Pounds (Recommended)

Brand:	Babolat
Short Desc:	The lightest and most powerful offering in the Drive Z Line. The Babolat Drive Z 118 offers incredible feel with less vibrations and increased power by utilizing Cortex technology and combining it with the Smart Grip.
Head Size:	118
Length:	27.50 "
Strung Weight:	9.9 oz.
Balance:	5 pts Head Heavy
Composition:	Graphite/Zylon Matrix
Beam Width:	28 mm
Power Level:	High
Swing Type:	Closed, Short, Compact
String Pattern:	16 Mains x 20 Crosses
Grip Type:	Smart Grip
String Tension:	50-60 Pounds Recommended

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