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Side-by-side comparison using independent TWU lab measurements

ℹ️ Different head sizes (98 vs 100 sq in) — this affects power and forgiveness independently of the other specs.

Aggregated spec scores

EZONE 98 2022Pure Drive 2025
3.7Sweet Spot Forgiveness5.5
4.4Net & Volley Handling4.7
7.4Spin Potential7.4
5.3Arm Safety & Comfort4.7
5.7Raw Power6.2

Scores calculated from TWU RA, weight, head size and string pattern.

Yonex EZONE 98 2022
Babolat Pure Drive 2025
Head size
98 sq in
100 sq in
Weight
323g
318g
RA stiffness
65 (Flexible)
66 (Medium)
Swingweight
318 kg·cm²
317 kg·cm²
String pattern
16x19
16x19
Best for
all-court
all-court
Price tier
mid
mid

Lab data comparison

Measurements from Tennis Warehouse University (TWU)

RA Stiffness — lower = more flex & comfort

EZONE 98 2022
65
Pure Drive 2025
66

Weight — higher = more stability

EZONE 98 2022
323g
Pure Drive 2025
318g

Swingweight — higher = more plow-through momentum

EZONE 98 2022
318 kg·cm²
Pure Drive 2025
317 kg·cm²

Head Size — larger = more forgiving

EZONE 98 2022
98 sq in
Pure Drive 2025
100 sq in

Choose the EZONE 98 2022 if…

All-court players, intermediate to advanced

Flexible — arm-friendly (RA 65)

Choose the Pure Drive 2025 if…

Power seekers, beginners to intermediate

Medium — balanced (RA 66)

🎵 String strategy for each frame

These are different rackets — they deserve different string setups.

EZONE 98 2022

Balanced stiffness (RA 65). A mid-stiffness co-poly like Babolat RPM Team or Wilson Revolve at 52–56 lbs gives a comfortable all-court setup without sacrificing spin or control.

Pure Drive 2025

Balanced stiffness (RA 66). A mid-stiffness co-poly like Babolat RPM Team or Wilson Revolve at 52–56 lbs gives a comfortable all-court setup without sacrificing spin or control.

⚖️ Specs Equalizer

Can I make these specs match?

To match the swingweight of the EZONE 98 2022 (SW 318), add 1g of lead tape at the 12 o'clock position on the Pure Drive 2025. This raises its swingweight from 317 to approximately 318 kg·cm².

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