The Park Tennis Take
The Park Tennis Take
The EVO Drive is for the comeback player whose tennis brain says “crush it” while the legs are still negotiating the meeting time. It is light enough to get around quickly, roomy enough to rescue imperfect contact, and already strung so there is no pop quiz at checkout. The open strings help the ball climb over the net, and the included cover is a charmingly practical throwback. It will not have the tank-like stability of a heavier frame, but it makes first-day-back tennis feel a lot less ceremonial.
The EVO Drive is for the comeback player whose tennis brain says “crush it” while the legs are still negotiating the meeting time. It is light enough to get around quickly, roomy enough to rescue imperfect contact, and already strung so there is no pop quiz at checkout. The open strings help the ball climb over the net, and the included cover is a charmingly practical throwback. It will not have the tank-like stability of a heavier frame, but it makes first-day-back tennis feel a lot less ceremonial.
Best for
Returning players on a budget
At a glance
104 sq in head · 270g unstrung · 16x17 string pattern · Graphite construction · Prestrung synthetic gut · Cover included
Description
Description
Babolat’s EVO Drive is a forgiving, full-graphite racquet positioned between basic recreational models and heavier performance frames. The 104-square-inch head gives imperfect contact a better chance, while the 270-gram unstrung weight is easy to maneuver when timing or fitness is still returning. Its very open 16x17 string pattern encourages a higher launch and easier spin, and it arrives prestrung with a cover. That makes it a tidy one-box option for beginners and comeback players. The main limitation is stock: the discounted model had only a couple of grip sizes available when checked, so treat the price as an opportunity, not a permanent promise.
Babolat’s EVO Drive is a forgiving, full-graphite racquet positioned between basic recreational models and heavier performance frames. The 104-square-inch head gives imperfect contact a better chance, while the 270-gram unstrung weight is easy to maneuver when timing or fitness is still returning. Its very open 16x17 string pattern encourages a higher launch and easier spin, and it arrives prestrung with a cover. That makes it a tidy one-box option for beginners and comeback players. The main limitation is stock: the discounted model had only a couple of grip sizes available when checked, so treat the price as an opportunity, not a permanent promise.
