How to String a Babolat Pure Drive Racket

The Pure Drive series of tennis rackets offered by Babolat come in a variety of styles that provide competitive players with more power, greater maneuverability or improved touch on shots. Andy Roddick, a popular player on the men's tour, uses a Pure Drive racket. Because the racket comes unstrung when you purchase it, you need to string it yourself or have someone at a tennis pro shop do it for you.

Things You'll Need

  • Racket string
  • Stringing machine
  • Contact information for tennis racket stringers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Research and purchase the string that improves your game. The two main types of strings for tennis rackets are natural gut and synthetic. Natural gut strings offer good elasticity and stability in tension, and also stay "fresh" if you are looking to maintain power in your shots. However, natural gut strings are usually more expensive and are more sensitive to weather. Synthetic strings are good for playability and durability, and are constantly improved using different construction technology. Synthetic strings also come in a number of categories, such as nylon, multifilament and hybrid.

    • 2

      Purchase a racket stringer. If you are a beginner who wants to learn how to string a racket, the most common stringing machine is a drop weight tensioner machine with fixed single action clamps. A drop weight machine has a movable weight on the end of a rod attached to the machine. The weight can be adjusted based on your preference, and the rod pulls with the adjusted weight when it is positioned parallel from the ground.

    • 3

      Carefully read the instructions for the racket stringing machine. Find out the required string tension for your racket, usually listed on the throat of the racket itself, or available online at Babolat.com. Use the correct tension when stringing your racket in the machine on your own, and follow the directions precisely to ensure the racket is strung properly. It should take between 60 and 90 minutes to string your racket.

    • 4

      Call a tennis pro at a sporting goods store or racket club. If you don't know of one offhand, the United States Racquet Stringers Association has a tool on its website that can help you find a certified tennis racket stringer in your area. Enter your zip code in the tool to retrieve a list of stringers and their contact information.