The "Play" version of the Babolat Pure Drive tennis racket contains sensors to track tennis swings and record forehand, backhand, and serve statistics. I was always interested in the racquet, but it was prohibitively expensive - at $349. However, I saw a seller on eBay for $200 (for a new 2015 version) and decided to take the plunge.
To get the Babolat Pure Drive Play racket prepared, I had to follow a particular process:
To get the Babolat Pure Drive Play racket prepared, I had to follow a particular process:
- Install the Babolat App on my iPhone 7
- Register the Babolat App on my PC and create a login
- Charge the Babolat tennis racket through the USB port
- Pair the racket with my iPhone (turn on Bluetooth on the phone and look for Babolat to connect)
- When trying to connect to the Babolat app, I got an error message about a failed "Firmware Update." I found a workaround on one of the Babolat bulletin boards. I had to download the firmware and install it in the root directory of the racket. Once I did that, the racket updated.
- Play with the racket (turn it on by pushing the power button) and review my results.
- I need to turn on the Bluetooth button to synchronize and hold it until the blinking light turns pink.
I am already getting some valuable feedback from the Babolat application. I was not consistently hitting my forehand in the center. I need to focus more on hitting the ball in the racket's center.
This was a significant revelation for me, as I mainly focused my practice on ball placement, but I did not realize that I was mishitting the ball. I need to hit the racquet's sweet spot with greater precision.
I will start using the Babolat Pure Drive Play more often and see what other aspects of my game can help to improve. I also need to develop a more powerful serve and a more reliable backhand.
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