TennistoryBabolat Pure Aero (2026) vs Babolat Pure Aero Rafa
Babolat Pure Aero (2026)
Babolat Pure Aero Rafa
What the numbers mean
The Babolat Pure Aero (2026) is 10 g heavier unstrung, so it is more stable but asks more of your swing.
The Babolat Pure Aero (2026) is about 3.1 points more head-light, so it whips through faster at the net.
Power: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 34 points higher.
Control: the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa rates 25 points higher.
Spin: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 22 points higher.
Sweet spot: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 18 points higher.
Which one: pick the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) if power matters most, the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa if you value control.
Side by side
| Babolat Pure Aero (2026) | Babolat Pure Aero Rafa | |
|---|---|---|
| Head size (sq in) | 100 | 100 |
| Weight (g, unstrung) | 300 | 290 |
| Balance (mm) | 320 | 330 |
| Points head-light | 7.2 | 4.1 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 16x19 |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Stiffness (RA) | — | — |
| Power | 89 | 55 |
| Control | 60 | 85 |
| Spin | 88 | 66 |
| Sweet spot | 68 | 50 |
| Comfort | 60 | 58 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Ratings are Tennistory editorial scores (0–100); specs are unstrung.
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