TennistoryBabolat Pure Aero (2026) vs Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025)
Babolat Pure Aero (2026)
Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025)
What the numbers mean
The Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025) is 5 g heavier unstrung, so it is more stable but asks more of your swing.
The Babolat Pure Aero (2026) has 2 sq in more head, which forgives off-centre hits; the Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025) favours precision.
The Babolat Pure Aero (2026) is about 1.6 points more head-light, so it whips through faster at the net.
The Babolat Pure Aero (2026)'s 16x19 pattern is more open for easier spin; the Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025)'s 16x20 is denser for a flatter, more controlled ball and longer string life.
Power: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 29 points higher.
Control: the Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025) rates 29 points higher.
Spin: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 22 points higher.
Sweet spot: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 26 points higher.
Which one: pick the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) if power matters most, the Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025) if you value control.
Side by side
| Babolat Pure Aero (2026) | Babolat Pure Drive 98 (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Head size (sq in) | 100 | 98 |
| Weight (g, unstrung) | 300 | 305 |
| Balance (mm) | 320 | 325 |
| Points head-light | 7.2 | 5.6 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 16x20 |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Stiffness (RA) | — | — |
| Power | 89 | 60 |
| Control | 60 | 89 |
| Spin | 88 | 66 |
| Sweet spot | 68 | 42 |
| Comfort | 60 | 58 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Ratings are Tennistory editorial scores (0–100); specs are unstrung.
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