TennistoryBabolat Pure Aero (2026) vs Babolat Pure Strike 100 Gen4
Babolat Pure Aero (2026)
Babolat Pure Strike 100 Gen4
What the numbers mean
On paper these two are near twins: same head size, weight, balance and pattern. The difference is in frame construction and feel, which the ratings below pick up.
Power: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 14 points higher.
Control: the Babolat Pure Strike 100 Gen4 rates 12 points higher.
Spin: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 18 points higher.
Sweet spot: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 8 points higher.
Which one: pick the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) if spin matters most, the Babolat Pure Strike 100 Gen4 if you value control.
Side by side
| Babolat Pure Aero (2026) | Babolat Pure Strike 100 Gen4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Head size (sq in) | 100 | 100 |
| Weight (g, unstrung) | 300 | 300 |
| Balance (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Points head-light | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 16x19 |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Stiffness (RA) | β | 68 |
| Power | 89 | 75 |
| Control | 60 | 72 |
| Spin | 88 | 70 |
| Sweet spot | 68 | 60 |
| Comfort | 60 | 60 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Ratings are Tennistory editorial scores (0β100); specs are unstrung.
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