TennistoryBabolat Pure Aero (2026) vs Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 Gen4
Babolat Pure Aero (2026)
Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 Gen4
What the numbers mean
The Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 Gen4 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 Strike 98 18x20 Gen4 favours precision.
The Babolat Pure Aero (2026)'s 16x19 pattern is more open for easier spin; the Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 Gen4's 18x20 is denser for a flatter, more controlled ball and longer string life.
Power: the Babolat Pure Aero (2026) rates 44 points higher.
Control: the Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 Gen4 rates 37 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 Strike 98 18x20 Gen4 if you value control.
Side by side
| Babolat Pure Aero (2026) | Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 Gen4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Head size (sq in) | 100 | 98 |
| Weight (g, unstrung) | 300 | 305 |
| Balance (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Points head-light | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 18x20 |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Stiffness (RA) | β | 68 |
| Power | 89 | 45 |
| Control | 60 | 97 |
| Spin | 88 | 66 |
| Sweet spot | 68 | 42 |
| Comfort | 60 | 58 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Ratings are Tennistory editorial scores (0β100); specs are unstrung.
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