TennistoryBabolat Pure Aero Rafa vs Head Gravity MP L 2025
Babolat Pure Aero Rafa
Head Gravity MP L 2025
What the numbers mean
The Babolat Pure Aero Rafa is 10 g heavier unstrung, so it is more stable but asks more of your swing.
The Babolat Pure Aero Rafa's 16x19 pattern is more open for easier spin; the Head Gravity MP L 2025's 16x20 is denser for a flatter, more controlled ball and longer string life.
Power: the Head Gravity MP L 2025 rates 7 points higher.
Control: the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa rates 11 points higher.
Sweet spot: the Head Gravity MP L 2025 rates 24 points higher.
Comfort: the Head Gravity MP L 2025 rates 24 points higher.
Which one: pick the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa if control matters most, the Head Gravity MP L 2025 if you value sweet spot.
Side by side
| Babolat Pure Aero Rafa | Head Gravity MP L 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Head size (sq in) | 100 | 100 |
| Weight (g, unstrung) | 290 | 280 |
| Balance (mm) | 330 | 330 |
| Points head-light | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 16x20 |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Stiffness (RA) | — | — |
| Power | 55 | 62 |
| Control | 85 | 74 |
| Spin | 66 | 70 |
| Sweet spot | 50 | 74 |
| Comfort | 58 | 82 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Ratings are Tennistory editorial scores (0–100); specs are unstrung.
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