Babolat

2016 Babolat Pure Aero Lite 100inch 16*19 270g (2016)

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The 2016 Babolat Pure Aero delivers a spin-friendly performance profile The 100 square inch head size provides excellent forgiveness and a generous sweet spot. With a ultra-lightweight 270g unstrung weight, the frame provides excellent maneuverability through its even balance, making it easy to generate racquet head speed. A stiffness rating of 69 RA delivers a firmer, more responsive feel at impact The 16x19 string pattern (semi-open) balances control and spin potential Performance-wise, it scores 80/100 for power, 100/100 for spin, 40/100 for control, creating a well-rounded performance package. The frame profile may require careful string selection for players sensitive to vibration. This racquet is best suited for beginner intermediate. This frame is used by professional players Rafael Nadal, Alex Michelsen and Leylah Fernandez. User Feedback Forum feedback often praises the Pure Aero family for easy access to topspin and a lively, powerful response, especially for baseline-heavy play. A recurring theme is that the firmer feel can be demanding on sensitive arms, with multiple players reporting elbow/shoulder discomfort depending on setup and technique; others still enjoy it but flag comfort as the main tradeoff versus spin/power.

Editor Rating

7.0
Power
8.0
Control
4.0
Spin
10.0
Comfort
4.0
Maneuverability
7.0
Stability
5.0
Overall
7.0

User Rating (0 ratings)

0.0
Power
0.0
Control
0.0
Spin
0.0
Comfort
0.0
Maneuverability
0.0
Stability
0.0
Overall
0.0

Technical Specifications

Head Size100 sq in
Weight (Unstrung)270 g
Weight (Strung)270 g
Balance330 mm
Swingweight—
Stiffness69
String Pattern16x19
Beam Width23.0; 26.0; 23.0
Length27
Grip Sizes—

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