The Yonex Ezone 100 and Babolat Pure Aero are both popular rackets that will suit a wide range of intermediate to advanced tennis players.
In this article, I will look at the specs of both rackets to see how they compare to each other.
Ezone 100 vs Pure Aero Comparison
For the below comparison, I have used the 2022 version of the Ezone 100 and the 2023 version of the Pure Aero (or “PA”).
Racket Specs
Main Differences: The Ezone 100 has a slightly lower swing weight (317 vs 322), a higher frame stiffness rating (67 vs 65), and a thicker beam width (23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm vs 23mm / 26mm / 23mm).
Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (100in), racket length (27in), strung Weight (11.2oz), unstrung weight (10.6oz), balance point (4 pts HL), and string pattern (16 x 20).
| Specs: | Ezone 100 | Pure Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2022 | 2023 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Head Size: | 100in | 100in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 318g (11.2oz) | 318g (11.2oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 300g (10.6oz) | 300g (10.6oz) |
| Swing weight: | 317 | 322 |
| Balance: | 4 pts HL* | 4 pts HL* |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 67 | 65 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Player Level: | Intermediate to Advanced | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm | 23mm / 26mm / 23mm |
| Colors: | Blue and Black | Yellow and Black |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 7T,9T,8H | 8T,8H |
| Grip Type: | Yonex Synthetic Grip | Babolat Syntec Pro Grip |
| String Tension: | 45-60lbs | 50-59lbs |
*HL=Head Light
Pros and Cons
The Ezone 100 is very maneuverable and gives you good power but is a relatively stiff frame so may not suit you if you have had arm or elbow issues in the past.
The PA has a nice design and offers players good spin, and maneuverability but the main con is that some beginner to intermediate players may find the racket too low powered.
Head to Head
The Ezone 100 is best for power, with the PA winning in terms of control, spin, and arm friendliness.
However, the difference between the two rackets isn’t huge as they both have very similar specs.
| H2H | Ezone 100 | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | – | |
Player Recommendations
These rackets are best used by intermediate to advanced players as I think they are too heavy and unforgiving for most beginners to play with.
If you are a beginner, then you will be better off going with the Yonex Ezone 100L, the Babolat Pure Drive Lite, or the PA Lite.
| Player Level | Ezone 100 | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
Babolat’s Pure Aero tennis rackets are endorsed by several top players on the ATP and WTA tours including Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Leylah Fernandez.
Yonex’s Ezone 100 is currently endorsed by Belinda Bencic, Casper Ruud, and Sorana Cirstea.
Where can you buy these rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the Yonex and Babolat websites.