Babolat has recently launched 2023 versions of the Pure Aero and the Pure Aero Team so I thought it would be a good time to check out how these two rackets compare to each other.
Babolat’s Pure Aero range of tennis rackets is endorsed by several top tennis pros including Rafael Nadal, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Danielle Collins, and Leylah Fernandez.
This article will look at the racket specs of both frames so you can see which one might suit your game better!
Racket Specs Comparison – Babolat Pure Aero Team vs Pure Aero
For the below racket comparison, I will compare the 2023 versions of both tennis rackets, which were released by Wilson on the 25th of August 2022.
Main Differences: The Pure Aero Team has a lower strung weight (10.60z vs 11.2oz), a lower swing weight (302 vs 322), a more head light balance (5 pts HL vs 4 pts HL), and a higher frame stiffness rating (67 vs 65).
Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (100in), racket length (27in), beam width (23mm / 26mm / 23mm), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Specs: | Pure Aero Team | Pure Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | 2023 | 2023 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Release Date: | 25/08/2022 | 25/08/2022 |
| Head Size: | 100in | 100in |
| Racket Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 301g (10.6oz) | 318g (11.2oz) |
| Swing Weight: | 302 | 322 |
| Balance: | 5 pts HL | 4 Pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 67 | 65 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Beam Width: | 23mm / 26mm / 23mm | 23mm / 26mm / 23mm |
| Colors: | White, Yellow, and Black | White, Yellow, and Black |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 7T,9T,7H,9H | 8T,8H |
| Grip Type: | Babolat Syntec Pro | Babolat Syntec Pro |
Head Size and Length
Both rackets have a 100in head size and a 27in racket length.
Strung Weight, Balance, and Swing Weight
As you would expect, the Pure Aero Team (301g) has a lower strung weight when compared with the Pure Aero (318g) so the Pure Aero Team will feel a good bit lighter in your hand.
The Pure Aero Team (302) also has a much lower swing weight than the Pure Aero (322) so the Pure Aero Team will be much easier to swing and be less tiring on your arm.
Frame Stiffness Rating
The Pure Aero Team (67) has a higher stiffness rating than the Pure Aero (65) but the difference isn’t big enough for you to feel much of a difference.
To learn more about how a racket’s stiffness rating affects how arm friendly it is, check out my guide on the best tennis rackets for tennis elbow.
Power and Control
Both tennis rackets are low-medium powered frames with the Pure Aero Team providing a little more power than the Pure Aero.
In terms of control, the Pure Aero gives you a bit more control over your shots.
Beam Width
Both of these tennis rackets have a 23mm / 26mm / 23mm beam width.
String Pattern
Both rackets have a 16×19 string pattern so they will be good at adding spin to your shots.
Design
The only difference in terms of design is that the Pure Aero Team has a white colored grip while the Pure Aero has a black colored grip.
Recommendations
In my opinion, the Pure Aero Team will be the best option for the vast majority of recreational players (especially beginner to intermediate players) as it has a lower strung and swing weight than the Pure Aero, which means the Pure Aero Team will be a lot more comfortable to play with over a prolonged period of time.
I would only recommend the Pure Aero to advanced players who have developed a full swing and have good technique on all their groundstrokes.
In terms of what playing styles these rackets suit, I think they would suit players who like to like to play from the baseline and hit lots of spin on their shots.
The extra weight you get with the Pure Aero, makes it the better option for players who like to go to the net.