This article will look at the racket specs of the Babolat Pure Strike and Pure Aero to see how these two tennis rackets compare to each other.
General Info
Below is some general information on these rackets including their brand, model numbers, version, and colors.
| General info | PA | PS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand: | Babolat | Babolat |
| Version: | 2023 | 3rd Gen |
| Color(s): | Black and Yellow | Coral and White |
Racket Specs
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Pure Aero (or “PA”) and Pure Strike (or “PS”), which you can use to get a better idea as to which may be a better suit for your game.
Main Differences: The Pure Strike has a smaller head size (98in vs 100in), a higher strung weight (323g vs 318g), a higher swing weight (327 vs 322), a higher frame stiffness rating (66 vs 65), and a thinner beam width (23mm / 26mm / 23mm vs 21mm / 23mm / 21mm).
| Racket Specs: | PA | PS | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition: | Graphite | Graphite | – |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 645 | 632 | 2% |
| Head Size (sq in) | 100 | 98 | 2% |
| Length (cm) | 68.58 | 68.58 | 0% |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 | 0% |
| String Pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 | – |
| HL or HH1 | HL | HL | – |
| Strung Balance (cm) | 32.99 | 33 | 0% |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 4 | 4 | 0% |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 318 | 323 | 2% |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.2 | 11.4 | 2% |
| Swing Weight | 322 | 327 | 2% |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 300 | 305 | 2% |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.58 | 10.8 | 2% |
| Frame Stiffness | 65 | 66 | 2% |
| Beam Width (mm) | 23 / 26 / 23 | 21 / 23 / 21 | 10-13% |
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Pros and Cons
Below are what I think are the main pros and cons of these two tennis rackets.
| Racket: | PA | PS |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | Nice Design, Good Spin, and maneuverability | Good mix of control, power, and spin, is maneuverable at the net, and generous sweet spot. |
| Cons | Beginner to intermediate players may find the racket too low powered | Relatively high stiffness rating, not great on slices. |
Head to Head
Below are my recommendations in terms of which racket is better in terms of Power, Control, Spin, and Arm Friendliness.
| H2H | PA | PS |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | | – |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
Below are our recommendations for recreational players at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
| Player Level | PA | PS |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Pure Aero is endorsed by the following tennis players: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Holger Rune, Danielle Collins, and Leylah Fernandez, while the Pure Strike 16×19 is endorsed by Cameron Norrie and Alize Cornet.
Where can you buy these rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the Babolat website.