The Babolat Pure Aero and the Wilson Ultra 100 are good all-round tennis rackets that provide a good mix of power, spin, and control to suit a wide range of tennis players.
The Pure Aero is famously endorsed by Rafael Nadal while the Ultra 100 is endorsed by top tennis pros including Kei Nishikori, Victoria Azarenka, and Maria Sakkari.
This post will look at the specs of both rackets so you can see how they compare to each other.
Babolat Pure Aero vs Wilson Ultra 100
For this racket comparison, we will compare the Wilson Ultra 100 V4 (or “U100”) to the Babolat Pure Aero 2023 (V7) (or “PA”).
Racket Specs Comparison
| Racket Specs: | PA | U100 |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | V7 | V4 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Head Size: | 100in | 100in |
| Frame Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 318g (11.2oz) | 318g (11.2oz) |
| Swingweight: | 318g | 317g |
| Balance: | 4 Pts HL | 4 Pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 65 | 70 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Beam Width: | 23mm / 26mm / 23mm | 24mm / 26.5mm / 25mm |
| Frame Colours: | White, Yellow, and Black | Blue and Black |
| String Pattern: | 16×19 | 16×19 |
| Main Skips: | 8T,8H | 8T,8H |
| Grip Type: | Babolat Syntec Pro | Wilson Pro Performance |
Head Size and Racket Length
Both the PA and the U100 have a 100in head size and a 27in racket length.
Strung Weight, Balance, and Swing Weight
Both tennis rackets have the exact same strung weight (318g (11.2oz)) and head light balance (4pts HL).
However, the Ultra 100 (317g) has a slightly lower swing weight than the PA (322g) so the U100 should be easier to swing but the difference between the two rackets isn’t that large.
Frame Stiffness Rating
The PA (65) has a lower stiffness rating than the U100 (70) so it should be the more comfortable of the two rackets to swing with.
However, I would not consider either of these two tennis rackets to be particularly arm-friendly.
For more information on how the stiffness rating affects the arm friendliness of a racket, check out my article on the best tennis rackets for tennis elbow.
Power and Control
Both of these tennis rackets are low to medium powered frames with the U100 being the more powerful of the two.
However, the U100 may have more power but the PA definitely has more control and in my opinion, has the better balance between power and control.
Beam Width
As it is the more powerful of the two rackets, it’s no surprise that the beam width of the U100 (24mm / 26.5mm / 25mm) is thicker than the beam width of the PA (23mm / 26mm / 23mm).
String Pattern
Both the U100 and PA have a 16×19 string pattern so they will help you to generate more top spin on your shots.
Design
In my opinion, both rackets have a nicer design but I prefer the design of the Pure Aero 2023.
Recommendations
If you are a beginner/intermediate tennis player then the Wilson Ultra 100 is definitely the better option for you as it has a lower swing weight and it is much easier to generate power with the U100 when compared with the PA.
However, if you are an advanced tennis player then the extra control you get with the PA will make it a much better choice for you.
In terms of playing styles, I think both of these tennis rackets are better suited to players who like to play from the baseline and who play with a two handed backhand.
If you are more of an All Court Player who plays with a one handed backhand then I think you would be better off going for a racket like the Wilson Clash 98 or the Pure Aero VS.