In-Depth Honest Review // Babolat Pure Aero 2023

[@MikeKomen]

My merch norestapparel.ca/ Are you thinking of switching to the pure aero 2023?

[@zxbillfo]

The paintjob is very good.I play in clay and there are no scratches in the frame in contact!In a head boom i used for a while the damage was visible in one or two contacts!!

[@MikeKomen]

Yeah I agree when it come to scratches and things like that it holds up really well

[@peejread2309]

There was also a rattling noise with the yellow green version pure aero I have used but I have sold it because it was not a comfortable racquet. Good thing you pointed it out.

[@MikeKomen]

With a price of $309 +tax CAD really disappointing to hear that this continues to be an issue :(

[@hcho8164]

Technically you can't hear that during match play. And you and everyone who bought this racket are part of the problem. Quality goes down when demand goes up. Factory likely was rushed, instead of handling it like fine wine.

[@AJZolezzi]

Thank you Mike for posting this video. Between the Pure Drive and the Pure Aero which is better for you? Since I was a teenager I used the old Pure Drive (Carlos Moya version) and now I have this Pure Aero but I still feel that it doesn't fit me very well yet.

[@b.lakeberg7456]

What do you think about the Pure Aero Rafa Origin specs? Would you review the frame? I think as a collectible it would be awesome, but seriously playing with it would be difficult.

[@MikeKomen]

Like the RF autograph I think it’ll be an awesome racquet but not suited for most people. Have to be pretty fit in the shoulders and have great technique not to pick up injuries playing with it. I hope to review it this summer!

[@b.lakeberg7456]

@@MikeKomen I look forward to your review of the frame. I know a lot of people dislike the paint job, but I like how modern and edgy the paint job is. I think it also would be cool to see a reissue of the gen 1 aeroprodrive paint job. There were lots of fans of that first edition frame.

[@CalvinCrispo]

I’m playing the 2022 Head Speed MP as an aggressive baseline player. I use a semi western grip and like pace. Would the aero line be better to switch to? I’ve never played the aero. Slowly switching from Wilson’s pro staff series after 10 years. Couldn’t generate enough pop with the prostaff.

[@MikeKomen]

You’ll get more swing speed, spin, and a bit more power. You’ll loose a little control and it’s not as good as the speed on flatter shots.

[@juanantoniocanohidalgo5070]

Hello, nice video. In terms of control, maneuverability and arm comfort (I have some elbow problems) which racket is better Vcore 98 2023 or Tecnifibre Iso 305 or Babolat pure Aero 2023?

[@MikeKomen]

I haven’t played with the other two racquets but when I do I’ll get back to you on that Juan! Thanks for watching!

[@icemandl6]

Great review Mike! 300g 100 sq inch racquets are not my cup of tea and this seems to be no different. I prefer the new Pure Aero 98 which I’m currently using, weighted up to 12oz and it is a solid racquet! For the styling, I love the glossy finish as the colors look deeper where as if it were matte, the colors would look dull. I don’t like that Yonex doesn’t make their racquets glossy for us, but on TV, the Yonex players have glossy finished frames. With Babolat it’s glossy for us and for the pros which I appreciate!!

[@MikeKomen]

They used to make them gloss in the vcore SV days that one looked great. Did a review of the 98 a few weeks ago and loved it. Just a better put together package compared to the 100

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

Seems the PD 2012 had a better gloss finish. This one looks very cheap in person like you said. ($$$) A combo of gloss and satin parts is ufff 👌🏼

[@ThatManFromOuterSpace]

What is the string, guage, and tension? Nice review I bought this recently.

[@MikeKomen]

Head hawk touch 17 in black. Solid string

[@insania147]

Mike Hi, you mentioned that you can get this racket in a different paint job, the pure Rafa, but there are other differences than just the paint yeah? No dampening technology I've heard?

[@MikeKomen]

Yeah there is a Rafa origin version that has the same specs as Rafa’s actual racquet

[@cliveburks]

Thanks Mike I play with Speed MP 2022 fancy this as an upgrade? also on good deal in UK £165.

[@MikeKomen]

I’d say they are pretty even but they play quite different. You should definitely test before you buy to see if you like the extra spin. Hope that helps!

[@cliveburks]

@@MikeKomen thanks Mike bought an Aero after demo and for the fun of it bought an Extreme MP good price £140. Short practice today I think the Aero feels better slightly, more power if that continues I may sell the extreme and buy another Aero or use the Extreme as a backup should a string break. Thanks for your help.

[@MikeKomen]

@cliveburks no problem! Sounds like a great plan

[@marianotrobajo6921]

Hi Mike, wich one do you like more? This PA100 or the Extreme Tour Auxetic? Thanks!

[@MikeKomen]

I’d go with the extreme tour. Suited my game and I found the build quality better

[@marianotrobajo6921]

@@MikeKomen thanks so much!

[@rogertoledo478]

Great and to the par content mate. I own and play with the 2010 GT model which I feel it’s the best line including the 2005 woofer cause they feel “solid”. I will be demoing this 2023 tomorrow. Hope it’s not as the same garbage feel as the two previous lines.

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks Roger! Let me know what you think of it after your hit

[@rogertoledo478]

Oh btw, watch video on racquet guy, he also notices the ping notice and the string huge inconsistencies of the spacing strings from center to edge.

[@MikeKomen]

I’ll check out their video

[@liionelbooon]

how's your comparison? I also play with the 2010 GT model and am keen to find out more about your experience! Thanks!

[@WaltKurtz68]

4:43 Most important part of the review! I heard this on more reviews. Hollow, tinny, cheap sounding and feeling frame. That alone is a deal breaker for me.

[@MikeKomen]

It was disappointing to hear when I played with it. I had such high hopes for this racquet!

[@WaltKurtz68]

@@MikeKomen I know what you mean. To me (and most others I think) a tennis racquet should feel solid and well built. The last thing you want is a cheapish plasticky hollow sound when you hit the ball. EVEN if it seems to disappear after a while. Luckily we have YOU 😉😊to test these sticks before we spend our hard earned money. For which I thank you my good man. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@titronich7538]

do radical and pure aero 98!!

[@MikeKomen]

I’ve got the aero 98 but it’s titled pure aero VS review

[@alejandromartin2618]

The ball on 5:27 was in😐

[@MikeKomen]

I’d like hawk eye on that haha

[@tylerwhitsett9790]

What does the “Pure” mean in the pure aero?

[@James-qv1dr]

Pure

[@betraya]

Hey Mike, the cheap plastic feel and rattling dates back to 10-15 years ago with babolat. I've heard pure drives and strikes rattle and it really affects performance as well, so it's a well known babolat trait of poor quality control in the molds.

[@MikeKomen]

Glad I’m not crazy and other people experienced the same thing haha thanks Betraya!

[@prophetmargin7497]

The cheap plastic feel and rattling goes back even further than that, I bought a 2nd gen pure drive + in 2003 and I couldn't believe what a cheap peace of crap it felt like. I eventually added about two ounces of lead tape and started using natural gut in the mains which improved the playability greatly!

[@nathanmiller6051]

Thank you for this excellent review, I always trust your opinion, Yeah if a racquet makes some weird nosie I'm done! lol 😅 (of course I fully understand all of the possibilities) thanks again man 👍🎾💯❤️🙏

[@MikeKomen]

Haha thanks Nathan! Worst part is that that’s not the first Aero I played with that that happened!

[@nathanmiller6051]

@@MikeKomen forsure understandable, I have a few older Aeros, I never thought I got the right setup in any of them (my fault) I guess most guys say the 2013 version is the best, I have one, IDK 🙏👍

[@rick11228]

Can you do a review on evo aero ?

[@MikeKomen]

Just ordered the pure aero Rafa to review I haven’t heard of the evo?

[@rick11228]

@@MikeKomen i can only find product description on babolat tennis youtube, but no one do a review, even better a comparison between evo aero and pure aero

[@liionelbooon]

How does this feel against the Ezone 100 2020?

[@MikeKomen]

I liked this better than the ezone 2020. I felt that the ezone felt too muted for me and a bit under power compared to this

[@liionelbooon]

@@MikeKomen is the racket ping a big deal? i hit with a dampener so im not sure if itll improve with that. any chance you would know? thanks for replying btw!!

[@MikeKomen]

No problem happy to help Lionel! The ping was happening even with a dampener. Didn’t affect the show just annoying to hear when hitting

[@liionelbooon]

@@MikeKomen oh damn, okay. that’s gonna be annoying. i am currently on the ezone 2020 so i might have to demo this pure aero before swapping out. i hit with an eastern forehand and would this stick be okay or is it more geared towards semi w / western?

[@MikeKomen]

Definitely geared more towards western. I would recommend you try the vcore or the ProStaff too see if you like them

[@DanBartley-k3u]

The rafa paint job pure aero isn't just a reskinned pure aero. It's an entirely different racquet

[@MikeKomen]

You’re right and I’ve got a review of the pure aero Rafa coming soon

[@stevelim5274]

Great review Mike

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks Steve I really appreciate it!

[@28mcavanaugh]

Made the switch!! I normally hate babolat racquets.

[@MikeKomen]

What made you pull the trigger on this one?

[@28mcavanaugh]

@@MikeKomen serves are booming and volleys are some of the best I have hit. This racquet also has lower stiffness and works really well for my flat Groundies. Very impressed!

[@mahmoudeltagoury6643]

Is it carbon or graphite?

[@MikeKomen]

Pretty sure it’s graphite

[@jjlebon6798]

I agree the shiny looks cheap and Walmarty

[@experientialtennispickleball]

Another Tennis Reviewer from Chech Republic - Tennis Guy has mentioned the same "rattling" noise coming from the frame.

[@MikeKomen]

Hopefully they can get that sorted out for the next version

[@robertmullen5762]

Another dynamite racquet review! Thanks for the insights. Love to the new merch - I got a hoodie for myself. Super soft!

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks for the support! Quality is always top of mind with everything coming out of No Rest Apparel 😁

[@rachidbaaira9869]

great vidéo, come frome real expérience

[@MikeKomen]

Thank you!

[@erinkomendic9984]

What top players use this racquet on tour?😊

[@topbanana3413]

None. All players use paint jobs.

[@MikeKomen]

Some players that endorse it are Rafael Nadal, Leylah Fernandez, Félix Auger-Aliassime, and Carlos Alcaraz but they use a specific version made special for them 😁

[@MikeKomen]

@@topbanana3413 many endorse it or use a custom variation of it, thanks too banana!

[@Fallenmark]

Alcaraz plays with a stock aero VS

[@edwinbusch7882]

L

[@jamesgretsch4894]

The styling is ugly. Even in person I feel it is ugly.

[@MikeKomen]

What’s your favourite racquet by looks?

[@jamesgretsch4894]

@@MikeKomen For the Babolat I'd say the Original Aero Pro Drive, that came out in 2004. For any racquet there are many nice looking racquets but I say the current Wilson Blade, the one Raducanu uses. I like that matt green finish. They sell one or used to from the Wilson pro shop that has a gloss finish but to me the matt looks better. What is your favorite racquet by looks, Mike?

[@MikeKomen]

I like the all black pro staff or the special edition gold and black speed pro they had for Novak for a bit