Babolat AeroProdrive to be released

UltraPegger · 10-09-2012, 04:59 PM

Said to be released either 12/12/12 or 12/13/12

cork_screw · 10-09-2012, 08:05 PM

They really need to get rid of that stupid cortex strip. Don't they know we can just use a dampener if we don't want vibrations? If we do we can have the option of not using a dampener. Take note Babolat (cortex) and Wilson (BLX) stop making up technologies where there was no problem to begin with. I'm not even going to start with the B.S. Dunlop is trying to con us with, with the aeroskin technology. Some of this stuff is really getting stupid.

Andyroo10567 · 10-09-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cork_screw

They really need to get rid of that stupid cortex strip. Don't they know we can just use a dampener if we don't want vibrations? If we do we can have the option of not using a dampener. Take note Babolat (cortex) and Wilson (BLX) stop making up technologies where there was no problem to begin with. I'm not even going to start with the B.S. Dunlop is trying to con us with, with the aeroskin technology. Some of this stuff is really getting stupid.

Ha, funny you say that because I was recently down at a some park hitting with a friend and i see a group of kids with Babolats, BLX's and such and i listen very carefully and they seemed to be bragging about which technology worked better. After they switched around their racquets ( only heard some kids ), they were like " I'M DOING SO GOOD, THIS FEELS SO AERODYNAMIC " ( keep in mind, this was the Dunlop ) and for the Babolats..... " SO THIS IS WHAT NADAL FEELS LIKE WHEN HE PLAYS, THE CORTEX IS LIKE ANOTHER SHOCK ABSORBER!!! " the sad part was, was that he was using a pure drive.

Herdsman76 · 10-10-2012, 07:40 AM

So the question is.... When are the Players going to debut the racquet??? Will Tsonga have it in London???

dgoran · 10-10-2012, 07:46 AM

I'm only buying it if tsonga switches to this new cortex

Bartelby · 10-09-2012, 08:14 PM

Dampeners are only for string vibration and have zero effect on the comfort of the racquet.

Cortex and other shaft/handle technologies are about reducing 'bad vibrations' being transmitted from hoop to hand.

To get rid of cortex all they would have to do is reduce the stiffness to around 65, but that would not be a stiff Babolat.

db10s · 10-10-2012, 11:43 AM

I'm skeptical about aeroskin; but the Olympic runners (at least the US) had the "bumps" on their uniform. And have you ever tried hitting a golf ball that has no dimples?

Meriko · 10-10-2012, 11:54 AM

I wish Cortex would go away too, but I have to say I think this is the best looking Aeropro PJ since the original. I hated the Aeropro Cortex PJ, and the GT one wasn't much better.

Snaab · 10-10-2012, 12:00 PM

Is the paintjob finally all gloss, or does it still have some matte to it?
Hard to tell from the pic.

Andyroo10567 · 10-13-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Snaab

Is the paintjob finally all gloss, or does it still have some matte to it?
Hard to tell from the pic.

All gloss from what i seen.

Rafa4Ever · 10-13-2012, 04:28 PM

I have one right now I am playtesting. It feels solid now. The entire racquet is a matte finish. It lacks the babolat tinny feel and feels almost like a wilson. It is better in every way compared to the old one. The only downside I could see is that because it feels so solid now it does feel a little bit stiffer when you first pick it up

10-09-2012, 04:59 PM	#1
UltraPegger New User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	Babolat AeroProdrive to be released Said to be released either 12/12/12 or 12/13/12 Last edited by TW Staff : 10-13-2012 at 09:20 AM.

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Herdsman76 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 230	So the question is.... When are the Players going to debut the racquet??? Will Tsonga have it in London??? __________________ Babolat AeroPro Team (x3), Dunlop Leather Grip, Babolat Original VS Overgrip, Pacific X-Force 18Ga. strings...

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dgoran Professional Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,148	I'm only buying it if tsonga switches to this new cortex __________________ Too many racquets...

10-09-2012, 08:14 PM	#6
Bartelby Legend Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,635	Dampeners are only for string vibration and have zero effect on the comfort of the racquet. Cortex and other shaft/handle technologies are about reducing 'bad vibrations' being transmitted from hoop to hand. To get rid of cortex all they would have to do is reduce the stiffness to around 65, but that would not be a stiff Babolat. __________________ Every government has its secret service branch ... A messy job? Well that's when they usually call on me ... Oh yes, my name is Drake, John Drake.

10-10-2012, 11:43 AM	#7
db10s Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2012 Location: S. FL Posts: 1,971	I'm skeptical about aeroskin; but the Olympic runners (at least the US) had the "bumps" on their uniform. And have you ever tried hitting a golf ball that has no dimples? __________________ Dunlop D-Squad Member... So I'm biased towards Dunlop. Biomimetic Max 200G x3 and a few others...