Aero Pro Drive 2010 vs 2013

[TW Staff]

Originally Posted by mrrockstar

Hi Andy, how do you compare the APD 2012 with Head Extreme Pro 2.0?

which one is more comfortable, especially for injured before?

thanks!

Both are great racquets...two of my favorites that I've tested since the summer. The Extreme Pro has a little bit more feel and is a little more comfortable, though the APD has improved feel and comfort compared to its previous versions. I'd give the edge in power and spin potential to the APD though. If you've been injured before though, I'd probably go with the Extreme Pro for a little softer, more comfortable feel.

Andy, TW

[mrrockstar]

Thanks very much Andy.

BTW, is the Cortex version APD2013 is the same as current Babolat Pure Drive?

Originally Posted by TW Staff

Both are great racquets...two of my favorites that I've tested since the summer. The Extreme Pro has a little bit more feel and is a little more comfortable, though the APD has improved feel and comfort compared to its previous versions. I'd give the edge in power and spin potential to the APD though. If you've been injured before though, I'd probably go with the Extreme Pro for a little softer, more comfortable feel.

Andy, TW

[Ross K]

Originally Posted by TW Staff

Ok, I just got done hitting the Pure Drive 2012, and the two racquets felt quite similar in spec. The biggest difference to me was just the shape of the beam, which affected the way they play. The Pure Drive is more "club-like", offering tons of pop and power from the groundstrokes, but I felt the AeroPro Drive maneuvered a little better and was a better racquet from other areas of the court. The Active Cortex is in both now though, which makes them both more comfortable and plush feeling than previous versions. For me, I'd give the edge to the APD.

Andy, TW

It's official: I'm drooling now.

I'm all over this as soon as it's available. If it's as good an update as the PD was in 2012 (I've only recently discovered this), and if it serves witha tad more pop and action than certainly my original black APD, I'll be a very happy soul.

Man, what with the Wilsons too, there's a lot of tempting racs looming on the horizon lol.

Cheers for posting, and any other observations/thoughts, Andy, do post them up!

[Mighty Matteo]

I have hit with both racquets. My current racquet is the APDGT, but i playtested the new apd for about a 10 hour long playtest. this is my comparison between both. they actually feel very different. the new apd is more dampened and muted feeling. It is more solid and feels slightly less maneuverable. Shots hit off-center are more apparent with the Gt, which feels more flexible and has better feel at the net and with slices. I prefer the GT because i feel the ball better with it. However, I'm not one of those people who loves a very solid and dampened feel. I don't use a string dampener. i like a crisper feel and I like to feel the ball. So if you do like a solid, dampened feel, then buy the new racquet. Otherwise, the GT would be fine.

[Ross K]

Originally Posted by Mighty Matteo

I have hit with both racquets. My current racquet is the APDGT, but i playtested the new apd for about a 10 hour long playtest. this is my comparison between both. they actually feel very different. the new apd is more dampened and muted feeling. It is more solid and feels slightly less maneuverable. Shots hit off-center are more apparent with the Gt, which feels more flexible and has better feel at the net and with slices. I prefer the GT because i feel the ball better with it. However, I'm not one of those people who loves a very solid and dampened feel. I don't use a string dampener. i like a crisper feel and I like to feel the ball. So if you do like a solid, dampened feel, then buy the new racquet. Otherwise, the GT would be fine.

Any differences, even if minor, re serving?

[BigM]

Originally Posted by Ross K

It's official: I'm drooling now.

I'm all over this as soon as it's available. If it's as good an update as the PD was in 2012 (I've only recently discovered this), and if it serves witha tad more pop and action than certainly my original black APD, I'll be a very happy soul.

Man, what with the Wilsons too, there's a lot of tempting racs looming on the horizon lol.

Cheers for posting, and any other observations/thoughts, Andy, do post them up!

I'm so excited as well Ross!! I regret switching from My APD GT's last year as I thought I needed more of a "Player" type of frame. I was wrong. I wonder if Andy has tried the new 2013 Blades yet.

BigM

[tennisnut09]

Originally Posted by TW Staff

To be honest I felt that the stiffness of both racquets was pretty similar, but you're right, the APD has a tiny bit more flex in the throat of the racquet. I was discussing it with playtester Chris too, and he felt the APD gets a little "brassy" feeling towards the tip, whereas the PD doesn't. For me though, they felt real similar other than the obvious difference in the shape of the beam.

Andy, TW

Hi Andy, which one has more control and plow thru. Can you explain a little more about the brassy feeling.
Thanks!

[tennisnut09]

Hi Andy, please.

[TW Staff]

Originally Posted by tennisnut09

Hi Andy, which one has more control and plow thru. Can you explain a little more about the brassy feeling.
Thanks!

I would say the AeroPro has better control, and the Pure Drive has better plowthrough.

When I say "brassy feeling", I mean that it feels stiff, jarring, and uncomfortable.

Andy, TW

[tennisnut09]

Thanks Andy, the pre-sale date is 11/23 right?

[TW Staff]

Originally Posted by tennisnut09

Thanks Andy, the pre-sale date is 11/23 right?

tennisnut09,

Yes, the pre-sale date is 11/23.

Brittany, TW

[tennisnut09]

Originally Posted by TW Staff

tennisnut09,

Yes, the pre-sale date is 11/23.

Brittany, TW

Thanks Brittany, Will there be any change the review will be up at the same time as the pre-sale like the wilson blade.

[TW Staff]

Originally Posted by tennisnut09

Thanks Brittany, Will there be any change the review will be up at the same time as the pre-sale like the wilson blade.

tennisnut09,

The review will be the same. Although, the video part has a couple new features you should check out when we post on Friday.


Brittany, TW

[tennisnut09]

Thank you!