Babolat Pure Aero 2019

dr. godmode · Dec 2, 2018

Karma Tennis said:
Hmm. Didn't think about that. Possible I suppose. But the VS models already have other significant points of difference so the where the Cortex is placed or if they bother with it all wouldn't matter much.

Remember the VS models are different racquets with a completely different purpose.

I honestly doubt it would make a difference. I can't tell the difference with the new PA. It feels different than the previous version but not in a way that seems attributable to different cortex.

If anything, I would like to see them take the stiffness down. The Strike VS are the lowest RA for babs and its still 65. It seems like more control and feel was the idea with the new PA and I would like them to replicate that with hypothetical new PA VS. Lower stiffness seems to be trending too with the Clash.

RoarTT · Dec 3, 2018

Karma Tennis said:
They are based on an old mould. Why would they need to be updated, apart from paint-job?

They don’t. But that doesn’t mean the racket companies don’t update them.

JonnyAbs · Dec 3, 2018

prjacobs said:
Haven’t tried the new PA yet but my APDs are just about identical to yours with 7.5 grams under the end of my grips.

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I might have gotten the idea from you

Harry_Wild · Dec 4, 2018

The only way to tell if you like it to string it to your requirements and use it for a week. It you have the money, just buy the 2019 and decide.

Babolat Official · Dec 6, 2018

RoarTT said:
Will the Pure Aero VS line be updated?

Hi Roar,

The Pure Aero VS is in development, but it's unfortunately too early to talk about specific technologies, specs, and release dates. The current version will be in-line for 2019.

-Josh

innoVAShaun · Dec 7, 2018

Does anyone have a first-hand comparison of the Aeropro Drive Cortex to the Pure Aero 2019?

kailash · Dec 14, 2018

Demoed PA 2019 to see if it will be a good fit for my son. Eventually i liked it and bought one now!

Previously the best winning racquet i had was Pure Aero Tour. But sold those because of the the high stiffness and potential arm injury. Mishits were causing discomfort.

Recently I was playing with Yonex DR98 & Prokennex Q+5 Pro racquets; very good racquets, with zero chances of getting arm issues. So far played 3 times with PA 2019, and no signs of any discomfort; and one or two mishits i had did not transfer any shocks. And i am getting lots of spin with very good control and enough power!

Looks like THE racquet for my game, as long as it does not cause any arm problems.

My score for PA 2019 is 92/100. And still does not beat my IG Prestige Mid's 95/100 score, but I am winning points with less effort using PA! Babolat has done an excellent job!!

all-court-loser · Dec 16, 2018

Does the new pa19 gripsize run smaller like with the pure strikes or are they still on the bigger side like on former babolats?

topspn · Dec 16, 2018

wrong reply

Geoff · Dec 16, 2018

all-court-loser said:
Does the new pa19 gripsize run smaller like with the pure strikes or are they still on the bigger side like on former babolats?

Bigger

topspn · Dec 16, 2018

kailash said:
Demoed PA 2019 to see if it will be a good fit for my son. Eventually i liked it and bought one now!

Previously the best winning racquet i had was Pure Aero Tour. But sold those because of the the high stiffness and potential arm injury. Mishits were causing discomfort.

Recently I was playing with Yonex DR98 & Prokennex Q+5 Pro racquets; very good racquets, with zero chances of getting arm issues. So far played 3 times with PA 2019, and no signs of any discomfort; and one or two mishits i had did not transfer any shocks. And i am getting lots of spin with very good control and enough power!

Looks like THE racquet for my game, as long as it does not cause any arm problems.

My score for PA 2019 is 92/100. And still does not beat my IG Prestige Mid's 95/100 score, but I am winning points with less effort using PA! Babolat has done an excellent job!!

How is the Prokennex Q+5 Pro? Does the extended length cause issues at the net

kailash · Dec 16, 2018

topspn said:
How is the Prokennex Q+5 Pro? Does the extended length cause issues at the net

Q+5X Pro is the extended length racquet, not Q+5 Pro. I haven't tried the extended version, but the standard version is an excellent racquet! Only knock I have is on the serves, which needs some additional weight in the hoop.

Alan_Hill · Dec 23, 2018

Got my Aero plus today.
PAT available as well

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Abdulthelizard · Dec 23, 2018

Alan_Hill said:
Got my Aero plus today.
PAT available as well

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Let us know how it plays compared to the previous plus

Alan_Hill · Dec 23, 2018

Abdulthelizard said:
Let us know how it plays compared to the previous plus

It's a "cheat-code" racquet for double play. Lol
Less power (still massive), more spin, less vibration, both versions are comfortable though. Different feel. I need some more sessions.
For those control by spin, it really shines. Backhand slice is grear. But I couldn't find my 2hbh

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bigdaddy · Dec 23, 2018

Alan_Hill said:
Got my Aero plus today.
PAT available as well

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The tour is the one I want to try. I’m playing with the current PAT and love it. Tried other things and can’t put it down. I like the new PA and may end up buying one but must try the tour first.

Harry_Wild · Dec 28, 2018

Just added some lead tape at 9 and 3 o'clock to my Aero Pure 2019 to make it more stable and give it more power too! LOL!

Here is a tennisnerd review:

Here is a Top Tennis Training review:

Michael Price · Dec 30, 2018

Alan_Hill said:
Got my Aero plus today.
PAT available as well

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Hi! Where were you able to get the plus version? I can’t seem to find it yet. Thanks!

DJ- · Dec 30, 2018

The French open edition, what do you guys think?

There's plenty on the babolat 2019 catalogue

https://issuu.com/babolattaiwan/docs/babolat_2019_catalog

Nostradamus · Dec 30, 2018

Alan_Hill said:
Got my Aero plus today.
PAT available as well

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What was the swingweight of the plus version ? did you measure it ?

Alan_Hill · Dec 30, 2018

Nostradamus said:
What was the swingweight of the plus version ? did you measure it ?

I don't have a machine. But compare to my Dr98+ the new PA+ seem light, faster

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Nostradamus · Dec 30, 2018

Alan_Hill said:
I don't have a machine. But compare to my Dr98+ the new PA+ seem light, faster

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what is DR98 plus ? When I tried the new 2018 Pure drive plus , it was surprisingly maneuverable and felt good at net compared to previous version. I think it has a little bit lower SW. I am hoping new PA+ would be same type of situation.

jmacdaununder2 · Dec 30, 2018

DJ- said:
The French open edition, what do you guys think?

There's plenty on the babolat 2019 catalogue

https://issuu.com/babolattaiwan/docs/babolat_2019_catalog

Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm, Bab time?

Karma Tennis · Dec 30, 2018

DJ- said:
The French open edition, what do you guys think?

Looks like the Vegemite outfit the Ball kids wear at the Australian Open.

DJ- · Dec 30, 2018

Karma Tennis said:
Looks like the Vegemite outfit the Ball kids wear at the Australian Open.

huh! yeah the Roland G editions can be a hit and miss sometimes, some years they just make an awesome cosmetic.

g4driver · Dec 30, 2018

Babolat Official said:
Hi bigdaddy. You are correct. The Tour and + versions are coming out sometime in mid-January in the US.

-Josh

Any possibly of another paint color coming out near the French Open? Sorry not a fan of the current mustard yellow.

Much preferred the 2016/17/18 paint job.

Alan_Hill · Dec 30, 2018

Nostradamus said:
what is DR98 plus ? When I tried the new 2018 Pure drive plus , it was surprisingly maneuverable and felt good at net compared to previous version. I think it has a little bit lower SW. I am hoping new PA+ would be same type of situation.

Yonex Dr98 27.5 version.
If you meant maneuverability, yes it feels very quick compare to the last version.

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Nostradamus · Dec 30, 2018

Alan_Hill said:
Yonex Dr98 27.5 version.
If you meant maneuverability, yes it feels very quick compare to the last version.

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That makes sense. DR98 27.5 has Huge swing weight so pure aero plus 2019 has to have lower SW. LOL

Harry_Wild · Dec 30, 2018

Mustard Yellow is the best color so far! Contrast it with black trim, PA 2019 is very nice looking racquet! I really like the new AP looks and the way it hits! First modern racquet that I have ever own.

bigdaddy · Dec 30, 2018

DJ- said:
The French open edition, what do you guys think?

There's plenty on the babolat 2019 catalogue

https://issuu.com/babolattaiwan/docs/babolat_2019_catalog

I like it even better than the black!

Michael Price · Dec 30, 2018

DJ- said:
The French open edition, what do you guys think?

There's plenty on the babolat 2019 catalogue

https://issuu.com/babolattaiwan/docs/babolat_2019_catalog

Thanks! I took a look at the link, but there doesn't seem to be a place where can click to buy one. How exactly did you order the racquet?

DJ- · Dec 31, 2018

Michael Price said:
Thanks! I took a look at the link, but there doesn't seem to be a place where can click to buy one. How exactly did you order the racquet?

Not for sale yet. Just window shopping phase

French open time

jmacdaununder2 · Dec 31, 2018

DJ- said:
The French open edition, what do you guys think?

There's plenty on the babolat 2019 catalogue

https://issuu.com/babolattaiwan/docs/babolat_2019_catalog

Cheeseburger - drool!! Would really prefer more ketchup and less mustard though.

Alan_Hill · Dec 31, 2018

Nostradamus said:
That makes sense. DR98 27.5 has Huge swing weight so pure aero plus 2019 has to have lower SW. LOL

340 in an extended length Dr98+ is Not Huge swingweight
What I meant is the PA+ is very whippy, faster quicker.

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Nostradamus · Jan 1, 2019

Alan_Hill said:
340 in an extended length Dr98+ is Not Huge swingweight
What I meant is the PA+ is very whippy, faster quicker.

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I understand what you mean. but SW of 340 feels very slow to me. Years ago, I tried a old pure drive plus that had a swing weight around 335 and that felt very slow and I couldn't use it at all.

Harry_Wild · Jan 1, 2019

I was just reading up on the customer reviews trying to find my personal review was the sixth in line on this Pure Aero 2019 back in end of September and it has been deleted! I gave a very favorable review of PA and was around three sentences long! But the ones based on days is still there except my review. I think it was to favorable for the TW comment moderator who probably uses a competitor racquet brand.

1990's Graphite · Jan 3, 2019

329 sw 65 ra according to the mob who have no idea lol

Nostradamus · Jan 3, 2019

1990's Graphite said:
329 sw 65 ra according to the mob who have no idea lol

Incredible. That means there will be a variance of SW on this racket from 324 to 333. if you ask for the frame with lowest SW, this might be the racket I can switch to.

Nostradamus · Jan 3, 2019

1990's Graphite said:
329 sw 65 ra according to the mob who have no idea lol

did the first guy that reviewed it say "thought super heavy" ? that didn't make sense

terminator97 · Jan 3, 2019

I picked one up and tried it out, I actually like the yellow cosmetic but that is subjective. My singles racket is an rf97 but have a 13' APD for doubles. I played the 13' APD and 19 PA back to back, both newly strung the same with RPM blast rough black 16g at 55lbs. The AP had more power but less control than the 13. The 13 felt more like a scalpel with sharp fast hard controlled slices. I could take full swings and balls would drop in with lots of topspin.. and I hit hard. The 19 flew long and was slightly erratic, had to slow down to keep it in. Slices were catching the net or floating long.. I couldn't dial it in but that may take more time. The 19 was obviously much more powerful on serves. I didn't notice any increased spin with the 19. I like to hit really big and I think with more time I can get more connected and dial it in better but initial impression compared to the 13 APD you gain power but lose precision.

Nostradamus · Jan 3, 2019

1990's Graphite said:
329 sw 65 ra according to the mob who have no idea lol

TW website now has it and it has the SW as 330. so their spec seem pretty accurate. So I should swing easier than the last Pure Aero plus for sure. I will have to see how it performs on Serve and Volley during doubles.

Nostradamus · Jan 3, 2019

terminator97 said:
I picked one up and tried it out, I actually like the yellow cosmetic but that is subjective. My singles racket is an rf97 but have a 13' APD for doubles. I played the 13' APD and 19 PA back to back, both newly strung the same with RPM blast rough black 16g at 55lbs. The AP had more power but less control than the 13. The 13 felt more like a scalpel with sharp fast hard controlled slices. I could take full swings and balls would drop in with lots of topspin.. and I hit hard. The 19 flew long and was slightly erratic, had to slow down to keep it in. Slices were catching the net or floating long.. I couldn't dial it in but that may take more time. The 19 was obviously much more powerful on serves. I didn't notice any increased spin with the 19. I like to hit really big and I think with more time I can get more connected and dial it in better but initial impression compared to the 13 APD you gain power but lose precision.

I only have one concern. How do the 19 compare to 13 in maneuverability ? and at Volleying easiness ? 13 was so maneuverable at net and served well too even though it was extra long. How did 19 compare in this department ? Thank you in advnance

terminator97 · Jan 3, 2019

Nostradamus said:
I only have one concern. How do the 19 compare to 13 in maneuverability ? and at Volleying easiness ? 13 was so maneuverable at net and served well too even though it was extra long. How did 19 compare in this department ? Thank you in advnance

I haven't really volleyed with it yet, I played singles and focussed on groundstrokes and serving.. I will get more time with it over the next few days. It is a bit harder on the arm than the 13, I could feel it.

Nostradamus · Jan 3, 2019

terminator97 said:
I haven't really volleyed with it yet, I played singles and focussed on groundstrokes and serving.. I will get more time with it over the next few days. It is a bit harder on the arm than the 13, I could feel it.

Thank you. But did you feel like 19 swung as easy as 13 while hitting groundies at baseline or did you think it was harder to get around ?

terminator97 · Jan 3, 2019

Nostradamus said:
Thank you. But did you feel like 19 swung as easy as 13 while hitting groundies at baseline or did you think it was harder to get around ?

It didn't feel harder to get around but I play with the RF97.. so I am used to heavy. It just felt slightly vague and disconnected with more power compared to the 13, back to back. On first impression, If precision is your game, I think the 13 is better scalpel. My game is a big hitting power game. I need more time with it but it was interesting to hit them back to back with identical strings.

Nostradamus · Jan 3, 2019

terminator97 said:
It didn't feel harder to get around but I play with the RF97.. so I am used to heavy. It just felt slightly vague and disconnected with more power compared to the 13, back to back. On first impression, If precision is your game, I think the 13 is better scalpel. My game is a big hitting power game. I need more time with it but it was interesting to hit them back to back with identical strings.

so you felt it was very similar between 13 and 19 as far as being able to swing with easy from the baseline ?

terminator97 · Jan 3, 2019

Nostradamus said:
so you felt it was very similar between 13 and 19 as far as being able to swing with easy from the baseline ?

I didn't really notice any difference, but I swing fast and use the heavy RF97. My experience is biased toward a heavier racket.

Nostradamus · Jan 3, 2019

terminator97 said:
I didn't really notice any difference, but I swing fast and use the heavy RF97. My experience is biased toward a heavier racket.

That is Great news. my main problem with Pure aero plus 2017 was that it swung so much slower and maneuverability poor compared to aeropro plus 2013. if 19 is more similar to 2013 aeropro plus than it is a must try for me.

terminator97 · Jan 3, 2019

Nostradamus said:
That is Great news. my main problem with Pure aero plus 2017 was that it swung so much slower and maneuverability poor compared to aeropro plus 2013. if 19 is more similar to 2013 aeropro plus than it is a must try for me.

Basically, the 13 just felt more precise and connected.. the 19 had more power but it felt more vague. No spin advantage that I could tell. I'll be playing more with both in doubles and singles and update my impressions..

Alan_Hill · Jan 3, 2019

I think the last PA+ swing easy as well.
2019 version even quicker, more comfortable.
Headlight + very polarized + aero beam = very easy to swing.
But be noticed: they eat the strings. Really.

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