Pure Aero VS 2021
- Thread starter DonPepe
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ZanderGoga
Semi-Pro
They're absolutely fine. Not as tweenery as the PA, which doesn't suit most players' games, and not endorsed by the right pro to lather up the gullible.
Needs a little lead to stabilize it, but needs it to get it up to a playable weight, anyway. You'll get along fine as long as you're north of 4.0.
marceloriosfan
Rookie
It's a great Babolat feeling frame: basically a dialed in Pure Aero. If coming from something heaver or flexier, it needs weight. I added a leather grip and some weight to the head.
I think it's best in hands of 4.5+and the TW review was spot on.
Takeitontherise
New User
Solid 4.5 player here. I switched this past winter to a vcore Pro 97HD from a PA Tour. Several iterations of the PA tour had been my stick for awhile. Main hitting partner got two Pure Aero VS sticks right when they were released and I hit with them quite a bit in early pandemic times. They are ok, but after several sessions I couldn't identify a single reason why I would use a VS over my PA Tour.
Boubi
Professional
I am very surprised to read that PAVS has less stability etc than the PA
I currently use the PAT and in my opinion, the PAVS surpasses it on all plans
Better accuracy is the main advantage of the PAVS, better maneuverability too
Better at net
Power is about the same, spin maybe a little less
Feeling is much better, softer, not as hollow
Tested with Luxilon 4G it was a fantastic frame, the best in my 2020 tests !
Level 5.5
Saitamaxpunch1
Rookie
Hello, my first PAVS arrives tomorrow. Given how pricey they are I want to pre-empt any elbow issues with a decent string set up and willing to pay a bit more to ensure it.
Does VS touch gut + ALU rough sound safe?
Does VS touch gut + ALU rough sound safe?
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liftordie
Hall of Fame
This frame need full (stiff) poly setup to give the best out of it... It's a frame for solid arm and game. Sorry!
DonPepe
Rookie
Saitamaxpunch1
Rookie
Okay just tried natural gut and ALU rough on my PAVS. It’s my first time using any form of pure aero and the launch angle was insane. My top spins we flying off like lobs. Likely due to the tension loss from my stringer.
On the flipside though most of the shots dropped in right on the baseline at the opponent’s toes so it was making my groundstrokes hard to return. A few shots launched way out tough, trampoline style. Not sure if this is a typical experience for first time Aero users though? Might have to try again with higher tension
On the flipside though most of the shots dropped in right on the baseline at the opponent’s toes so it was making my groundstrokes hard to return. A few shots launched way out tough, trampoline style. Not sure if this is a typical experience for first time Aero users though? Might have to try again with higher tension
DonPepe
Rookie
yeah u didnt say tension... what was it?
ProRadTour
Semi-Pro
@Saitamaxpunch1 how did you find the feel and response ?
Saitamaxpunch1
Rookie
42lbs, I was targeting 47 but had some tension loss in the stringing process
Saitamaxpunch1
Rookie
I felt that “cheat code” level of topspin which was great and super crisp, but launch angle was pretty extreme so I needed to adjust my swing.
Saitamaxpunch1
Rookie
Okay, just played with it again and am now in love. Adjusted to the launch angle and everything is working really well for me now. Biggest serves I’ve ever hit and with high precision.
OHBH best I’ve seen as well and ofc top spin is great. Only slight regression compared to my Speed MP and Pure Strike 16x19 was my flat, put-away forehand was maybe 10% fast.
OHBH best I’ve seen as well and ofc top spin is great. Only slight regression compared to my Speed MP and Pure Strike 16x19 was my flat, put-away forehand was maybe 10% fast.
