Can someone compare the Tecnifibre VO2 and Babolat aero 12pack bags?

[pmata814]

I have a Babolat aeropro 12 pack bag and I like it quite a bit. I like the pockets it has in the middle compartment and the side bag but I can hardly fit any clothes in it. I use one of the racquet compartments for my 3 racquets and the other I use for my clothes. I usually change at work before I go to the courts so I need a lot of room and the Aeropro bag isn't as spacious as it looks.

Can anybody share some info on the new Tecnifibre VO2 12 pack bag? It looks quite spacious on the website but I have no idea what it's like on the inside. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

P.S.
Does the tecnifibre hold it's shape when it's empty like the babolat? Or is it just clothlike material like the old yonex?

 

[Il Mostro]

I have the VO2 Max and am very happy with it. Two racquet compartments, but no thermo-guard like your Aero Pro. It is very roomy with two outer racquet compartments, large center compartment and a ventilated wet/shoe space. I carry 5 racquets, lots of the usual gear plus 8 cones, 4 cans of balls, clothes. etc. I can even fit a pretty good sized insulated cooler bag instead of the cones and still have room left.

It holds its shape perfectly, even when empty. My only first hand Babolat experience is with the Team series but I think your Aero Pro has kind of a hard shell on the outside, the TF does not. If you carry back-pack style, nothing compares for comfort and fit -- this is a quality that carries over from the TF Tour line. Material and construction detail on the Tf are amazing. These are probably the two best designed and constructed bags on the market, so it is just a question of picking your flavor.

The bag is so big that I wound up getting the VO2 Max backpack to use at certain workouts where I don't want to "big-time" everyone, including the coaches.

 

[pmata814]

Thanks Il Mostro! I was hoping you'd chime in because I remember you came up in my search. Wich one is the VO2 max? Is it the same as the VO2 tour 12-pack?
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageBGTFUSA-TFTVO212.html

I don't really care about the Thermo guard as I would never leave my bag in the car anyways. Does the Tecnifibre have organizing pockets inside as well? How about the shoe space, is it spacious enough or do you really have to squeeze in the shoes?

Yes my aeropro has sort of a hard shell, that's what I meant about it holding its shape. It makes it feel very sturdy.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Il Mostro]

The VO2 Max is different than the Tour. With the exception of the zipper grabs, I really liked the Tour bags but the VO2 Max bags are a big step up in every way. The link you show is the bag I have.

The shoe space is large and opens wide and fairly deep (not quite as deep as the Tour) so it is easy to get things in and out. There is a single light gauge 7"x9.5" compartment that hangs in the center of on of the racquet compartments. I haven't used it, since I like the heavy denier zippered bags that I found in the camping/outdoor department at Sports Chalet and A16.. These come is various sizes, so I separate my gear by type and keep everything organized.

 

[pmata814]

Thanks again! I'm gettin one!!

 

[Il Mostro]

Let us know how you like it.