New Babolats in 2022?

[Tide]

I am sure there is a thread, are there any new Babolats scheduled for 2022? An updated Pure Aero? If so any major changes to it or just tweaks? Any other new sticks from Babolat?
thx!

 

[NickJ]

Strike VS I think. I'm sure I've seen a picture of one of Facebook. Darker in colour/design. Can't wait to try the only Babolat worth picking up and using. All the rest should be used as landfill.

 

[TennisHound]

Strike VS I think. I'm sure I've seen a picture of one of Facebook. Darker in colour/design. Can't wait to try the only Babolat worth picking up and using. All the rest should be used as landfill.

There was a picture if it on here in another thread but it was taken down. Dark grey and red.

 

[NickJ]

There was a picture if it on here in another thread but it was taken down. Dark grey and red.

That's the one.

 

[atatu]

There's speculation that a new PA is going to be released early in 22, and there is a pic floating around of Nadal with a new paintjob.

 

[DJTaurus]

There's speculation that a new PA is going to be released early in 22, and there is a pic floating around of Nadal with a new paintjob.

Link please

 

[Tide]

Thanks ! I was curious if there would be any new additions to the Aero family or just a Team and lite etc

 

[jmacdaununder2]

You forgot to mention that it’s post #133 - do I have to do everything myself?

 

[Tide]

Any news on a new Pure Aero?

 

[atatu]

Any news on a new Pure Aero?

Yes, new Pure Aero in August, not just new paint.

 

[Tide]

Thanks!

 

[TennisHound]

I predict the Pure Aero will come out with a new and inventive string pattern - 100% wider string pattern for “super crazy elite level” spin.
Here’s the new slogan “New enhanced string pattern technology gives you Pure spin so you can AeroBlast your opponents into the ground!”

 

[Bartelby]

And yet there is a market for a closed-pattern Aero like the original.

 

[TennisHound]

And yet there is a market for a closed-pattern Aero like the original.

Thats why you see more PDs than Aeros.

 

[gazz1]

I predict the Pure Aero will come out with a new and inventive string pattern - 100% wider string pattern for “super crazy elite level” spin.
Here’s the new slogan “New enhanced string pattern technology gives you Pure spin so you can AeroBlast your opponents into the ground!”

Any wider string spacing and the ball will go straight between the strings

 

[gazz1]

And yet there is a market for a closed-pattern Aero like the original.

I had an Pure Aero 2016 and really didn’t like the extremely open string spacing compared to my AeroPro 2010 and 2013 models.
I felt it gave away gave away too much precision and was difficult to flatten out my stokes.
It made my game very one-dimensional. After a couple of games, my opponent knows exactly what shot is coming. I ended up giving it to a friend.
After a 18 month break (due to a knee injury), I have started practicing again…found my weighted up Beast 98s a bit hard to handle so picked up my old AeroPro 2010.
Wow - what a racket!
Comparing it to other rackets - I feel like I have so much variety in my shots:
- can flatten out forehand and backhand shots and turn on insane amounts of spin (vs my other rackets) at will to work angles or control the power of the racket.
- Slice is a weapon with this racket
- Returns are solid
- Volleys ok considering it’s not designed to excel in this area
- Serves are powerful and loaded with so much topspin. Slice and kick serves are great. Having trouble with a flat 1st serve but I’m pretty rusty after 18 months off so most likely the toss and timing.
Overall - I don’t remember a racket making such a noticeable difference as this AeroPro 2010.

I’m with you Bartelby - bring back the AeroPro string spacing. You can hit hit great topspin with good technique and still flatten the ball out.
IMO the Pure Aero provides easy topspin even with questionable technique, but you can kiss flat strokes goodbye.