Rafa... New Paintjob

[SgtSalt]

Yeah its sold some shops in europe already (dont think im allowed to name them here) and will be available everywhere on the 18th

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[tennisdad20]

Is the new color scheme for the PA the same specs as 2019 model, just new paint job?

 

[SgtSalt]

Yes just a new paintjob

 

[HBK4life]

Found it on a site in the states. Ordered one for my girlfriend.

 

[innoVAShaun]

Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Racquets (tennis-warehouse.com)

 

[Nostradamus]

looks like something that kids in kindergarten would play with. this color sucks

 

[MasterTS]

Love this... Looks great.. i would consider getting one... but uh isnt the new 2022 come out within the next 12 months? maybe even by end of this year.. still I want this.. hmm

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[3virgul14]

Racquet Head Lenght StrungWeight Flex SW Power Price
Pure Aero Rafa (2021) 100 26.875 322 11.36 33.2 64 322 2035 $239.00

Strung flex looks like quite low compared to all other power racquets of Babolat. Anyone can confirm this?

 

[HBK4life]

Racquet Head Lenght StrungWeight Flex SW Power Price
Pure Aero Rafa (2021) 100 26.875 322 11.36 33.2 64 322 2035 $239.00

Strung flex looks like quite low compared to all other power racquets of Babolat. Anyone can confirm this?

My gf has one. I have hit with it. It is not very stiff.

 

[Jay_The_Nomad]

I just realized the racquet colors are actually inspired by this flag below!

 

[dgoran]

Racquet Head Lenght StrungWeight Flex SW Power Price
Pure Aero Rafa (2021) 100 26.875 322 11.36 33.2 64 322 2035 $239.00

Strung flex looks like quite low compared to all other power racquets of Babolat. Anyone can confirm this?

From memory (I dont have "regular" pure aero anymore) It feels more flexible than Pure Aero std but I think its just a bad Babolat QC that works out for some but for those that were expected 68 69 RA not so much...

Also feels like it has more plow. Almost like they incorportaed some of that new Pure Drive 2021 tech in it...

 

[Harry_Wild]

Hideous, like his outfits

Purple and marve look good on Rafa!

 

[innoVAShaun]

Mondraker made a custom bike in the Mallorca colors also.

 

[JEDI MASTER]

Mondraker made a custom bike in the Mallorca colors also.

i want one!

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

I like the colors.

 

[s_p_a_c_e_m_a_n_]

For me it looks like they took all the colors I really dislike on rackets, and then just put them all together on 1 racket.. So I would skip this one if I'm in for an Aero..

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[satchmo_d]

Interesting pics. I though he used a white grip most of the time. Can't tell the timing of these other than the "2020" on the sticker on the drawer.

 

[innoVAShaun]

Interesting pics. I though he used a white grip most of the time. Can't tell the timing of these other than the "2020" on the sticker on the drawer.

Remember, the model of the racquet is the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa 2020.

The photos are from the Babolat factory editorial photos on Getty. Taken this year.

 

[innoVAShaun]

Of course, there are no Cortex Pure Feel "Pimples."

 

[phl92]

I read here several times that Nadal is using no replacement grip but 2 overgrips.
This seems not quite right:

 

[WacTennis2017]

This looks interesting. Picture is not great quality but the racquet has a yellow throat/base with black hoop. Does anyone think this is an old paint job or potentially the 2022 version?

 

[jmacdaununder2]

Looks like the same colours on the bag behind his feet too?

 

[marceloriosfan]

I read here several times that Nadal is using no replacement grip but 2 overgrips.
This seems not quite right:

correct, he changed 7+ years ago to single replacement grip

 

[Antónis]

I read here several times that Nadal is using no replacement grip but 2 overgrips.
This seems not quite right:

He's right-handed (he plays left handed, but he's right handed, that was commented a lot here), and he wraps the overgrips like a right-handed does
He doesn't use leather, just a basic grip under two overgrips. What else is awkward to you?

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[Nostradamus]

Love this... Looks great.. i would consider getting one... but uh isnt the new 2022 come out within the next 12 months? maybe even by end of this year.. still I want this.. hmm

Take the pick out and replace it wit Red color, and you have perfection heere

 

[innoVAShaun]

Is that the Finals score at french open in 2022 ?? Rafa vs Novak

 

[fox]

Is that the Finals score at french open in 2022 ?? Rafa vs Novak

No if it was 6-0 3-0 for Rafa Novek would take MTO and later retire with elbow injury

 

[innoVAShaun]

Not a new PJ in Melbourne:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1476875085218779142

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[n80aoag]

I just realized the racquet colors are actually inspired by this flag below!

This blew my mind. Mallorca colors!

 

[Nostradamus]

man that lead on top of the head should give Rafa monster power on his serves at the aussie open. sure lock for 2022

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[jmacdaununder2]

Has Nadal always choked up his grip on the volleys that much?

 

[RNBABOLAT]

It's amazing how obvious is the CB mold on those shoes with the slight update on the uppers...
Maybe we still need more plastic on the next Cage update

 

[McEncock]

Has Nadal always choked up his grip on the volleys that much?

Yes, and on his slice BH too is you pay attention

 

[jmacdaununder2]

Obviously he's always choked up, the question was is he choking up even more than previously?

 

[SinneGOAT]

Man, just give us the new PA!