Really good that both Chris and Andy did the Pure Aero review because they also did the 2013 APD review.
CHRIS (APD, PA)
Power 8.4 , 8.4
Serves 8.4, 8.5
Control 8.2 , 8.2
Groundstrokes 8.6 , 8.6
Maneuverability 9 , 8.3
Returns 8.5 , 8.5
Stability 7.5 , 7.8
Slice 8 , 8.1
Comfort 7.5 , 8.1
Topspin 8.4, 8.4
Touch/Feel 7.4 , 8
Volleys 8, 8.1
CHRIS OVERALL 8.3 , 8.5
ANDY (APD, PA)
Power 9 , 9.5
Serves 8.8 , 9.5
Control 8 , 7.3
Groundstrokes 9 , 9
Maneuverability 9 , 8
Returns 7 , 8.5
Stability 8.5 , 9.3
Slice 7, 8
Comfort 8 , 8.3
Topspin 9 , 9.5
Touch/Feel 7.5 , 7.7
Volleys 8.5 , 8.5
ANDY OVERALL 9.2, 9.2
Make of these numbers as you will. Of course, they are very player subjective. And I think the string configs were different for each review so that will affect the final results.
My take on it is that Babolat has delivered on what it was targeting. More comfort, a bit more plow through, more stability, more spin potential, and a bit more feel. But all that seems to have come with a drop in maneuverability and a slight drop in control (both of which can be compensated for by slight adjustments in playing style.)
As I mentioned previously, I really hope TW reviews the Pure Aero Tour. Of course, it would be unfair to compare that racquet directly with the 2013 APD but it will be really good to see the Tour version's numbers compared to the Pure Aero esp. if either Chris or Andy do a review.
(Disclaimer: I've double checked the published numbers and think I have them correct. My eye-sight isn't as good as it used to be so apologies if I have missed something. Just realised I can now EDIT my posts so I will fix any errors as they come to hand. Bartelby already picked one up for me. Thanks!)