Pure Drive vs Pure Aero
Choose a demo pair around your on-court problem, then compare both with your current racket.
| Compare | Babolat Pure Drive Gen11 | Babolat Pure Aero Gen9 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame weight | 300 g · unstrung | 300 g · unstrung |
| Head size | 100 sq in | 100 sq in |
| Balance | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Beam | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Swingweight | Not published in checked source | Not published in checked source |
| String pattern | 16 × 19 | 16 × 19 |
| Who should demo it | Try it if your ball sits up around the service line unless you really go after it. Demo it next to the EZONE 100 with similar strings. | Put it up against the Yonex VCORE 100 if you want more dip on your rally ball. Both are listed at 300 g with a 100 sq in head, but those figures alone do not tell you how they swing. |
| Trade-off | That lively response cuts both ways. If your shots already sail long, it can make depth harder to judge. | A spin-focused frame still needs a full swing. Demo it alongside a more neutral racket and compare control on flatter shots, returns and volleys. |
| UK price snapshot | £166.90 · Tennis-Point · checked 2026-10-06 | £250.00 · Babolat · checked 2026-10-06 |
| Specification check | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-06 |
Make the demo fair
Use comparable strings, tension and grip sizes. Test rally depth, returns, second serves and late-session handling. A specification advantage is not a guarantee that you will play better.
The Tennis Shop editorial · Page updated 6 October 2026 · Method: published specifications and dated retailer records. No on-court play-test. Method and corrections →