Racket profile

Babolat Pure Aero Team Gen9

285 g and 100 sq in: a current Pure Aero option to compare if you want a heavier, more dipping rally ball.

Editorial verdict

Is it worth demoing?

Best for

Demo the Pure Aero Team if you want a heavier, more dipping rally ball. Keep the strings and grip setup close to your current racket so you are comparing the frame, not a completely different setup.

Think twice if

The lower static weight can make preparation easier, but test stability against pace and blocked returns before assuming lighter is better.

What the specifications establish

Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.

Frame weight
285 g
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Unstrung / nominal frame specificationSource ↗
Head size
100 sq in
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
String pattern
16 × 19
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Balance
320 mm ±7 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Beam
23 / 26 / 23 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Length
685 mm
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Stiffness
70 RA ±3
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Swingweight
280
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗
Manufacturer tension range
44–53 lbs / 20–24 kg
manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07Source ↗

Manufacturer-published model or range specifications reviewed on 7 October 2026. UK retailer price, delivery and live grip-size stock are separate checks.

UK buying options

Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.

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No recent UK offers recorded for this exact model.

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Alternatives worth demoing

Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.

Babolat

Pure Aero Gen9

Babolat’s topspin racket, for baseliners who like the ball to dip into the court.

£250.00Babolat · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: 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.

Head

Extreme MP 2026

Head’s topspin racket, a 300 g MP for players who build points with heavy forehands.

£189.00Pro:Direct · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: Check you can still control depth on a full swing. The Pro and MP XL are different rackets, so don’t mix them up.

Wilson

Shift 99 v1

Wilson’s topspin racket: 300 g, with a 99 sq in head and a 16×20 string pattern.

£187.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06

Trade-off: Your swing and strings still do most of the work. Judge it on depth and placement, not on the spin label.

Strings and ownership

Use the manufacturer range above where it is published. Agree the material, thickness and starting tension with your stringer; there is no universal setup for this frame.

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Buying used

Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.

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Sources and methodology

Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07

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