Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026)
| Length | 27 inches |
| Head size | 98 sq |
| Weight Unstrung | 10.75 oz / 305 grams (+/- 7 g) |
| Weight Strung | 11.39 oz / 323 grams (+/- 5 g) |
| Unstrung Balance | 9pts HL / 31.5cm (+/- 7mm) |
| Strung Balance | 6pts HL / 32.4cm (+/- 7mm) |
| Swing weight Unstrung | ≈285 |
| Swing weight | ≈321 |
| Stiffness | ≈66 |
| Width | 21mm / 23mm / 22mm |
| Material | NF²-Tech 2.0 / Aeromodular 4 / FSI Spin / SWX Pure Feel |
| String Pattern | 16 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| Mains Skip | 7T,9T,7H,9H |
Aerodynamic just got 6% more aero!
The Babolat Pure Aero is one of the most iconic racquets in modern tennis, famous for its spin-friendly design, aerodynamic frame, and powerful feel. Originally introduced in 2003 as the AeroPro Drive, it became synonymous with Rafael Nadal, who played a major role in its evolution and popularity. The spin potential of this frame is almost unmatched and is best suited for aggressive topspin heavy baseline players with whippy swings.
New for 2026, Babolat have introduced the following changes:
- 6% more aerodynamic throat design from the Aeromodular 4 tech.
- 3% increase in ball RPM
- Repositioned NF2-Tech 2.0 flex at 3 and 9 o’clock for better vibration dampening
- Softer, connected feel and better forgiveness
