Hey! Nice review! I did a similar racquet path. I used the Wilson Pro Staff 95 K-Factor in my 20s. Then switched to a Wilson Blade BLX 18x20 in me early 30s (10 years ago). Then than racquet wasn't giving me enough power. I started trying new racquets. Used the Head Extreme MP for a while. Nice power and feel but I couldn't control de ball enough and backhand slice was a problem. Then tried both the Head Radical MP and the Boom Pro. Loved both sticks. Control and feel were awesome. But I still felt I needed a bit more power and spin. I was hesitant on trying the Aero 98 since I always hated the muted feel of Babolats. But as soon as I tried the Pure Aero 98, I knew I was going to switch to it. Instant connection with the racquet. I also added some weigh to 3 and 9 (I did this with the Extreme MP and the Radical MP too). I like how it stabilizes almost all racquets. especially for volleys and serve. It is a bit harder to swing but the extra weight on the head always gives you more plow through.
Thank you for sharing your racket journey! Just like you, I didn't like the muted feel of the Aero at first, but i was actually playing better almost right away. So it took me some time to really want to commit and switch to it. After adding some lead tape and getting used to the racket, i can say that i really love it! the only thing that i would change though is the paint job. A bit too much going on on the Aero. But that's really not the most important haha
Good review! I love this racket and used it for a good few months. My only issue was that i found it incredibly string sensitive and i had to restring it frequently because it became too launchy. Besided that, its a fantastic racket!
This racket definitely gives a lunching angle. i always play with the same (or similar strings) and i get significantly more net clearance. that's where the power of this racket is: high and deep balls to keep your opponent back. that being said, i do have a much harder time to rip through balls with forehand because it's too wipy.
@@sandratoplaystennis yeah, I completely agree. I now use the use Dunlop SX300 tour - amazing racket, similar to the pure aero 98 but without the string sensitivity and with a worse paint job haha
I prefer the Aero over the vcore pro. played only with the vcore pro 97h and i found it very hard to play with. Aero is a very foregiving racket for a 98sq in head, and generate a ton of spin. With a bit of lead tape to it, you can serve big and hit stable volleys. highly recommend it!
Hi Sandrato. How would you compare the feel of the Pure Aero 98 with your Pro Staff? I've seen multiple reviewers saying that the racket feels hollow and muted. Whereas the Pro Staff feels more connected.
@@Abhishek08_ I would agree with that. Prostaffs offer the classic raw feel that gives you the unmatched feel when you make good contact with the ball. The Aero98 is an aerodynamic frame that travels through the air quick and easily to generate more topspin. It is a pretty stiff racket and Babolat adds dampening tech so that it doesn’t feel as uncomfortable. The tradeoff is that “the feel” at contact isn’t going to be as crisp and smooth as with the pro staff.
@@sandratoplaystennis Thanks for explaining! How are you finding the Aero after playing with Pro Staff for so many years? These are kinda like opposites in terms of their nature right? Reason I'm asking is coz I'm considering buying one between the 2. I have flat strokes, intermediate level; and aspects like feel, control and maneuverability are important to me.
@@Abhishek08_ Here's my experience: the Aero improved my backhand, serves, and volleys, but not my forehand. The reason is that the Aero is easier to maneuver due to its lower swing weight, and offers more spin due to its aerodynamic shape. In other words, it gives you more confidence because you'll make contact on time out in a front more often, with more spin. I've "improved" my shots with the Aero and i feel like i play better with my pro staff now as a result. what it means when we say the pro staff is unforgiving is because it's harder to maneuver, making it harder to make good contact. BUT when you DO make good contact, the weight behind the racket gives more power and control to your balls. basically you get more punished you don't hit well, but get bigger reward when you do. hope that makes sense! haha
@@mog2699 when you buy a racket retail, you just need to know the name and the grip size. So my racket is the Babolat Pure aero 98 in L3. That’s all the info you need to buy a racket :)
I think you dont need to add more weight. You just need to swing a lot faster with aero98. Your swing is relatively slow, kinda like guiding the ball. You can get away with that on prostaff and still get good results, but yeah try swing way faster on the aero 98 and youll see! I interchange using aero98 and Prostaff 97. I agree with everything you said. 🍻
static weight is 310, swing weight is 327, not sure about balance, but of course more head heavy than the stock form. I'll Add more lead tape (going from the 5th cross all the way down to the 15th) to get my swing weight to 330.
@@sandratoplaystennis Oh okay. Those numbers are strung, right? I added weight at the top and buttcap of my PA98 and it's currently at 333 static, 330 sw, and 32.26cm balance.
@@GerardoPro17 Yes strung. Racket specs vary because of quality control, so it's not rare to see a +/-5 SW difference from frame to frame. Why did you decide to add weight at the buttcap?
It depends on the size of your hand. In general, men uses L3 (4 3/8) and women use L2 (3 1/4). If you are tall and have noticeably bigger hands then you can go for L4 (4 1/2). One thing though is that if you feel like you're in between sizes, it's better to go for the smaller size. there are grips and overgrips than easily increase the width. hope that helps!
I would say match them if you play competitive tournaments. if it's mostly hitting and practice, then not. if you also really like them and plan on playing with them for a few years, it's worth the investment.
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Hey! Nice review! I did a similar racquet path. I used the Wilson Pro Staff 95 K-Factor in my 20s. Then switched to a Wilson Blade BLX 18x20 in me early 30s (10 years ago). Then than racquet wasn't giving me enough power. I started trying new racquets. Used the Head Extreme MP for a while. Nice power and feel but I couldn't control de ball enough and backhand slice was a problem. Then tried both the Head Radical MP and the Boom Pro. Loved both sticks. Control and feel were awesome. But I still felt I needed a bit more power and spin. I was hesitant on trying the Aero 98 since I always hated the muted feel of Babolats. But as soon as I tried the Pure Aero 98, I knew I was going to switch to it. Instant connection with the racquet. I also added some weigh to 3 and 9 (I did this with the Extreme MP and the Radical MP too). I like how it stabilizes almost all racquets. especially for volleys and serve. It is a bit harder to swing but the extra weight on the head always gives you more plow through.
Thank you for sharing your racket journey! Just like you, I didn't like the muted feel of the Aero at first, but i was actually playing better almost right away. So it took me some time to really want to commit and switch to it. After adding some lead tape and getting used to the racket, i can say that i really love it! the only thing that i would change though is the paint job. A bit too much going on on the Aero. But that's really not the most important haha
Good review! I love this racket and used it for a good few months. My only issue was that i found it incredibly string sensitive and i had to restring it frequently because it became too launchy. Besided that, its a fantastic racket!
This racket definitely gives a lunching angle. i always play with the same (or similar strings) and i get significantly more net clearance. that's where the power of this racket is: high and deep balls to keep your opponent back. that being said, i do have a much harder time to rip through balls with forehand because it's too wipy.
@@sandratoplaystennis yeah, I completely agree. I now use the use Dunlop SX300 tour - amazing racket, similar to the pure aero 98 but without the string sensitivity and with a worse paint job haha
What specs is ur racket (head size, string pattern ,swing weight,weight, stiffness, balance)
Using yonex v core pro 97 and really thinking of switching to this. What u think?
I prefer the Aero over the vcore pro. played only with the vcore pro 97h and i found it very hard to play with. Aero is a very foregiving racket for a 98sq in head, and generate a ton of spin. With a bit of lead tape to it, you can serve big and hit stable volleys. highly recommend it!
Nice in-depth review! What is the string and tension you are using?
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Hi Sandrato. How would you compare the feel of the Pure Aero 98 with your Pro Staff? I've seen multiple reviewers saying that the racket feels hollow and muted. Whereas the Pro Staff feels more connected.
@@Abhishek08_ I would agree with that. Prostaffs offer the classic raw feel that gives you the unmatched feel when you make good contact with the ball. The Aero98 is an aerodynamic frame that travels through the air quick and easily to generate more topspin. It is a pretty stiff racket and Babolat adds dampening tech so that it doesn’t feel as uncomfortable. The tradeoff is that “the feel” at contact isn’t going to be as crisp and smooth as with the pro staff.
@@sandratoplaystennis Thanks for explaining! How are you finding the Aero after playing with Pro Staff for so many years? These are kinda like opposites in terms of their nature right?
Reason I'm asking is coz I'm considering buying one between the 2. I have flat strokes, intermediate level; and aspects like feel, control and maneuverability are important to me.
@@Abhishek08_ Here's my experience: the Aero improved my backhand, serves, and volleys, but not my forehand. The reason is that the Aero is easier to maneuver due to its lower swing weight, and offers more spin due to its aerodynamic shape. In other words, it gives you more confidence because you'll make contact on time out in a front more often, with more spin. I've "improved" my shots with the Aero and i feel like i play better with my pro staff now as a result. what it means when we say the pro staff is unforgiving is because it's harder to maneuver, making it harder to make good contact. BUT when you DO make good contact, the weight behind the racket gives more power and control to your balls. basically you get more punished you don't hit well, but get bigger reward when you do. hope that makes sense! haha
@@sandratoplaystennis Thank you for the detailed explanation!
@@Abhishek08_ You're welcome! let me know if you have any other questions! i'm testing again the Pro Staff X right now!
I wanna buy one from abroad but i dont know what information should i include when buying one (like weight and stuff like that)
@@mog2699 when you buy a racket retail, you just need to know the name and the grip size. So my racket is the Babolat Pure aero 98 in L3. That’s all the info you need to buy a racket :)
I think you dont need to add more weight. You just need to swing a lot faster with aero98. Your swing is relatively slow, kinda like guiding the ball. You can get away with that on prostaff and still get good results, but yeah try swing way faster on the aero 98 and youll see!
I interchange using aero98 and Prostaff 97. I agree with everything you said. 🍻
Yup i did realize that i had to get used to swinging faster. it's a work in progress, but i'm starting to see some results :) thank you!
Do you what the specs are on your racket now? Like static weight, swing weight and balance?
static weight is 310, swing weight is 327, not sure about balance, but of course more head heavy than the stock form. I'll Add more lead tape (going from the 5th cross all the way down to the 15th) to get my swing weight to 330.
@@sandratoplaystennis Oh okay. Those numbers are strung, right? I added weight at the top and buttcap of my PA98 and it's currently at 333 static, 330 sw, and 32.26cm balance.
@@GerardoPro17 Yes strung. Racket specs vary because of quality control, so it's not rare to see a +/-5 SW difference from frame to frame. Why did you decide to add weight at the buttcap?
@@sandratoplaystennis to keep the balance more head light
@@GerardoPro17 👍
whats the grip size you recommend, I wanna buy it brother
It depends on the size of your hand. In general, men uses L3 (4 3/8) and women use L2 (3 1/4). If you are tall and have noticeably bigger hands then you can go for L4 (4 1/2). One thing though is that if you feel like you're in between sizes, it's better to go for the smaller size. there are grips and overgrips than easily increase the width. hope that helps!
Also what string and string tension should i buy
@@mog2699 my favorite string is Alu Power 17g at 52 lbs
hows the QC on it? should i buy the matched pair that they sell?
I would say match them if you play competitive tournaments. if it's mostly hitting and practice, then not. if you also really like them and plan on playing with them for a few years, it's worth the investment.