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Racquet Review: Babolat Pure Aero VS
If you were intrigued by the Pure Aero, but wanted more precision and comfort, the Pure Aero VS should be on your demo list.
Each week at Tennis Now we’re going to take a look at a new piece of gear that has recently hit the market. Today, with some help from our friends at Tennis Express, we’re looking at Babolat’s Pure Aero VS racquet.
Watch a full video review of the racquet above…
More about this racquet, from Tennis Express
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About the Pure Aero VS:
Babolat’s three racquet families are the Pure Aero, Pure Drive, and Pure Strike. The frames are incredibly popular, and each is created for a different game style. The Strikes are all about control and precision, the Drives offer explosive power, and the Aeros are focused on spin. The updated Pure Aero VS takes a step in a new direction giving players incredible spin, a little more precision, and increased flexibility.
Are you team #PureAeroVS or #PureDriveVS 🤔
Follow the thread below to learn about each frame! pic.twitter.com/aFw7EJiFt8— Babolat (@babolat) March 25, 2020
The Finer Points:
Babolat ups the control factor with the new Pure Aero VS Tennis Racquet. The Aero series represents Babolat's most spin friendly racquet family. As is the case with the regular Pure Aero, the Aero VS features the AEROMODULAR3 frame design which incorporates the head guard and grommets into the frame design for minimal drag. The CARBON PLY STABILIZER features a new generation of carbon fibers for unmatched stability and control, and CORTEX PURE FEEL dampens vibration without a loss of feel for the ball.
The Aero VS maintains the tapered beam of the Pure Aero, but in a slimmer 21-23-22 cross section. The VS also features a medium-dense, 16×20 string pattern on a 98 square inch head to give the racquet more precision than the Pure Aero. Babolat utilized FSI Spin technology and the Woofer grommet system which features enlarged, oblong grommets at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions for more spin and string interaction. They provide a more flexible and control oriented frame than the regular Pure Aero. If you found the regular Pure Aero a little too powerful, the Aero VS was designed for you.
Defining Features of the Pure Aero VS:
-Thinner beam
-Smaller head
-16×20 string pattern
-slightly higher 10.8 oz unstrung weight
-More feel than previous models
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Both players are ready to lift your spirits… Feeling lonely? Why not try texting Sloane Stephens? Or Maria Sharapova.
Ah, let’s dream big and text ‘em both.
Now you can tennis fans.
Today on Twitter both released their digits and asked you to get in touch. Now is a golden opportunity to reach out to a pair of Grand Slam champions.
Here’s how: (let us know how it goes at media@tennisnow.com)
I know that social distancing can feel isolating so i wanted to find a way to help us all feel a little more connected. I created my own community phone number so we can talk about whatever you want and we can be there for each other. pic.twitter.com/z4tTwTYQ7h
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