Which is better? 2023 Babolat Pure Aero Rafa vs. Pure Aero 100

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@PeterNordstrom-rd3if 8 ай бұрын

I have the rafa and I love it. I added a bit of lead tape at 3 and 9 for more stability.

@antoinecdc 10 ай бұрын

Best review possible! Excellent!

@elliottjoseph470 11 ай бұрын

A cool video great breakdown of what atleast from 30000 looks like similar racquets, these aren't the type of racquets i gravitate towards but cool that it has like one version that is latest and gratest and the rafa represents a decidedly old school aero approach. The weight in the head of the rafa is crazy though, i would chose the standard if i had to.

@Lowsodium90 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I found the pure aero 98 best for my game but I’ll still demo the Rafa and Origin

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Two very different rackets for sure.

@hachamood9133 11 ай бұрын

The Rafa looks awesome!!!

@a2casius 9 ай бұрын

Fab analysis. Much appreciated.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mattiasledunger3982 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I really like the format, quite useful. I am looking fwd to do the comparison myself as I soon will own both (yes...I went and ordered the Rafa on the launch date :D ). What I think would be really useful is if you could do a video where you compare and contrast different strings and tensions - why not for these two racquets? ;)

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and that's a great idea!

@michaeleansan2730 2 ай бұрын

Making the pure aero 2023 less stiff was the worst decision ever. and the ping without a shock absorber is sooooooooo annoying. Point Rafa! give me a custom paint job to get rid of the pink, some led at 3 and 9 (with a little grip counter balance) and I'll play with that racket day and night. Match Rafa.

@pro71 Жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cosminpantelimon1664 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Great review! What is your racquet of choice? Thanks!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Currently, it's the 360+ Gravity Tour, but I'm looking to change it up.

@nadernayo 10 ай бұрын

👌👌👏👏

@VKR674 Ай бұрын

Please do a review on babolaf pure aero boost

@Tennis.101 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and comparison! Well done 👍

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@bekko6570 2 ай бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver2017 pure aero or 2021 pure aero rafa?

@neilhyman8165 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly the review I've been looking for. Been playing "aero" versions for 10+ years starting with the APD... Switched to the 2023 last year ('the standard") right after it came out after playing with the PA 2019 for a few years. Really like it for all of the reasons you mentioned.... better control and comfort with good spin generation for us mortal players. I just picked up the Rafa (cause I just had to) and haven't played with it much but my brief observations are similar to yours; feels stiffer and more harsh and more powerful. Played two matches last week; started my warmup with the Rafa but once the match started, went back to the PA 2023 right away. In fairness, I don't think I've given it enough time but I think I will only use it when I really feel I need the power boost. Would love a comparison between the Pure Aero 2019 Rafa and 2023 Rafa. The 2019 has the two main skips, ie: similar string density so they should be closer to each other. The 2023 feels very different than the 2019.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome feedback! Not sure if you saw it but we did a full individual review of the Rafa a bit before releasing this comparison and I talked about the 2019 quite a bit in that one. I think the Rafa and the 2019 are much more similar in performance than either is to the 2023. The 2023 really is much closer to the 1 main skip aeros of old. The only thing I will say is that without the huge spin grommets of the 2019, the Rafa feels less artificially spinny and more solid, although still different in swing pattern because of that weight distribution. I do think it would be interesting to directly compare the 2019 and 2023 Aero, but for now if you want to check out our review of the 2023 back in September, a lot of what I say there is a direct comparison to the 2019.

@neilhyman8165 Жыл бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Thanks for the reply. I am very familiar with the differences between the 2019 and the 2023. I played with the 2019 for the past few years but before that played with Aero Pro Drive for 10+ years. I switched to the 2023 last year when it came out. IMO, the 2023 has much better control, slightly less power, slightly less spin and a lower launch angle and more comfort. While the Aero's are not known for their "precision", it is better than the 2019 for being more precise with your shots and I've found volleys to be better. I finally played a full match with the Rafa and I'll admit it's starting to grow on me. I like the free extra power and I was pleasantly surprised not to be spraying balls while I adjusted, but it does feel slightly harsher than the 2023.

@pro71 Жыл бұрын

@@neilhyman8165 What would you say about the difference in feel of the old ADP's and the new Rafa? How is it without the cortex? Would you say that the stringbed of RAFA is more consistent than the Pure Aero 2019? Have you tried the ADP original?

@pro71 Жыл бұрын

@@neilhyman8165 Another question that i have is regarding Twistweight. The TW for pure aero 2019 was pretty high around 15. After playing with Rafa racquet would you say that the TW is higher lower or the same as the old aeros?

@neilhyman8165 Жыл бұрын

@@pro71 I haven’t played with an old APD since around 2017 so it’s a bit hard to pinpoint but I’d say the Rafa has a slightly harsher / more jarring feel to it when you are out of the sweetspot. The difference being more feedback from the racquet to your hand. The sweet spot on the Rafa feels smaller than on the PA 2019 requiring better focus on where you make contact, so that probably contributes to perception of stringbed consistency. I switched to the Pure Aero 2023 to improve control because I did feel sometimes with the 2019, the ball would just go where it wanted to…LOL…. The 2023 “standard” is still better control-wise than the Rafa but the Rafa is somewhere in between the 2019 and the 2023 std. a by product of that slightly harsher feel is being more connected to the ball. It’s so subtle. I hope I’m making sense here. The thing I do like about the Rafa is the extra pop on serve returns when facing bigger servers. More depth and pace when just punching returns back.

@chung729chung 5 ай бұрын

A little bit of lead tape to the hoop of regular aero sounds better for me

@quoccuongtran759 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. What is your thought on the old Pure Aero Rafa ? Is it worth upgrading from it to the new Pure Aero 2023?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! If you're looking for the most spin potential out there then the old Rafa has more than the new Standard. If you want a more well-rounded racket, the Standard is much better IMO.

@IBBOV Ай бұрын

Which one should i buy it and which level is it i dont know pls help me guys

@ppv1780 Жыл бұрын

I really like deep powerful shots. I think I’m a intermediate-advanced player. But I’m not so sure about being able to handle the origin. Do you recommend it ?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

Before I make any recommendation I have to tell you that I haven't played with the Origin. That said, I don't think any non-professional player should play with a 370 swing weight if your main goal is to optimize your setup for performance. As fun as the experience can be, it's just too high in my opinion.

@silviutudorescu8114 7 ай бұрын

i have the origin and after two matches it destroyed my elbow, the 354g swing weight is too much and i'm a physicaly in shape type of guy...i will try the more toned down version

@ppv1780 7 ай бұрын

@@silviutudorescu8114 I’ve used it for about 5 months now. It’s def a hard racquet for the arm but I’ve found it better the more I use it. As you mentioned, the first 2 sessions were difficult, but as I kept using it it became much easier. That’s just me though.

@benjaminjensen111 11 ай бұрын

More string movement means less control and the need to hit big targets and it means string eater racket.

@varzanting1814 Жыл бұрын

I still love my aero banana!

@zxbillfo 2 ай бұрын

I started tennis with aero gt 2013 .since then i tried over 20 rackets.Aero 2016 was one of them and aero 2023 .I sold them all.Now i play with aero rafa 2019.i think its the better version of these four i ve played with.Power and spin and decent control.I had difficulty with one hand backhand especially with 2023 model .Its not the best racket but i think it does everything well.In reviews its the most low rated aero rackrt but in the clubs i play its the most common

@rowingocean 9 ай бұрын

Very nice review.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@tomr1056 Жыл бұрын

Do you think the Standard has more control than the Ezone 100? Thanks... Also, I play the Pure Drive 100 with Hyper G (at 55lbs), it's a very good racket for me but I do feel it lacks control in some situations. I do however love the feel of it when I hit the ball and the feedback I get from it. If i switch to the 'Standard' AERO, will I still get that nice soft feel and feedback? Still nearly all the power? But more control? Is the launch angle similar? Thanks... I've just been through so many rackets and don't want to buy yet another one I don't use for long!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

I do think the Aero 100 Standard has more control than the Ezone 100. Between the Pure Drive and the Aero, that is a very good question and probably worth its own video. Now that they have tightened up the string bed so much on this Aero, I do think it has more control than the Pure Drive. In terms of feel, they are both similar so I think once you get used to the Aero you will really like its response. Both the Drive and Aero are fantastic though so don't get too caught up between the two.

@shitaocheng1527 Жыл бұрын

definite. ezone is power generation racket from yonex.

@gregfeather3268 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Would you consider these comparisons to be the same for the 26 inch sizes for juniors?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

What I said about feel and comfort should apply, but having looked at the two string beds, they are nearly identical on the 26" Rafa and Standard. Also, I don't think Babolat would have put a drastically heavier swing weight on any junior racket so I doubt the 26" Rafa is like the 290 in that sense (although i have not seen the Jr. yet)

@rajendra766 7 ай бұрын

I have a few questions, first how do you control the uncontrolable Rafa, 2does tightening the strings fix the control aspects?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 6 ай бұрын

Spin, spin, spin. And yes tightening the string bed will help a bit. Also, adding some weight to the handle for stability.

@kristian_1989 7 ай бұрын

Which multifilament would you recommend on PA 2023? Xcel? Xalt? Velocity? Or which one? Thanks

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 7 ай бұрын

Excel would be the best option IMO.

@MH117 Жыл бұрын

Origin is even better !

@SuperCoolZomb1e 8 ай бұрын

Maybe only if you’re Rafa himself but for rec players I think it’s not very good.

@connect2shekar 2 ай бұрын

For the Gods

@gregoriusjonathanprasetyo 10 ай бұрын

hi there, just wanna ask, which one’s in your opinion is more uncomfortable, is it the Pro Staff v13 or the Rafa 2023? thank you very much

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 10 ай бұрын

The Pro Staff is much more comfortable!

@devm1734 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the great comparison video. What is your name? Be great to mention this either in the video or video written description. If you could also do a comparison video with the Pure Aero 98 and 100 that would be great.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my name is Luca! I add a little header usually between the 20-40 second mark with my name. I've been thinking about comparing those two for a while now. We may cool it with the Aero content for a bit, but it's definitely on the to-do list.

@tonyshih5910 6 ай бұрын

Which racket provide a more punch after the ball has landed? Let’s say if you are hitting the ball with the same style or more less the same power.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 6 ай бұрын

It's very close but I would say the Rafa.

@marki4920 11 ай бұрын

I got the rafa, but even though im still only 6 months into my tennis journey I feel the rafa lacks control. My mate leant me a yonex vcore 97 and i had a stellar game! He said it looked way easier for me to bring through the air and leas sluggish. Maybe i should have gone the 98 or ezone 98. Thoughts? But only played a few times with it so maybe ill get use to it.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 11 ай бұрын

It's definitely a tough racket to bring through contact with a weird balance. You can add a bunch of weight to the handle since it is so light in stock form but that won't completely resolve the issue. Take the time to get used to it but you may want to look at another racket eventually.

@Lucas-bm9yk 9 ай бұрын

What string were used in both rackets?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 9 ай бұрын

RPM Blast/Rough in the Rafa and RPM Rough in the Aero.

@jaynainani4529 11 ай бұрын

Then what's the difference between pure aero rafa and the 2021 Pure Drive as it has way open string pattern than pure aero. Kindly do a comparision of them. Also compare Pure Drive 98 and Pure Drive standard from 2015

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 11 ай бұрын

I've been wanting to do that comparison for a while because for the first time in a while the Pure Drive has a more open pattern than the current Aero. I'll see what I can do!

@StephanieHughesDesign 5 ай бұрын

Which one is heavier? I own 2019 PA 4 3/8 grip. It weighs strung 324 grams. I dont want to go any heavier

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 5 ай бұрын

The Aero 100 is the same weight and the Rafa is 10 grams lighter.

@predatorxct2746 10 ай бұрын

Is the babolat pure aero maneuverable? I have the head speed pro and it is very heavy when I set up my shots and I also have the head extreme tour that is manageable but unstable and the sweet spot is small, so I would like to sell my speed pro and buy the Pure Aero 2023, I would appreciate answers I'm an intermedium player and recently started to play and train with players betters than me and I have this problem, I think the babolat pure aero is the solution but I wanna help haha

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 10 ай бұрын

The Aero would be a great alternative for you, much quicker than the Speed Pro but if you want the best out of the racket you still have to swing it parallel to the ground.

@JavonWilliams29 9 ай бұрын

Could you modify the standard to make it feel like the rafa or even like the origin thereby having the best of both worlds in control and power? I’m torn between getting the two.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 9 ай бұрын

You can’t really mimic the Rafa’s balance to swing weight ratio on the 100, but you can definitely add weight for more stability and power.

@prismpurple8555 10 ай бұрын

Rafa is pretty

@dannychairez9925 Ай бұрын

Iv been looking to see who uses the Rafa origin in tour and I can’t find anyone besides Rafa Do you know anyone who uses it ?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

No one else uses it. It's so specifically speced out for his game that no one else will be able to play with it, really.

@stephenericwalsh Жыл бұрын

Please compare Pure Drive and Yonex Ezone 100. Thanks.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

I'll keep those in mind for a future video. Thanks for the suggestion.

@stephenericwalsh Жыл бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Thanks!

@anilhorasan5391 Жыл бұрын

what about the paint and the cosmetics? All reviews are complaining about it?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

I really don't mind it. I'm so bored of monochromatic paint jobs in sports these days so I'm actually a big fan.

@juanromeroresek3957 Жыл бұрын

71 Ra too stiff it broked my arm and elbow

@benjaminjensen111 11 ай бұрын

Pure Aero looks so much the Babolat Boost. I dont think its quicker through the air than the Boost. also thinner beams equals fast travels through the air.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 11 ай бұрын

In most cases, I agree that a thinner beam is quicker through the air but when there is a particular emphasis on aerodynamics for a specific swing pattern (which there is on the Aero), the racket is actually quicker for that swing style. In the Aero's case that's when you swing for a groundstroke with the racket face parallel to the ground.

@nikosloizou6118 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video comparing PURE AERO 98 vs PURE AERO VS???

@mikeysmith157 Жыл бұрын

I’ll save you time. They are the same. New one is supposed to be softer, basically splitting hairs.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

We don't have a VS anymore to compare the 98 with so I would be going off of memory. Here's what I can say: to me the 98 has much, much better feel. The VS felt really hollow when I played with it. Also Babolat took away the squared-off spin grommets so there is marginally less string movement. And as the other comment mentioned, it is softer.

@justine_tio2312 Жыл бұрын

some people say that racket is heavy around 340grams strung but i use a heavier racket the head prestige pro around 350grams and im playing well with it

@justine_tio2312 Жыл бұрын

i use the 2017 prestige pro

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

The one I'm discussing here is the lighter one (290 grams unstrung). The issue with the heavier one is not so much the static weight but rather the insanely high 370 swing weight. It will feel much more difficult to swing than the Prestige.

@zumbaborude672 2 ай бұрын

2:52 Bro is talking about 11th class physics Me(a 7th grader) Trying to understand what he is saying😢

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 2 ай бұрын

Ahaha you'll get there don't worry

@enzopopp4636 15 күн бұрын

i have seen these racquets personally, and from picture to seeing it in person I was massively disappointed with the quality of the paint jobs, they just look CHEAP, in comparison with older models, like babolat aeropro drive or VS , etc.

@anthonytatu5932 Жыл бұрын

2016 Pure Aero goat racket

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Жыл бұрын

Great stick for sure!

@racketman2u Жыл бұрын

sorry, but I couldn't play with the Rafa with that pj; it's like wearing a label saying "I am blind".

@ethandew1768 11 ай бұрын

I like it

@nesan_kaikolar Жыл бұрын

I will go for STD

@eric6650 Жыл бұрын

Babolat trying to market their Aero the same way Anheuser Busch did with their Bud Light, it didn’t go well with Anheuser Busch now did it. The previous model Rafa Edition was ok coz it didn’t scream at me, this one is screaming at me, it’s saying.......FUGLY!!!