Babolat racket test! (Rafa Origin, Pure Drive 98, Aero 98...)

Can you compare ezone tourl. Also control on flat shots

I hate the hollow, cheap feeling, of the Babolat frames. They just feel so cheap and empty, unlike Yonex or Wilson frames.

Are Alcaraz and Rune using extended versions of the Pure Aero 98?

can you tell me which pure drive versions you used and compared? Iam a bit confused when he said longer version and the standard version. Longer version=2022 extended pure drive? Standard=2022 standard? or 2023 98?

If i add weight to handle and head of the lighter aero pro rafa does that make any sense or should i just get the heavier version?

I've had an Origin for about a week now. 2 matches, and several practices, and I'm really loving the play I get from it. 54lbs with some rpm blast 130. You definitely have to be focused and swing it right! Also I think most people will really not be able to match play with this.

As another Tennis Nerd and being One hander using the Babolat aero VS I have noticed that Andrei has removed the lead tape on 6 o'clock as explained in another video. Can you please let us know why the change?

Andre destroys the felt of the ball on serve. Beast.

comparison Grad Gravity Pro vs Yonex V Gore 100?

In the last video with Andre you said you prefer the new Aero 98 over the VS, did you change your mind?

that guy has a beautiful one handed backhand...

I bought the Origin as soon it came out as I knew at worse I will hang it on the wall with RF97 and maybe Novak signature if Head would ever give him that honor😡
I didn’t have RPM 15 so I put on Black Code 15L at 58/56 lbs and at first it was impossible to miss
The racquet does all the work but it forces you to swing vertically and put more top on the ball. Serving is where this frame is so limiting for normal humans.
I personally play with 350 gram 340 SW frames but Origin (mine measured at 365 sw) is so difficult to accelerate after dropping it going for the toss. I found that I would need to work on slightly higher toss to account for the lag in my racquet head speed which made timing so much harder.
It’s definitely not a match frame but a fun one to hit around with.
BTW, I can’t get actual Novaks Head mold but I customized Ti Radical MP (same general mold) to almost Novak spec at 355 grams and 355 sw, and they frame is full match frame!! Amazing on all shots and so accurate with serves and far far easier to play with than Rafa Origin or even RF97. So I really have no idea why would Head not release Novak Signature Speed ND ?????? At very worse, they would have every citizen of Serbia pay to buy at least one !!!!😂

Im an aggressive baselines currently using a pure strike but lacking a bit of power. I think I have no problem hitting hard and I’m already using RPM blast.

I’m thinking going for the origin as main.

Do you think it’s a good idea?

And… Your T-shirt? Where pay?

This guys... 80 % of their comments ARE player's limitations, ie shortcomings. From it, if you know a lot about tennis can deduct with some approximation on what these rackets really are for. Good luck.

Surprising to see one-handers liking the Pure Drives though not so surprising to see Andre liked the 98 version. I have only known of one other player who liked the Pure Drives and this was going back 2-3 yrs ago

I’d collect all those Babolats and put them in a dumpster.

I also feel the same way about the new PA98 vs the old one. That empty feeling he is describing is the lack of mass in the throat area compared to the old one. To remedy that, I added some weight on the very top of the handle where it meets the throat, to depolarize it. The old one, PAVS, on the other hand has some good heft in the throat area already. However, despite that mod, the PA98 still feels muted vs the old one which has a much more raw feel.

Excellent video Jonas, as I love comparison videos like this one!

Wow, I could actually watch some of the hitting in this video bc that other guy has an aesthetically pleasing game. Sadly had to stop watching halfway through bc then the focus was on another not so aesthetically pleasing game.

What's the comfort on the Origin vs your Prestige?

VS is better then Pure Aero 98. Better for onehanded backhand

Hello tennisnerd, what do you think?
is lead tape necessary for the Pure aero? or even enough power and stability? what do you mean? and what about the 98? thank you!

Longo body racquets always have a higher swing weight and tend to be less stiff feeling. I dont know why someone with a physics degree can help explain.

Any word on when the next Pure Strikes are coming out?

I prefer the new PA23 over the Rafa lite as well. I found the Rafa difficult to control while the PA23 is very accurate for me.

Thanks Jonas!

Jonas: Pure Aero 98 vs VCore 98…Which one would you choose? Why? ciao, John

Totally agree regarding new aero 98 and its hollowness. Therefore just bought aero VS week ago😊

Alcaraz has switched to pure aero 98 and not only the paintjob. He is not using VS anymore. I found it’s feel way more connected compared to the more raw of VS.

First! This is a great video!!

First! I'm sorry, but I had to do it. Haha

The video the whole tennis world awaits