One of the games most powerful and spin-friendly weapons gets updated with a faster feel.
Meet the 2026 Pure Aero Plus. Like previous generations, this racquet gives aggressive players the tools to hit a very heavy ball. What sets this stick apart from the standard Pure Aero is its extended 27.5" length, giving it a higher potential for power and spin (think heavy ball). Although more challenging to swing, this Plus version not only packs more pop but also does a better job absorbing and redirecting the pace of big hitters. For 2026, Babolat reengineers the geometry of the shaft to reduce wind drag, making this extended length racquet feel surprisingly fast. Other updates include the latest version of NF2 Tech, a dampening technology that uses flax fibers in strategic locations to provide a softer, more arm-friendly ride. As with the previous generation, this update has FSI Spin Technology, which combines Babolat's time-tested Woofer system with strategically placed Spin Grommets to increase dwell time and string movement, generating greater spin and a more responsive feel on angled contact. With impressive updates to the frame geometry and dampening, this update checks all the right boxes. Aggressive players looking for dangerous levels of spin and power will love this one. The fast feel is a nice bonus.
Specifications
| Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm² | ||||
| Length: 27.5in / 69.85cm | ||||
| Strung Weight: 11.3oz / 320g | ||||
| Balance: 12.99in / 32.99cm / 6 pts HL | ||||
| Swingweight: 330 | ||||
| Stiffness: 65 | ||||
| Beam Width: 23mm / 26mm / 23mm | ||||
| Composition: Graphite | ||||
| Power Level: Low-Medium | ||||
| Stroke Style: Medium-Full | ||||
| Swing Speed: Medium-Fast | ||||
| Racquet Colors: Grey/Yellow | ||||
| Grip Type: Babolat Syntec Pro | ||||
String Pattern:
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| String Tension: 46-55 pounds |
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Customer Reviews
The first two felt like they became a trampoline ultra fast regardless of string I tried so I used to restring very often. The pattern on the outgoing model had great pop and spin and stayed playable way longer with polys. This thing doesn’t even register as a Babolat frame. Anemic power and very muted…definitely not a performance improvement frame like the pure drive.
I hit some stellar forehands with it, but everything else was garbage. Flat serves were ultra brassy when caught high and I didn’t find kick serves to be anything special. My backhand was meh. I don’t understand how anyone who played with the last version of this frame would think this is an improvement…also for the love of god bring back 5/8 grips.