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Babolat Pure Aero Rafa

Racquet 2023
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Babolat Pure Aero Rafa

Racquet 2023
$199.00
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Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Racquet 2023 4 3/8" (#3)
In Stock: 4+
Price: $199.00
  • Grip Size: 4 3/8" (#3)
Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Racquet 2023 4 1/2" (#4)
In Stock: 4+
Price: $199.00
  • Grip Size: 4 1/2" (#4)

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This intermediate-friendly companion to the Rafa Origin offers an easier path to power and spin

Introducing the Pure Aero Rafa, the lighter, faster companion to the Rafa Origin. At under 11 ounces strung, this stick makes it easy for intermediate players to load the ball with pace and spin. Like the heavier model endorsed by Nadal, the Pure Aero Rafa does not put a lot of technology between player and ball, resulting in a more "connected feel" at impact (think control). From the baseline, this stick is not only fast enough for whipping up spin or resetting the point with an outstretched flick, but it also gives you the advantage of a near-even balance, which helps keep the racquet more stable (and comfortable) through impact. The user-friendly combination of speed and stability continues at net where the Pure Aero Rafa comes around fast to deliver a wonderfully solid feel for its weight class. In addition to Babolat's iconic Aeromodular Beam and Woofer Grommet system, this racquet comes with FSI Spin Technology, which features wider cross spacing for a tighter grip on the ball. Ultimately, the Pure Aero Rafa is not only perfect for the intermediate player looking to go on offense, but it should also tempt the more advanced ball striker looking for a lighter spec with fewer tradeoffs in the stability department.

Specifications

Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm²
Length: 27in / 68.58cm
Strung Weight: 10.7oz / 303g
Balance: 13.38in / 33.99cm / 1 pts HL
Swingweight: 323
Stiffness: 69
Beam Width: 23mm / 26mm / 23mm
Composition: Graphite
Power Level: Low-Medium
Stroke Style: Medium-Full
Swing Speed: Medium-Fast
Racquet Colors: Pink/Yellow/Black
Grip Type: Babolat Syntec Pro
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 7T,9T,7H,9H
Two Pieces
No Shared Holes
String Tension: 50-59 pounds
Swingweight changed from 319 to 323 on 4.13.23 based on additional samples measured

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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
28 Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
The bestPerfect racquet balance
5 out of 5 Stars
Fun stick that plays a lot like the 2019 PAVery spin friendly and a fun stick to hit with. It plays a lot like the 2019 Pure Aero, so if you were a happy user of the 2019 version but not the 2023 version, this could be a good racquet to switch to. It hits very high bouncing topspin that gives the opponents all kinds of trouble, just like the 2019 Pure Aero, but it's much easier to swing with more connected feel.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Love this racquetThis is my third Rafa Babolat racquet. Love everything about it.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Rafa racquetVery good racquet for a beginner
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Excellent for meAfter restringing with the Solinco Tour Bite, I was getting great feedback and spin. When playing someone with pace, it was easier to maneuver than my Yonex Vcore 97HD. Made me more mindful of my technique when I have to generate my own pace and topspin.
4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Not my Cup of Tea, but Still GoodI bought this as my first Babolat and was not familiar with the feel they are known for. The racquet is light but nearly head heavy, and it feels like swinging a plank of wood (whether that’s good or bad is personal preference). Personally I didn’t find it very comfortable and opted to not make this my main racquet. I think a dedicated player can make this racquet work, especially if you don’t like a plush/overly-forgiving feel. The cosmetics are an absolute bonus in an era of fairly uninspired racquet color/design.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
I absolutely love this racquet!!I absolutely love this racquet, it has the best control, and it gives me so much spin and I just love that it was so worth the money and I wouldn't trade it for anything else.
4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Fun to look at, Fun to play withThis racquet looks great, even better in person than online. I strung this with synthetic gut at 54 lbs, and I feel like I get great power and spin generation. The 100 square inch head is very maneuverable, despite the racquet feeling a bit heavier than the light weight mentioned in the specs. It is not the plushest swinging racquet in the world, and sometimes I've come away with slight shoulder soreness, but I think it has more to do with me really trying to swing for spin when I play with this. Would I buy it again? Absolutely.
4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Power and SpinBetter than the regular Pure Aero. Its 290g unstrung weight is deceptive. While it is lighter, it's 3 points more head heavy than the regular Pure Aero which makes it both whippy and powerful. This is the perfect racquet to put a leather grip on. It adds +10g to the weight overall which brings it in line with other similar racquets at the 300g watermark, and makes it more head light. I should also mention that the regular Pure Aero 2023 at 66 RA gave me distinct wrist pain, while I haven't had an issue with this racquet's higher 69 RA which was weird. Having said that, I should mention that sometimes my arm is a bit sore after 2+ hours of usage but I've been using it for months and it wasn't anything that made me pause using it.
4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Nice frame but didn't love the balance.The near even balance made the frame too slow for my taste. I added some weight in the handle for a more head light balance. It now swings more quickly and with more whip. Settled on 11.5 oz strung and 5 points head light. Love the paint job!
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