We've been granted a hands-on preview of Rafael Nadal's latest racket of choice, the Babolat AeroPro Drive GT! Put some fresh RPM Blast on there and gave the prototype a full demo at the wall.
The live test was filmed before this racket was made available to the public.
Our tennis fans got a sneak peek at the Best-Selling Tennis Racket line ever in the USA.
Our tennis fans got a sneak peek at the Best-Selling Tennis Racket line ever in the USA.
Our Sneak Peek:
New Features Video | HD Photos
More Info: TW Review / Playtest / Forum
Our Review of the Babolat AeroPro Team and AeroPro Lite versions.
2013 Babolat AeroPro Drive Review
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Quick Summary
It offers an exceptional blend of maneuverability, stability, and all-around playability for a wide range of improving players. This "tweener" class or "between Intermediate and Advance" levels fits a majority of players between the NTRP 3.5-4.5 skill levels.Babolat Base-lining
As with most Babolat rackets, it helps to have a medium to long, fast swing speed to take advantage of all maneuverability in these aerodynamic frames (Aero). It can generate fast racket head speed more easily than other rackets, and actually feels surprisingly light (compared to other rackets) when you're swinging it.The racket's ease is due to its lowered "swing weight" - which was dropped from 331 down to 316, in its current form. Also for 2013, it has been updated with Babolat's "Active Cortex" feature for more comfort on impact, it also feels slightly stiffer than previous years' models but a bit more control on mis-hits.
Our Recommended DC Area Tennis Supplier:
TennisTopia (Rockville, MD) - one of the Largest *Babolat Authorized Resellers* on the East Coast!
Tip: Call ahead 301-230-9195 or email: info@tennistopia.com and mention "Tennis Bargains Promo" to reserve one first, with free stringing.
Nothing beats their face-to-face customer service and weekly deals
Sneak Peek Photos below
Latest AeroPro Specs
Strung weight: 11.3 ounces strung. Headsize: 100 square inches. The standard length of 27 inches.Note: The AeroPro GT+ (Plus) version offers slightly more power and a lighter frame with a 0.5 longer length.
Babolat is the company that has been called the "Apple of Tennis Rackets"...and the AeroPro is their most popular tennis racket model. They will sell like hotcakes, so pre-order today!
We also have a Review of the latest Babolat AeroPro Team and AeroPro Lite versions.
*Call for Demo Reservations at Tennis Topia!
Phone #: (301) 230-9195
We also have a Review of the latest Babolat AeroPro Team and AeroPro Lite versions.
For optimal performance, we recommend you string this racket with RPM Blast and VS Gut to balance out the stiffness in the frame; this hybrid offers maximum spin and comfort. Either with RPM in the Mains for durability or VS Touch Gut in the mains for top-notch feel/touch.
