The Pure Aero series has been among the most popular tennis rackets on the tour and in tennis clubs worldwide for years. Since Carlos Alcaraz , the racket has truly entered the spotlight: The Spaniard plays with a version of the Pure Aero 98 differ the Pure Aero 98 and Pure Aero Plus? And which model is best suited for whom? We've taken a closer look at both rackets – in the style of a classic playtest from our "TRIPLE T - TennisTraveller Tests".

And now for the best part: we're giving away both Babolat Pure Aero rackets that we tested– so two of you can become real spin machines on the court! Enterby March 29, 2026 , and win either the Babolat Pure Aero Plus or the Babolat Pure Aero 98! We're keeping our fingers crossed for you, ladies!

Overview: The Pure Aero DNA

The Pure Aero series was developed to enable maximum spin and aggressive baseline shots. The aerodynamic frame ("Aeromodular") accelerates the racket head, while technologies like FSI Spin and NF²-Tech (Flax fibers) provide control and a softer feel at ball contact. Typical of the series, in addition to its high spin potential, is a fast racket head speed, both ideal for powerful groundstrokes, and a modern feel for aggressive baseline players. The main difference between the two models lies primarily in racket head size, control, and forgiveness.

Babolat Pure Aero 98 - Precision and Tour Feeling

The Pure Aero 98 is the control-oriented version of the series – and the racket that became famous on the ATP Tour thanks to Carlos Alcaraz . With its smaller 98-square-inch head and denser 16x20 string pattern, it's clearly aimed at ambitious players. The Pure Aero 98 offers extremely precise play. Those who hit with full power are rewarded with controlled spin and a very clear ball trajectory. Especially with aggressive forehands, you immediately understand why Alcaraz plays this racket: The combination of spin and control allows you to hit balls with brutal pace and still keep them in play.

Our conclusion: A high-performance racket for advanced players who play aggressively from the baseline and prefer full swings.

Babolat Pure Aero Plus - the all-rounder with a large sweet spot

The Pure Aero Plus is the classic bestseller of the series. With a larger head size and open string pattern, it appeals to a significantly wider range of players. The Pure Aero Plus delivers plenty of power and spin, without requiring an extremely hard swing. The ball bounces high off the ground – ideal for modern topspin tennis. The biggest difference compared to the 98: Off-center hits are much more forgiving.

Our conclusion: The Babolat Pure Aero Plus is a very accessible spin racket for ambitious recreational and club players. Perfect for players who want more power, need a large sweet spot, and are looking for a forgiving racket.

My personal conclusion

The Pure Aero series remains one of the most exciting racket families in modern tennis. Both models deliver tremendous spin potential and are perfectly suited to today's baseline game. The Pure Aero 98 offers the tour feel and precision you'd expect from a racket like Carlos Alcaraz 's. The Pure Aero Plus, on the other hand, is the perfect all-rounder for ambitious club players. Anyone who loves aggressive topspin tennis will be very happy with either racket.

Do you want to win one of the two spin rackets?

Get one of the two Babolat rackets for yourself and experience the spin power firsthand. All you have to do is tell us here by Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. , which of the two rackets you want to start the new season with and which of your tennis buddies should be prepared when you hit the court with this spin machine.

Both rackets are strung and have a grip size of two.

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