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Pure Aero Team review

The Aero's easy topspin, 15g lighter. Built for developing swings.

Racquet product shot
Recommended
Head 100 100: 100
Weight 285g 100: 300g
Pattern 16×19 100: 16×19
Stiffness 70 RA 100: 68 RA
Swingwt 300 100: 315
Balance HL 100: HL
Full specsPure Aero Team · Pure Aero 100 · Pure Aero 98
Pure Aero TeamPure Aero 100Pure Aero 98
Head size100 sq in100 sq in98 sq in
Weight (unstrung)285 g300 g305 g
Weight (strung)308 g325 g323 g
Swingweight300315322
Stiffness70 RA68 RA66 RA
String pattern16×1916×1916×20
BalanceHead LightHead LightHead Light
Fit check

Is it for you?

Level (NTRP)
Swing
Arm
Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Easy topspin for the effort you put in: this is the swing the Team is built for.

    Performance

    Pure Aero Team Pure Aero 100

    Playtest

    Heavy topspin for far less effort.
    Full notes

    Quick to whip through contact, so lighter swings still launch a high, dipping ball. Against heavy pace it gets pushed around and drives the ball less solidly than the full-weight Aero.

    + Pros

    • Heavy topspin with little effort
    • Light and quick to swing
    • Forgiving sweet spot for a spin frame
    • More comfortable than the 300g Aero

    − Cons

    • Less stable against pace
    • Lacks plough-through and free depth
    • Not tour-ready without added weight
    • Advanced players will outgrow it

    String for

    52–55 lbs 23.5–25 kg Soft poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Babolat RPM Soft

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Babolat RPM Soft Soft poly Aero spin with far less arm stress.
      50–54 lbs 22.5–24.5 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Wilson NXT Multifilament Soft and forgiving for juniors and beginners.
      52–56 lbs 23.5–25.5 kg · 1.30mm
    3. 3
      Babolat RPM Blast Control poly · the Aero pairing Maximum spin for 3.5–4.0 players with developed technique.
      52–55 lbs 23.5–25 kg · 1.25mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised
    • Sara BejlekAggressive Baseline
      WTA #29 · Babolat RPM Blast

    Verdict: 8.3

    The easy-spin entry to the Aero line: the same high, heavy, dipping ball in a lighter, far more manoeuvrable frame. More stability: Pure Aero 100. More power: Pure Drive Team.

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    FAQ

    Is the Pure Aero Team good for beginners?

    It suits improvers and lighter swings building a spin game. A true beginner may still prefer a lighter, more powerful frame.

    Pure Aero Team vs Pure Aero: which should I buy?

    The Team for easy topspin in a lighter 285g frame. The standard 300g Aero if you make your own pace and want stability against heavy balls.

    Is the Pure Aero Team arm-friendly?

    A little more forgiving than the full-weight Aero, but still stiff at RA 70. Use a soft poly at a lower tension, or a poly/multifilament hybrid.

    What string and tension is best for the Pure Aero Team?

    A soft spin poly in the low 50s lbs. Drop a couple of pounds or add multi crosses for comfort; go up a couple if the ball flies long.

    Does the Pure Aero Team produce a lot of spin?

    Yes. It keeps the Aero's open pattern and shape, so spin potential is very high for the effort required.

    Is the Pure Aero Team a spin or power racquet?

    A spin frame with accessible power, built for a high, arcing ball rather than the flat power of a Pure Drive.