Comments: I purchased the Pure Aero Tour after reading the great reviews then turned around and sold it on Ebay 3 weeks later as a used racquet. I am a 4.0 NTRP level player, age 47. I play with heavier 12 oz plus racquets. This racquet is in my weight range. However, it is so stiff that my arm started hurting after one session. It has high power and topspin. The sweetspot is huge. Control is really lacking unless you shorten your swing or slow your swing speed. Overheads are best with this racquet because of the large sweetspot. Serves are awkward because the racquet is bulky, but you can get good kick serves. Volleys are good due to the sweetspot, but you may have trouble maneuvering the racquet and with control. This is a young man's racquet before the tennis elbow sets in.
From: RS, 1/23/19

Comments: I'm a former D1 player, aggressive baseliner, and hit heavy topspin on both sides. I use the Yonex VCore Tour G and dabbled occasionally with the RF 97, I tried my friend's Pure Aero Tour and decided to get one myself. It took awhile to find a comfortable setup, I changed the original Babolat grip for a Wilson Shock Shield (for bevel definition and a bit more static weight) and use a triangle-smooth poly hybrid very similar to Head Gravity (much much cheaper). This racquet gives unbelievable spin potential and has a tremendous amount of plowthrough given its weight. I've tried the Pure Aero as well, the frame felt flimsy particularly on the backhand side, but the Pure Aero Tour is very solid. Serves are incredible, I can consistently serve 5-10mph at least faster than either the Yonex or Wilson and its weight allows me to control the kickers also. This Racquet swings very fast for its weight (mine is 350g static and approximately 345 SW) but still gives the stability of a more traditional frame. Really best of both worlds, incredible frame if you calibrate it for your game.
From: FX, 10/9/18

Comments: I have been a long time Wilson Pro Staff user, currently using Pro Staff 97 Countervail Black, but wanted to try out this Pure Aero Tour for better serves and spin. The racquet feels amazing because of its huge power and spin potential. I usually have wrist and elbow problems with stiff racquets but this one felt just fine. However, the major issue I am facing is that when I hit the sweetest spot of the racquet, I over hit my shot by a long way and this is true for both my forehand and backhand. I feel this is because of my string setup. I used to play with hybrid setup i.e. Babolat VS on mains and Gosen Sidewinder on crosses with both strung at 50lbs. I brought the same setup to this racquet and now its very very difficult for me to control depth of my shot at full-swings. Would really appreciate if some could suggest me solution keeping in mind that I get wrist / elbow issues with stiffer racquet / strings.I would say I am 4.0 baseline player now trying to get to net more often.
From: Animish, 9/8/18

Comments: If you are considering the Pure Aero you have to try the Tour out as well. Pretty darn accurate with spin, much less so hitting flat for me. Will shred up anything less durable than a full bed of 16g poly. Responds well to mid-high 50's tension with surprisingly good comfort using RPM Blast. It's one of the heavyweights of this class and doesn't get pushed around.
From:Dale, 7/6/18

Comments: Very good racquet. Coming from a lower powered, softer, and more control oriented stick, it took time to adjust. Works well strung with full poly between 50-55 lbs for power and 55-60 lbs for more control. Getting good touch and feel at the net and with the short game is a challenge and the only weakness of this frame overall. But the power and spin is unsurpassed. Mid court balls left short and above the net are put away with ease, no questions asked!
From:Andrew, 5/20/17

Comments: Longtime rec player using the APD GT. Strung up with Luxilon Alu Power Rough at 52 lbs. The specs and description of the Tour seemed like a fun idea with the new stringing setup and extra weight. It is a blast, it's like rediscovering the APD all over again. I can feel the new string system, it changes the launch angle noticeably but not as dramatically as Wilson Spin Effect and it leads to lots of bite on the ball. The second thing is the weight, the balance feels pretty similar to the APD GT which is great as I hardly have to adjust my swing but the contact with the ball is more substantial. Serving is a real treat as the new sweet spot seems to be good for blasting first serves and the stability of the frame surprised me in returning some serves that I was sure I wouldn't have gotten back with the APD. I can see what some users are saying that flat shots seem erratic, I think this is a real concern but in my spin-oriented game it's a minor one. The APD has picked up some very fun new features in the past 6 years.
From:Al, 5/14/17

Comments: I never thought that I would like a Babolat racquet. In the past I felt like Babolat frames were too stiff and way too powerful and killed my elbow. The Pure Aero Tour was a recent demo with three other great racquets -- the New Wilson Pro Staff 97, Yonex EZONE DR 98 and Head Graphene Touch Speed Pro. I really wanted to like the Yonex, but it was too muted. The HEAD did not have a weakness but did not stand out. The Wilson Pro Staff really was a joy, but the Pure Aero Tour was a beast. The ball explodes off the face. It gave me unreal confidence. Serves, groundies, volleys are all first rate. I had to make a slight adjustment to my returns but it was a nothing. I currently use a Yonex RQis Tour XL 95 for doubles and a 1992 Head Prestige Mid for singles which are more flexible than the PAT. The staff at Tennis Warehouse hooked me up with their matching program, so the new Babolat plays almost exactly like the demo that I loved. Could not be happier with my purchase. Mine is strung with RPM Blast at 52 lbs. I am a 35 year old 5.0 all-court aggressive player.
From:Adam, 3/4/17

Comments: I've been playing with a Pure Drive Roddick for the last few years and figured it was time to update. Demoed a number of racquets including the 2015 Pure Drive, Pure Drive Tour, Wilson Blade 16x19 CV, Yonex Ezone DR 98, Pure Aero, Pure Aero Your, the new Pure Strike (waited a month to demo that one) and the Pro Staff 97s. Ultimately decided on the Pure Aero Tour and have been very satisfied. I really wanted to like the new Pure Strike with its highly positive reviews but just couldn't get dialed in. My shots would either land in the net or the back fence. Connected better with the Pure Aero vs the Pure Drive -- just a better line of racquets for my game now. Enjoyed both the Blade CV and Yonex DR 98 -- great comfort, feel, control; but didn't feel like these racquets improved my game or gave me an edge. The Pure Aero Tour is a great choice for those who play an aggressive style of tennis. Power, spin, serves, volleys are fantastic. Control is very good especially with the right string. My touch shots suck anyway so I'm not losing much in that department. I'm 42 and grew up playing with heavier frames so the tour version of the Pure Aero just feels more right to me. My PDR serves slightly bigger but otherwise this a superior frame in every way. If you like to hit big and serve big, if you'd rather hit a winner than outlast your opponent in a rally, then you really should check out this frame. I'm a 4.5 aggressive baseliner with a big serve and decent net game. Strung with Volkl Psycho 52/56 lbs.
From:BK, 1/17

Comments: Just switched from the Pure Aero to the Pure Aero Tour. First of all, everything you love about the Pure Aero is still all there and everything you wished it were better at, the Tour version gives it to you. Took the PAT to my match without hitting with it prior to the match and I must say that the added stability and weight was everything I was missing with the Pure Aero. Short balls were easy to put away, directional control was perfect, still great from the baseline, and my first serves were never coming back to me. I am a 4.0 player. Strung with RPM Blast at 5 8lbs.
From:Eddie, 12/16

Comments: Previously a fan of the Pure Storm Tour, I decided to try something with a bit more pop and power. First of all, all racquets are a bit of compromise regarding comfort/stiffness, control/power and swing speed/mass. This racquet does a great job of balancing enough mass to defend/chip/return well while still able to generate good racquet speed (if your technique is correct and you have time). On my scale/balance, this stick weighs a very respectable 12.2 ounces and is maybe 1-2 pts head heavy. That's with an overgrip and shock absorber. I wonder if the stats listed do not account for a set of strings (which weigh around 1/2 ounce or so). I'm a solid USTA 4.5 and really enjoy this racquet. Lots of spin and great power when you have time to prepare, and excellent defending heavy balls with chips/blocks/stab/flat shots. Solid on slice and volleys. Although on the stiff side, I think its softer than my previous experience with the PD Roddick, and I'm not having any elbow/shoulder pain. Less control and comfort compared to Pure Storm Tour, but very happy with the improved power.
From:Andrew, 10/16
Note from TW: Hi Andrew, The specs on our website are based on a sampling of strung racquets.

Comments: For the last two years I have been playing with the Prince Oversized Graphite, which I have loved. I was interested in this racquet because it was heavier than the standard Pure Aero. The POG is about 12.5 ounces, the Pure Aero Tour is almost 12 ounces strung with a stiffer frame. I didn't think I would ever love a racquet as much as the POG, but the Aero Tour proved me wrong. I demoed it for a week, playing three times to get a good feel for it. Everything about my game improved and that is the only reason to switch racquets in the first place. Awesome plow through, awesome on serves, great on volleys. I have only owned it for one month and I will be playing with this racquet for a long time. Strung with Wilson NXT Power at 54 lbs. I am a 4.0 baseline player.
From:McBrat, 10/16

Comments: Great racquet. Spec wise, it compares very closely to the 2012 Babolat Pure Drive Roddick. Only difference is that the PAT is one point more head light.
From:Kevin, 9/16

Comments: I hit with it briefly and thought it had great plow through. I could feel the stiffness in my hand quickly. As for heavier racquets I've tried recently, this is much easier to play with then the Blade 98 18x20, in my opinion.
From:Anonymous, 9/16

Comments: I am surprised that I like this racquet so much. Mine, with an over grip and dampener weighs 11.9 ounces and feels substantial in my hands. It is strung with Hyper G at 52 lbs. First the good -- groundstrokes with topspin and serves are very fun to hit. I have not owned a racquet that I could hit a harder ball. Based on previous reviews, I was expecting that I would have to be very careful with hitting long, but that hasn't been my experience. For me, this version is much better for serving that the previous iterations. Kick, slice, or flat all works well and comes with a bit more pace. Now for the neutral -- slice and volleys are okay. I would split slices into two categories, a high ball where you slice it by hitting it back flat, and low slice where you have to slice it and it has to go up before it comes down. Slicing a high ball and hitting down on it works great for me. Where I get into slice to slice backhand exchanges, the ball doesn't drop enough and I hit it long more than I would like. The stability of the frame is great for hitting a deep volley, but hitting a really short volley is much more difficult for me. The beam is thick and I find hitting a slice and volleys with a thinner beam and tight string pattern racquet is better for me. And now for the bad -- I have owned many different Babolat racquets in a 4 3/8 grip, and every one of them has the end flared more than this racquet. With a little flare as this has at the end, I feel like I have to grip the racquet harder than I normally would. Also, I can't understand why the head guard is designed in such a way that it doesn't cover the edge of the frame. I may have to add tape at 10 and 2 o'clock so I don't scrape the frame which I don't want to do as it does make it more head heavy. At 8 points HL, it really doesn't feel all that head light. The true test will be when I get more matches under my belt.
From:Ron, 9/16

Comments: I have tried the APDs cortex, GT, Active cortex -- and always felt that they lack bit mass, especially when playing against big hitters. This Tour version, I will say is the best upgrade by Babolat. If you are an ex-APD player, you will enjoy his stick more, as it require very little break-in time to adjust. Serves are heavy as the racquet has enough mass in the head now (big solid sweet spot). Spin serves, just wow! Groundstrokes are super solid, spiny and consistent -- the pure flat strokes need little control. The best shot is the backhand slice -- this stick really provides great slices. Volleys very solid, overheads also. Feel and touch drop shots need some extra hand softness (as this racquet is powerful). The best thing I noticed is that this Tour version is more plush than previous APDs, old APDs made my arm sore. Overall a super frame by Babolat. Strung with Volkl Cyclone 16 yellow at 55 lbs.
From:Ossamah, 8/16

Comments: I used the APD GT 2010 and loved it, but I love this heavier version more because of stability. Return of serve is better against heavier and faster ball because you can still put the ball back to game because of its weight and I think the added weight on 9 and 3 o clock. Rock solid on baseline groundstrokes but tends to fly when I got over excited. The spin is great, sometimes it will hit very deep on the line whereas you thought it's going out or normally would go out using a different racquet. On volleys it will reward aggressive punch/slice but suffer on touch as it tends to fly a little bit high when trying to drop volley or placement touch. It's good on slice specially a full swing aggressive one. The drop shot is doable but just doing a half hearted or touch drop shot may fly the ball higher. First serves are good, the racquet is whacking the ball without extra effort to make it flat or add slice. And on 2nd serves when done right will give a huge kick on kick serve but sometimes I'm afraid to overshoot because of power but that is due to my lack of skill doing proper kick serve, but if done right, it will mess with your opponents return.
From:Aes, 8/16

Comments: This racquet is not for everyone. I played with the original version of the Aero Pro Drive (black) racquet and gave up on it when they switched to the white and yellow version because the two racquets felt very differently from each other. This racquet finally matches the stability and muted feel of the original. Granted, this one is 16 grams heavier than the original. I personally didn't have a difficult transition to this racquet because I have been playing with the Head Graphene Radical Pro for a few years, and the weight and balance is close. For those that are coming from a 300 gram racquet, this one is going to swing heavier, and control may suffer. Compared to the Radical, this has a much more open string pattern and wider frame, which makes it harder to slice. I am surprised that anyone has highlighted this as a good slicing racquet. I also haven't figured out how to volley well with this yet. I get a lot of depth, but many times it's too much depth. Ground strokes are great. My forehand is better than my backhand, and I can get a lot of pace and spin.
From:Raf, 8/16

Comments: I've always been anti-Babolat because I didn't like the hollow feeling they had to them but that's not at all how I would describe this racquet. I had been using the Wilson Blade 98 18x20 and really liked the control but it never complemented my topspin-heavy game (western grip on forehand and backhand). It's also more stable than what I had been used to with the extra weight and more forgiving and powerful with the bigger headsize. I'm getting much more pop on my serve and am now beating opponents consistently who I struggled with before. I'm not saying this racquet will instantly make anyone better but it really feels like my game went up a half an NTRP point because it complements my game much more than my previous racquet did. I'm a 4.5 player and use Weiss Cannon Silverstring.
From:Buddy, 8/16

Comments: I have used every version of the Aeropro Drive -- customized and uncustomized. The Pure Aero Tour is definitely the most comfortable out of the bunch as even mishits are not uncomfortable. Unfortunately, along with that, there is a severe lack of feel. However, I do feel that with the right string setup, this issue could be addressed. Everything else is amazing: groundstrokes, volleys, serves, returns, and slice are all a pleasure to hit with the Pure Aero Tour. I do have to warn that due to the more open spacing, this will snap strings faster than any Aero line racquet. I am a 3.5 college player. I am a baseliner with a semi-west forehand and eastern backhand (both one and two handed).
From:Shintaro, 7/16

Comments: I bought two of these racquets. I am a 4.0 USTA team tennis player. I play mostly doubles at this stage in my life. I love the way that this racket performs especially on my serve, returns and volleys. I would suggest that Babolat moves to the all white grip over the black grip but other than that I have no complaints about the racquet.
From:Bruc, 7/16

Comments: I'm a 3.5 player and have used a Pure Drive for 10 years and now that I have switched to the Pure Aero Tour and there is no going back! I was surprised how much control I got with this frame. I picked it because I'm a spin player and it's unreal how my kick serves are jumping up around 6 feet and the topspin on my forehand and backhand has been a huge improvement. I am using Solinco Hyper-G 18g in the mains at 58 lbs and Revolve 16g in the crosses at 56 lbs and so far it's my favorite string combo.
From:Chaneh, 6/16

Comments: The specs on this racquet are very close to what I use -- the pre-2015 Pure Drive Roddick (non-extended version). So I was anxious to see how this racquet played. Overall, I thought it was very similar but just a little less head light in balance. Otherwise, I found this new Pure Aero Tour to be a great and solid racquet. I may seriously consider switching to this. I hope Babolat continues to manufacture this version with the extra weight. Makes it a much more solid and stable racquet I think.
From:Anonymous, 5/16

Comments: After a few matches, I now feel very comfortable with the Pure Aero Tour racquet. With a "heavier feel," my serve and volleys are solid. I love the spin placement while maneuvering opponents side to side and front to back. I enjoy the plow through on defensive "late hits" and returns. I demoed a ton of racquets before selecting the Pure Aero Tour. I still like the Wilson Blade and RF models for pinpoint control and feel. Still like the Head Speed Pro for crushing backhands. The Bobolat Pure Aero models just fit my craving for speed and control on the serve with the Tour model fitting my style of play. I now bug my wife, my daughter, and son to "hit balls" way more often than they prefer, which in itself is a testimonial to my happiness with this racquet. Good luck.
From:Scott, 5/16

Comments: This is the best of every iteration of Pure Drive or Aero there has ever been. It has the power and stability of any PD, APD that has been weighted up but it feels a lot more muted and cushioned. Compared to the PDT the PAT is much easier to hit heavy topspin groundies, less precise but has a bit more feel. It is a solid frame more so than just a stiff, hollow frame the way the PDT is.
From:Wayne, 4/16

Comments: A weightier Aeropro Drive essentially. To most people, that statement lets you know if this racquet is for you. Personally, I love it. I tried the Pure Strike Tour as a move away from the APD but returned to my old racquet. Now I have the best of both worlds. I am stringing it with poly/syn gut hybrid (Volkl Cyclone/Volkl Syn Gut at 48 lbs/50 lbs) which gives me a nice balance and matches the yellow/black color scheme. I not looking for any other racquets now. I think i have found what I need.
From:Tony, 2/16

Comments: I am a 4.0 player that plays USTA League. I switched from the Prestige MP 2 years ago, as I had always loved the way Babolat's racquets looked! I first tried the Pure Drive last year and found that the racquet did not have enough plow through on my backhands and serves. But once I got my hands on PAT (Pure Aero Tour) it was pretty awesome! Same great control and spin response from the baseline on my forehands, but now I had the added punch I needed for my serves and my backhand feels more solid on my return and drives through the ball. I am still experimenting with the right string combination, I used NXT for years on the mains and Xone BiPhase on the crosses at 57 lbs. I have Natural Gut (mains) and M7 strings (crosses) for the last few matches and it feels really good.
From:Jack, 2/16

Comments: I'm an adult 5.0 player. When I first tried this racquet, I hated it. Then I realized I was trying to play with it the wrong way. Instead of trying to attack with flat power shots, I tried hitting with spin and height over the net and I found I was crushing my opponents. I think these will become the standard racquet in top level junior tennis. It allows me to play a pattern of tennis I call "monster defense, monster attack" meaning that the spin and defense I get with the racquet doesn't allow my opponent to attack. When he hits a short weak ball, then I can launch a high percentage attack using the spin and control of the racquet. It is really hard to counter this strategy (and this is how most juniors play). The reason this works great with this racquet is because it has crazy good control -- crazy good -- so when I attack, I rarely miss. Also, it's effective on passing shots. I feel this racquet is similar to the RF 97 because it's also a very stiff racquet that plays with more flex than its RA rating indicates.The RF 97 has more put away power from the baseline but tennis has become. While the RF 97 is the ultimate attacking racquet (if you can wield it), this and the standard Pure Aero are the ultimate counter punchers frame.
From:Sam, 12/15

Comments: Very solid racquet. I demoed both the Pure Aero and the Pure Aero Tour and as expected found the Tour to be more stable and hit a heavier ball. However, unexpectedly I found the Tour to be more maneuverable? I had to put it on a scale to ensure I was playing with a 12 ounce racquet because I couldn't believe it. The TW review is spot on -- the Tour excels from all areas of the court. I've never served better just letting the racquet do the work, and volleys were surprisingly precise. Touch was a little better than expected (hey, it's a Babolat Aero/Drive type stick so I didn't expect much), and no elbow problems yet (which is generally present with stiffer sub 11.5 ounce racquets for me). I found it effective in both singles and doubles at the 4.5/5.0 level. This may be my new racquet of choice!
From:Anonymous, 11/15

Comments: Great racquet. The added weight gives it awesome plow and the power level feels just down from the AeroPro Drives, which is great.
From:Rod, 11/15

Comments: I'm a long time user of the Babolat Aero line and have played with the last three iterations of this racquet. So far my favorite was the APD 2013, customized with a few grams of led tape at 12 o'clock. The long awaited new Pure Aero was a bit dissapointing to me. I did not find the familiar crisp and solid feel that I was used from my APD 2013. Even though on paper the specs were identical, and the swing weight went up (which was very welcomed) in reality the racquet felt very unstable, especially at 3 and 6 o'clock. I tried to solve the problem by customizing the racquet with led tape and different string tensions but after a month and a half long agony I gave up and decided to wait for the Plus and Tour versions. While waiting for those to be released I took a Head Extreme Pro for a test and was completely blown away with it. So much that for a while I even lost interest in trying out any more of the Pure Aero line. I totally agree with people saying that the Extreme Pro is one of the most overlooked racquets on the market (completely without a reason -- poor marketing I suppose). At first I was little bit affraid to buy a Pure Aero Tour because I thought it would be too heavy and sluggish for my game, but since I loved the Extreme Pro, I decided to skip the Plus and go immediately for the Tour.And I am glad that I did. The Tour version has everything that a Regular (300 gram) lacks, and so much more. Due to a higher static weight it is very stable and gives you much more confidence to swing big without being affraid that the ball will sail long. Power and spin are monstrous but controlable. Serve and groundstrokes are where this racquet shines the most, returns and volleys are not far behind, while touch points are mediocre. Don't get intimidated by the specs of this racquet because it plays ultra fast and is easy to swing (for a 315 gram racquet). I played all my life with racquets up to 300 grams and I had no problems switching to this one. Just yesterday I played a 3 hour long three seter and never felt that the racquet was wearing me down. Before that every time I would try to play with a heavier frames (310+ grams) the racquet would wear me down after one hour of play. I can confirm great spin and power that everybody is talking about, while stiffness was never an issue for me since I have used Babolat frames for a while now. The grip size could be an issue, especially if you are switching from another brand, since Babolat grips have unique shape. However this can be easily resolved by exchanging stock main grip with Babolat Skin Feel, which will reduce the grip by half a size. If you are 3.5+ male player, who likes to play from the baseline with a lot of power and spin this one may just become the one you have always been longing for.
From:Tompa, 11/15