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It may be the racket of choice of Rafael Nadal

Racket review: Babolat AeroPro Drive


 

Originally published on 29/05/15

Yes, that’s Rafa’s racket – so what is a pro frame doing back here in club class? With many coaches now encouraging longer strokes and more extreme grips in order to load your drives with spin, the AeroPro Drive is the master frame.

Engineered for aerodynamics when slashing at the ball rather than meeting it square-on, the racket actively encourages you to play with more spin, making it a solid choice for aspiring juniors and club players alike, as well as those with a more advanced game.

Be warned, though – you’ll need to inject your own power into this one compared to the other rackets in this category – but you’ll be rewarded in spades.

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Tim Farthing, Tennishead Editorial Director & Owner, has been a huge tennis fan his whole life. He's a tennis journalist and entrepreneur as well as playing tennis to a national standard. He also helps manage his local club and volunteers for his local tennis organisation. He's a specialist in content about the administration of professional tennis and tennis coaching for all levels.