For me, this version has the best feel of all of the AeroPro Drives. I was finding some nice touch and felt confident moving the ball around, and hitting drop shots. I enjoyed the feel of this racquet, and it felt pretty solid considering its low weight and stiff frame design. With a co-poly I could also take big cuts at the ball without fear of over-hitting.
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I preferred this one strung with a co-poly string, as it allowed me to maximize spin. "I was getting lots of pace on shots, and all the spin helped me keep my shots within the lines. "As with previous versions of the AeroPro Drive, this GT version impressed me immediately with spin and power," said Chris. When I was able to really connect on one, it would be a very dirty slice indeed! Maneuverability was never an issue because it was light enough that I could muscle the racquet into place if I had to." I did find that I was floating more of my slices than I'm used to. Even on my backhand, which is my considerably weaker side, I was able to hit occasional winners. I was able to hit heavy shots with great pace and depth. The increase in power I get from this stick versus my own is quite noticeable. I forgot how much I love them for groundstrokes. He said, "It's been some time since I've last hit with the AeroPro Drive racquets.
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Jason was reminded of how much he enjoyed the AeroPro Drive line. What impressed our playtesters the most about the AeroPro Drive GT was the power and access to spin from the baseline. With that in mind we hit the courts for a month-long playtest. More power, more stability and more control! Sounds pretty cool to us. The goal of adding GT to the construction is to improve stability, power and control. This is the third version of Rafa's racquet and it's been updated with Graphite Tungsten (GT). Here we put the latest version, the AeroPro Drive GT, to the test. How can anyone look at a Babolat AeroPro Drive and not be reminded of the unbelievable spin creation and shot-making prowess of Rafa? We certainly can't. With the rise of Spain's No.1 player, we can surely add Rafael Nadal to that list. When thinking about such a list, the racquets of Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe come to mind.
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BABOLAT AEROPRO DRIVE 2011 PRO
Although a wise man once said, "your mileage may vary", this is a model which I can recommend without reservations to anyone looking for a little more out of their racquet.There are times when a racquet becomes so closely linked to the pro player who endorses it that it's almost impossible to think about the racquet without conjuring up images of the player. I can say with confidence that my Babolat has changed my game for the better. It delivers the speed, control and power that serious players are looking for in a racquet.
BABOLAT AEROPRO DRIVE 2011 UPGRADE
If you’ve been playing for a while and you’re ready to upgrade to something more professional in terms of your tennis racquet, this is one that you should certainly give a closer look to. Although it’s not probably the best choice for a beginner, intermediate and experienced players will be able to get a lot of play and perhaps even add a new dimension to their game with this exceptional Babolat racquet. Not only that, this Babolat racquet is amazingly fast while giving you the power and stability you need when you’re playing at the net.īabolat is a name which is well known to players, especially those looking for something to make their serves truly powerful – and this model definitely doesn’t disappoint here. This racquet incorporates Babolat’s advanced Active Cortex technology, which, more so than just about anything else on the market today, puts you in charge of exactly where your shot goes from the baseline. Thanks to its length, open string configuration and stiff beam, you’ll get a nice boost to your swing as well as a little more spin on the ball once you connect.Īs a coach and player, control is incredibly important to me in a tennis racquet and that’s one of the reasons why I love my Babolat. I’m pleased to say that it definitely delivers in terms of power. Of course, maneuverability and speed adds up to only half of the equation you’re probably also curious about how much power, if any, this Babolat racquet adds to your swing.
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Despite its length, it’s actually easier to maneuver it than any other standard size tennis racquet I’ve used in recent memory. Its extra length (27.5 inches) is offset by a design which makes it feel slightly lighter (and faster), and at the same time giving me a little bit of extra swing weight to work with.
BABOLAT AEROPRO DRIVE 2011 PLUS
I’ve tried a lot of different racquets over the years and for a variety of reasons, I prefer the AeroPro Drive Plus over every other brand and model.