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Babolat AeroPro Drive + Tennis Racquet

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4.9

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4.3

 

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Pros

  • Generates power (8)
  • Great feel (8)
  • Creates spin (7)
  • Good accuracy (7)
  • Large sweet-spot (6)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Quality construction (5)
  • Great cosmetics (1)
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Cons

  • Vibrates a lot (1)

Best Uses

  • Intermediate (9)
  • Professional (8)
 
 
 

Provided by Tennis Plaza

The Babolat AeroPro Drive Cortex +, is the longbody version of Rafael Nadal's racquet. It is an updated version from the classic AeroPro Drive. In Babolat's constant technological pursuit to provide players with an even greater amount of comfort and feel, they have combined the excellent playing characteristics of the Drive series of racquets with their new technology called the Cortex System. This technology filters out harmful vibrations that may contribute to tennis elbow without sacrificing the excellent feel and control that has made Babolat a world power in tennis equipment. The Woofer technology adds pistons to the frame that act as suspension to decrease the amount of shock that could potentially hurt the player. Like the earlier version, this racquet features the same AeroModular technology that allows for a more aerodynamic frame to increase headspeed and further increasing the power and control permitted to the user. Cortex System:An active vibration filter customized to player level needs and acts as an interface between the handle and frame. The two parts of the racquet are actively linked by the C.D.S (Cortex Damping System) which filters and dampens vibrations interfering with feel, to enhance the feel of the ball. It is the first technology customized to filter the different types of vibrations. High frequency vibrations which interfere with feel are filtered out and only the vibrations providing feel (low frequency vibrations) are maintained. Woofer Technology: A patented innovation by Babolat, Woofer is the first technology which makes the frame and the strings interact when striking the ball. This technology adds 25% more contact time between the ball and strings, which in turn generates more power, more control and spin, a more comfortable feel and a larger sweetspot area. Find more Babolat Racquets here.

Specification Description
Model 1393
Beam Width 22 - 26 - 23 mm
Composition 100 % High Modulus Graphite
Head Size 100 sq. in./645 sq. cm.
Length 27.50 in./69.85 cm.
Power Level Low - Medium
Racquet Type Mid-Plus, Head Light Balance, Longer than 27", Over 11.0 oz.
Recommended String Tension 58
Stiffness 67
String Pattern 16 M / 19 X
String Tension 55 - 62 lbs
String Tensions 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75
Strings applied to racquet Babolat VS Touch 15L/1.35 G. String Set Natural, Babolat VS Touch 16/1.30 G. String Set Natural, Babolat VS Team 17/1.25 G. String Set Natural, Babo
Strung Balance 5 Points Head Light
Strung Weight 11.1 oz. / 314 gr.
Swing Weight 335

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Last update: Sep 29, 2009

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Babolat AeroPro Drive + Tennis Racquet Review

This is the Best Racquet on the market

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Creates Spin
  • Generates Power
  • Good Accuracy
  • Great cosmetics
  • Great Feel

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Intermediate
  • Professional
 

"Babolat really hit the sweet spot with this racquet. I used to play with the older version without cortex, but men, what a difference the Cortex does, and it is so cool looking that i am in love with it.

Also another thing that I found that helps that I couldn't do with my old racquet is that I can …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 8 2008
Rick Padilla
Atlanta, GA
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  • Competitive Athlete
Reviewed at:
Price: $185.00
 
 

Babolat AeroPro Drive + Tennis Racquet Review

Simply Incredible.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Creates Spin
  • Generates Power
  • Good Accuracy
  • Great Feel
  • Large Sweet-Spot
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Intermediate
  • Professional
 

"Other longbody tennis racquets aren't meaneverable like this racquet because of it's aero-dynamic design which helps it glide/spin the ball with a movement like using a regular length tennis racquet.

When using this racquet for serves, it demostrates a good topspin good for those kick and slice ser …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 29 2009
V for Victorious
Cypress, California
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  • Competitive Athlete
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Price: $185.00
 
 

[2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Babolat AeroPro Drive + Tennis Racquet Review

I see how nadal hits so hard

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Creates Spin
  • Generates Power
  • Good Accuracy
  • Great Feel
  • Large Sweet-Spot
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Intermediate
  • Professional
 

"I'm a young up and coming player. I was using Aeroblast. Outgrew it. So I went to this racquet after demoing it and [*] vibrates alot. So I went to this. You get so much spin. Hit hard and it stays in. Love it. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 1 2008
Zuri Next Great American Hope
charlotte, nc
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  • Competitive Athlete
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Price: $185.00
 
 

Babolat AeroPro Drive + Tennis Racquet Review

Great stick!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Creates Spin
  • Generates Power
  • Good Accuracy
  • Great Feel
  • Large Sweet-Spot
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Intermediate
  • Professional
 

"This racket has great feel and generates good spin while providing good power. Everyone should at least demo this racket! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 4 2009
Miami Tennis Guy
South Miami
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  • Enthusiast
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Price: $185.00
 
 

Babolat AeroPro Drive + Tennis Racquet Review

It added accuracy to power shots

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Creates Spin
  • Generates Power
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Intermediate
 

"I love this racquet. I am able to use combination of power and accuracy without a problem. It adds a lot of pop from baseline rally. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 3 2009
Jerry
East Brunswick, New Jersey
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  • Enthusiast
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Price: $185.00
 
 
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