ABOUT THE PURE AERO RAFA RANGE The racquets in the Pure Aero Rafa range have a higher stiffness (73RA) than the racquets in the Pure Aero range, and a 330mm balance.

Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin

Nadal uses the Babolat Pure Aero as his racket of choice to enhance his already lethal forehand.

While Nadal started with the Pure Drive, he helped develop the Pure Aero and remains involved in Babolat's product testing and innovation process. He likes the equipment for several reasons – it works perfectly for the heavy topspin with which he plays, and the power generated is exceptional.

The Babolat Pure Aero, on the other hand, is designed for players who generate a lot of spin. It has a more aerodynamic frame and a larger sweet spot than the Pure Drive, which makes it easier to hit with spin. It is a great racquet for players who like to play an aggressive game and hit with topspin.

The Pure Aero VS is fast and spin friendly, and it is an adequate racket for serving. It's not quite as powerful as the Pure Aero Rafa, but there is enough power for flat and kick serves. Again, some added weight could alleviate this issue. The racket is loaded with spin and it is arm friendly.

Rafael Nadal

Made of graphite, this tennis racquet is a standard 27 inches long. The racquet head on the Pure Aero is 100 square inches, making it great for any skill level. The frame design combines power and speed. With a thick design for power, Babolat also focused on aerodynamics to generate maximum racquet head speed and spin.

11.2 ounces With an unstrung weight of 317 grams (11.2 ounces) and a more head heavy balance (think massive swing weight), the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin tennis racquet is for diehard Rafa fans and the biggest of hitters.

Rafa's style has continued to evolve over the years, however he's remained consistently in Nike clothing, choosing to wear their innovative sweat-wicking fabrics and modern styles to keep him looking and feeling cool.

While the Pure Drive is not the first racket that springs to mind as a net conqueror, it offers a great balance of maneuverability with its 300 gram weight and stability. Its updated layup offers a closer feeling of connection with the ball while still offering plenty of put away power on volleys and overheads.

Babolat also makes a 110-square-inch model. While the 107-square-inch model might be low in stock, we've found more in-stock Pure Drive models with smaller faces, like the 100-square-inch version.) Mark Mason calls the Pure Drive “powerful” and a solid choice for the beginner player.