One of the sport’s most historic brands, Babolat’s tennis story began all the way back in 1875, when, utilising their expertise in the processing of natural gut for musical instruments and archery bows, Pierre Babolat and his team produced the first ever natural gut racket string.
A series of innovations followed, including the tension-resistant Babolat VS string in 1925, which remains popular today, through to the Cordynel – the world’s first electric stringing machine – in 1981. The Lyon-based brand are also responsible for some of the most technologically advanced synthetic strings on the market, such as the RPM and Xcel ranges. In short, they are the masters of strings.
But what about rackets? It might surprise you to learn that Babolat’s first range of rackets was released relatively recently, with another Pierre Babolat, great grandson of the family company’s founder, creating the Pure line in 1994.
Having cleverly gifted their frames to talented up-and-comers, Babolat’s name began to ring out on the pro circuit, chiefly thanks to the Pure Drive. After Carlos Moya won the French Open in ’98 using the power-focused racket, Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters became ATP and WTA No.1s with the same frame in 2003. A couple of years later, a youthful Rafael Nadal won his first Slam title, conquering Roland-Garros with the Aeropro Drive, which was specifically designed to suit his spin-based play.
Nowadays, Babolat split their rackets into three categories: the Pure Drive for power, the Pure Aero for spin, and the Pure Strike for control. Each series comes in a range of headsizes and weights to suit all ages, body types, and skill levels, with comfort-focused EVO editions available for players who prioritise fun and gradual improvement.
Why it’s important
A poorly sized tennis racket can both increase risk of injury and impede the growth of technical skills, so it’s vital for junior tennis players to find the right racket during the key stages of development.
By age/heightThe easiest way to tell what size will fit best is to simply use this chart to find the right racket length for a certain age or height. This should give a good indication of the general sizes to look for, but keep in mind that outliers who are particularly tall, short, strong or weak for their age may need to size up or down. If the junior player in question falls below these ranges for age or height, consider a 17-inch racket.
Which Babolat Racket Suits Your Playstyle?
Wondering which Babolat racket will suit your game? Read below as we give you the lowdown on each collection and which one is best for your style and level of play.
Babolat Pure Aero 25 Inch Junior Tennis Racket
Win your tournament and send your opponent spinning off court with the Babolat Pure Aero Junior 25 in Grey/Yellow/White, a new generation tennis racket that delivers fresh graphics and new technologies that help you to refine your technique and reach your full potential on court.
Designed for stage 1 competition level players looking for spin, power and consistency, the Babolat Pure Aero Junior 25 is fresh and dynamic. Boasting spin-friendly precision and raw power that allows aggressive players to force opponents into submission, this racket helps to promote your performance on court. Its shorter length is easier to manoeuvre, making it ideal for a competitive junior looking to take charge of the game. Compared to previous models, the Babolat Pure Aero Junior 25 features a 98 sq in head that combines with updated FSI Spin technology, delivering a longer contact time between the ball and the string. An effective Woofer System frame-string interaction offers maximum spin with a great feeling, maintaining superior control and comfort with every shot you take. Its slightly tighter string pattern results in less string movement, and enhances control when maximising stroke speed. AEROMODULAR 3 technology delivers an aerodynamic frame that integrates the bumper and grommets, developing an optimised design that increases racket head speed and generates more spin. Designed to feel great even on off-centred shots, the Babolat Pure Aero Junior 25 is crafted with NF2 Tech that places flax inserts at strategic locations in the racket (the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock points on the fame, along with the handle), to create optimal shock absorption and a natural sound quality for an exceptional playing experience. Flax offers vibration dampening up to seven times more efficient than carbon fibre, making this racket the perfect choice for promoting your spin potential while ensuring satisfying comfort with every strike.
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Babolat Aero
Created to maximise the effectiveness of his spin-based game, the Aero series was originally developed in collaboration with Rafael Nadal back in 2003. Why “Aero”? For its aerodynamic shaping, of course, which increases racket speed through the air and thus the generation of spin on the ball. Since then, Rafa and his fellow pros have continued to help Babolat hone the Aero, and the latest editions produce more rotation on the ball than ever before. Rafa’s made his custom-spec frame available to the public in the form of the Pure Aero Rafa Origin, while multiple Evo and Boost editions provide options for players of every level.
Control Racket
Control rackets usually have closed string patterns – essentially, more strings per area – to increase ball contact and give you more control over your shots. They tend to have thinner beams to allow more flex and often utilise material technologies to make you feel more connected to the ball.
Spin Racket
Spin rackets typically have open string patterns – fewer strings with more space between them – to allow the strings more “bite” on the ball and make it easier to produce spin. They often have specially designed grommets that increase the effect, along with aerodynamic frames for faster racket speed through the air.
Features
• Head size: 98 sq in / 630 sq cm
• Length: 25 in / 635 mm
• Strung weight: 8.3 oz / 235 g
• Balance: 12.4 in / 315 mm / 1 pt HL
• Swing weight: 215 g
• Stiffness (RA): 60
• Beam width: 23mm / 26mm / 23mm
• Composition: Graphite
• Recommended string: Xcel
• Recommended grip: Babolat Syntec Pro
• String pattern: 16/17
• Recommended tension: 23-27 Kg
• AEROMODULAR 3 technology delivers an aerodynamic frame that integrates bumper and grommets and an optimised design to increase racket head speed and generate more spin
• FSI Spin technology delivers a longer contact time between the ball and the string, with the Woofer System offering maximum spin with a great feeling, maintaining superior control and comfort
• Better vibration dampening due to a new material that's integrated in the graphite of the racket that provides an incredible sound and a pure feel
• NF2 Tech places flax inserts at strategic locations in the frame create optimal shock absorption and sound quality for an exceptional playing experience
• Please note this racket will come strung unless the image displays otherwise
Additional Information
- Quick Ref: 274392
- Man. Ref: 140467-370
How to choose the right tennis racket grip size? It starts right here.
Finding your perfect grip size isn't just about comfort - it's about unlocking control, confidence, and consistency on every swing. Whether you're ripping forehands with a Babolat Pure Drive or chasing control with the Wilson Blade, the right grip transforms your racket into a true extension of your arm.
This guide breaks it down step by step - from the "shake hands" test to the classic ruler trick - so you can dial in the grip that fits your game. We cover the difference between US and European grip sizes, how your playing style (spin vs control) affects your ideal fit, and why overgrips are the low-key MVPs when you're in between sizes. Plus, expert tips on injury prevention, grip maintenance, and when to switch it up.
Still unsure what tennis grip size to go for?
Start with our guide and shop confidently. Because when your racket feels right, everything else clicks into place.
👉 Read the full Tennis Grip Size Guide now at Pro:Direct Tennis
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