What is the difference between the 2013 and previous Aeropro drives?
Some other changes that are not visually evident is the weight. The 2013 Babolat AeroPro Drive weighs nearly the same as the previous model, strung with RPM Blast and a Babolat Custom Damp, it weighs in at 11.5 ounces. Also the swingweight has come down a little bit at 325 (331 in previous AeroPro Drive GT).
How much does the 2013 Babolat AeroPro Drive weigh?
The 2013 Babolat AeroPro Drive weighs nearly the same as the previous model, strung with RPM Blast and a Babolat Custom Damp, it weighs in at 11.5 ounces. Also the swingweight has come down a little bit at 325 (331 in previous AeroPro Drive GT).
What makes the AeroPro Drive so good?
Power, spin, control and maneuverability were all rated highly by our playtesters, who were able to play aggressively from all areas of the court. With Active Cortex technology in the handle, the AeroPro Drive’s feel and response are cleaner and more dampened.
What’s new on Rafael Nadal’s 2013 Babolat AeroPro Drive?
This is the tennis racquet that former #1 and time French Open Champion, Rafael Nadal will be playing with during the 2013 season. What’s new on the 2013 Babolat AeroPro Drive? The fist thing I noticed is the cosmetic, it’s quite different than models past, though the new paint job works pretty good, I like it.
Is the Babolat Aero Pro Drive original a good racquet?
Update: the Babolat Aero Pro Drive Original is a very good racquet, but a little too powerful for my taste so I’m staying with my Babolat Pure Drive Original instead (1997, non-woofer version). So I have a Babolat APD Original for sale in great condition.
What is the difference between Babolat Aero Pro Drive original and GT?
Just compare the 2013 APD GT and the Original in the pic below. the 2013 edition has Cortex technology just above the red handle tape, while the APD Original has not. The Babolat Aero Pro Drive Original does not have any “fancy” technologies and is more or less a pure graphite construction with an Aero beam.