Babolat
Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9)
$299
Released 2026
Best Tennis Rackets · head-to-head
Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) vs Phantom 100X (305g, 2024)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) is cheaper at $199. Every spec and price links to its source.
Prince
Phantom 100X (305g, 2024)
$199Cheaper
Released 2024
Which is better: the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) or Phantom 100X (305g, 2024)?
The Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) is the cheaper at $199. Get the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) for the stronger spec sheet, the Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) | Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299 | $199 |
| Brand | Babolat | Prince |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Head size sqin | 100 | 100 |
| Strung weight (oz) | 11.2 | 11.4 |
| Balance point (mm) | 330 | 325 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 16x18 |
| Beam width (mm) | 23/26/23 | 22/20.5/18 |
| Stiffness ra | 66 | 59 |
| Grip size | 4 1/8"-4 1/2" (L1-L4) | 4 1/8"-4 5/8" (L1-L5) |
| Racket length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Swingweight | 320 | 320 |
Sources — Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9): tennis-warehouse.com (verified 2026-08-01). Phantom 100X (305g, 2024): tennis-warehouse.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) and Phantom 100X (305g, 2024)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Strung weight (oz): Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) 11.2 vs Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) 11.4
- Balance point (mm): Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) 330 vs Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) 325
- String pattern: Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) 16x19 vs Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) 16x18
- Beam width (mm): Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) 23/26/23 vs Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) 22/20.5/18
- Stiffness ra: Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) 66 vs Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) 59
- Grip size: Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) 4 1/8"-4 1/2" (L1-L4) vs Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) 4 1/8"-4 5/8" (L1-L5)