Babolat · Updated August 2026
Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9): price, specs & release date
Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9), released 2026. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: tennis-warehouse.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) is listed at $299 on tennis-warehouse.com as of 2026-08-01, #7 cheapest of 13 tennis rackets (median $299); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 64/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 14 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) a good buy?
At $299, the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) is #7 cheapest of the 13 tennis rackets we track, where the median is $299. On the spec sheet, its head size sqin of 100 is the highest of the 14, its balance point of 330 mm is the highest of the 14, and its stiffness ra of 66 is above the median of the 14. By release date, it is the newest of the 14 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $299 US MSRP $299.00 for the base 'Pure Aero Gen9' unstrung frame, per the Tennis Warehouse product page and independently confirmed at $299 on Babolat's own US site, which lists the Gen9 lineup as 'Pure Aero 98 Gen9 at $309, Pure Aero Gen9 at $299'. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat |
| Released | 2026 |
| Head size sqin | 100 |
| Strung weight (oz) | 11.2 |
| Balance point (mm) | 330 |
| String pattern | 16x19 |
| Beam width (mm) | 23/26/23 |
| Stiffness ra | 66 |
| Grip size | 4 1/8"-4 1/2" (L1-L4) |
| Racket length (in) | 27 |
| Swingweight | 320 |
Source: tennis-warehouse.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by babolat.com. The Tennis Warehouse product page (data-code BPAR26, title 'Babolat Pure Aero 2026') lists the full 2026/Gen9 spec sheet: 100 sq in head, 11.2 oz strung, 12.99 in (4 pts HL) balance, 16x19 pattern, 23/26/23 mm beam, 66 RA, 320 swingweight, $299.00. Babolat's own US product page corroborates the identity and $299 price for the base Gen9 model and describes the same 2026 updates (redesigned frame for ~6% less drag, latest NF2 Tech flax-fiber dampening) referenced in the Tennis Warehouse listing, confirming this is the current 2026 generation rather than the outgoing 2023 Pure Aero. The downloaded product photo was visually confirmed to show a grey/yellow 'AERO' cosmetic frame matching this generation.
Is the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) worth it vs cheaper tennis rackets?
Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) against its closest cheaper and pricier tennis rackets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked
| Product | Price | Head size sqin | Strung weight (oz) | Balance point (mm) | String pattern | Beam width (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) this | $299 | 100 | 11.2 | 330 | 16x19 | 23/26/23 |
| Speed Pro 2026 | $269 | 100 | 11.5 | 320 | 18x20 | 23/23/23 |
| EZONE 98 (2025) | $305 | 98 | 11.4 | 325 | 16x19 | 23.8/24.5/19.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) cost?
The Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) has a US price of $299 (US MSRP $299.00 for the base 'Pure Aero Gen9' unstrung frame, per the Tennis Warehouse product page and independently confirmed at $299 on Babolat's own US site, which lists the Gen9 lineup as 'Pure Aero 98 Gen9 at $309, Pure Aero Gen9 at $299'.), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) compare on price?
At $299, the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) is #7 cheapest of the 13 tennis rackets we track, where the median is $299.
When was the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) released?
The Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) was released 2026.
What are the Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9)'s key specs?
Pure Aero 2026 (Gen9) (Babolat): head size sqin 100, strung weight oz 11.2, balance point mm 330, string pattern 16x19, beam width mm 23/26/23. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $299 at tennis-warehouse.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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