Babolat designed the Pure Aero 98 for aggressive players using spin for control and precision to dictate points. To that we say: mission accomplished.

But now there is one part of the Spanish Bull’s game any mere mortal can capture—his Pure Aero racquet. The Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin ($329) carries nearly the same unique specs as Nadal ...

Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and sneaker tech. When the 11 th generation of Babolat’s popular Pure Drive franchise launches on Jan. 16, it comes with a fresh approach to ...