Comparison · Tennis rackets
Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026) vs Dunlop CX 400 Tour (2027)
Torn between the Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026) and the Dunlop CX 400 Tour (2027)? Here is a clear, spec-by-spec comparison, with the differences that actually matter and our verdict.
Pure Aero 98 (2026)CX 400 Tour (2027)
Head size98 in²100 in²
Weight (unstrung)305 g300 g
Balance315 mm330 mm
String pattern16x2016x19
LevelIntermediate to advancedIntermediate to advanced
Power7/108/10
Spin9/108/10
Control7/107/10
Comfort6/106/10
The key differences
- The CX 400 Tour (2027) has a larger head (100 in²), which is more forgiving on off-centre hits.
The verdict
Go for the Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026) if you want spin and topspin, and the Dunlop CX 400 Tour (2027) if you are mainly after power.
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