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Babolat Pure Aero Gen9 (2026) vs Dunlop SX 300 (2025) vs Wilson Pro Feel Dampener
Axes first, then the short verdict. The overall Court Score is not an average.
Listing
Court Score
4
3
3
Powerfree depth
4
4
3
Controlaim when swinging out
3
3
5
Spinshape / dip
5
5
4
Comfortarm-friendly sessions
2
2
2
Valueworth street price
3
4
3
Verdict
The yellow spin frame club players still mean when they say Aero—Gen9 is a bit more muted than the 2023 beast, still the clearest primary demo in the spin lane.
Dunlop’s teal/yellow spin 100—TW topspin 9.1, $250 street, the empty-brand Aero/VCORE alt Court List was missing—not the first spin demo for most, but a real primary if you want shape cheaper and a touch more directed than yellow Aero.
The club-default Wilson button dampener—light mute, keeps more string feel than a worm, optional for anyone who likes an open bed—grab the 2-pack if you want the quiet W look, skip it if dampeners aren’t your taste.