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Babolat Pure Aero Gen9 (2026) vs Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 7 Clay vs Nike Vapor Pro 3
Axes first, then the short verdict. The overall Court Score is not an average.
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Court Score
4
3
3
Powerfree depth
4
5
4
Controlaim when swinging out
3
3
3
Spinshape / dip
5
4
4
Comfortarm-friendly sessions
2
3
3
Valueworth street price
3
3
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.
One of the lightest clay shoes with a durability guarantee (12.7 oz, 6-month outsole warranty) and a full herringbone DX Rubber bottom, but it's a slim, low-profile speed shoe, not a plush do-everything option.
The current Vapor speed shoe—lighter feel than a stability tank, better lockdown than older Pros, and still the Nike answer when you want to cut first and plant second.