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Babolat Pure Aero Gen9 (2026) vs Wilson Blade 98 16x19 v10 vs Wilson Champion's Choice Duo (Natural Gut + ALU Power Rough)
Axes first, then the short verdict. The overall Court Score is not an average.
Listing
Court Score
4
4
3
Powerfree depth
4
3
4
Controlaim when swinging out
3
5
3
Spinshape / dip
5
4
3
Comfortarm-friendly sessions
2
4
4
Valueworth street price
3
3
2
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.
The Blade that finally keeps up with modern club pace without ditching the feel that made the line famous.
The famous gut/ALU Rough hybrid in one $67.50 pack, a convenient one-time trial, but buying the two full sets separately costs about $42 per hybrid job, so it's a sampler, not a habit.