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Babolat RPM Blast 17/1.25 vs Nike Vapor Pro 3 vs Yonex Percept 97
Axes first, then the short verdict. The overall Court Score is not an average.
Listing
Court Score
3
3
3
Powerfree depth
3
4
3
Controlaim when swinging out
4
3
5
Spinshape / dip
5
4
4
Comfortarm-friendly sessions
2
3
4
Valueworth street price
3
3
3
Verdict
The classic black octagon that made shaped poly famous—heavy spin and firm control if you already swing big; stiff, not free power, and not Rafa’s exact 15L bed.
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.
Yonex’s club-player control stick—surgical 97 aim, buttery FlexCon pocketing, and enough spin to keep full cuts honest.