Babolat Boost Aero vs Wilson Burn 100ULS V5
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight· Same
260 g
260 g
Head
102 in²
100 in²
Stiffness
68 RA
67 RA
Strings
16×19
18×16
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance
340 mm
333 mm
Swingweight
312 kg·cm²
301 kg·cm²
Level
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Beginner / Intermediate
Price
6,999.99 TL
11,499.9 – 12,800 TL
Key differences
Weight
They weigh almost the same: 260 g and 260 g.
String pattern
Open against dense
Babolat Boost Aero
16×19
- Plus: More controlled, strings last longer
- Minus: Less spin and power
Wilson Burn 100ULS V5
18×16
- Plus: More spin and power
- Minus: Less controlled, strings wear out sooner
Balance
7 mm difference
Babolat Boost Aero
340 mm
- Plus: Weight in the head, gives more power
- Minus: Less quick at the net and on defence
Wilson Burn 100ULS V5
333 mm
- Plus: More head light: quicker at the net and on defence
- Minus: Less power from the head
Swingweight
11 kg·cm² difference
Babolat Boost Aero
312 kg·cm²
- Plus: Plows through the ball more, more stable and powerful
- Minus: Heavier to swing
Wilson Burn 100ULS V5
301 kg·cm²
- Plus: Swings faster, feels more nimble
- Minus: Plows through the ball less, less stable
The makers supply these values, so treat them as a guide rather than an exact measurement.
Price
In Turkish shops
Babolat Boost Aero
6,999.99 TL
- Plus: Cheaper
Wilson Burn 100ULS V5
11,499.9 – 12,800 TL
- Minus: More expensive
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is more stable, and which more nimble?
- The racket with the higher swingweight is usually more stable and gives more power: Babolat Boost Aero 312 kg·cm², Wilson Burn 100ULS V5 301 kg·cm². The price is a heavier swing, while the Wilson Burn 100ULS V5 feels more nimble.
- Which one is cheaper?
- In Turkish shops the Babolat Boost Aero sells for 6,999.99 TL and the Wilson Burn 100ULS V5 for 11,499.9 – 12,800 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Babolat Boost Aero: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Wilson Burn 100ULS V5: Beginner, Intermediate.
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