Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9 vs Solinco Whiteout V1 18x20

Key differences

• Weight

  They weigh almost the same: 305 g and 305 g.

• Stiffness

  5 RA difference

  Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9

  71 RA

  • +Plus: Returns more power for the same swing
  • −Minus: Passes on more vibration, harder on the arm

  Solinco Whiteout V1 18x20

  66 RA

  • +Plus: Passes on less vibration, kinder to the arm
  • −Minus: Returns less power for the same swing

• String pattern

  Open against dense

  Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9

  16×20

  • +Plus: More spin and power
  • −Minus: Less controlled, strings wear out sooner

  Solinco Whiteout V1 18x20

  18×20

  • +Plus: More controlled, strings last longer
  • −Minus: Less spin and power

• Balance

  5 mm difference

  Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9

  315 mm

  • +Plus: More head light: quicker at the net and on defence
  • −Minus: Less power from the head

  Solinco Whiteout V1 18x20

  320 mm

  • +Plus: Weight in the head, gives more power
  • −Minus: Less quick at the net and on defence

• Price

  In Turkish shops

  Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9

  17,999 TL

  • −Minus: More expensive

  Solinco Whiteout V1 18x20

  10,195.62 TL

  • +Plus: Cheaper

Frequently asked questions

Which one is more arm friendly?

The Solinco Whiteout V1 18x20 has a softer frame (66 RA against 71 RA). If you have tennis elbow or shoulder pain, a softer frame is usually the better choice.

Which one is cheaper?

In Turkish shops the Solinco Whiteout V1 18x20 sells for 10,195.62 TL and the Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9 for 17,999 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.

Which level does each one suit?

Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9: Advanced. Solinco Whiteout V1 18x20: Intermediate, Advanced.