Babolat AeroPro Drive French Open

Babolat commemorates their partnership with Roland Garros with this French Open version of their most popular racquet. Used by 9-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal, this version swings fast and is a dangerous weapon in the hands of aggressive baseliners. Updated with Active Cortex technology, the feel is slightly smoother than prior versions, which is a nice bonus given the stiff layup. On court our playtesters noted the same phenomenal blend of maneuverability and stability that has come to define the AeroPro line. From the baseline this one explodes very easily through contact, allowing topspin players to create a heavy ball with an expanded range of angles and trajectories. On serves the fast feel and lively response makes for easy power and spin - both of which are aided by the stiff beam and open string pattern. At net the maneuverability makes the AeroPro Drive French Open great for fast exchanges, while the stability provides a plush platform against pace. Even more impressi