Round-up review: our score and verdict are based on published specs and reviews from across the web, not our own play-testing yet.
Positioned by Babolat explicitly for casual and beginner players, the Boost Aero is light, manoeuvrable and built with a large, open-pattern head for forgiveness and easy power. It’s a sensible starting point for anyone without established technique yet, whether that’s an adult taking up the sport or a junior moving up from a smaller frame.
How it plays
Ease of use is the entire point. The light frame is simple to swing fast even without a grooved technique, and the large head reduces the penalty for off-centre hits that beginners inevitably make. Babolat’s Woofer dampening system is aimed at keeping shock low, which matters for anyone still learning to strike the ball cleanly.
What reviewers agree and disagree on
There isn’t much independent testing to draw on here: beginner frames get far more marketing copy than reviews. What can be said with confidence is that it’s accessibly priced for a club or first-time buyer, and its specification (light weight, large head) is squarely aimed at forgiveness over performance. By design it will feel underpowered and unstable for anyone playing above a low-intermediate level, which is exactly the point of a racket like this.
Specs
- Head size: approximately 102 in²
- Unstrung weight: 260 g
- String pattern: 16 mains / 19 crosses
Verdict
A sensible, affordably priced starting racket for beginners and juniors. Expect to move on from it once technique and swing speed develop.
Price when we checked (30 September 2026): £74.99 at All Things Tennis. Prices change, so check before you buy.