This racquet offers the excellent playability of the standard Pure Aero, but in a lighter, more user-friendly package. At 317 grams, the Pure Aero is ideal for advanced players looking for a fast racquet with effortless precision on full swings. Like the previous generation, the new Pure Aero 290 also incorporates FSI Spin technology. The greater distance between the crossed strings ensures a better "ball bite", and the larger grommet holes allow increased string movement and therefore a stronger "snapback effect". The result is a racquet that catches the ball better, then catapults it out of the stringbed with even greater effect. In this model, Babolat retains the Aeromodular frame, crucial for the racket's fast handling. From the baseline, the Pure Aero 317g is not only pleasantly solid on contact with the ball, but also offers impressive precision on full swings. Although stable like the heavier Pure Aero models, this racquet's well-balanced design offers impressive stability for its weight. It also has the maneuverability to make it easier for less advanced players to generate the racquet speed needed for effective pace and spin. At net, racquet speed is an advantage in a fast exchange of shots. The feeling of speed also contributes to service returns, with the Pure Aero 317 reaching the ball very quickly when pressure is high. With its user-friendly playability, this tennis racket remains an excellent choice for budding players who want easy access to speed and spin.