As former long-time user of the 2013 AeroPro Drive, a deep appreciator of the previous Aero VS, a 16x20 stringbed enthusiast and a self-appointed spin-demon, I was beyond thrilled when one finally popped up on the Facebook marketplace.

Rafael Nadal has always been a hero of mine. Unfortunately, I am not graced with this mental intensity, so I the best I can do to pretend I’m Rafa is put on his shirt and use his racquet.