Babolat Air Viper 2026 padel racket

Babolat · 2026

Babolat Air Viper 2026 review

A diamond padel racket for experienced attacking players, with a medium-hard feel and a weight of 345–365 g. Quick maneuverability at net

DiamondMedium-Hard touch

Catalogue rating8.7/10

Power: 9.1
Control: 8.7
Manoeuvrability: 9.0

Editorial scores out of 10 from the catalogue source.

At a glance

Season: 2026
Shape: Diamond
Weight: 345 - 365 gr
Touch: Medium-Hard
Core: X-EVA
Faces: 16K Carbon
Frame: 100% Carbon

Strengths and tradeoffs

Strengths

Quick maneuverability at net
Strong ball exit under pressure
Useful punch on smashes

Tradeoffs

Sweet spot feels demanding
Shape suits few players
Not brutally stiff

More from the catalogue review

Babolat Air Viper 2026 padel racket review: a fast diamond shape with high maneuverability, strong power, and an unforgiving sweet spot.

Rebound: 9.1/10

Sweet spot: 7.4/10

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