Babolat · 2026
Babolat Babolat Air Viper 2026
Babolat Air Viper 2026 padel racket review: a fast diamond shape with high maneuverability, strong power, and an unforgiving sweet spot.
Overall8.7
Power9.1
Control8.7
Rebound9.1
Maneuverability9.0
Sweet spot7.4
Construction and feel
- Season
- 2026
- Shape
- Diamond
- Weight
- 345 - 365 gr
- Touch
- Medium-Hard
- Core
- X-EVA
- Faces
- 16K Carbon
- Frame
- 100% Carbon
Key takeaways
Pros
- Quick maneuverability at net
- Strong ball exit under pressure
- Useful punch on smashes
Cons
- Sweet spot feels demanding
- Shape suits few players
- Not brutally stiff
