Shape, weight, balance, feel and prices side by side — and which one suits your game.
| Babolat | Babolat | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 8.7 | 9.6 | Babolat Air Viper 2025 |
| Control | 5.7 | 5.0 | Babolat Air Viper 2026 |
| Comfort | 4.7 | 4.3 | Babolat Air Viper 2026 |
| Ease of use | 3.7 | 2.7 | Babolat Air Viper 2026 |
| Lowest price | €219 | €255 | Babolat Air Viper 2026 |
Scores out of 10 from our specification-based indicators.
Both are diamond rackets, so the differences come from balance, core and faces rather than the outline.
The Babolat Air Viper 2026 has a medium-high balance against high for the Babolat Air Viper 2025, which changes how head-heavy it feels on overheads and how quick it is at the net.
Faces: 16K Carbon versus 16K Carbon Fiber.
The Babolat Air Viper 2025 is heavier (360–375 g vs 345–365 g), adding stability and power at the cost of manoeuvrability.
| Babolat Air Viper 2026 | Babolat Air Viper 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat | Babolat |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Weight | 345–365 g | 360–375 g |
| Balance | Medium-High | High |
| Feel | Medium-Hard | Medium-Hard |
| Core | X-EVA | X-EVA |
| Faces | 16K Carbon | 16K Carbon Fiber |
| Frame | 100% Carbon | 100% Carbon |
| Game type | Power | Power |
| Suggested level | Advanced | Advanced |
On our indicators the Babolat Air Viper 2025 has more power (9.6/10).
The Babolat Air Viper 2026 is easier to play (ease of use 3.7/10).
Right now the Babolat Air Viper 2026 starts at €219 and the Babolat Air Viper 2025 at €255 in the shops we compare. Prices change often.
Our Power, Control, Comfort and Ease of use indicators (1–10) are calculated by TiebreakNews from each racket's published specifications — shape, balance, feel (core hardness), face material and weight — using the same rules for every model: diamond shapes and high balance add power, round shapes and low balance add control, soft cores and fibreglass faces add comfort, and lighter, forgiving, round frames are easier for beginners. They are a fair way to compare specs, not a lab test. Specifications come from the Padel Rackets catalogue and manufacturers; always check the retailer's product page before buying.
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Babolat Air Viper 2026
Babolat Air Viper 2025