Shape, weight, balance, feel and prices side by side — and which one suits your game.
In short: the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 hits harder (8.8 vs 8.0 for power); the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 is the more controlled racket (8.4 vs 7.4); the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 is more forgiving thanks to a bigger sweet spot; the Enebe Suburban Red 12K 2026 is cheaper today (from €120).
| Babolat | Enebe | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 8.8 | 8.0 | Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 |
| Control | 8.4 | 7.4 | Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 |
| Rebound | 9.1 | 6.9 | Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 |
| Manoeuvrability | 8.0 | 7.0 | Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 |
| Sweet spot | 8.7 | 6.9 | Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 |
| Lowest price | €170 | €120 | Enebe Suburban Red 12K 2026 |
Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.
Both are diamond rackets, so the differences come from balance, core and faces rather than the outline.
Feel: hard for the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026, medium-hard for the Enebe Suburban Red 12K 2026. Softer cores give easier depth at low speed and more comfort; harder cores reward fast swings with precision.
Faces: Soft Carbon versus 12K carbon.
| Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 | Enebe Suburban Red 12K 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat | Enebe |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Weight | 355–375 g | 355–370 g |
| Balance | High | High |
| Feel | Hard | Medium-Hard |
| Core | Black EVA | Medium-hard EVA |
| Faces | Soft Carbon | 12K carbon |
| Frame | 100% Carbon | Carbon fiber |
| Game type | Power | Power |
| Suggested level | Advanced | Advanced |
| Pro player | Alejandra Alonso De Villa (match racket, 2026) | — |
According to Padelful's ratings the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 has more power (8.8/10).
The Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 has the bigger sweet spot (8.7/10 on Padelful), which makes it more forgiving.
Right now the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 starts at €170 and the Enebe Suburban Red 12K 2026 at €120 in the shops we compare. Prices change often.
The Power, Control, Rebound, Manoeuvrability and Sweet spot ratings (out of 10) are by Padelful, shown with their permission. Our lists and “who is it for” notes are based on each racket's published specifications — shape, balance, core hardness, face material and weight. Specifications come from the Padel Rackets catalogue and manufacturers; always check the retailer's product page before buying.
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Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026
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