Padel racket comparison

Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron vs Head Extreme Pro 2026

Ratings, shape, weight, balance, feel and prices side by side — and which one suits your game.

In short: the Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 is more forgiving thanks to a bigger sweet spot; the Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 is cheaper today (from €240).

Ratings compared

Babolat Viper 3.0 2026Head Extreme Pro 2026
PowerControlReboundManoeuvrabilitySweet spot
9.8Power10.0
9.4Control9.6
8.2Rebound8.0
7.6Manoeuvrability8.1
8.6Sweet spot8.0

Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.

Choose the Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 if you want

  • a bigger sweet spot
  • to spend less (from €240)

From €240 at Esprit Padel Shop

Choose the Head Extreme Pro 2026 if you want

  • a quicker, more manoeuvrable racket

From €250 at Esprit Padel Shop

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Key differences

Both are diamond rackets, so the differences come from balance, core and faces rather than the outline.

Faces: 3K Carbon versus Fiberglass+Carbon.

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Specifications side by side

Babolat Viper 3.0 2026Head Extreme Pro 2026
BrandBabolatHead
Year20262026
ShapeDiamondDiamond
Weight370 g370 g
BalanceHighHigh
FeelHardHard
CoreBlack EVAPower FOAM
Faces3K CarbonFiberglass+Carbon
FrameCarbon fiber100% Carbon
Game typePowerPower
Suggested levelAdvancedAdvanced
Pro playerJuan Lebron (match racket, 2026)—

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron or the Head Extreme Pro 2026?

They are very close in power (9.8 vs 10.0 out of 10 on Padelful's ratings).

Which is better for beginners?

The Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron has the bigger sweet spot (8.6/10 on Padelful), which makes it more forgiving.

Which one is cheaper?

Right now the Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron starts at €240 and the Head Extreme Pro 2026 at €250 in the shops we compare. Prices change often.

Where the ratings come from

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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