Padel racket comparison

Bullpadel Hack 05 Comfort 2027 vs Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron

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

In short: the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 hits harder (9.6 vs 8.5 for power); the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 is the more controlled racket (8.5 vs 8.0); the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 is more forgiving thanks to a bigger sweet spot; the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 is cheaper today (from €177).

Ratings compared

Bullpadel Hack 05 Comfort 2027Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026
PowerControlReboundManoeuvrabilitySweet spot
8.5Power9.6
8.0Control8.5
9.1Rebound8.7
8.4Manoeuvrability7.6
8.1Sweet spot8.7

Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.

Choose the Bullpadel Hack 05 Comfort 2027 if you want

  • a quicker, more manoeuvrable racket

From €260 at Esprit Padel Shop

Choose the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 if you want

  • more power on smashes and volleys
  • more control and precision
  • a bigger sweet spot
  • to spend less (from €177)

From €177 at Padel Nuestro

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Key differences

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

Feel: medium-soft for the Bullpadel Hack 05 Comfort 2027, medium for the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron. Softer cores give easier depth at low speed and more comfort; harder cores reward fast swings with precision.

Faces: Fibrix versus Soft Carbon.

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Specifications side by side

Bullpadel Hack 05 Comfort 2027Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026
BrandBullpadelBabolat
Year20272026
ShapeDiamondDiamond
Weight360–370 g365 g
BalanceHighHigh
FeelMedium-SoftMedium
CoreMultiEVABlack EVA
FacesFibrixSoft Carbon
Frame—Carbon fiber
Game typePowerPower
Suggested levelAdvancedAdvanced
Pro player—Juan Lebron's signature line

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Bullpadel Hack 05 Comfort 2027 or the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron?

According to Padelful's ratings the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron has more power (9.6/10).

Which is better for beginners?

The Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron has the bigger sweet spot (8.7/10 on Padelful), which makes it more forgiving.

Which one is cheaper?

Right now the Bullpadel Hack 05 Comfort 2027 starts at €260 and the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron at €177 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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