Padel racket comparison

Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026 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 Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026 is more forgiving thanks to a bigger sweet spot.

Ratings compared

Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026
PowerControlReboundManoeuvrabilitySweet spot
9.8Power9.6
8.6Control8.5
8.9Rebound8.7
8.0Manoeuvrability7.6
9.2Sweet spot8.7

Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.

Choose the Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026 if you want

  • a bigger sweet spot
  • a quicker, more manoeuvrable racket

From €180 at Padel Nuestro

Choose the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 if you want

  • a very similar feel — pick on price, look or brand preference

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.

Faces: 18K Carbon versus Soft Carbon.

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Specifications side by side

Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026
BrandTecnifibreBabolat
Year20262026
ShapeDiamondDiamond
Weight365 g365 g
BalanceHighHigh
Feel—Medium
CoreMulti Soft FoamBlack EVA
Faces18K CarbonSoft Carbon
Frame—Carbon fiber
Game typePowerPower
Suggested levelAdvancedAdvanced
Pro player—Juan Lebron's signature line

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026 or the Babolat Viper Soft 3.0 2026 Juan Lebron?

They are very close in power (9.8 vs 9.6 out of 10 on Padelful's ratings).

Which is better for beginners?

The Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026 has the bigger sweet spot (9.2/10 on Padelful), which makes it more forgiving.

Which one is cheaper?

Right now the Tecnifibre Bomba Max 2026 starts at €180 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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