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BabolatBabolat Air Origin
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Babolat Air Origin

The Babolat Air Origin is a lightweight, forgiving entry-level racket built around an even balance and EVA foam core that prioritizes comfort and easy handling over outright punch.

Best price£82
Balanceeven
Babolat Air Origin padel racket — round shape
Performance

Every metric, scored out of 100.

Value
Good62
The verdict

The Babolat Air Origin is a lightweight, forgiving entry-level racket built around an even balance and EVA foam core that prioritizes comfort and easy handling over outright punch. Its round shape and neutral balance make it genuinely maneuverable at the net and kind to players still developing technique, reducing arm fatigue across long sessions. However, at its price point it faces stiff competition from brands offering more foam density and better build quality, making it a safe but unremarkable choice for true beginners who trust the Babolat name.

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What we loved
Exceptional tolerance and forgiveness across the sweet spot
Outstanding comfort and arm-friendly feel during long matches
Nimble maneuverability with excellent control for technique development
Worth knowing
Limited power generation may frustrate players progressing beyond beginner level
Control-focused design sacrifices aggressive shot potential compared to power-oriented rackets
Inside the frame

What's inside

Coreeva-foam

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeRound · even

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

LevelBeginner

Target player level for this racket.

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PadelReference
69/100
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Price history
Price history
£81.9current best
£81.9
Current
£75.95
Lowest
£86
Average
£99
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Full specification
ShapeRound
BalanceEven
Core materialEva-foam
Player levelBeginner
Playing styleControl
Year2025
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Babolat Technical Veron: 88/100

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