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Babolat Air Vertuo Review (2026)

Babolat Air Vertuo

Review updated July 2026

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The 2025 Air Vertuo is last season's edition of Babolat's light precision frame: 360 g, head-heavy tuned for a little natural weight on the ball, with a 3K face and EVA core scoring the same card as its successor: control 78, power 72, comfort 73, tolerance 74.

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Babolat Air Vertuo padel racket — teardrop shape
Year:202620252022
79/100
PRR Score
Teardrop
Shape
EVA
Core
Head-heavy
Balance
Performance

Power, Control & Comfort Scores

Overall it sits in the top 47% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.

Power
High72
Control
High78
Maneuverability
High73
Sweet Spot
High74
Comfort
High73
Value
High78
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PRR Score
79PRR Score
Inside the frame

Air Vertuo Specs

Face weavecarbon-3k

Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.

CoreEVA

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeTeardrop

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.

SurfaceCarbon 3K

The texture of the outer face.

Weight360g

Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).

BalanceHead-heavy

Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.

Scores from around the web
PadelReference
76/100
Padeful
79/100
Our verdict

The 2025 Air Vertuo is last season's edition of Babolat's light precision frame: 360 g, head-heavy tuned for a little natural weight on the ball, with a 3K face and EVA core scoring the same card as its successor: control 78, power 72, comfort 73, tolerance 74. Value 78 matches too, which makes the buying rule familiar: the 2026 carries an 18K face and current paint, this one carries a 3K face and clearance pricing. If the premium face matters to your touch game, buy new; if the invoice matters more, this vintage is the same sensible racket for less.

We loved
  • Same kind card as the 2026 edition
  • Control 78 with genuine forgiveness (74)
  • Head-heavy tune adds free depth to lobs
  • Clearance pricing sharpens value steadily
Worth knowing
  • 3K face versus the 2026's 18K: feel the difference
  • Power 72: placement finishes points here
  • Old stock: check condition
How it compares
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92/100 PRR
-21 power+9 sweet spot+7 comfort
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Price history
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Full specification
AttackerStandard
ShapeTeardrop
Face weaveCarbon 3K
CoreEVA
BalanceHead-heavy
Weight360g
LevelIntermediate
Playing stylePower
Year2025
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The PRR takePRR Team

Last season's version of the same kind card

This carries the same genuinely kind numbers as its successor — forgiving control, fair comfort and tolerance — in a head-heavy build that adds a little free depth to lobs. Clearance pricing keeps sharpening the value the longer it sits on shelves. The carbon face here is a step down from the newer edition's premium weave, so you will feel a difference in touch, and placement rather than power is how this frame finishes points. Being older stock, check condition.

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Common questions

FAQ

What level of player is the Air Vertuo designed for?

The Babolat Air Vertuo is built for Intermediate players, scoring 79/100 overall in PRR's testing.

What shape is the Air Vertuo and what does that mean on court?

The Babolat Air Vertuo has a teardrop (hybrid) head, blending the power of a diamond with the control of a round shape for an all-court balance.

Is the Air Vertuo available in different years or editions?

Yes — use the year selector above to see how this year's Babolat Air Vertuo compares to earlier editions.

How much does the Air Vertuo weigh and what's its balance?

The Babolat Air Vertuo weighs 360g with a Head-heavy balance.

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