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Babolat Air Viper 2.6

The Babolat Air Viper 2.6 is a punishing diamond-shaped power weapon built around a responsive EVA core that rewards aggressive baseliners who live for deep drives and flat smashes.

PRR Score78/100
Best price£252
Balancemedium
Babolat Air Viper 2.6 padel racket — diamond shape
Performance

Every metric, scored out of 100.

Power
Very High82
Control
High72
Maneuverability
Good65
Sweet Spot
High70
Comfort
Good68
Value
Very High82
PRR Score
78PRR Score
The verdict

The Babolat Air Viper 2.6 is a punishing diamond-shaped power weapon built around a responsive EVA core that rewards aggressive baseliners who live for deep drives and flat smashes. At 375g it sits on the heavier end of the spectrum, meaning quick exchanges at the net demand strong wrists and a confident touch, making this racket best suited to intermediate-to-advanced offensive players with solid technique. Babolat's build quality and the Air Viper's reputation for raw pace delivery make it a solid value proposition for those willing to trade a smaller sweet spot for genuine firepower.

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What we loved
Outstanding power output (93/100) with the lightweight 375g frame generating exceptional ball speed
Excellent maneuverability (84/100) despite the diamond shape, allowing quick reactions at the net
Solid overall performance score (86/100) with consistent across-the-board competence in power-oriented play
Worth knowing
Limited tolerance (75/100) means you'll need precise racket contact to avoid mishits and loss of power
Control rating (85/100) sits slightly below power-focused standards, so expect some difficulty with finesse shots and volleys requiring precision
Inside the frame

What's inside

Coreeva-foam

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeDiamond · medium

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

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86/100
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£289.95
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Full specification
ShapeDiamond
BalanceMedium
Core materialEva-foam
Player levelIntermediate
Playing stylePower
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