Overall it sits in the top 8% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its power score ranks in the top 6%.
Power
Very High89
Control
High72
Maneuverability
Good69
Sweet Spot
Good65
Comfort
Good66
Value
High76
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PRR Score
87PRR Score
Inside the frame
Air Viper 2.5 Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 12K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreEVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeTeardrop
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 12K
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight355g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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Balance point265 mm
Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.
Scores from around the web
Padeful
86/100
Our verdict
The Babolat Air Viper 2.5 is a diamond power frame at 375 g with an EVA foam core, built for intermediate players who want serious overhead pace. Power at 89 is exceptional for an intermediate-bracket frame: smashes and drives carry fast, heavy ball exit that creates real pressure. Control at 72 is the honest trade-off. Comfort at 66 means longer sessions will register in the arm. Our score: 87/100.
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A developing attacker's weapon: exceptional pace for its bracket, with proper head-feel behind finishing shots and consistent energy return swing after swing. If you're actively building an overhead-dominant game, it will reward the project. The costs are real: touch play under pressure is limited, off-centre contact is punished hard, and repeated smash sessions register in the arm.
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