Adidas Metalbone Carbon vs Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 wins by 7 points
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 scores 91/100 against 84/100 for the Adidas Metalbone Carbon. Its biggest edge is power (+8). The Adidas Metalbone Carbon answers back on sweet spot (+4). On price, the Adidas Metalbone Carbon is currently €61 cheaper.
“The Adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026 is a diamond power frame at 375 g with an EVA performance core and Carbon 6K face, built for advanced players who want serious overhead aggression. Power at 86 leads the profile. Control at 72 and tolerance at 65 are low: clean, committed technique is essential. Comfort at 66 confirms this is a demanding frame. PRR score: 84/100.”
“The Technical Viper 3.0 is the bluntest instrument in Babolat's range and makes no apology for it. Head-heavy, diamond, Black EVA behind a Carbon 3K face: swing hard and the ball leaves at 94-power pace, the highest tier we score. Everything else is the price of admission. Control 74 asks you to aim with your feet, comfort 62 makes it one of the harshest hits at tour level, and tolerance 61 turns mishits into nothing balls. Maneuverability 66 means late reactions at the net stay late. For a physically strong, technically clean attacker it is devastating. For anyone else it is a fast route to a sore elbow.”
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