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Akkeron Ator vs Babolat Technical Viper 3.0

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Akkeron Ator
Akkeron

Akkeron Ator

78
Best
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Babolat

Babolat Technical Viper 3.0

91
PRR verdict

Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 wins by 13 points

Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 scores 91/100 against 78/100 for the Akkeron Ator. Its biggest edge is power (+14). The Akkeron Ator answers back on sweet spot (+4). On price, the Akkeron Ator is currently €71 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Akkeron Ator
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Overall
78/100
91/100Best
Control
68
74Best
Power
80
94Best
Sweet spot
65Best
61
Maneuverability
68Best
66
Comfort
66Best
62
Specs
Akkeron Ator
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Shape
Hybrid
Diamond
Balance
Even
Head-heavy
Weight
375 g
365–375 g
Core
EVA
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 3K
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Playing style
Power
Power
Akkeron Ator

The Ator is Akkeron's even-balanced attacker: a 375 g hybrid with an EVA core producing power 80 with the challenger brand's honest, direct delivery. Control 68, comfort 66 and tolerance 65 hold standard attack terms, and maneuverability 68 wants anticipation. Face documentation is incomplete, so verify in hand. Value 73 stays competitive. Within Akkeron's growing range the Ator sits between the balanced Oseidon and the loud Armageddon: more bite than the former, more manners than the latter. The usual challenger caveats apply; the usual challenger value argument answers them. Demo-worthy for the open-minded attacker.

152at PadelNuestroReview & prices
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0

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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