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Racket comparison · 2026

Babolat Air Origin vs Babolat Air Viper 2.6

Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.

Babolat Air Origin
Babolat

Babolat Air Origin

Best
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Babolat

Babolat Air Viper 2.6

88
PRR verdict

Babolat Air Viper 2.6 wins by 12 points

Babolat Air Viper 2.6 scores 88/100 against 76/100 for the Babolat Air Origin. Its biggest edge is power (+28). The Babolat Air Origin answers back on sweet spot (+15). On price, the Babolat Air Origin is currently €172 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Babolat Air Origin
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Overall
76/100
88/100Best
Control
80Best
73
Power
62
90Best
Sweet spot
80Best
65
Maneuverability
80Best
70
Comfort
78Best
66
Specs
Babolat Air Origin
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Shape
Round
Diamond
Balance
Even
Head-heavy
Weight
355 g
355 g
Core
EVA
EVA
Face material
Level
Beginner
Advanced
Playing style
Control
Power
Babolat Air Origin

The Babolat Air Origin is a lightweight, forgiving entry-level racket built around an even balance and EVA foam core that prioritizes comfort and easy handling over outright punch. Its round shape and neutral balance make it genuinely maneuverable at the net and kind to players still developing technique, reducing arm fatigue across long sessions. However, at its price point it faces stiff competition from brands offering more foam density and better build quality, making it a safe but unremarkable choice for true beginners who trust the Babolat name.

89at PadelProShopReview & prices
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. 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.

261at PadelProShopReview & prices

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