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Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello

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Babolat Air Viper 2.6
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Babolat Air Viper 2.6

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Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello
Bullpadel

Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello

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PRR verdict

Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello wins by 5 points

Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello scores 93/100 against 88/100 for the Babolat Air Viper 2.6. Its biggest edge is control (+5). On price, the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello is currently €73 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello
Overall
88/100
93/100Best
Control
73
78Best
Power
90
94Best
Sweet spot
65
65
Maneuverability
70
70
Comfort
66
66
Specs
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Balance
Head-heavy
Weight
355 g
Core
EVA
Multi-EVA
Face material
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Playing style
Power
Power
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.

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Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello is a 265 mm diamond power frame built for advanced players who want to finish points from the back with elite overhead pace. Power at 94 is exceptional: viboras and smashes carry serious weight through the Multilayer EVA core, and the head-weighted character amplifies every attacking shot. Control at 78 is functional. Comfort at 66 and tolerance at 65 both warn that this is a demanding, unforgiving frame. PRR score: 93/100.

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