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Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Nox At10 Genius Attack 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

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Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Babolat

Babolat Air Viper 2.6

88
Best
Nox At10 Genius Attack 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Nox

Nox At10 Genius Attack 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

92
PRR verdict

Nox At10 Genius Attack 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia wins by 4 points

Nox At10 Genius Attack 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia scores 92/100 against 88/100 for the Babolat Air Viper 2.6. Its biggest edge is power (+3). The Babolat Air Viper 2.6 answers back on sweet spot (+2). On price, the Nox At10 Genius Attack 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia is currently €25 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Nox At10 Genius Attack 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Overall
88/100
92/100Best
Control
73
75Best
Power
90
93Best
Sweet spot
65Best
63
Maneuverability
70Best
68
Comfort
66Best
64
Specs
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Nox At10 Genius Attack 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Balance
Head-heavy
Weight
355 g
375 g
Core
EVA
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 18K
Level
Advanced
Professional
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.

235at PadelProShopReview & prices
Nox At10 Genius Attack 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

The Attack version of Tapia's AT10 Genius 18K trades the standard model's manners for outright violence. The diamond head and 18K carbon face produce smash pace in the same conversation as anything we have scored (power 93), and the black EVA core keeps that pace honest on drives. The cost is real: control drops to 75, comfort 64 and tolerance 63 make it one of the most demanding frames in the range, and the head needs muscling at the net (maneuverability 68). This is a professional attacker's finisher. If your bandeja is a rally shot rather than a reset, look at the standard Genius instead.

210at PadelProShopReview & prices

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