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Racket comparison · 2026

Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Oxdog Ultimate Tour X

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

Best
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Babolat

Babolat Air Viper 2.6

Oxdog Ultimate Tour X
Oxdog

Oxdog Ultimate Tour X

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PRR verdict

Babolat Air Viper 2.6 wins by 2 points

Babolat Air Viper 2.6 scores 88/100 against 86/100 for the Oxdog Ultimate Tour X. Its biggest edge is power (+7). The Oxdog Ultimate Tour X answers back on maneuverability (+13). On price, the Oxdog Ultimate Tour X is currently €12 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Oxdog Ultimate Tour X
Overall
88/100Best
86/100
Control
73Best
72
Power
90Best
83
Sweet spot
65
70Best
Maneuverability
70
83Best
Comfort
66
70Best
Specs
Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Oxdog Ultimate Tour X
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Balance
Head-heavy
Weight
355 g
Core
EVA
Face material
Carbon 12K
Level
Advanced
Intermediate
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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Oxdog Ultimate Tour X

The 2026 Ultimate Tour X shares its platform with the Ultimate Tour, and the same independent-aggregate correction applies (padel.fyi, 8.6/10, power 85 and maneuverability 86 across 4 expert reviews): our original pass underweighted both dimensions for this genuinely versatile, fast-handling frame.

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