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Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 vs Kombat Etna 2026 By Manu Martin

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Best
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Babolat

Babolat Technical Viper 3.0

91
Kombat Etna 2026 By Manu Martin
Kombat

Kombat Etna 2026 By Manu Martin

77
PRR verdict

Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 wins by 14 points

Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 scores 91/100 against 77/100 for the Kombat Etna 2026 By Manu Martin. Its biggest edge is power (+16). The Kombat Etna 2026 By Manu Martin answers back on sweet spot (+5). On price, the Kombat Etna 2026 By Manu Martin is currently €63 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Kombat Etna 2026 By Manu Martin
Overall
91/100Best
77/100
Control
74Best
69
Power
94Best
78
Sweet spot
61
66Best
Maneuverability
66
70Best
Comfort
62
67Best
Specs
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Kombat Etna 2026 By Manu Martin
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Balance
Head-heavy
Weight
365–375 g
360–370 g
Core
Black EVA
EVA
Face material
Carbon 3K
Carbon 12K
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Playing style
Power
All-court
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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Kombat Etna 2026 By Manu Martin

The Kombat Etna 2026 by Manu Martin is a mid-range diamond-shaped racket aimed at aggressive intermediate players seeking extra punch, but it lacks the refinement and feel consistency needed to truly compete with established brands at a similar price point. On-court it delivers decent smash power but can feel stiff and unforgiving on off-centre hits, making control placement a real challenge under pressure. Players who prioritize raw attack over finesse may find it serviceable, but those with any arm sensitivity or demanding touch play will quickly outgrow it.

160at PadelMarketReview & prices

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