Babolat Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 vs Head Radical Pro

“The Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 takes the same 365g Black EVA formula that already works on the Technical Viper Soft and wraps it in Juan Lebrón's signature diamond shell. Power eases back from the standard Viper JL's tour-level peak to a still-strong 82, and in exchange control and comfort both climb into the high 70s/80s — a genuinely balanced racket rather than a compromise. Maneuverability improves too, so the head-heavy diamond feels less punishing to hustle at net. The catch is coverage: it is stocked at a single retailer so far, and priced at parity with the far more aggressive standard Viper JL, so this is not the discount play the Technical Soft is.”

“The Radical Pro 2026 is a head-light frame at 260 mm balance and 370 g that shifts its strength toward power rather than where the Radical name traditionally sits. Power at 85 is the headline score, with the foam core and carbon face generating serious pace on overheads despite the light balance. Control at 74 is the trade-off: technique is required. Comfort at 68 is low, so arm-sensitive players should be cautious. PRR score: 84/100.”

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