Babolat Air Viper 2.6 Padel Racket

The Babolat Air Viper 2.6 is the Viper version of the Air range (Air Striker), the line Babolat focuses on manoeuvrability. It has a teardrop shape, 355 g, a medium 265 mm balance, 16K carbon faces and an X-EVA core, aimed at advanced players with a fast net game.

Babolat Air Viper 2.6 specifications

Who is the Air Viper 2.6 for?

For advanced players who want power but also a racket that moves quickly at the net. It is 10–15 g lighter than the Technical Viper 3.0, with a lower balance. If you want more comfort and forgiveness at the same weight, look at its sister, the Air Veron 2.6; for maximum head weight, the Technical Viper 3.0.

Strengths

• Manoeuvrable: 355 g and a 265 mm balance for quick reactions on the volley.
• Responsive: 16K carbon faces and an X-EVA core with a hard-medium feel.
• Comfort: Vibrabsorb System² anti-vibration, powered by SMAC.

Things to consider

• Less forgiving than the Air Veron 2.6 on off-centre shots.
• Its hard-medium feel and advanced level make it demanding for beginners.

Air Viper 2.6 or Air Veron 2.6: which one?

They have the same weight (355 g), teardrop shape and balance (265 mm). The Air Viper uses 16K carbon and X-EVA, more responsive and less forgiving; the Air Veron has Carbon Flex and Black EVA, more comfortable and suited to intermediate-advanced players.

Air Viper 2.6 or Technical Viper 3.0?

The Air Viper 2.6 is 10 to 15 g lighter than the Technical Viper 3.0 (370 g) and has a lower balance (265 mm vs 270 mm), so it favours manoeuvrability over pure power.

Explore more Babolat rackets and the rest of the Air range in our catalogue.

30 days to return or exchange.

Available in our Fórum Alegro Sintra store, where you can see it in person.