Babolat Air Origin 2026 vs Head Vibe 2026
The main difference: the materials differ. Head Vibe is £15 cheaper today.
Compared on the brands’ published specs and the prices we record from UK shops. We have not play-tested either racket. Prices checked 5 October 2026. We may earn a commission if you buy through a shop link; it does not change the price.
Head Vibe
Which one suits you
Pick the Babolat Air Origin if
On the specs and today’s price we can’t find a reason to choose it over the other one. You may still prefer how it looks or feels, which a spec sheet can’t tell you.
Pick the Head Vibe if
- You want to spend less: it is £15 cheaper delivered today (£59.99 against £74.99).
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both teardrop), balance (both medium), feel (both soft), weight, level (both beginner).
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Babolat Air Origin | Head Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop | Teardrop |
| Weight | 335 to 355 g | 340 to 360 g |
| Balance | Medium | Medium |
| Feel | Soft | Soft |
| Core | EVA | Power Foam |
| Face | Fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Surface | Flat | Flat |
| Frame | Hybrid carbon and fibreglass | Not published |
| Spin | Low | Low |
| Level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Style | Versatile | Versatile |
| Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| RRP | £100 | £85 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
It has been about £75 since we started tracking it on 8 Sept.
Price history and alerts →The average since 8 Sept is £58 and the lowest was £52.99.
Price history and alerts →