Babolat Air Veron 2.6 vs Air Viper 2.6

The main difference: Air Veron 2.6 is pitched at intermediate players, Air Viper 2.6 at advanced. There are other differences too, set out below. Air Veron 2.6 is £43 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.

Babolat · Teardrop · Intermediate

Air Veron 2.6

£124.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 3 shops compared

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Babolat · Teardrop · Advanced

Air Viper 2.6

£167.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the Air Veron 2.6 if

You want to spend less: it is £43 cheaper delivered today (£124.99 against £167.99).
You want the more forgiving of the two: the brand pitches it at improving players, so it asks less of your technique.

Pick the Air Viper 2.6 if

You already hit the ball cleanly: the brand pitches it at advanced players.

Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both teardrop), balance (both medium), feel (both medium), weight.

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Air Veron 2.6	Air Viper 2.6
Shape	Teardrop	Teardrop
Weight	345 to 365 g	345 to 365 g
Balance	Medium	Medium
Feel	Medium	Medium
Core	Black EVA	X-EVA
Face	Carbon Flex	Carbon 16K
Surface	Rough	3D
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Spin	High	High
Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Style	Versatile	Power
Season	2026	2026
RRP	£210	£280