Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 vs Technical Viper Soft 3.0

The main difference: Technical Viper 3.0 has a hard feel, Technical Viper Soft 3.0 a soft one. There are other differences too, set out below. Technical Viper Soft 3.0 is £42 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 · Diamond · Advanced

Technical Viper 3.0

£191.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared

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Babolat · Diamond · Advanced

Technical Viper Soft 3.0

£149.99delivered

Cheapest at PDHSports, 3 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the Technical Viper 3.0 if

You swing fast and want a crisper response: the core is firmer.

Pick the Technical Viper Soft 3.0 if

You want to spend less: it is £42 cheaper delivered today (£149.99 against £191.99).
You want comfort: the core is soft, which gives more help on slow balls and tends to be kinder to the arm.

Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both diamond), balance (both high), weight, level (both advanced).

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Technical Viper 3.0	Technical Viper Soft 3.0
Shape	Diamond	Diamond
Weight	360 to 380 g	355 to 375 g
Balance	High	High
Feel	Hard	Soft
Core	Hard EVA (Black EVA)	Black EVA
Face	Carbon 3K with Carbon Power Layer	Soft Carbon
Surface	3D	Rough
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Spin	High	High
Level	Advanced	Advanced
Style	Power	Power
Season	2026	2026
RRP	£320	£250