Shape

Teardrop

Weight

345 to 365 g

Balance

Medium

Core

X-EVA

Face

Carbon 16K

Surface

Frame

Carbon

Feel

Medium

Spin

High

Level

Advanced

Style

Power

Season

2026

Specs are taken from Babolat and cross-checked against UK retailers where they publish them. Weight is the manufacturer’s range; individual rackets vary by a few grams. Image supplied by the retailer.

Babolat · 2026 season

Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026

Name: Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026
Brand: Babolat
Availability: InStock

4.3 / 5 from 11 reviews across 4 sources

Who it suits

Read from the specs, not a play test

Made for advanced players who want power at the net and on the smash: a teardrop head and an even balance.

Think twice if you are new to padel. It is aimed at advanced players and asks more of your technique.

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Is £159.49 a good price?

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Since we started tracking it on 7 Sept. The average over that time is £181.

RRP £280. The best delivered total is £121 under it.

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What reviewers say

AI summary of 11 reviews

Reviewers position this as the quick, lighter Viper for attacking players who live at the net and want fast hands rather than maximum weight behind the ball. Manoeuvrability is the standout: Padelful, Racketfits and Zona de Padel all praise how nimble it is through fast volley exchanges while still producing strong overheads and a lively ball exit. The seven community reviewers on Padelful like the control, agility and defensive ease. The complaint is unanimous, though: all seven mention the small sweet spot, and PadelScout warns anyone wanting a softer, forgiving frame will find it demanding. There is a mild split on comfort, with Racketfits crediting the dampening for reducing fatigue while PadelScout and Padelful describe the feel as firm. Zona de Padel says it gives up noticeable power to the Technical Viper, and Padelful sees little change from the 2025 model.

Praised

Fast and agile at the net · Strong overheads for its weight · Good ball exit under pressure · Easier in defence than other Vipers

Criticised

Small sweet spot flagged by everyone · Less power than the Technical Viper · Firm feel not for comfort seekers · Little changed from 2025

Sources: Padelful (8), PadelScout (1), Racketfits (1), Zona de Padel (1). Summary generated 9 September 2026. How we do this

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