Babolat Air Viper 2.6 description
The Babolat Air Viper 2.6 is a performance padel racket designed for attacking players who want a combination of power, speed and manoeuvrability. The teardrop shape, low weight of approximately 355 g and balanced weight distribution allow quick reactions and efficient handling, especially near the net.
The 16K carbon faces offer stiffness and a precise response on impact, while the X-EVA core uses a multilayer construction to combine the power needed for attacking shots with a good level of comfort and control.
Power and manoeuvrability for attacking play
The Babolat Air Viper 2.6 is aimed at dynamic players who attack through fast movement and want to take the initiative at the net. The weight of approximately 355 g makes it easier to accelerate the racket and allows quick reactions on the volley and in high-speed rallies.
The teardrop shape offers a balance between power and control, making the racket more manoeuvrable than diamond-shaped models geared purely towards power. It is a set-up suited to technical players who generate power through speed and execution.
16K carbon and X-EVA core
The faces are made of 16K carbon, a woven fibre that offers stiffness, precision and a fast response on high-intensity shots.
The X-EVA core uses a multilayer construction designed to adapt the racket’s response to the intensity of the shot. The combination aims to offer both the reaction needed for powerful shots and comfort and control in phases where more precision is needed.
Spin and vibration reduction
3D Spin+ technology uses a rough, raised surface to improve contact with the ball and make spin easier, which is especially useful for the bandeja, the vibora and other slice shots.
For more comfort, Vibrabsorb System² Powered by SMAC helps absorb the vibrations produced on impact. Holes Pattern System optimises the hole layout on the racket surface for a more efficient, precise response.
Key features and technologies
- Teardrop shape – a combination of power, control and manoeuvrability
- Weight approximately 355 g – makes fast movements and racket acceleration easier
- Even balance – contributes to manoeuvrability and stability in play
- 16K carbon – stiff, reactive faces for power and precision
- X-EVA – multilayer core for a balance between power, control and comfort
- Vibrabsorb System² Powered by SMAC – contributes to vibration reduction
- Holes Pattern System – optimised hole layout for precision and efficient energy transfer
- 3D Spin+ – rough, raised surface for spin
- Smart Buttcap – allows easy removal, cleaning or replacement of the safety cord
- Attacking style – designed for dynamic, aggressive players, especially at the net