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Babolat Air Crest 2026
Start with the published weight and shape. Your own trial decides the fit.
€69.95Recorded price · 2 October 2026
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Specifications and sources
Published specifications, not our play-test findings. Each value links to its source.
| Spec | Published value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop | Lágrimapadelnuestro.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer) |
| Weight | 345 g | Peso de 345 gramospadelnuestro.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer) |
| Balance | Medium | Mediopadelnuestro.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer) |
| Core | Soft, Soft Eva | Blandapadelnuestro.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer) |
| Face | Fibra De Vidrio | Fibra De Vidriopadelnuestro.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer) |
| Frame | carbono y fibra de vidrio | combina carbono y fibra de vidriopadelnuestro.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer) |
| Textured face | No | Lisapadelnuestro.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer) |
| Price | €69.95 | 69.95 EUR (schema.org offer)padelnuestro.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer) |
Collection note: The spec table shows labels and values on separate lines (Forma / Lágrima, Balance / Medio, Dureza / Blanda, Superfície / Lisa), so the verbatim fields hold only the value text. The URL contains reference 155039-100-smu and the page is tagged Exclusiva, while the SKU shown is 156532-P. This may be a store-specific edition. The weight is given as a single figure (345 gramos) with no range. The description also calls the balance 'polivalente' and 'equilibrado', which is consistent with Medio. 'Hybrid Frame' refers to the frame materials, not the shape.
How our estimates work
These ratings are calculations from published specifications, not measured playing results or our play tests.
- Power 44 = shape (teardrop) 22.5/45 + balance (medium) 17.5/35 + weight (345g) 2/20 = 42 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Control 50 = shape (teardrop) 30/60 + balance (medium) 20/40 = 50 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Handling 66 = balance (medium) 25/50 + weight (345g) 45/50 = 70 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Forgiveness 72 = shape (teardrop) 22.5/45 + firmness (soft) 35/35 + face material (fibreglass) 20/20 = 77.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Comfort 81 = firmness (soft) 40/40 + face material (fibreglass) 25/25 + balance (medium) 10/20 + weight (345g) 13.5/15 = 88.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Value 61 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100
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Questions about the Babolat Air Crest 2026
Is the Babolat Air Crest 2026 a power or a control racket?
On its published specification the Babolat Air Crest 2026 is an all-round racket. It rates 44 for power and 50 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its teardrop shape and medium balance.
Is the Babolat Air Crest 2026 good for beginners?
It rates 72 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a forgiving build, the kind usually recommended to newer players. The manufacturer lists its level as "Principiante / Intermedio".
Is the Babolat Air Crest 2026 arm-friendly?
It rates 81 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is on the gentle side of the index. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.
How much does the Babolat Air Crest 2026 cost?
€69.95 on padelnuestro.com when checked on 2 October 2026.
How much does the Babolat Air Crest 2026 weigh?
The published weight is 345 g.