Babolat Air Viper 2.6
A all-round build: teardrop shape, 16K Carbon face. Its highest rating is handling at 58. Every figure on this page links to where it was published.
PadelTrue · model v1.0 · built 28 September 2026
Where the build leans
No rating reaches 65. This is a middle-of-the-road build.
What it gives up
No rating falls below 40.
Not published for this racket: balance, firmness. Each missing input counts as the neutral midpoint, so treat these ratings as less certain than for a racket with all five.
Every spec, with its source
| Spec | Published value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop | Head Shape: Teardropbabolat.com |
| Weight | 345 to 365 g | 355 g +/- 10g / 12.5 ozbabolat.com |
| Balance | 265 mm Shown, not scored. Brands measure balance differently, so a bare figure is not comparable. | 265 mmbabolat.com |
| Core | X-EVA | CORE: X-EVAbabolat.com |
| Face | 16K Carbon | SURFACE: 16K Carbonbabolat.com |
| Frame | Carbon | FRAME: Carbonbabolat.com |
| Thickness | 38 mm | 38 mm / 1.5 inbabolat.com |
| Textured face | Yes | we have added an extra rough finish that will help you impart spectacular spins to the ballbabolat.com |
| Price | €320 | € 320,00babolat.com |
Collection note: The product page does not state a model year and no dated collection page was found for the 2.6 range, so year is null. On sale on babolat.com on the check date. Price is the US site price in USD; the page shows a 30% promotion, list price $340.00, current price $238.00. Weight range is computed from the published centre weight and tolerance (355 g +/- 10 g).
How each rating was calculated
- Power 47 = shape (teardrop) 22.5/45 + balance (not published) 17.5/35 + weight (355g) 6/20 = 46 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Control 50 = shape (teardrop) 30/60 + balance (not published) 20/40 = 50 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Handling 58 = balance (not published) 25/50 + weight (355g) 35/50 = 60 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Forgiveness 42 = shape (teardrop) 22.5/45 + firmness (not published) 17.5/35 + face material (carbon) 0/20 = 40 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Comfort 42 = firmness (not published) 20/40 + face material (carbon) 0/25 + balance (not published) 10/20 + weight (355g) 10.5/15 = 40.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Value 13 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100
A rating describes what the build favours. It is not a lab measurement or a play test. Full methodology and evidence.
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Questions about the Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Is the Babolat Air Viper 2.6 a power or a control racket?
On its published specification the Babolat Air Viper 2.6 is an all-round racket. It rates 47 for power and 50 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its teardrop shape.
Is the Babolat Air Viper 2.6 good for beginners?
It rates 42 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a middle value, workable for an improving player.
Is the Babolat Air Viper 2.6 arm-friendly?
It rates 42 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is mid-range. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.
How much does the Babolat Air Viper 2.6 cost?
€320 on babolat.com when checked on 28 September 2026.
How much does the Babolat Air Viper 2.6 weigh?
The published weight is 345 to 365 g.