Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026
A power-leaning build: diamond shape, hard core, Carbon 3K face. Its highest rating is power at 70. Every figure on this page links to where it was published.
PadelTrue · model v1.0 · built 28 September 2026 · Juan Lebrón
Where the build leans
- Power 70. Shape (diamond), weight (370g).
What it gives up
- Control 26. Shape (diamond).
- Forgiveness 10. Shape (diamond), firmness (hard), face material (carbon).
- Comfort 23. Firmness (hard), face material (carbon), weight (370g).
Not published for this racket: balance. 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 | Diamond | Head Shape: Diamondbabolat.com |
| Weight | 360 to 380 g | 370 g +/- 10g / 13.05 ozbabolat.com |
| Balance | 270 mm Shown, not scored. Brands measure balance differently, so a bare figure is not comparable. | 270 mmbabolat.com |
| Core | Hard, Hard EVA | CORE: Hard EVAbabolat.com |
| Face | Carbon 3K | SURFACE: Carbon 3Kbabolat.com |
| Frame | Carbon | FRAME: Carbonbabolat.com |
| Thickness | 38 mm | 38 mm / 1.5 inbabolat.com |
| Price | €390 | € 390,00babolat.com |
Collection note: Listed on Babolat's 'Juan Lebron collection 2026' page https://www.babolat.com/us/juan-lebron-collection-2026.html Price is the US site price in USD; the page shows a 30% promotion, list price $420.00, current price $294.00. Weight range is computed from the published centre weight and tolerance (370 g +/- 10 g).
How each rating was calculated
- Power 70 = shape (diamond) 45/45 + balance (not published) 17.5/35 + weight (370g) 12/20 = 74.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Control 26 = shape (diamond) 0/60 + balance (not published) 20/40 = 20 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Handling 46 = balance (not published) 25/50 + weight (370g) 20/50 = 45 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Forgiveness 10 = shape (diamond) 0/45 + firmness (hard) 0/35 + face material (carbon) 0/20 = 0 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Comfort 23 = firmness (hard) 0/40 + face material (carbon) 0/25 + balance (not published) 10/20 + weight (370g) 6/15 = 16 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Value 11 = 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 Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026
Is the Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026 a power or a control racket?
On its published specification the Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026 is a power-oriented racket. It rates 70 for power and 26 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its diamond shape.
Is the Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026 good for beginners?
It rates 10 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a demanding build. Rackets like this reward clean technique and are usually a poor first racket. The manufacturer lists its level as "Ideal for high-level competitive players with an offensive playing style.".
Is the Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026 arm-friendly?
It rates 23 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 demanding side of the index. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.
How much does the Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026 cost?
€390 on babolat.com when checked on 28 September 2026.
How much does the Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 2026 weigh?
The published weight is 360 to 380 g.