Babolat
Technical Viper 3.0
Technical Viper 3.0: diamond, 370 g ±10, balance 270 mm, 3K carbon, Hard EVA — Babolat’s technical-striker power model.
From € 279,95
Comparison
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 vs Counter Viper
Technical Viper and Counter Viper share a Babolat Viper family name but opposite jobs. Technical is the diamond striker; Counter is the rounder control/defence Viper. Do not buy Counter expecting Technical smash authority, or Technical expecting Counter forgiveness.
- Expert comparison
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- Updated 1 September 2026
- Padel Rackets
Babolat
Counter Viper
Counter Viper: round, 365 g ±10, 3K carbon, X-EVA — Babolat’s counter-striker, not a teardrop Technical.
From € 269
Decision guide
When each racket is the better buy — by playing mix and conditions, not overall score alone.
Bottom line
Choose Technical Viper for diamond finishing; choose Counter Viper for rounder control and counter-punch play inside the Viper family.
Context-dependent — pick by the dimension winners and choose-if guidance, not a universal score.
Babolat
Choose Technical Viper 3.0 if…
- You want the technical-striker diamond and already time overheads cleanly.
Babolat
Choose Counter Viper if…
- You want Viper branding with round control and counter-punch forgiveness.
- Technical felt too tip-heavy or unforgiving in demos.
Key Differences
Biggest difference: diamond attack vs round counter
Technical Viper 3.0: Technical diamond strikerCounter Viper: Round Counter controlSame family badge, opposite geometries — treat as a control-vs-power decision, not a cosmetic variant.
Score Comparison
Technical Viper 3.0Counter Viper
Power
9.47.0Control
5.88.6Comfort
4.26.8Maneuverability
5.27.0Forgiveness
3.67.0Stability
8.88.0Spin
7.87.2Value / offers
6.08.0
When each wins
Context winners by session type — use these with the decision guide above, not as a universal ranking.
Padel Beginner
Counter Viper
Padel Control
Counter Viper
Counter round when placement and defence lead.
Padel Power
Technical Viper 3.0
Technical diamond when finishing leads.
Padel Maximum Power
Technical Viper 3.0
—
Padel Competitive
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VSValue
TIE
Kitletics value scores are too close to call on current catalog pricing.
Specs
| Spec | Technical Viper 3.0 | Counter Viper | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Round | — |
| Balance | High | Medium High | — |
| Minimum weight (g) | 360 | 355 | — |
| Maximum weight (g) | 380 | 375 | — |
| Sweet Spot | Compact | Central Upper | — |
| Thickness (mm) | 38 | 38 | TIE |
| Core | Hard EVA | Multi Density | — |
| Face material | Carbon | Carbon | TIE |
| Face | 3K Carbon | 3K Carbon | TIE |
| Feel | NOT_PUBLISHED | NOT_PUBLISHED | TIE |
| Manufacturer core | Hard EVA | X EVA | — |
| Sweet Spot | Compact | Central Upper | — |
| Feel | NOT_PUBLISHED | NOT_PUBLISHED | TIE |
| Player Level | Professional | Advanced | — |
| Surface texture | Rough | NOT_PUBLISHED | — |
| Frame material | Carbon | Carbon | TIE |
| Face carbon weave | 3K | 3K | TIE |
| Manufacturer Positioning | Technical striker / maximum power | Counter striker / precision | — |
| Technologies | Carbon Power Layer, Dynamic Stability System, 3K carbon, Hard EVA | NOT_PUBLISHED | — |
| Power Positioning (deprecated) | — | — | — |
| Control Positioning (deprecated) | — | — | — |
| Length | NOT_PUBLISHED | NOT_PUBLISHED | TIE |
| Finish | NOT_PUBLISHED | NOT_PUBLISHED | TIE |
Current Prices
Regional prices · Netherlands
Prices last checked: 13 Sept 2026. Offer updates do not mean the editorial comparison was re-reviewed.
Reviews
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Head Coello Probetter value is the fork: Coello Pro (Arturo Coello’s 2026 Pro: diamond, 370 g, high balance 272, Carbon Hybrid, Power FOAM, Extreme Spin — not a beginner teardrop.) versus Technical Viper 3.0 (Technical Viper 3.0: diamond, 370 g ±10, balance 270 mm, 3K carbon, Hard EVA — Babolat’s technical-striker power model.). Source verdict cue: Buy this if you want the current Technical Viper. Spec split — peer shape diamond vs source shape diamond.
Bullpadel Hack 04Pick Hack 04 over Technical Viper 3.0 only if official offensive Hack 04 with Tricarbon 18K — not Hack 03 is the weekly gap. Hack 04 is padel power / padel maximum power; Technical Viper 3.0 stays padel maximum power / padel power. Cost of the switch: compact sweet spot and stiff 18K face.
Adidas Padel Metalbone HRD+a same-role peer is the fork: Metalbone HRD+ (Metalbone HRD+ 2026: same adjustable diamond as Metalbone 2026 with High Memory EVA and 16K aluminised carbon.) versus Technical Viper 3.0 (Technical Viper 3.0: diamond, 370 g ±10, balance 270 mm, 3K carbon, Hard EVA — Babolat’s technical-striker power model.). Source verdict cue: Buy this if you want the current Technical Viper. Spec split — peer shape diamond vs source shape diamond.
Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2026Leave Technical Viper 3.0 for AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2026 when a same-role peer outweighs the source’s padel maximum power / padel power bias. AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2026 centres on padel power / padel maximum power. You give up Technical Viper 3.0 spec (shape diamond).
Bullpadel XPLOPick XPLO over Technical Viper 3.0 only if official ‘most powerful racket in Bullpadel history’ positioning is the weekly gap. XPLO is padel maximum power / padel power; Technical Viper 3.0 stays padel maximum power / padel power. Cost of the switch: official power 5 / sweet-spot 2.5 — low tolerance.
Siux Fenix ProPick Fenix Pro over Technical Viper 3.0 only if official Fenix diamond identity versus Diablo/Electra teardrops is the weekly gap. Fenix Pro is padel maximum power / padel power; Technical Viper 3.0 stays padel maximum power / padel power. Cost of the switch: low forgiveness versus Diablo.
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