Air Viper
Air Viper 2.6: teardrop, 355 g ±10, 16K carbon, X-EVA — the speed Viper, not Technical 3.0.
- Teardrop
- Advanced
- Best forAdvanced players who want Air Viper speed
- CategoryPadel Rackets
Overview
Air Viper 2.6: teardrop, 355 g ±10, 16K carbon, X-EVA — the speed Viper, not Technical 3.0.
Buy this if you want a lighter teardrop Viper. Technical is the 370 g diamond; Veron is the easier Air.
- Official 355±10 g teardrop with 16K and X-EVA
- Distinct Air family — not a colourway of Technical
At a glance
- Shape
- Teardrop
- Minimum weight
- 345 g
- Maximum weight
- 365 g
- Balance
- Medium
- Core
- Multi Density
- Face
- 16K Carbon
- Thickness
- 38 mm
- Category
- Padel Rackets
- Best for
- Advanced players who want Air Viper speed
How to think about this racket
What it is
Babolat lists Air Viper 2.6 as air striker, teardrop, 16K carbon, carbon frame, X-EVA, 355 g ±10, 38 mm.
Who it's for
Advanced players who want Viper materials in a faster teardrop.
How it plays
Air is Babolat’s speed family. 16K + X-EVA is the pro Air stack; Veron uses Carbon Flex + Black EVA.
Power vs control
In-between Technical smash and Counter round. Teardrop 355 g.
Handling
355±10 g is the Air reason to exist.
Comfort
X-EVA, not Black EVA Veron.
Sweet spot / forgiveness
Teardrop more usable than Technical diamond; still Viper.
Materials
16K, X-EVA, carbon frame, teardrop, 38 mm, 355±10 g.
Buy if
- You want official Air Viper 2.6: teardrop, 355±10 g, 16K, X-EVA.
- You already play at a high level and want a faster Viper.
Skip if
- You want Technical Viper 3.0.
- You want Air Veron.
Not ideal for: Those looking for Players who want Air Veron’s Carbon Flex. · Those looking for still a Viper carbon. · Those looking for Less smash mass than Technical 3.0.
How it decides
- Power8.0
16K X-EVA teardrop at 355 g. Less mass than Technical 3.0, more speed.
- Control7.2
Teardrop Air versus Counter round and Technical diamond.
- Forgiveness5.6
Lighter teardrop helps; still a Viper carbon.
- Maneuverability8.2
Air family + official 355±10 g.
- Comfort6.2
X-EVA, not Black EVA Veron.
- Stability7.4
16K carbon, 10–20 g under Technical.
These are explainable buying attributes with source type, not laboratory measurements or a Kitletics overall score.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Official 355±10 g teardrop with 16K and X-EVA
- Distinct Air family — not a colourway of Technical
Cons
- Still a Viper carbon
- Less smash mass than Technical 3.0
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Padel Maneuverability Official 355 g Air Viper. | 86 |
Padel Advanced Pro Air Viper. | 86 |
Padel Power Speed-first Viper power. | 80 |
Padel Maximum Power Technical 3.0 is the smash Viper. | 68 |
Padel Beginner Air Veron or a Vertuo if you stay Babolat. | 24 |
Specifications
- Shape
- Teardrop
- Minimum weight
- 345g
- Maximum weight
- 365g
- Balance
- Medium
- Core
- Multi Density
- Face
- 16K Carbon
- Thickness
- 38mm
Shape & weight
| Shape | Teardrop |
|---|---|
| Balance | Medium |
| Minimum weight | 345 g |
| Maximum weight | 365 g |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Sweet Spot | Not Published |
Construction
| Frame material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Face | 16K Carbon |
| Face material | Carbon |
| Face carbon weave | 16K |
| Core | Multi Density |
| Manufacturer core | X Eva |
| Surface texture | Not Published |
| Feel | Not Published |
| Technologies | Not Published |
Positioning
| Player Level | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Positioning | Air Striker / Speed |
Other
| Length | Not Published |
|---|---|
| Finish | Not Published |
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- Verified specification
Babolat (babolat.com) Air Viper 2.6
Manufacturer specifications and positioning for Babolat Air Viper 2.6. Not a Kitletics lab measurement.
Verified 13 September 2026
- Editorial research
Kitletics padel racket research
Editorial synthesis of manufacturer specs and specialist range notes for Babolat Air Viper 2.6. Not first-hand testing.
Verified 13 September 2026
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