Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 vs Babolat Air Viper 2025

Vind je perfecte match. Vergelijk specificaties en beoordelingen naast elkaar.

Beoordelingen

Kracht
Uitstekend (9)
Zeer goed (8.3)
Controle
Zeer goed (8.5)
Goed (7.4)
Vergevingsgezindheid
Goed (6)
Goed (7.3)
Wendbaarheid
Uitstekend (9)
Zeer goed (8.4)
Comfort
Zeer goed (7.5)
Goed (7.4)

Specificaties

Vorm
TeardropTeardrop
Gewicht
355 g (± 10 g)355 g (±10 g)
Balgevoel
Medium–HardMedium-Hard
Balans
MediumMedium
Kern
X-EVAX-EVA
Vlakken
16K Carbon16K Carbon
Frame
CarbonCarbon
Niveau
Intermediate / AdvancedAdvanced
Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026

The Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 delivers on its Air Striker identity. A light racket built around a 16K Carbon face, an X-EVA core and a carbon frame, all aimed at getting to the net fast and finishing points on the move. Maneuverability and net play stand out as clear strengths, and the smash and overheads carry real pace when contact is clean. The tradeoff is forgiveness, since the sweet spot is narrow and off centre contact costs depth and direction quickly. Attacking players who already hit clean and want speed at the net are the clearest fit.

Voordelen
  • Fast, light swing that keeps up with quick hands at the net.
  • Strong ball exit and useful punch on smashes and overheads.
  • Effective vibration filtering for a firm feeling racket.
  • Forward balance without the sluggishness of a heavier diamond.
Nadelen
  • Sweet spot is narrow and consistently flagged as demanding.
  • Flat overhead smashes ask for more swing effort given the light weight.
  • Not the ideal choice for players wanting a wide margin for error.
Babolat Air Viper 2025

Carrying a 16K Carbon face, a three layer X-EVA core, and Vibrabsorb System² on a teardrop, medium balanced build, the Babolat Air Viper 2.5 2025 sits between an all out power racket and a dedicated control frame. Maneuverability and comfort show the clearest returns, backed by a smash and net game that still carry real pace, while off centre contact and outright power stay a step behind a diamond, head heavy racket. It suits advanced players who want to move quickly between attack and defense without giving up real pace, while a player chasing maximum smash power is better served by a diamond shaped racket further up Babolat's range.

Voordelen
  • Teardrop shape and medium balance give genuine maneuverability without sacrificing much power.
  • Three layer X-EVA core and Vibrabsorb System² keep the racket comfortable for a firm, carbon faced build.
  • Smash and net play both carry real pace thanks to the 16K Carbon face.
  • Holes Pattern System keeps the sweet spot reasonably wide for an attacking racket.
Nadelen
  • Not the top choice for a player chasing maximum smash power over versatility.
  • Medium hard touch still sends noticeable feedback into the arm compared with a dedicated soft control racket.
  • Off centre contact costs pace and precision compared with a dedicated control racket.

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