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Babolat · Viper line · 2026

Technical Viper 3.0

Power-focused diamond racket with a carbon power layer. Aimed at competitive attackers; vibration absorption adds comfort.

Platform-created modelAdvancedPowerAggressiveSpecs verified

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 360–380 g
Balance: High
Feel: Hard

Best price

€234.95

Platform score 7.7/10

Power-focused diamond racket with a carbon power layer. Aimed at competitive attackers; vibration absorption adds comfort. Babolat lists a diamond head, a listed weight of 370 g +/– 10 g, balance Head heavy, a Hard EVA core and a 3K Carbon face.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Powerful players who end points overhead.
Playing style: Power / Aggressive
Level: Advanced
Recommended for: Advanced players with fast swings who like a firm, direct feel.
Not ideal for: Players who rely on touch shots and soft defence.

The diamond shape is clearest in the front view: the widest point sits up near the tip.

The balance point is shown in the edge view with the balance overlay.

Platform evaluation: our interpretation of the specs, not a manufacturer claim.

What reviewers say

2 sources summarisedChecked 7 Oct 2026

Padel Verdict calls it a hard-edged diamond. Clean contact brings explosive pace, heavy spin and authority at the net, but the sweet spot is not generous and off-centre shots lose quality quickly.

What testers like

Explosive pace on clean contact
Heavy spin
Authority at the net

Watch out for

Small sweet spot
Head-heavy setup tires the arm over long matches
Not for defensive players

Suits: Advanced, competitive attackers with sound technique.
Balance point: about 270 mm

Paladex’s read

Babolat's most uncompromising Viper. Only choose it if you already hit the ball cleanly and play to finish; the Technical Viper Soft or the Veron give more back.

Our opinion, drawn from the sources below. We haven’t play-tested this racket.

Sources

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.7/10

Sample evaluation

Power9.0

Control7.0

Maneuverability5.7

Forgiveness5.2

Sweet spot5.5

Defence5.7

Attack9.2

These are Paladex's own evaluation scores (methodology v0.2 (sample)), not manufacturer-certified measurements. Scores are on the same 1–10 scale across the site.

Specifications

VerifiedBrand-listed specs from the official product page, collected 6 Oct 2026. Balance point, Hardness added from retailer and review listings (Padel Verdict, Tennis Nuts), 7 Oct 2026; not checked against the brand. Thickness, Surface finish, Frame material from Babolat (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: Babolat
Model: Technical Viper 3.0
Collection: Viper
Year: 2026
Shape: DiamondWidest high up near the tip, tapering in straight lines to the throat. The sweet spot sits high on the face. Maximum leverage for overheads and smashes. The smaller, higher sweet spot punishes off-centre hits, so it rewards good technique.
Weight: 360–380 gOn the heavy side: more stability and punch, but more tiring over long matches and slower in fast exchanges.
Balance: High (head-heavy) · 270 mmWhere the weight is concentrated. Hits harder on smashes and volleys, but feels slower to swing and is more demanding on the shoulder and elbow. Higher balance generally favours power, lower balance usually improves maneuverability.
Thickness: 38 mmA full 38 mm profile (the regulation maximum) gives more stability and power.
Frame material: Carbon
Face material: 3K Carbon
Core: Hard EVAMaximum precision and power when you hit fast. Slow balls need more effort to push, and more vibration reaches the arm.
Surface: RoughGrips the ball for more spin on slices, kick serves and viboras.
Hardness: HardA firm, dense core.
Sweet spot: High on the faceDerived from the shape class. The 3D zone is an illustration, not a measurement.
Grip & handle: Standard handle with overgrip

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Our take

Sample editorialPaladex editorial (sample)

A firm, direct power diamond

Hard core and high balance for maximum punch. Precise, but unforgiving when you are late.

The Technical Viper feels direct: the hard core and head-heavy balance send the ball off the face fast when you swing hard. Slow balls and blocked returns need more effort, and the high sweet spot asks for clean contact.

Pros

Explosive on smashes
Precise feel at high swing speeds
Textured face for spin

Cons

Hard feel on slow balls
Small margin for error

Verdict

A specialist's racket for strong attackers.

3D inspection notes

Turn to the grip view: the throat bridge is visible here, a detail that adds stiffness between the arms.

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