Viper Juan Lebron 3.0

Juan Lebrón's signature racket, third version. Built for maximum power and quick energy return, with a hard EVA core and 3K carbon faces.

Platform-created modelAdvancedPowerAggressiveSpecs verified

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

Best price

€254.95

Platform score 7.7/10

Juan Lebrón's signature racket, third version. Built for maximum power and quick energy return, with a hard EVA core and 3K carbon faces. 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: Advanced players who attack and finish points overhead.
Playing style: Power / Aggressive
Level: Advanced
Recommended for: Players who live at the net and generate their own racket speed.
Not ideal for: Beginners, or anyone who mostly defends from the back glass.

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

Padelful calls it a hard, attack-minded diamond with crisp volleying, and composed enough to keep a point alive in defence. Like Lebrón, it wants to finish points, not build them.

What testers like

Strong ball exit on volleys
Clean bandejas and viboras
Stable, direct at the net

Watch out for

Defence demands active footwork
Hard on late baseline shots
Too stiff for some

Suits: Advanced and professional attackers.

Paladex’s read

A real pro racket. Pick the Viper Soft unless you want the full stiffness.

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. Surface finish, Frame material from Babolat (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: Babolat
Model: Viper Juan Lebron 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) · ≈ 272 mm (estimated)Where 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: 3D textureThe most bite on the ball, for players who rely on spin and effects.
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