The racket padel Babolat Viper is the very high-end offensive racket signed Babolat. This is the racquet used by Bastien Blanqué, the ambassador of the French brand.

In 2016/2017, Babolat hits the nail on the head by redesigning racket designs Babolat. Conclusion: They are much more colorful. We don't like it or we don't like it, but at least they make people talk. We love us.

His look was certainly the only weak point of the tricolor brand. But she succeeds with the Viper almost perfect.

An attacker's racket but not that

So yes it is a racket for players who play forward and who particularly like smasher. This racquet is responsive with a large header weight. But unlike "classic" attacking rackets, the Eva eraser used is also not the stiffest on the market. Advantage: It will be more malleable with a sweet spot that remains correct for this kind of rackets. Disadvantage: Players looking for rigidity in their racket at all costs should then refer to another racket.

One of the strengths of this racket is its maneuverability despite its offensive program. The racket is also relatively technical to exploit it to the maximum, but at the same time its handle rounder than the competition seems to be an asset for this type of racket.

Main difference with the 2016 viper: Its look. We had already given our opinion on the 2016 model. But on this part, compare the current racquet with the 2013 model. You will be surprised. We will see that Babolat seems to have returned to the visual part of his former loves. You can also read the genesis of this model HERE.

A racket in full carbon, then full rigid?

Precisely, as indicated previously, above all do NOT read the summaries of the racket Babolat Viper on sales sites. Because the information given is not so exact. The racket is far from being “very stiff”. In any case, it is enough to test it to realize it. its diamond shape, header weight and the materials used make this racket an effective weapon for all attackers. But to compensate, balance and stand out from the competition certainly, Babolat decided to use an Ultra Power Core 2 EVA foam rubber on it. Basically, this means that it is an ultra soft rubber which will increase the flexibility of the racquet and compensate for the rigidity of the racquet. We actually have more power with this rubber (and maybe a little less control) but more flexibility.

Other features

The racket is also not the heaviest on the market, which is a good point with 370 gr (+/- 10gr) on the clock. Carbon everywhere on the frame.

In short

A racket that we liked for its quality and the choices made by the brand. Babolat Viper stands out slightly from the competition with a racquet padel which combines rigidity and flexibility (well for a racket of this standing of course!). A racket to put in the hands of offensive players of course.

 

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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