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Babolat Air Viper Review

Diamond-shaped advanced racket from Babolat. Best for advanced players with a fast, clean swing who want maximum power.

Shape: Diamond · Balance: High · 360 g · $270
Power9
Control7
Spin8

High balance, smaller sweet spot, maximum power. For advanced players with a clean, fast swing. The Babolat Air Viper fits squarely in that mould: a high balance places the weight toward the head for extra mass behind the ball, and the Carbon face keeps the response stiff and lively.

Babolat Air Viper specs

BrandBabolat
ShapeDiamond
BalanceHigh
Weight360 g (unstrung)
SurfaceCarbon
CoreEVA
Recommended levelAdvanced
Power / Control / Spin9 / 7 / 8 (out of 10)
Typical price$270
🎾 Best for: advanced players with a fast, clean swing who want maximum power.

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FAQ

Is the Babolat Air Viper good for beginners?
Not ideally. With a high balance and a diamond shape it rewards a developed swing; it is built for advanced players.
How heavy is the Babolat Air Viper?
It weighs about 360 g unstrung. That is on the lighter side, easy on the arm and quick to manoeuvre at the net.
What is the Babolat Air Viper best for?
It is best for advanced players with a fast, clean swing who want maximum power. Power rates 9/10 and control 7/10.
What core and surface does it use?
A EVA core with a Carbon hitting surface — carbon faces are stiffer and more durable, giving a crisper, more powerful response.