Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 padel racket (Diamond)
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Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026

★ 8.4/10

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The comfortable Viper: diamond power with softer Soft Carbon and Vibrabsorb² arm protection (SMAC).

Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths

  • ✓ Power diamond with a noticeably softer, arm-friendly touch
  • ✓ Evenly strong in attack and defence
  • ✓ Forgiving sweet spot for the power class
  • ✓ Soft Carbon damping reduces vibrations

Weaknesses

  • ✗ Doesn't hide late, sloppy hits
  • ✗ Purists miss the sharpness of the hard Viper
  • Racket Room cheapest free shipping 1–4 working days · from Italy
    €144.90 Go to the shop
  • Padel Nuestro €169.95 + free shipping 3–5 working days · from Spain with code OURPRIME (−12%) – enter it yourself at checkout
    €149.56 Go to the shop
  • Padel ProShop €168.95 · as of 2026-11-14 5 working days · from Spain with code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout
    €152.05 Go to the shop
  • Padel-Point free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany
    €158.95 Go to the shop
  • Tennis-Point free shipping 3–4 working days · from Germany
    €158.95 Go to the shop
  • Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies
    €166 Go to the shop
  • Smashinn €160.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain
    €166.98 Go to the shop
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  • Sportlet €159.90 + €9.90 shipping 5–10 working days · from Italy
    €169.80 Go to the shop
  • PadelXpert free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany
    €194.95 Go to the shop
  • Smash-Expert €202.71 + €7.49 shipping 3–8 working days · from France
    €210.20 Go to the shop
  • Padel Market free shipping 4–5 working days · from Spain
    €251.95 Go to the shop
  • Racketshop free shipping 2–5 working days
    €280 Go to the shop

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Price history

13.07. €193.95 · Padel-Point 14.07. €193.95 · Padel-Point 18.07. €179.95 · Padel-Point 20.07. €179.95 · Padel-Point 21.07. €189.95 · Padel-Point 22.07. €189.95 · Padel-Point 23.07. €189.95 · Padel-Point 24.07. €189.95 · Padel-Point 25.07. €189.95 · Padel-Point 26.07. €189.95 · Padel-Point 27.07. €189.95 · Padel-Point 28.07. €189.95 · Padel-Point 29.07. €183.95 · Padel-Point 30.07. €197.95 · Padel-Point 31.07. €183.95 · Padel-Point 01.08. €183.95 · Padel-Point 02.08. €197.95 · Padel-Point 03.08. €197.95 · Padel-Point 04.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 05.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 06.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 07.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 08.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 09.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 10.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 11.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 12.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 13.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 14.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 15.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 16.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 17.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 18.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 19.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 20.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 21.08. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 22.08. €194 · Racketshop 23.08. €194 · Racketshop 24.08. €194 · Racketshop 25.08. €194 · Racketshop 26.08. €189.95 · Padel-Point 27.08. €194 · Racketshop 28.08. €194 · Racketshop 29.08. €194 · Racketshop 30.08. €194 · Racketshop 31.08. €194 · Racketshop 01.09. €194 · Racketshop 02.09. €194 · Racketshop 03.09. €194 · Racketshop 04.09. €194 · Racketshop 05.09. €194 · Racketshop 06.09. €194 · Racketshop 07.09. €194 · Racketshop 08.09. €194 · Racketshop 09.09. €194 · Racketshop 10.09. €189 · Racketshop 11.09. €189 · Racketshop 12.09. €189 · Racketshop 13.09. €189 · Racketshop 14.09. €189 · Racketshop 15.09. €189 · Racketshop 16.09. €183.95 · PadelXpert 17.09. €183.95 · PadelXpert 18.09. €183.95 · PadelXpert 19.09. €183.95 · PadelXpert 20.09. €183.95 · PadelXpert 22.09. €183.95 · PadelXpert 23.09. €183.95 · PadelXpert 24.09. €183.95 · PadelXpert 25.09. €183.95 · PadelXpert 26.09. €189 · Racketshop 27.09. €189 · Racketshop 28.09. €189 · Racketshop 29.09. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 30.09. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 01.10. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 02.10. €189.95 · Padel ProShop · with PADELADT10: €170.96 03.10. €179.95 · Padel-Point 04.10. €174.95 · Padel-Point 05.10. €174.95 · Padel-Point 06.10. €174.95 · Padel-Point 07.10. €179.95 · Padel-Point 08.10. €179.95 · Padel-Point 09.10. €179.95 · Padel-Point 10.10. €179.95 · Padel-Point 11.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 12.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 13.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 14.10. €186.95 · Padel-Point 15.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 16.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 17.10. €147.95 · Padel-Point 18.10. €184.95 · Padel-Point 19.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 20.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 21.10. €169.90 · Racket Room 22.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 23.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 24.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 25.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 26.10. €149.95 · Padel-Point 27.10. €164.90 · Racket Room 28.10. €179.95 · Padel Nuestro 29.10. €169.95 · Padel Nuestro 30.10. €169.95 · Padel Nuestro 31.10. €169.95 · Padel Nuestro 01.11. €169.95 · Padel Nuestro 02.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 03.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 04.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 05.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 06.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 07.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 08.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 09.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 10.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 11.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 12.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 13.11. €144.90 · Racket Room 14.11. €144.90 · Racket Room
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Price incl. shipping with discount code (PADELADT10)

Lowest price €144.90 (14.11.) · highest price €197.95 (03.08.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.

The Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 cost €193.95 on 13.07. and is €144.90 today – that's €49.05 less. That is also the lowest level since we started tracking. With a discount code, the best price was €144.90 (14.11.). We've been tracking the price since 13.07.: 120 days with price changes.

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Our impression

The Technical Viper Soft combines the attacking DNA of the Viper line with a softer Soft Carbon hitting face and a Black EVA core: plenty of ball exit, a sweet spot that's forgiving for the power class and much less hardness on the arm. In tests it scores almost everywhere: strong power with good defence and high comfort at the same time.

At 370 g, it is heavier than three quarters of all models in our comparison: that puts mass behind the ball and adds stability against hard shots, but costs reaction speed at the net. Head shape Diamond means: mass high up, a small, high sweet spot – maximum power, but less margin on off-centre hits than round and teardrop; the high balance puts the mass to work on the smash, but puts more strain on the arm. The medium-hard core balances feedback and comfort. With power 8 and control 5 out of 10, it is clearly built for power.

With a forgiveness rating of 2.9 out of 10, it is in the middle of the field among the diamond-shaped rackets in our comparison. Of the 3 versions of the Babolat Technical Viper in our comparison, this is the cheapest (€144.90). 12 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €144.90 to €280 – a €135 difference for the same model.

Who is the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 for?

Offensive all-rounders who want power with softer feedback than the regular Viper.

Specifications

ShapeDiamond
Weightapprox. 370 g
BalanceHigh (head-heavy)
HardnessMedium
CoreBlack EVA (Soft)
FrameCarbon Twill 3K more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass
SurfaceRough
LevelIntermediate
Power
8/10
Control
5/10
Forgiveness (estimated)
2.9/10 uncompromising, only for consistent hitters
Arm-friendlyNot really

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FAQs about the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026

What level of player is the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 suited to?

Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 2.9 out of 10 – uncompromising, only for consistent hitters.

How heavy is the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 and how is it built?

The Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 weighs 370 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core (Black EVA (Soft)). The frame is made of Carbon Twill 3K.

Is the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 arm-friendly?

Not by our rule: the core is medium-hard, the balance is head-heavy, the diamond shape shifts the weight upwards, 370 g is above 360 g. We only call rackets arm-friendly if they have a soft core, a balance that isn't head-heavy, a round or teardrop shape and weigh 360 g at most. Suitable models are listed in our guide to padel rackets for tennis elbow.

Where is the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 cheapest?

On 14/11/2026, Racket Room was the cheapest of 12 shops in our comparison at €144.90 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.

How does the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 differ from the Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026?

The Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 weighs 370 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core; the Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 weighs 355 g and has a teardrop shape, a medium balance and a medium-hard core. On 14/11/2026 the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 was available from €144.90 and the Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 from €198, both including shipping. All specs side by side and our verdict are in the head-to-head comparison Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 vs. Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026.

What are the alternatives to the Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026?

The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Adidas Metalbone 3.4 2025 (8.4/10), Bullpadel Vertex 05 Geo 2026 (8.5/10) and Nox AT10 Genius Alum 12K Xtreme 2026 (Tapia) (8.4/10).

Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 2026 head-to-head

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