Babolat Air Veron 2.6 vs Wilson Blade V4 Padel

The verdict

Choose the Air Veron 2.6 if you want more handling, the Blade V4 Padel if you want more control.

Air Veron 2.6Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.0
Blade V4 Padel
Pick this one for
  • Control+1.0

Better buy now: the Blade V4 Padel. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 33.17 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Air Veron 2.6 to the Blade V4 Padel: more control, less handling.

Controlmore control6.07.0
Powerabout the same6.56.5
Comforta bit more comfort5.05.5
Handlingless handling5.54.5
Forgivenessabout the same5.55.5

Air Veron 2.6Blade V4 PadelLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
355 g
365 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand, 267 mm
Face
Carbon Flex
Carbon, Fiberglass
Core
Black EVA
Firm EVA
Surface
3D SPIN
Rough
Frame
Carbon
carbon frame
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Air Veron 2.6: 1. Of the Blade V4 Padel: 0.

Or a third racket in between

StarVieAstrum+

Sits between the two on paper: more control than the Air Veron 2.6, more handling than the Blade V4 Padel.