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Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Bullpadel Vertex 05 27

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The verdict

Choose the Air Viper 2.6 if you want more control, handling and forgiveness. The Vertex 05 27 does nothing clearly better on paper.

The difference in short

Choose the Air Viper 2.6 if you want more control, handling and forgiveness. The Vertex 05 27 does nothing clearly better on paper. It is also € 100.95 cheaper today. The Babolat Air Viper 2.6 and the Bullpadel Vertex 05 27 differ in launched, shape, weight, balance, face, core and surface. The same: thickness. padell.io score: Babolat Air Viper 2.6 8.7, Bullpadel Vertex 05 27 7.8. Prices are the lowest price delivered to Netherlands.

From the published specs, the padell.io score and today's prices. Not played side by side.

Air Viper 2.6Highest score
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  • Control+2.5
  • Handling+1.5
  • Forgiveness+1.5
Vertex 05 27
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Air Viper 2.6. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 100.95 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Air Viper 2.6 to the Vertex 05 27: less control, less handling, less forgiveness.

Controlless control8.05.5
Powerabout the same8.08.0
Comfortabout the same5.05.0
Handlingless handling5.54.0
Forgivenessless forgiveness5.03.5

Air Viper 2.6Vertex 05 27Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2027
Shape
Teardrop
Diamond
Weight
345 to 365 g
365 to 375 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
16K carbon
X Tend Carbon 12K
Core
X-EVA
MultiEVA
Head size
Not published
530 cm²
Surface
3D Spin+
Rough
Handle
Syntec Team
Not published
Frame
Carbon
Not published
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Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Air Viper 2.6: 1. Of the Vertex 05 27: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Air Viper 2.66 videos
  • Easy to handle 5×
  • Good control 4×
  • Good in defence 2×
  • Forgiving 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
  • Lacks power 2×
  • Feels heavy 2×
Vertex 05 27

No summarised videos yet.

Air Viper 2.6: reviews and videos →Vertex 05 27: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

adidasMetalbone 2026 Ale Galán

Sits between the two on paper: more handling than the Vertex 05 27.

€ 226.15Compare all three →

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