Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Nox AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite 2026 by Agustín Tapia

The verdict

Choose the Air Viper 2.6 if you want more comfort and control. The AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite 2026 by Agustín Tapia does nothing clearly better on paper.

Air Viper 2.6Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+2.5
  • Control+1.0
AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite 2026 by Agustín Tapia
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Air Viper 2.6. It plays better on paper (8.9 against 8.2) and costs only € 12.35 more in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Air Viper 2.6 to the AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite 2026 by Agustín Tapia: less comfort, less control.

Controlless control8.07.0
Powerabout the same8.08.0
Comfortless comfort5.02.5
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessabout the same5.05.0

Air Viper 2.6AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite 2026 by Agustín TapiaLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
345 to 365 g
355 to 365 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
16K carbon
Carbon 12K Alum Xtrem
Core
X-EVA
HR3 White EVA
Surface
3D Spin+
Dual Spin
Handle
Syntec Team
Not published
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Air Viper 2.6: 1. Of the AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite 2026 by Agustín Tapia: 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×
AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite 2026 by Agustín Tapia

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Or a third racket in between

NoxVentus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027

Sits between the two on paper: more comfort than the AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite 2026 by Agustín Tapia.

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