Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Nox AT10 Genius 18K By Agustín Tapia 23

The verdict

Choose the Air Viper 2.6 if you want more power. The AT10 Genius 18K By Agustín Tapia 23 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Air Viper 2.6Highest score
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  • Power+1.0
AT10 Genius 18K By Agustín Tapia 23
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the Air Viper 2.6 to the AT10 Genius 18K By Agustín Tapia 23: less power.

Controla bit less control8.07.5
Powerless power8.07.0
Comforta bit less comfort5.04.5
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness5.05.5

Air Viper 2.6AT10 Genius 18K By Agustín Tapia 23Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2023
Weight
345 to 365 g
Not published
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
16K carbon
18K carbon
Core
X-EVA
EVA
Surface
3D Spin+
Rough
Handle
Syntec Team
Grip with Nox logos
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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 18K By Agustín Tapia 23: 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 18K By Agustín Tapia 23

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Close to both on paper, with more comfort than either.

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