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Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Siux Diablo Pro 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Air Viper 2.6 if you want more comfort and handling. The Diablo Pro 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Air Viper 2.6Highest score
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  • Comfort+1.5
  • Handling+1.0
Diablo Pro 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Diablo Pro 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 39.05 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Air Viper 2.6 to the Diablo Pro 2026: less comfort, less handling.

Controlabout the same8.08.0
Powerabout the same8.08.0
Comfortless comfort5.03.5
Handlingless handling5.54.5
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness5.05.5

Air Viper 2.6Diablo Pro 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
345 to 365 g
355 to 375 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand, 260 mm
Face
16K carbon
Carbon 24K TeXtreme
Core
X-EVA
EVA rubber
Surface
3D Spin+
Rough
Handle
Syntec Team
Not published
Frame
Carbon
100% carbon
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates the Air Viper 2.6 higher: 7.9 against 7.4.

Air Viper 2.67.9Best for: Full-intermediate to advanced players generating pace through head speedRead the review
Diablo Pro 20267.4Best for: Advanced players valuing placement, tempo control, and structured point constructionRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: easy to handle, good control, lacks power.

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×
Diablo Pro 20267 videos
  • Easy to handle 6×
  • Good control 3×
  • Large sweet spot 3×
  • Lots of power 2×
  • Good spin 2×
  • Lacks power 6×
  • Little feel 3×
Air Viper 2.6: reviews and videos →Diablo Pro 2026: reviews and videos →

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