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Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Siux Valkiria Pro 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Air Viper 2.6 if you want more power, the Valkiria Pro 2026 if you want more comfort, handling and forgiveness.

Air Viper 2.6Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+2.0
Valkiria Pro 2026
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+1.5
  • Handling+1.5
  • Forgiveness+1.0

Better buy now: the Valkiria Pro 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 5.31 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Air Viper 2.6 to the Valkiria Pro 2026: less power, more comfort, more handling, more forgiveness.

Controla bit less control8.07.5
Powerless power8.06.0
Comfortmore comfort5.06.5
Handlingmore handling5.57.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness5.06.0

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

Where the specs differ

Weight
355 g
340 to 360 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
16K Carbon
Carbon 24k
Core
X-EVA
EVA Soft
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
3D SPIN+
Rough matte 3D
Handle
Not published
Dual Pro Grip system and replaceable strap
Frame
Carbon
3K carbon
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Air Viper 2.6: 1. Of the Valkiria Pro 2026: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Air Viper 2.64 videos
  • Good control 3×
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Lacks power 2×
  • Feels heavy 2×
Valkiria Pro 2026

No summarised videos yet.

Air Viper 2.6: reviews and videos →Valkiria Pro 2026: reviews and videos →

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Sits between the two on paper: more comfort than the Air Viper 2.6, more power than the Valkiria Pro 2026.

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