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

Better buy now: the Valkiria Pro 2026. It plays better on paper (9.5 against 8.9) and costs only € 10.95 more in Netherlands.

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How they play

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

Controlabout the same8.08.0
Powerless power8.07.0
Comfortmore comfort5.07.0
Handlingmore handling5.57.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness5.06.5

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

Where the specs differ

Weight
345 to 365 g
340 to 360 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
16K carbon
24K carbon
Core
X-EVA
Soft EVA
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
3D Spin+
Rough matte 3D
Handle
Syntec Team
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: 1.

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×
Valkiria Pro 20261 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

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

Or a third racket in between

StarVieRaptor+

Sits between the two on paper: more comfort than the Air Viper 2.6.

€ 209.95Compare all three →

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