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Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs StarVie Astrum+

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The verdict

Choose the Air Viper 2.6 if you want more power. The Astrum+ does nothing clearly better on paper.

Air Viper 2.6Highest score
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  • Power+1.5
Astrum+
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Air Viper 2.6. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 32.00 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Air Viper 2.6 to the Astrum+: less power.

Controla bit less control8.07.5
Powerless power8.06.5
Comforta bit more comfort5.05.5
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness5.05.5

Air Viper 2.6Astrum+Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2027
Weight
355 g
350 to 370 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
16K Carbon
12K CARBON HYPER
Core
X-EVA
M-EVA BALANCE
Surface
3D SPIN+
Rough
Frame
Carbon
FIVE SIDES TECH
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Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Air Viper 2.6: 1. Of the Astrum+: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Air Viper 2.64 videos
  • Good control 3×
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Lacks power 2×
  • Feels heavy 2×
Astrum+

No summarised videos yet.

Air Viper 2.6: reviews and videos →Astrum+: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

StarVieEternal by Sanyo Gutiérrez

Sits between the two on paper.

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