Rackets › Compare

Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Varlion Maxima Carbon Rose

Add a racket

The verdict

Choose the Air Viper 2.6 if you want more power, the Maxima Carbon Rose if you want more comfort.

Air Viper 2.6
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5
Maxima Carbon Rose
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+2.0

Better buy now: the Air Viper 2.6. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 10.95 less in Netherlands.

Still in doubt? The racket finder checks both against your level, side and arm. Open the racket finder →

How they play

From the Air Viper 2.6 to the Maxima Carbon Rose: more comfort, less power.

Controlabout the same8.08.0
Powerless power8.06.5
Comfortmore comfort5.07.0
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessabout the same5.05.0

Air Viper 2.6Maxima Carbon RoseLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
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
Foam
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
3D Spin+
Rough
Handle
Syntec Team
Not published
Frame
Carbon
Prisma frame
Show all specs (1 the same)
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates both about the same: 7.9 and 7.7.

Air Viper 2.67.9Best for: Full-intermediate to advanced players generating pace through head speedRead the review
Maxima Carbon Rose7.7Best for: Advanced all-court players seeking speed, control and spin versatilityRead the review

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×
Maxima Carbon Rose

No summarised videos yet.

Air Viper 2.6: reviews and videos →Maxima Carbon Rose: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

StarVieRaptor+

Sits between the two on paper: more comfort than the Air Viper 2.6, more forgiveness than the Maxima Carbon Rose.

€ 209.95Compare all three →

Was this page useful?