Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 vs Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0

The verdict

Choose the Technical Viper 3.0 if you want more power, the Technical Viper Soft 3.0 if you want more comfort.

Technical Viper 3.0Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.0
Technical Viper Soft 3.0
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+2.5

Better buy now: the Technical Viper Soft 3.0. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 49.18 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Technical Viper 3.0 to the Technical Viper Soft 3.0: more comfort, less power.

Controla bit more control3.54.0
Powerless power10.09.0
Comfortmore comfort2.55.0
Handlingabout the same4.04.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness1.52.0

Technical Viper 3.0Technical Viper Soft 3.0Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
370 g
365 g
Face
3K carbon
Soft Carbon
Core
Hard EVA
Black EVA
Surface
Rough finish
Rough finishing
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates both about the same: 7.4 and 7.3.

Technical Viper 3.07.4Best for: Advanced attack-first players who center ball consistently and want maximum powerRead the review
Technical Viper Soft 3.07.3Best for: Advanced attackers seeking sustainable overhead and volley finishing powerRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Technical Viper 3.010 videos
  • Lots of power 10×
  • Good feel 6×
  • Strong overheads 3×
  • Good spin 3×
  • Good at the net 3×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 9×
  • Small sweet spot 4×
  • Vibration, hard on the arm 3×
  • Harder to handle 2×
  • Expensive 2×
Technical Viper Soft 3.0

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