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Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 vs Babolat Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0

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The verdict

Choose the Technical Viper 3.0 if you want more handling and control. The Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Technical Viper 3.0
Pick this one for
  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.5
Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 41.42 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Technical Viper 3.0 to the Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0: less handling, less control.

Controlless control3.52.0
Powerabout the same10.010.0
Comforta bit more comfort2.53.0
Handlingless handling4.02.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness1.52.0

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

Where the specs differ

Weight
370 g
365 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
3K carbon
Soft Carbon
Core
Hard EVA
Black EVA
Surface
Rough finish
3D Spin
Handle
Not published
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
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
Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.07.3Best for: Advanced attackers wanting high power with more match marginRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: lots of power, demanding, needs good technique, expensive.

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×
Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.04 videos
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Lots of power 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 3×
  • Expensive 2×
Technical Viper 3.0: reviews and videos →Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

OxdogUltimate Pro+ 2026

Close to both on paper, with more control than either.

€ 274.34Compare all three →

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