Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 vs Siux Fenix Pro 2026

The verdict

Choose the Technical Viper Soft 3.0 if you want more comfort, handling and control, the Fenix Pro 2026 if you want more power.

Technical Viper Soft 3.0
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  • Comfort+4.0
  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.5
Fenix Pro 2026Highest score
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  • Power+1.0

The Fenix Pro 2026 plays better on paper (8.6 against 7.7), the Technical Viper Soft 3.0 costs € 22.81 less in Netherlands. Pick the Technical Viper Soft 3.0 if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Technical Viper Soft 3.0 to the Fenix Pro 2026: less comfort, less handling, less control, more power.

Controlless control4.02.5
Powermore power9.010.0
Comfortless comfort5.01.0
Handlingless handling4.02.0
Forgivenessabout the same2.02.0

Technical Viper Soft 3.0Fenix Pro 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
365 g
355 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Soft Carbon
12K carbon
Core
Black EVA
High-density EVA rubber
Surface
Rough finishing
Rough
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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: 7.3 and 7.1.

Technical Viper Soft 3.07.3Best for: Advanced attackers seeking sustainable overhead and volley finishing powerRead the review
Fenix Pro 20267.1Best for: Advanced left-side attackers generating high swing speedsRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Technical Viper Soft 3.0

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Fenix Pro 20269 videos
  • Strong overheads 6×
  • Lots of power 4×
  • Good at the net 4×
  • Good control 3×
  • Good spin 3×
  • Good feel 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 6×
  • Small sweet spot 5×
  • Harder in defence 3×
  • Harder to handle 2×

Or a third racket in between

adidasMetalbone HRD+ 2026

Sits between the two on paper: more power than the Technical Viper Soft 3.0, more control than the Fenix Pro 2026.

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