# Babolat Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 > Diamond, 365 g, head-heavy balance. Below average for control, comfort, handling and forgiveness. € 174.90 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 14 Nov 2026. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0/ - Last updated: 2026-10-29 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Babolat](https://padell.io/brands/babolat/) · [Viper Soft](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/viper-soft/generations/) 2026 - **Shape**: Diamond - **Weight**: 365 g - **Balance**: Head-heavy - **Core**: Black EVA Lowest price **€ 174.90** at Padel Nuestro · In stock · € 169.95 + € 4.95 shipping · Checked at 02:19 (2026-11-14) · 14% cheaper than usual Lowest in 51 days **€ 174.90** Today **€ 174.90** [Buy at Padel Nuestro](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padelnuestro.com%2Fint%2Fbabolat-tech-viper-soft-3-0) 1. [Lardesports · In stock · Free shipping · Checked on 13 Nov (2026-11-13) **€ 199.00**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lardesports.com%2Fen-eu%2Fproducts%2Fraquette-de-padel-babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0-2026) 2. [Padelfreunde · In stock · + € 7.90 shipping · Checked at 03:59 (2026-11-14) **€ 206.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadelfreunde.de%2Fproducts%2Fbabolat-viper-soft-jl-3-0-padelschlaeger-26) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 is Babolat's softer take on a heavy diamond-shaped attacking racket. It weighs 365 g and has a head-heavy balance. The one reviewer who played it found easier power and better defense than on the hard Viper. The catch: the specs point to low control and low maneuverability, and the balance in mm is not published. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 9 October 2026 Choose it if - you already attack from the net and want a softer face than the standard Viper gives - you play with early preparation and can swing a 365 g head-heavy racket all match - you liked the power of the hard Viper but lost too many defensive balls with it Skip it if - you want a quick, easy-to-handle racket for fast exchanges at the net. The diamond shape, the weight and the heavy head all slow it down - you are new to padel or come back from arm trouble, because a heavy diamond asks a lot of your arm - you want the hard-face original, where the Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0 is the one to check ## How it plays 8.1 **padell.io score 8.1** Play 8.0 (60%) and reviews 8.3 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 2.0 below average▼ - **Power**: 10.0 above average▲ - **Comfort**: 3.0 below average▼ - **Handling**: 2.0 below average▼ - **Forgiveness**: 2.0 below average▼ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a power racket with a softer face, and the meters read low almost everywhere else. - **Control** Low, because a diamond shape and a head-heavy balance leave less margin for placing the ball. - **Power** High, helped by the Black EVA core, the diamond shape, the weight and the heavy head. - **Comfort** Low, since the heavy head and the core pull it down even though the Soft Carbon face pulls the other way. - **Handling** Low, as the shape, the weight and the balance all slow the racket in your hand. - **Forgiveness** Low on the meter, although the one tested review mentions a larger sweet spot than the hard Viper. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 Newer version from 2027 - **Shape**: Diamond [Sweet spot high in the face: power overhead, less forgiving](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 365 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Head-heavy according to the brand Head-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move - **Face**: Soft Carbon Soft carbon: more feel and easier ball exit - **Core**: Black EVA Hard: control and power at speed, more vibration - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: 3D Spin Rough: helps with spin - **Handle**: Syntec Pro - **Frame**: Carbon Not published by the brand: head size Specs from the brand's own site · checked 25 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Babolat%20Viper%20Soft%20Juan%20Lebr%C3%B3n%203.0) ## Video reviews 4 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 4 video reviewers say 4 played it on court Often mentioned **Plus points** - Easy to handle *3 of 4* - Lots of power *2 of 4* - Large sweet spot *2 of 4* **Minus points** - Demanding, needs good technique *3 of 4* - Expensive *2 of 4* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be an offensive model that delivers strong flat drives with ease. It offers a surprisingly generous sweet spot for a diamond shape and is suitable for upper intermediate players on both the left and right side. Tested on court The reviewer finds the Babolat Viper Soft 2026 to be a highly reactive and manageable racket with a wide sweet spot. It offers a softer feel compared to the harder JL 3.0 model, making it more accessible for a broader range of players. Tested on court The reviewer finds that this racket is not soft despite its name. It offers good control and ball output, making it suitable for intermediate players who want a powerful yet manageable racket. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be a powerful and aggressive option that is more accessible than the professional version. It offers good control and maneuverability for offensive players who want to maintain a high pace without excessive arm strain. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/viper-soft/generations/) 2026 · This racket · € 174.90 [2027 · Different specs · € 244.80](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-1/) ## Price history Today **€ 169.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 169.95** vs 30-day average **-4%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say Only one review is listed: padel.how, rating the racket 73 out of 100. It likes the easier medium-speed power and the better defense than on the standard Viper. It also notes slower initial movement that needs early preparation, and it points the racket at advanced attackers. There is nothing to compare it against, so there is no disagreement between sources to report. The one tension is with this page's meters, which read Low for control, comfort and sweet spot. Those come from the specs, not from play. The review rates control, comfort and sweet spot as neutral. No video reviews or player comments are listed. [**padel.how** 7.3 “Defense is materially better than with the hard Viper.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0-2026-review/) The Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 is the softer take on [Babolat](https://padell.io/brands/babolat/)'s heavy diamond. The one reviewer who played it says the difference shows up in defense, not in raw power. That is a useful starting point. Most diamond rackets are bought for smashes. This one asks whether you can keep the smash and lose fewer balls in defense. ## Soft Carbon and Black EVA: how this Viper differs from the hard Juan Lebrón The face is Soft Carbon and the core is Black EVA. The standard [Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/viper-juan-lebron-3-0/) uses 3K carbon over Hard EVA. This version also weighs 365 g against 370 g. Shape and thickness stay the same: diamond, 38 mm. What does that change for you? On paper, a softer face and a different core should make the ball leave the racket a little more gently. Babolat does not publish a number for that, so treat it as a direction, not a measurement. The frame is carbon, and the handle is Syntec Pro. The brand also lists a Dynamic Stability System. Babolat says it stiffens the frame and makes it steadier on impact. That is a brand claim, and no reviewer confirms it. ## Comfort without losing intensity, says Babolat: the meters answer Low The product page says the Soft Carbon raises comfort without taking away intensity. It is marketing, so read it as intent. The comfort meter on this page reads Low. It is built from the specs and the review. The Soft Carbon face pushes comfort up. The Black EVA core, the weight and the head-heavy balance push it down, and the reviews do not help. So expect softer than the hard Viper, not soft. If your elbow or shoulder already complains, a 365 g head-heavy diamond is a risk. A lighter racket with an even balance is the safer way to find out. ## 73 out of 100 from padel.how: easier power, better defense, slow to start Only one source is listed, and it played the racket. padel.how gives it 73 out of 100. It found easier medium-speed power than on the standard Viper and a larger sweet spot that helps defense. The reviewer says defense is clearly better than with the hard Viper. The same review names a cost. Initial movement is slower, so you need to prepare early. It recommends the racket for advanced attackers who want high power with more match margin. Grip, comfort, control and sweet spot are all rated neutral, and power is the only positive. That sits oddly beside the meters. The review calls the sweet spot larger than on the hard Viper, while the sweet spot meter here reads Low. Both can be true: larger than a very hard racket, still small next to a round one. One review is thin evidence, so do not take either reading as settled. ## 365 g and a head-heavy label: what the heavy head asks of your arm and your preparation Babolat lists 365 g with no range, and the balance as Head Heavy. The weight is high but not extreme. The heavy head is the bigger factor. It adds momentum to a smash or a bandeja, and it makes the racket slower to bring around in a short exchange. That matches the review about slow initial movement. The fix is habit, not equipment. Get the racket back early, shorten your swing at the net, and hold your ready position with the head up. Babolat describes the intended player as one with an attacking style. It does not give a skill level. Treat it as a racket for players who already hit with confidence. ## Viper Soft, Technical Viper Soft and Viper Juan Lebrón: which Viper to look at The Viper family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**Juan Lebrón 3.0**](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/viper-juan-lebron-3-0/) [**Juan Lebron 3.0 FW**](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/viper-juan-lebron-3-0-fw/) **Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0** The [Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/viper-juan-lebron-3-0/) is the hard version: 3K carbon, Hard EVA, 370 g. Choose it if you want the original feel and can live with less forgiveness. The [Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/technical-viper-soft-3-0/) has the same listed build as this racket: Soft Carbon, Black EVA, 365 g, diamond, 38 mm. It also publishes a 270 mm balance, which this one does not. If the numbers matter to you, that listing is easier to judge. The [Wilson Defy V1 SE](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/defy-v1-se/) is a different brand with a similar profile: diamond, 365 g, 265 mm balance, and an Advanced level label. It is a sensible second opinion if you want a heavy attacking racket from outside the Viper line. ## Balance in mm, head size, weight system: what the sheet leaves open Three specs are not published for this racket: the balance in mm, the head size and the weight system. Babolat gives only the label Head Heavy. You cannot tell how head-heavy it really is, or how large the hitting area is. The usual workaround is to look at a sibling that does list them, but the Technical Viper Soft 3.0 is a different product. Use it as a hint, not as proof. If you can, try the racket before you commit. With a heavy diamond, a short test says more than the sheet does. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. [About padell.io →](https://padell.io/about/) ## Similar rackets [Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/technical-viper-soft-3-0/) · 7.8 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-technical-viper-soft-3-0-vs-babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0/) [Wilson Defy V1 SE](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/defy-v1-se/) · 7.1 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0-vs-wilson-defy-v1-se/) [Babolat Technical Veron 3.0](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/technical-veron-3-0/) · 8.1 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0-vs-babolat-technical-veron-3-0/) [Babolat Veron Juan Lebrón 3.0](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/veron-juan-lebron-3-0/) · 7.8 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0-vs-babolat-veron-juan-lebron-3-0/) [All rackets that play like the Babolat Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/babolat/viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0/) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 the same as the Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0?** No. The Soft version lists Soft Carbon over Black EVA at 365 g. The standard one lists 3K carbon over Hard EVA at 370 g. Shape and thickness are the same. **Is it easier to play than the hard Viper?** padel.how says defense is better and medium-speed power comes more easily. It still needs early preparation, and the meters read Low for control and maneuverability. **Is it a racket for beginners?** Not on paper. It is a 365 g head-heavy diamond. Babolat describes it for an attacking style, and padel.how names advanced attackers as the target. **Will it be kind to your arm?** Not guaranteed. The face is soft, but the heavy head and the core pull the comfort meter down to Low. If your arm is sensitive, try it first. **Is the Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 plays most alike. Differences: control +2.0, comfort +2.0. Today: € 167.14. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-technical-viper-soft-3-0-vs-babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-0/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 2.0/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 3.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (2.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 365 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)