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Babolat

Technical Viper

Shape, balance, core and weight of the Babolat Technical Viper explained, plus the player types it fits.

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The specs

Shape
Teardrop
Balance
Head-heavy
Core
Hard
Frame
Carbon 16K/3K
Weight
370 g
Level
Tournament
Price bracket
over €300

Specs checked on: 2026-09-19 · Manufacturer and retailer information, not our own test

Who it suits

For the attacker

What you want is power on the finish: diamond or teardrop, head-heavy balance, rather hard core. That asks for a clean contact point, otherwise the combination costs more control than it adds in power.

More about this player type

What the values mean

  • Teardrop: The compromise: a decent sweet spot and still power when you go through the ball.
  • Head-heavy: Head-heavy, adds power on the finish, costs manoeuvrability and loads the arm more.
  • Hard: A hard core: direct pace and clear feedback, but it demands a clean technique.

What to watch out for

  • A hard core rewards clean contact and punishes everything else, including in your arm.
  • Head-heavy balance adds power but makes the racket slower to swing and loads arm and shoulder more.
  • The manufacturer positions this model at tournament level; it is not meant for starting out.

Where to get it

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Common questions

Who is the Babolat Technical Viper for?

What you want is power on the finish: diamond or teardrop, head-heavy balance, rather hard core. That asks for a clean contact point, otherwise the combination costs more control than it adds in power.

Why is there no price here?

From the product data of the shops we are affiliated with. It is refreshed once a day, and every price is shown with the date it was read. While no partner shop lists a model, we name its price bracket rather than a number that is wrong.

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