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Buy the RX Series for versatile development, otherwise the Technical Viper if you're committed to attacking play.
Two intermediate carbon rackets that play noticeably differently despite similar weight. The Adidas RX Series is a teardrop with medium balance and EVA Soft Performance core. It's the smoother, more forgiving of the two — a versatile option for a player still figuring out whether they're an attacker or a defender. At £100-110 it's also £30-40 cheaper.
The Babolat Technical Viper is a diamond with medium-high balance and Black EVA core. The shape pushes weight towards the head, giving you more punch on smashes but a smaller sweet spot. It's the spicier intermediate stick — better for someone who already knows they want to attack but isn't ready for an advanced pure-diamond.
If you're moving up from a round beginner racket and want a gentle transition, RX. If you want the next racket to actively push you towards aggressive play, Viper.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Weight | 360-375g | 360-375g |
| Shape | Teardrop | Diamond |
| Balance | Medium | Medium-High |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | Black EVA |
| Surface | Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Shape: Adidas RX has Teardrop vs Diamond. Balance: Adidas RX has Medium vs Medium-High. Core: Adidas RX has EVA Soft Performance vs Black EVA. Overall, the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket is best for intermediate players while the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket suits intermediate players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket suits intermediate players and the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket suits intermediate players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket (£140) costs more than the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket (£100-110). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are intermediate players, the extra investment in the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket can pay off.