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Buy the RX Series for spec-per-pound; choose the Viper Air if you specifically want a lighter, more nimble feel.
Both are sensible mid-tier picks but they target different priorities. The Adidas RX Series at £100-110 leans on a teardrop shape, medium balance, soft EVA performance core and carbon face, a versatile build for intermediates wanting a power-control blend.
The Babolat Viper Air at £160 trades on the Viper line's reputation but adds the Air treatment, designed for easier handling and manoeuvrability. You're paying £50 more for that lighter, more accessible feel and the Babolat name.
What I'd buy: - RX Series if you want maximum spec for the price. Carbon face and a soft performance core at £100 is a strong value play. - Viper Air if quick hand speed at the net matters more, or you've previously found 370g+ rackets too sluggish.
For most improvers the RX Series gives you genuinely premium materials at a sensible price. The Viper Air is a solid frame but the £50 premium is mostly comfort and brand. Spend it only if those things matter to you specifically.
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 | 355-370g |
| Shape | Teardrop | Diamond |
| Balance | Medium | Medium |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | — |
| Surface | Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas RX has 360-375g vs 355-370g. Shape: Adidas RX has Teardrop vs Diamond. Overall, the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket is best for intermediate players while the Babolat Viper Air Padel Racket suits intermediate players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket suits intermediate players and the Babolat Viper Air Padel Racket suits intermediate players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Babolat Viper Air Padel Racket (£160) 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 Viper Air Padel Racket can pay off.