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Buy the Vertex 04 Hybrid if you're an advanced player chasing top-tier feel; otherwise the Viper Air delivers attacking padel for less.
Babolat versus Bullpadel at very different price points and intensities.
The Babolat Viper Air at £160 sits in the upper-mid bracket. The Viper Air is generally a lighter, more swingable version of Babolat's attacking Viper line — aimed at players who want power without the full weight penalty.
The Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid at £260-280 is a top-tier weapon. 360-380g hybrid shape, medium-high balance, MultiEva core, carbon fibre face. The MultiEva core is the trick — different EVA densities in different zones, giving you power in the sweetspot and control on the edges. Excellent vibration dampening too.
The Vertex 04 is the better racket for proven advanced players who want premium build quality. But at £100-120 more, it's hard to recommend unless you're already winning matches with your current racket and need an upgrade.
For most players the Viper Air's lower weight and lower price make it the practical choice.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Weight | 355-370g | 360-380g |
| Shape | Diamond | Hybrid |
| Balance | Medium | Medium-High |
| Core | — | MultiEva |
| Surface | Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Babolat Viper has 355-370g vs 360-380g. Shape: Babolat Viper has Diamond vs Hybrid. Balance: Babolat Viper has Medium vs Medium-High. Overall, the Babolat Viper Air Padel Racket is best for intermediate players while the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Babolat Viper Air Padel Racket suits intermediate players and the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket (£260-280) costs more than the Babolat Viper Air Padel Racket (£160). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket can pay off.