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Buy the Head Extreme Pro if you're a confirmed power player, otherwise the Babolat Viper Air gives you Viper bite in a manageable package.
The Viper Air at £160 is Babolat's lighter aggressive option, designed for players who want the Viper attacking DNA without the full 375g weight. The Extreme Pro (£180-235, 360-375g, diamond, hard EVA, 3K carbon) is full pro spec, unapologetic.
Quick breakdown:
If you're already a confirmed attacker with the technique and fitness to drive a heavy diamond, the Head Extreme Pro is the bigger weapon. If you want aggressive characteristics in a more manageable package or you're just stepping up from a control-style frame, the Viper Air is the wiser buy. Don't spend £235 on a frame your forearm can't hold up against.
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 | 360-375g |
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Balance | Medium | High |
| Core | — | Hard EVA |
| Surface | Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre 3K |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Babolat Viper has 355-370g vs 360-375g. Balance: Babolat Viper has Medium vs High. Surface: Babolat Viper has Carbon fibre vs Carbon fibre 3K. Overall, the Babolat Viper Air Padel Racket is best for intermediate players while the Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Babolat Viper Air Padel Racket suits intermediate players and the Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket (£180-235) 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 Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket can pay off.