{"product_id":"babolat-air-viper-2-6-padel-racket-150177","title":"[IN-STORE ONLY] Babolat Air Viper 2.6 Padel Racket - Black\/Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Air Viper 2.6 takes the Viper's attacking intent and rebuilds it around handling. A teardrop head and a 265 mm balance make it far quicker through the air than the Technical Viper, while the X-EVA core and 16K carbon face keep the response firm and fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: This product is available for in-store purchase only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeardrop head shape — a mid-height sweet spot that balances power against a usable hitting area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-EVA core — the foam behind the face, which sets how the ball is returned on contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16K Carbon face — the striking surface Babolat specifies for this frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 355 g +\/- 10 g with a 265 mm balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrabsorb System² (powered by SMAC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D Spin+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Buttcap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen-thousand-filament carbon is a dense, stiff weave, and it gives this frame a hard, immediate response — the ball leaves the face quickly with very little dwell time. Paired with the X-EVA core, which is Babolat's firmer, more reactive foam, the result is a racket that rewards a fast racket head and punishes a lazy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates it from the Technical Viper is where the weight sits. At 355 g and 265 mm, the mass is more evenly distributed, so the frame can be brought round quickly for a reflex volley or a defensive block off the glass. The trade is a slightly smaller share of raw overhead power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3D Spin+ surface adds grip on the ball for players who use topspin lobs and cut smashes, and the Smart Buttcap keeps the handle end tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast through the air for quick hands at the net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, direct response from the 16K carbon face and X-EVA core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacking character without the Technical Viper's high-balance demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D Spin+ surface for players who work the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBabolat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Viper 2.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack \/ Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeardrop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e355 g +\/- 10 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e265 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-EVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16K Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibrabsorb System² (powered by SMAC), 3D Spin+, Smart Buttcap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayer Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Striker — dynamic, attacking players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Central Sports?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 100% Genuine \u0026amp; Authorised Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎾 Trusted Padel \u0026amp; Racket Sports Specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Secure Packaging \u0026amp; Fast Processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤝 Reliable Customer Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🆕 Access to Latest Releases \u0026amp; Collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinal Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air Viper 2.6 is for the attacking player who values speed of hand over sheer mass behind the ball. It is quick, firm and demanding in its own way — you need to generate the racket head speed yourself — but for a dynamic net player it is one of the most responsive frames Babolat offers at this weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: This product is available for in-store purchase only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Black\/Blue \/ One Size","offer_id":56795232305534,"sku":"997519.6250.3000","price":252.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/4352\/0240\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-04-29T163634.111.png?v=1787453985","url":"https:\/\/www.ycsports.com\/products\/babolat-air-viper-2-6-padel-racket-150177","provider":"YC Sports Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}