{"product_id":"babolat-air-viper-2-6-2026-padel-racket","title":"Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 is Babolat's performance-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for power: finishing at the net, and rewarding a player who already generates their own racket-head speed. The balance is even, which keeps it neutral through the swing and easy to adapt to. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket most of the time and is starting to shape the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is X-EVA (3-layer sandwich). The face is Carbon 16K. Higher weave numbers mean more filaments per bundle and a broader, generally softer weave — often the more comfortable option rather than the stiffer one. A rough, sandblasted surface adds bite on the ball for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated weight is 345–365g. That sits at the lighter end of the range — quicker through the air and easier across a long session. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Profile thickness is 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-02. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.babolat.com\/us\/padel-technical-collection-2026.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977624928627,"sku":"PO-1010","price":463.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/150176-AIR_VIPER_2.6-100-1-Face.png?v=1787057932","url":"https:\/\/australianpadelshop.com\/products\/babolat-air-viper-2-6-2026-padel-racket","provider":"Australian Padel Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}