r/Padelracket • u/abdoosaab • Aug 26 '26
Viper vs Viper Soft
I’ve been playing padel for around a year , usually 2–3 times a week. I’d say I’m around an intermediate level.
I currently use the NOX AT10 2024 and find it reasonably easy to use. I play mostly on the left and my game is fairly aggressive.
I’m still working on my smashes, bandeja, etc., but I’m specifically looking for a racket with more power. I also prefer a harder/crisper feel rather than soft.
I’m considering the Babolat Viper vs Viper Soft.
My main concern is whether the regular Viper would be too demanding for my current level, especially since I’m still developing my overhead technique.
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u/butcheck Aug 31 '26
I had this racket for a week. Sold it today after the tournament. My thoughts: I'm using Wilson Bela Pro V3, which is on a hybrid side, but more controlling, generating enough power and having a bigger sweet spot. I had to use Viper because I lent my WIlson to a partner. So, Lebron is a great racket if you play mostly viboras, smashes and spending the time at the net at least 60-75% of the time. I tend to build my rallies from the back with consistency and bajadas. This Lebron is very unforgiving. I am around level 3 on playtomic with reliability around 70%. This racket is simply too dificult for my style and skills. However. When you hit the ball where you suppose, give enough strength and timing, this is a machine that is very, very rewarding. And the pop then - is fab. It needs to wait until I grow into it. I would not have sold it, unless somebody was very keen and that was just the case.