# Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 specs and who it suits > Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026: diamond shape, 360 to 380 g, high balance, €370 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score. Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/babolat/technical-viper-3-0-2026 Last updated: 2026-09-29 The Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 is a diamond padel racket with a hard-feel Hard EVA core, weighing 360 to 380 g with high balance. It plays as a power racket and lists at €370 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for advanced attackers, at 89 out of 98. By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026. - Diamond - 360 to 380 g - High balance - €370 RRP - 2026 season ## Who the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 is right for Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the [AI racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder). 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player. | Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Beginner | - | Not recommended: diamond shape | - | | Intermediate all-rounder | **76** | Poor fit | #1122 of 1214 | | Intermediate, left side | **82** | Workable | #482 of 1214 | | Intermediate, right side | **74** | Poor fit | #994 of 1214 | | Advanced attacker | **89** | Excellent fit | #33 of 1214 | | Elbow or arm trouble | - | Not recommended: hard core | - | ## Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 specs Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower. | Spec | Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 | | --- | --- | | Shape | Diamond | | Weight | 360 to 380 g | | Balance | High | | Core | Hard EVA | | Feel | Hard | | Face | 3K Carbon | | Frame | 100% Carbon | | Playing style | Power | | Season | 2026 | | RRP | €370 (pro band) | ## What the specs mean on court On the numbers, the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 makes most sense for advanced attackers. It is a weaker choice for beginners, intermediate all-rounders, intermediate right-side players and players with elbow or arm trouble. A diamond head moves mass towards the tip. The smash and the vibora get easier; defending low balls and volleying off centre get harder. The harder core rewards a fast, clean swing with pace and precision, and punishes late contact. These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The [free racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder) scores it for your own answers, and the Padel AI app goes further: film one match and it scores your real technique, then re-ranks all 1,418 rackets for the way you actually play. Compare the rest of the range on our [Babolat rackets](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/babolat) page. ## Rackets similar to the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play. | Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Siux Fenix Pro Black 2026 Leo Ausburger](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/fenix-pro-black-2026-leo-ausburger) | Diamond | 355 to 375 g | Hard | €350 | | [Siux Fenix Pro Glow Purple 2026 Leo Ausburger](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/fenix-pro-glow-purple-2026-leo-ausburger) | Diamond | 355 to 375 g | Hard | €350 | | [Oxdog Ultimate Pro Plus 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/oxdog/ultimate-pro-plus-2025) | Diamond | 370 g | Hard | €329 | | [Head Coello Pro 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head/coello-pro-2026) | Diamond | 370 g | Hard | €350 | | [Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/at10-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2026) | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €360 | | [Head Coello Pro 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head/coello-pro-2025) | Diamond | 370 g | Hard | €350 | ## Check it against 1,417 other rackets Seven questions. If this racket fits you, it will show up in your top five. Try the free racket finder: [seven questions, every racket scored](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder). ## Questions about the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 ### Is the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 good for beginners? No. Its diamond shape rules it out for a first racket in our engine. A round, soft racket forgives far more while your timing develops; see our [beginner racket guide](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/best-padel-racket-for-beginners). ### Is the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 a power or a control racket? It plays as a power racket. The diamond shape and high balance put the sweet spot high on the face, which adds power on the smash. ### How heavy is the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026? The manufacturer lists it at 360 to 380 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range. ### Is the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 good for tennis elbow? We do not recommend it with elbow trouble: the hard core transmits more shock. See our guide to the [best padel rackets for tennis elbow](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/best-padel-racket-for-tennis-elbow), and see a physio if it hurts. ### How much does the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 cost? The recommended retail price is €370. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.