{"product_id":"babolat-air-vertuo-2-6-padel-racket-150184","title":"Babolat Air Vertuo 2.6 Padel Racket - Blue (150184)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Babolat Air Vertuo 2.6 is the most approachable frame in this group: a teardrop head, 345 g, a 265 mm balance and a fibreglass face over a black EVA core. Everything about it is aimed at handling — a racket that gets into position quickly and stays comfortable through a long session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003eBlack EVA core — the foam behind the face, which sets how the ball is returned on contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibreglass face — the striking surface Babolat specifies for this frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 345 g +\/- 10 g with a 265 mm balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrabsorb System (powered by SMAC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoles Pattern System.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D Spin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Buttcap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA teardrop head is the middle ground in padel. It spreads the sweet spot over a wider area than a diamond frame without giving away as much power as a fully round head, which is why it suits players who cannot guarantee a perfect contact point every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fibreglass face is the other reason this racket is forgiving. Fibreglass flexes more readily than carbon, so it cushions contact, produces less shock through the arm and is more tolerant of a ball struck away from the centre. The 3D Spin surface treatment adds bite for players who work the ball, and the Holes Pattern System is Babolat's hole layout for the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 345 g with a 265 mm balance, it is the lightest and most head-neutral racket here. That translates directly into quicker hands at the net and less fatigue in the third set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForgiving on off-centre contact thanks to the teardrop head and fibreglass face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and quick to manoeuvre at the net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable through the arm over long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuinely usable by improvers as well as experienced players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\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 Vertuo 2.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\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\u003e345 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\u003eBlack EVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibreglass\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 System (powered by SMAC), Holes Pattern System, 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 — beginner to advanced\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\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Central Sports?\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003eFinal Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Air Vertuo 2.6 is the racket to recommend when someone asks what to move on to after a starter frame. It is forgiving, light and comfortable, and it does not punish an imperfect contact point — which is precisely what most club players need more than another ten grams of power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ One Size","offer_id":55523552559489,"sku":"997775.0071.3000","price":144.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/7761\/7916\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-04-29T122932.038.png?v=1777436989","url":"https:\/\/centralsports.co.uk\/products\/babolat-air-vertuo-2-6-padel-racket-150184","provider":"Central Sports UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}