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[IN-STORE ONLY] Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 Padel Racket - Red/Dark Navy (150179)
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The Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0 is the Viper shape with the edges taken off. It keeps the diamond head and the 270 mm balance that make the Viper an attacking frame, then pairs a soft carbon face with a black EVA core so the racket hits hard without hitting harshly.
Note: This product is available for in-store purchase only.
Key Features
- Diamond head shape — concentrates mass high in the head for maximum power, with a smaller and less forgiving sweet spot.
- Black EVA core — the foam behind the face, which sets how the ball is returned on contact.
- Soft Carbon face — the striking surface Babolat specifies for this frame.
- Weight 365 g +/- 10 g with a 270 mm balance.
- Vibrabsorb System² (powered by SMAC).
- Dynamic Stability System.
- 3D Spin+.
Performance Overview
The word "Soft" here refers to the face, not the racket's intent. Soft carbon flexes more on contact than the 3K weave used on the standard Technical Viper, which lengthens dwell time slightly and produces a fuller, less brittle feel. The black EVA core does the same job from behind the face.
The practical consequence is comfort. A diamond-headed 365 g racket generates real shock on a heavy smash, and players who like that shape but not the arm punishment it brings are exactly who this frame is for. The Vibrabsorb System² damping and the Dynamic Stability System handle the rest.
The 38 mm frame thickness and 3D Spin+ surface round out a racket that is still firmly on the attacking side of the range — it is a softer Viper, not a control racket.
Benefits
- Diamond-head power with noticeably better arm comfort.
- Fuller feel on contact than a stiff carbon face.
- Stability under heavy overhead loading.
- 3D Spin+ surface for cut smashes and topspin lobs.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat |
| Model | Technical Viper Soft 3.0 |
| Reference | 150179 |
| Colour | Red / Dark Navy |
| Head Shape | Diamond |
| Weight | 365 g +/- 10 g |
| Balance | 270 mm |
| Core | Black EVA |
| Face | Soft Carbon |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Frame Thickness | 38 mm |
| Technologies | Vibrabsorb System² (powered by SMAC), Dynamic Stability System, 3D Spin+ |
| Player Profile | Technical Striker — aggressive players |
| Sport | Padel |
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Final Verdict
The Technical Viper Soft 3.0 solves a real problem: attacking players who want a diamond head but find hard-core frames punishing over a full season. It gives up very little in power and returns a great deal in comfort, which for most club-level attackers is a trade well worth making.
Note: This product is available for in-store purchase only.