Babolat
From the first natural gut strings to Juan Lebrón's Viper, Babolat has been making the kit players win with for 150 years. In padel since 2001, and one of the brands we rate most.
Juan Lebrón.
El Lobo.
One of the most explosive players in the game and Babolat's headline name in padel since 2016. In 2019 Babolat had the world number one in both tennis and padel at the same time, with Nadal and Lebrón. His signature racket for 2027 is the diamond-shaped Viper Juan Lebrón 3.1.
Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.1 2027£339.99 · In stock
BABOLAT RH Pro Juan Lebron Black/Plum£99.99 · In stockFind your Babolat
Technical
Attack · DiamondFor players who like to finish points. Head-heavy and firm, with power on smashes, bandejas and viboras. Lebrón's range sits here too.
Air
Speed · TeardropLight and quick through the air. For players who win points with movement, fast volleys and getting to the net early.
Counter
Control · RoundA big, central sweet spot for strong defence and precision, with power when you need it. For players who build the point.
Women's
330 to 335g · Dyna and StimaDyna for fast players who win at the net. Stima for players who wear opponents down with control and consistency.
Our Babolat picks
2025Babolat Air Origin
Teardrop · 345g · Soft£85.00The kindest first racket we sell. Light, soft and forgiving.
2026Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6
Round · 350g · Soft → Medium£119.99Round and soft. Control while you learn to add pace.
2026Babolat Air Viper 2.6
Teardrop · 355g · Medium → Hard£199.99Fast hands at the net with real bite on the finish.
2026Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Diamond · 365g · Hard£219.99Full attack. For clean strikers who want to end the point.
The tech, in plain English
Shock-absorbing material in the face, core and handle. Less vibration up your arm.
Across the 2026 rangeA woven carbon face for power and precision. Firmer, faster, less forgiving.
Technical, Lebrón and Counter ViperCarbon and fibreglass mixed. A bit more give, so it’s easier to play.
Veron modelsA reinforced bar in the heart of the racket that keeps it stable on hard hits.
2026 rangeA raised, rough face that grips the ball for more spin.
Air and CounterA wrist strap you can adjust or take off completely.
2026 range150 years, briefly
Pierre Babolat starts making natural gut strings in Lyon.
The VS natural gut string, still made today.
First tennis racquet, the Pure Drive.
Babolat makes its first padel racket.
Juan Lebrón joins Babolat.
World number one in tennis and padel at the same time.
First women’s padel collection.
150 years, still run by the Babolat family.
More than rackets
BABOLAT Ace Padel Balls
From £6.75
BABOLAT Pro Response Padel Overgrip White x3
£8.00
BABOLAT RH PRO Technical Padel Bag
£90.00
BABOLAT Lebron RH PRO Orange Padel Bag
£100.00
BABOLAT Padel Wrist Strap Replacement Black
£8.50
Babolat Sensa Rise White/Rhodamine Red Womens Padel Shoe
£80.00
Babolat Jet Viva Men's Padel Shoe White/Black
£85.00
Babolat Sensa Women Padel Shoe Sky Blue/Tigerlily
£85.00Everything Babolat
2026Babolat Technical Veron 3.0
Diamond · 360-375g · Soft → Medium£139.99
2025Babolat Counter Veron
Round · 365g · Medium£170.00
2026Babolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0
Diamond · 360-375g · Soft → Medium£179.99
BABOLAT Logo Sweat/Wrist bands (2)
£6.50
2025Babolat Dyna Energy
Teardrop · 330g · Medium£150.00More brands
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About Babolat padel
Babolat is the oldest racket sports company in the world, founded in Lyon in 1875 by Pierre Babolat, who made the first natural gut strings for tennis. Still run by the Babolat family, the company moved into racquets in the 1990s and made its first padel racket in 2001.
Today Babolat's padel range is built around three play styles: Technical for attackers, Air for speed and Counter for control, each in versions from the beginner-friendly Origin to the tournament-level Viper, plus the Dyna and Stima women's ranges. Juan Lebrón has been the face of Babolat padel since 2016.
At NINEPADEL we stock a wide Babolat range in the UK with next-day delivery, and we're happy to help you choose on WhatsApp or in person at our shop inside Padel54.