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BABOLAT Air Viper 2025 Padel Racket

£225.00

If you’re the kind of player who lives and breathes speed, the Babolat Air Viper 2025 is like a second arm. It’s incredibly lightweight, lightning sharp at the net, and packed with control—perfect for anyone who wants to turn pace and precision into point-winning shots.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The Babolat Air Viper 2.5 2025 is a high-performance racket built for players who thrive on speed and sharp reactions. With a diamond shape and lightweight design (around 355 g), this racket lets you beat your opponent to the ball and dominate the net with quick volleys.

Constructed with a carbon frame and a 16K carbon surface, it gives you a firm, responsive feel that’s both explosive and precise. The core uses X-EVA sandwich technology, combining softer inner layers for better comfort with denser outer layers for extra spring off the court. You’ll also appreciate the Vibrasorb System² for reduced vibration, the Smart Buttcap for adjustable comfort, and a 3D Spin+ texture to help you inject extra spin when needed. It’s truly tailored for advanced attackers who want speed, power, and finesse in one sleek, agile package.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Brand

Babolat

Racket Balance

Balanced, High (Head Heavy)

Racket Firmness

Balanced, Hard

Racket Material

Carbon

Racket Shape

Diamond

Racket Style

Balanced, Power

Racket Surface

Rough

Racket Weight

355g (+/- 10)

Racket Year

2025

DELIVERY & RETURNS
Delivery
We currently offer free delivery from our UK warehouse to the UK & Ireland on all orders over £/€100. We ship using Royal Mail Tracked 24/48, ensuring you get your items quickly and safely.

We aim to get all our orders sent for next day delivery on Royal Mail 24 or 2 days for Royal Mail 48, but allow us a little extra just in case Royal Mail want to be a little slow!

Return & exchange
If you are not satisfied with your purchase you can return it to us within 14 days for an exchange or refund as long as it is still in the same condition as it was delivered.

Help
WhatsApp us on (+44) 7418 602683, or email us at shop@ninepadel.com.

The expert's thoughts..

Right from the first hit, the Babolat Air Viper 2025 shows itself as a racket built for players who like to dominate the point. With its diamond shape, high balance, and a construction of 100% carbon plus a 16K carbon face, you get crisp, raw power that really shines. The medium-hard feel gives you enough firmness to accelerate through smashes and overheads, but still offers a level of comfort and feedback that means it doesn’t feel overly harsh.

On court, the standout moment is at the net — the Air Viper lets you react fast, punch through volleys, and dictate exchanges. The touch and rebound from the X-EVA core mean you have enough control when you drop back or defend, though the racket’s sweet spot is on the smaller side, so it rewards clean hits more than forgiving ones. Defence and extended rallies are still possible, but this is very much a racket made for taking the initiative.

What we really like about this model is how it retains an all-court capability while clearly leaning into attack. If you’re a player who wants to finish points, attack the net, and feel the racket respond with authority, the Babolat Air Viper 2025 absolutely delivers. It demands good technique and intention, but the payoff is high — crisp execution, strong smashes, and confident net play. For players ready to step up their game, this racket is a serious contender.

Racket Power 97%
Control 84%
Maneuverability 86%
Weight (low-high) 58%
Sweet Spot 76%
Firmness (soft-hard) 76%

Ratings based on Padelful.com – The leading independent padel racket review site and combined with our own expert opinions.

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Powerful and awesome sound. 

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Thin profile, but not light - making it unforgiving. 

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Why buy from NINEPADEL?

At NINEPADEL, we’re an independent padel store run by actual players, and that means everything you read — from racket advice to product recommendations — comes from people who are genuinely on court week after week. No generic copy, no sales fluff, just honest takes on the rackets we’ve tested and believe in.

As a UK-based company, you never have to worry about hidden import fees or unexpected charges like you might with some overseas retailers — what you see is exactly what you pay. We carefully hand-pick the best brands and latest models, and if you ever want real guidance, you can reach us on WhatsApp for proper player-to-player advice.

We’re also passionate about growing the sport across the UK and Ireland, proudly supporting players, clubs, leagues and tournaments. With NINEPADEL, you’re not just buying a racket — you’re backing a community built by people who love the game as much as you do.

We deliver with Royal Mail 24/48 Tracked and Signed service  from our UK warehouse, a fully insured service that aims to deliver the next working day from dispatch or 48 hours on Royal Mail 48 service. Both are available on checkout. On dispatch we’ll send your tracking number so you can keep an eye on it, as we know you’ll be excited!

Absolutely. We accept returns within 14 days as long as the racket is unused and in perfect, resellable condition—including original packaging. Just get in touch with us to arrange a return or exchange.

At this time, we don’t offer demo rackets or trials, but our team is happy to recommend models based on your playing level, goals, and preferences. We’re working behind the scenes to open up a storefront in a few clubs around the country!

Anywhere in the UK and Ireland we deliver from our UK Warehouse. If you’re looking something delivered elsewhere, just drop us a message and we’ll be happy to provide a quote.

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