The Air padel line from Babolat encapsulates that seemingly perfect divide between a powerful racket that is able to end points while also being packed with plenty of touch to pull off more finesse-based shots. The Air Viper 2.5 is the most advanced racket in the line, designed for intermediate and higher-level players who crave additional mass-based power and stiffer contact for greater levels of pace. The racket sports a 355-gram weight with a middle of the road 265 mm balance, making this teardrop racket dangerously quick through the air. Internally, the X-E.V.A. sandwich construction of three different EVA foams makes for a great mix of stability from the softest, innermost layer, and explosiveness, from the two stiffer exterior layers. To help with spin production during impact, a combination of Babolat's 3D Spin+ surface and a 16K carbon makeup both grip the ball easily, allowing the user to cut under, over, or across the ball with minimal effort. In the heart of the racket, Babolat's new Vibrabsorb System utilizes inserted elastomers that reduce vibrations in areas of high impact. Additionally, Babolat's Holes Pattern System opts for smaller holes more in the center for increased precision, and larger holes around the edge of the racket for more forgiveness on off-center shots. Here at Padel Warehouse, you will more likely than not see at least one Air Viper out on the court. This racket has become extremely popular with our testing team, thanks to its incredible versatility and balanced nature. For intermediate and advanced players looking for that true "Goldilocks" experience, it may be hard to top the Air Viper.