Babolat Technical Viper 2023: The Official Racket of World Champion Juan Lebròn
Starting this year, we bring you a review of great significance, presenting the official Babolat padel racquet that captures the essence of world champion Juan Lebròn’s paddle. The Babolat Technical Viper is here in a new design for 2023, produced in collaboration with the athlete!
Agility, combativeness, and spectacularity are the features that make this racquet perfect for players who mirror Lebròn’s style. It also embodies the high-quality materials and compelling design that characterize the Babolat brand!
Let’s explore the technical specifications…
Babolat Technical Viper 2023: The Official Racquet of World Champion Juan Lebron
Babolat Technical Viper 2023: Features
The striking red and black graphics with blue details and unique design immediately catch the eye, as does the fiery red rigid packaging with Lebròn’s signature that includes the paddle and two adjustable laces, adding further prestige.
This racquet embodies explosive power at its highest level and is ideal for technical attackers. The 100% carbon fiber frame and surface, along with the EVA rubber core, make the Technical Viper 2023 a long-lasting racquet capable of withstanding impacts and wear over time.
At 365 g +/- 10 g, it may seem suitable for women and anyone who needs a paddle under 370g to avoid arm fatigue. However, it is recommended for those with fluid technique and highly skilled competitive athletes who have precise impacts because it is a rather rigid racquet that can cause fatigue.
Furthermore, it is crucial to hit the ball in the sweet spot, which is already small, as otherwise, the ball tends to lose its strength.
On the other hand, this racquet is incredibly stable, produces a solid feeling, and has superior comfort compared to the standard Technical Viper because, although harder, it is better cushioned.
Shape and Systems of the Babolat Technical Viper 2023 Padel Racquet
The surgical precision of this racquet, given its diamond shape, makes every attacking shot decisive.
Integrated systems in the paddle allow for greater comfort and maneuverability; here are the specifics:
- SMART BUTTCAP: This system enables the removal of the lace, allowing it to be changed according to personal preference, replaced with the one that comes with the package, or washed in case of need.
- 3D SPIN +: The raised structures on the surface enhance spin and, combined with the rough sanding finish, increase control.
- VIBRABSORB SYSTEM²: As we have seen with other racquets (such as the Air Vertuo 2022), this technology minimizes vibrations, reducing injuries such as tennis elbow by combining elastomers integrated into carbon fibers in both the handle and core of the paddle.
The recommended grip for this Viper Technical 2023 is the 1.9mm Syntec Pro grip: designed to provide a balanced contact with the paddle, improve traction, and is one of Babolat’s most absorbent grips.
Compared to the classic Technical Viper, this racquet has two holes at the base that move the balance higher, to 27, giving more power to the ball push. Furthermore, the backspin is more accentuated, and there is more grip, as well as a greater level of control.
In conclusion, if you want more control or spin than the Technical Viper, it’s worth investing in the Viper Technical 2023.
Price of Babolat Technical Viper 2023
The cost of the Lebron padel racquet ranges from €230 to €380. A reasonable price, considering the high-quality materials, collaboration with one of the world’s strongest players, and the research put into producing the paddle.
For more information about the cost of a paddle, read our article on our blog on how much a padel racquet costs on average.
The Viper Technical completes Babolat’s series of padel racquets, together with the Babolat Veron and Babolat Vertuo, for three different playing styles (attacker, aerial, technical attacker, and counter-attacker). Furthermore, all three racquets are designed for different levels: Air, Technic, and Counter.
