Catalogue
Babolat · 2025 · #13

Air Viper 2.5

Teardrop
Medium
350–360g
Intermediate
Advanced

Editorial ratings

Power8
Control6.5
Comfort6.5
Forgiveness6.5
Maneuverability8.5
Spin7
Sweet Spot6.5
Defense6.5
Attack8
Overall7.9

A light, fast power racket around 355 grams. A 16K carbon face and adaptive foam give explosive, precise shots with high manoeuvrability, aimed at players who thrive on quick net play and rapid exchanges rather than maximum mass.

The Babolat Air Viper 2.5 2025 is a lightweight, manoeuvrable power racket built for players who thrive on agility and quick net play. At roughly 355 grams with a balance around 265 mm, it stays fast in the hand for volleys, blocks and rapid transitions while still delivering explosive shots. A 16K solid carbon face provides power and precision, and an adaptive foam core adjusts to different situations for reactive, controllable output. Babolat markets it in the Viper attacking family, though its lighter build makes it more accessible than the Technical Viper. Sources describe the head as teardrop while some list it as diamond; either way it favours speed and reactivity. It suits advanced players who want power without a heavy, head-loaded frame.

Touch
medium
Ball output
medium-high
Vibration
medium
Demanding
medium
Price range
€180 – €320

Pros

  • Light and very manoeuvrable
  • Explosive for its weight
  • Reactive adaptive foam
  • Good for fast net play

Cons

  • Discontinued, replaced by 2.6
  • Sources disagree on head shape

Full specifications

ShapeTeardrop
BalanceMedium
Weight350–360g
Thickness38mm
Framecarbon
Face16K carbon
Carbon type16K
Coreadaptive foam
Core hardnessmedium
Surface finishrough
Genderunisex

Recommended for

Players who like light, fast frames
Net-focused attackers

Not recommended for

Players wanting maximum mass and control
Beginners

Technologies

16K carbon face
A solid woven carbon surface for power and precision.
Source

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