Babolat Air Viper 2026 vs Nox AT10 Pro Cup Soft 2026
Two teardrop rackets, side by side. Specs are the published figures; prices are what US stores charge today, shipping included.
What actually separates them
- Nox AT10 Pro Cup Soft 2026 is the heavier of the two, by about 13 g. Heavier frames hit harder and tire the arm sooner.
- They are aimed at different players: Babolat Air Viper 2026 at advanced level, Nox AT10 Pro Cup Soft 2026 at intermediate.
- Today they cost within $7.00 of each other in the US, so price is not the deciding factor.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Babolat Air Viper 2026 | Nox AT10 Pro Cup Soft 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop | Teardrop |
| Level | Advanced | Intermediate |
| Weight | 345–365 g | 360–375 g |
| Balance | 265 mm | Medium-high (no figure published) |
| Core | X-EVA (3-layer sandwich) | HR3 Soft EVA (low density) |
| Feel | Medium | Medium |
| Face | 16K carbon | Fiber Glass Silver (aluminised fiberglass) |
| Frame | 100% carbon | 100% carbon |
| Surface | 3D Spin+ | Exclusive Spin (3D hexagonal + sandblasted) |
| Player edition | — | Agustín Tapia |
Rows that match are greyed out. Specs are published figures from the brand or the store, not lab tests: see each racket's page for the source and the date we checked it.
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