Babolat Air Viper 2026 vs Wilson Bela V3 2026
Two teardrop rackets, side by side. Specs are the published figures; prices are what US stores charged at our latest check, shipping included.
What actually separates them
- Wilson Bela V3 2026 is the heavier of the two, by about 10 g. Heavier frames hit harder and tire the arm sooner.
- Babolat Air Viper 2026 has a medium core and Wilson Bela V3 2026 a hard one, which is the difference you feel first on contact.
- They are aimed at different players: Babolat Air Viper 2026 at advanced level, Wilson Bela V3 2026 at intermediate.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Babolat Air Viper 2026 | Wilson Bela V3 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop | Teardrop |
| Level | Advanced | Intermediate |
| Weight | 345–365 g | 355–375 g |
| Balance | 265 mm | 265 mm |
| Thickness | — | 38 mm |
| Core | X-EVA (3-layer sandwich) | Power Foam |
| Core feel | Medium | Hard |
| Face | 16K carbon | 3K carbon |
| Frame | 100% carbon | C2 tubular carbon (V-Bridge) |
| Surface | 3D Spin+ | Spin2 texture |
| Player edition | — | Fernando Belasteguín |
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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