2027 Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.1

Juan Lebrón puts his name to this one, and it is made for the attacking padel he is known for: win the net, then put the ball away. If you would rather end a rally than extend it, start here.

Contact is firm and quick. The Hard EVA core and 3K carbon face send the ball away with very little give, and the Dynamic Stability System, a reinforced bar through the heart, keeps a full smash or a punched volley on line instead of twisting. The raised 3D Spin texture grips the ball well enough to cut a víbora or kick a smash off the side wall.

The trade is that it does little for you if you arrive late or swing short. At around 370 g and head-heavy, it wants a committed stroke, and it lets you know when you miss the middle. If the shape and the attacking intent appeal but you want a kinder contact, the Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.1 pairs the same diamond head and stability bar with a Soft Carbon face and a medium Black EVA core.

Level

Advanced/Pro

Type of game

Power

Shape

Diamond

Balance

High (Head-heavy)

Weight

370g (±10g)

Face

3K Carbon Fibre

Core

Hard EVA

Surface

3D Rough

Pro player

Juan Lebrón

Year

2027

• 3K Carbon — The face is woven 3K carbon, which is where the quick, crisp strike comes from when you swing through the ball.
• Hard EVA core — A firm rubber core with little give, so contact feels direct and a committed swing comes straight back as speed.
• Dynamic Stability System — A reinforced bar running through the heart that stiffens the frame, so the head holds steady when you hit hard and more of your effort goes into the ball.
• 3D Spin — A raised texture across the hitting surface that bites into the ball, making it easier to cut a víbora or put spin on a three-wall smash.

Free tracked delivery on orders over R1,000. Central areas receive orders in 1–3 working days; outlying areas can take a few days longer via regional couriers.