Babolat Babolat Technical Viper 2022If you’re a weekend player who’s fallen for aggressive shotmaking and wants a racket you can grow into, this model will teach you how to generate pace and finish points. It gives an immediate sense of punch that can accelerate development for players committed to improving technique.
You accept a racket that punishes off-centre hits and offers less immediate forgiveness.
Babolat Babolat Technical Viper 2022As a developing player looking to add a reliable weapon, this racket helps you convert consistent technique into more decisive attacking options and sharper volleys. It encourages aggressive finishing while still being manageable for someone refining their timing.
You trade some margin for error and need to keep working on your technique to benefit consistently.
Babolat Babolat Technical Viper 2023For experienced players who already have solid technique and want maximum punch and precision on finishing shots, this model delivers a direct, explosive feel that rewards timing and placement. It’s designed for players who know how to generate their own power and want a true attacking tool.
You accept reduced forgiveness and a harsher feel on mis-hits in exchange for peak performance.
Babolat Babolat Technical Viper 2023If you play left-side, finish points at the net, and prioritise raw attacking options, this racket gives that sense of instant punch and authority on smashes and volleys. It helps you turn good opportunities into winners with minimal effort from the racket.
You give up some softness and touch on delicate defensive or drop shots.
Babolat Babolat Technical Viper 2022A patient, right-side builder could use this racket to add an extra threat when the chance to attack arrives — it rewards precise placement and confident transitions to the net. However, it’s more of an offensive tool that can complement a control game rather than replace a softer, more maneuverable paddle.
You sacrifice some effortless control and forgiveness for added finishing potential.
Babolat Babolat Technical Viper 2022If you have mild arm sensitivity but still want a powerful racket, this is the less aggressive pick of the two and can work if you pair it with softer grips and manage playing volume carefully. That said, it remains a firm, performance-oriented racket and should be used with some caution.
You accept a higher risk of vibration and joint stress compared with rackets designed specifically for arm protection.
Babolat Technical Viper 2022Players wanting to develop an aggressive weapon while still keeping a bit more manageability than the latest, sharpest versions — good for determined intermediates and attackers who will tolerate less forgiveness.
Babolat Technical Viper 2023Advanced and power-focused players who want maximum punch and precision on finishing shots and can handle a demanding, low-forgiveness racket.