The Babolat Viper Juan Lebron 3.1 is the signature racket of world number one Juan Lebron and the most powerful padel racket in the entire Babolat range. Built for advanced and professional attacking players who close points at the net, this diamond-shaped racket combines a head-heavy balance with a hard X-EVA core and a 3K carbon face with a textured surface. Every gram of energy in the swing is channelled towards the top of the face for maximum leverage on the smash.
Who suits this racket
Well suited to: advanced to professional players who play an attacking game and finish points from above. Players who consistently hit the middle of the face and have the technique to control a diamond geometry with a head-heavy balance. Juan Lebron plays this racket at the highest level of world padel and its character is built around his style: raw power on the smash and vibora, aggressive positioning at the net.
Less suited to: players who value control and comfort over pure power, players developing their technique, or anyone with a sensitive elbow. The hard X-EVA core and the head-heavy build put more load on the arm than a round control racket does.
How does this racket play?
The diamond shape places the sweetspot high on the face which is exactly where an attacking player hits the ball on the smash and the vibora. Off-centre shots feel less forgiving than on a teardrop or round shape but for a player who finds the middle consistently, the payoff is direct explosive response with every attacking shot.
The X-EVA core is one of the hardest cores in the Babolat range and returns the ball at maximum speed on hard hits. Combined with the head-heavy balance and the 3K carbon face, this racket generates the kind of ball speed that Lebron uses to end points from the back of the court. The textured face grips the ball longer on impact which adds spin to bandeja, vibora and slice shots.
Specifications
- Shape: diamond
- Balance: head-heavy
- Weight: 370 grams (±10 grams)
- Thickness: 38 mm
- Frame: carbon
- Core: X-EVA (hard)
- Face: 3K carbon
- Surface: textured (spin-oriented)
- Level: advanced to professional
- Playing style: attack, power
- Signature player: Juan Lebron
- Brand: Babolat
- Year: 2026
Frequently asked questions
When will the Babolat Viper Juan Lebron 3.1 ship?
This is a pre-order. Expected shipping date is 30 September. You reserve your unit now and we ship it as soon as it arrives.
Who is this racket built for?
Advanced to professional attacking players who consistently hit the middle of the face and want maximum power on the smash. The diamond shape and hard core reward strong technique and demand solid physical condition.
Is the Viper 3.1 suitable for players with elbow problems?
No, this is a pure attacking racket with a hard core and a head-heavy build. If you have a sensitive elbow, choose a round softer racket with a lower swingweight.
What is the difference between the Viper 3.0 and the Viper 3.1?
The 3.1 is the newest iteration of Juan Lebron's signature Viper. Same diamond shape, same X-EVA core and same head-heavy character. Details will be updated as we receive the racket in-house and measure it on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro.
Why buy at PadelShop.com
PadelShop.com is an official Babolat retailer in the Netherlands and every racket is measured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro before shipping. Pre-order today to secure your Viper 3.1 as soon as stock arrives, or come to our Padel Experience Center in Alphen aan den Rijn to test a Babolat racket on court.
Babolat Viper Juan Lebron 3.1 (PRE-ORDER)
