The Babolat Viper Soft Juan Lebron 3.1 keeps the attacking DNA of the Viper line but softens the bite for a more comfortable feel on the arm. Same diamond shape and head-heavy balance as the Viper, same Black EVA core, but with a softer Carbon face that widens the sweet spot and returns the ball with more free ball exit on power shots. Aimed at attacking players who want the Viper character with a fraction more forgiveness.
Who suits this racket
Well suited to: advanced players who play an attacking game and want the Viper power without the hardest most demanding feel. Players who consistently hit the middle of the face but want a slightly more forgiving sweet spot on off-centre shots. Also suits players stepping up from the Veron who want more attacking power but not the harshness of the standard Viper.
Less suited to: players who want the absolute hardest fastest response (the standard Viper suits them better), players who value pure comfort and control (a round control racket suits them better), and players with a sensitive elbow (the head-heavy diamond build still puts load on the arm).
How does this racket play?
The diamond shape places the sweet spot high on the face for attacking shots on the smash and the vibora. The softer Soft Carbon face returns the ball with more free ball exit, so power shots come off with less effort than the standard Viper. On off-centre shots the softer feel is more predictable and forgiving.
The Black EVA core and head-heavy balance still deliver the classic Viper attacking character: mass at impact for maximum ball speed on the smash, direct response through the ball. The only trade-off compared to the standard Viper is a fraction less raw stiffness, which most attacking players will feel as an improvement in comfort rather than a loss in power.
Specifications
- Shape: diamond
- Balance: head-heavy
- Weight: around 365 grams
- Thickness: 38 mm
- Frame: carbon fibre
- Core: Black EVA
- Face: Soft Carbon
- Level: advanced to professional
- Playing style: attack, power
- Signature player: Juan Lebron
- Brand: Babolat
- Year: 2026
Frequently asked questions
When will the Babolat Viper Soft 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.
What is the difference between the Viper Soft and the standard Viper?
Both are diamond-shaped head-heavy attacking rackets with the Black EVA core. The Viper Soft uses a softer Carbon face that gives more free ball exit and a larger sweet spot for a slightly more forgiving feel. The standard Viper is the harder more direct option for players who want maximum stiffness.
Is the Viper Soft suitable for players with elbow problems?
Less so. The diamond shape and head-heavy balance still put more load on the arm than a round control racket does. If you have elbow complaints, choose a rounder softer racket.
Will you measure the racket before it ships?
Yes. Every Babolat racket at PadelShop.com is measured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro before it ships. Detailed hardness and swingweight will be added once we receive the racket in-house.
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 Soft 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 Soft Juan Lebron 3.1 (PRE-ORDER)
