{"product_id":"babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-1","title":"Babolat Viper Soft Juan Lebron 3.1 (PRE-ORDER)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #f0ad4e; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8a6d3b;\"\u003eNOTE: THIS IS A PRE-ORDER. EXPECTED SHIPPING: 30\/9!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho suits this racket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this racket play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e head-heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 365 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black EVA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e advanced to professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying style:\u003c\/strong\u003e attack, power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature player:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juan Lebron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Babolat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will the Babolat Viper Soft Juan Lebron 3.1 ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a pre-order. Expected shipping date is 30 September. You reserve your unit now and we ship it as soon as it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Viper Soft and the standard Viper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Viper Soft suitable for players with elbow problems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLess 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill you measure the racket before it ships?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy at PadelShop.com\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadelShop.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babolat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59267927408988,"sku":null,"price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/5736\/5640\/files\/babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-1-front-view.png?v=1790261805","url":"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/products\/babolat-viper-soft-juan-lebron-3-1","provider":"PadelShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}