Babolat Revenge Woman 2022

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The medium EVA core paired with the fiberglass face delivers wonderfully generous ball exit: on defensive lobs and bandejas the ball simply flies off the face without needing extra arm speed The fixed 350g weight and even balance make this racket a joy at net, where block volleys and mid-height reflex shots need no early prep The tungsten fiber reinforcement in the central bar stabilizes the 38mm frame on off-center hits, a real asset when you're scrambling to return off the back wall The teardrop shape spreads the sweet spot across a wide, accessible zone, handy while you're still learning to smash and haven't quite dialed in your contact point The Babolat Dynamic Stability System keeps the face steady when blocking opponents' smashes, so you never get that twisting-in-the-hand feeling

Cons

• ✗The fiberglass face and medium-density core cap the power ceiling: on a flat smash off the back wall it lacks the crisp punch a carbon face would give you The even balance won't help power hitters looking for extra swing weight on the vibora; finishing shots from the air require more arm input since the racket itself doesn't do the work With only one fixed weight of 350g, there's no room to fine-tune the setup for lighter-framed players or anyone who prefers a racket that's looser in the wrist At advanced level it falls short in fast-paced rallies: the soft materials dampen the shot and bleed ball speed during quick baseline exchanges

The Babolat Revenge Woman 2022 suits intermediate players who already have a technical base and want to progress without jumping to a too-demanding paddle. Its teardrop shape shifts the sweet spot slightly upwards, striking a balance between control and power. The medium balance keeps a balanced behaviour between baseline shots and volleys. With a weight of 350g, it sits among the lighter rackets on the market: easier to swing and less stressful on the elbow.

Babolat Revenge Woman 2022 Review: The 350g Teardrop Racket That Puts Ball Exit Before Power

The Babolat Revenge Woman 2022 arrives with a clear formula: a fixed 350g weight, fiberglass face, medium-density EVA core and a 38mm frame reinforced with tungsten fiber in the central bar. None of that screams pure finishing power, and that's exactly what makes it work.

Who Is the Babolat Revenge Woman 2022 Really For?

This racket suits intermediate players with an all-court game — ones already building points with the bandeja and lob but not yet living off the smash. It's a compromise racket between power and control, refusing to lean hard into either extreme. Anyone hunting for a padel racket that wins points on its own will find the ceiling here a bit low.

Technical Specs

Fiberglass and Medium EVA: Why the Ball Just Flies Off the Face

The pairing of a fiberglass face with a medium-density EVA core is what defines this racket's whole personality. Fiberglass flexes more than carbon on contact, and that flex returns energy to the ball without the player needing to generate head speed.

You feel it most on deep lobs and the bandeja: the ball reaches the back of the court with less effort than a stiffer racket would demand. It's also forgiving on late contact — the kind of swing that arrives half a step behind the ball.

The trade-off is honest: that same flex soaks up power on the flat smash. When you want to close out the point with a sharp smash off the back wall, the face absorbs some of that energy instead of firing it back. The racket assists — it doesn't finish the job for you.

What the Tungsten in the Central Bar Actually Does

The tungsten fiber reinforcement in the central bar and the Babolat Dynamic Stability System are tackling the same issue: frame torsion when contact lands away from the geometric center.

On court that shows up in two concrete situations. First, a rushed return off the back wall where you're late and catch the ball near the throat: the racket doesn't twist in your hand and the ball still comes out with direction. Second, blocking an opponent's smash at your feet, where the 38mm frame holds firm and sends back a ball with enough height to reset the point.

That stability is what stops a relatively soft racket from ever feeling too soft in defense.

Shot-by-Shot Breakdown: Where It Shines and Where It Struggles

At net, it excels. The even balance and 350g weight put the racket ahead of your reflexes. Block volleys come out clean and attacking volleys carry direction, even if they lack the ball weight to really trouble an opponent.

On the bandeja, it performs beautifully. This is the shot that best matches the racket's profile: the generous exit does the depth work for you, and the teardrop shape gives a wide, forgiving sweet spot.

On the vibora, it's middling. The even balance doesn't add swing inertia when you're cutting the ball toward the side glass, so you have to compensate with wrist technique and accept better angle over raw speed.

On the smash off the back wall, it falls short. It's missing that crisp response. The ball comes off, but without the aggressive kick needed to close out a won point.

In back-court defense, it holds up with caveats. The ball exit sustains the lob with little effort, but against a fast pace the dampening bleeds ball speed and makes it harder to work your way out of the rally.

Player Profile and Best Pairing

This Babolat model suits the intermediate player who:

1. Plays both sides of the court and prioritizes consistency over finishing power
2. Needs the racket to do some of the work on lobs and bandejas
3. Still hits somewhat inconsistently and appreciates an accessible sweet spot
4. Isn't after a stiff, demanding racket

As a doubles pairing, it works well alongside a partner running a more aggressive racket who can take on finishing duties from the backhand side. The Revenge Woman builds the point, the partner closes it.

It's not the right racket if your smash is already a weapon and you want to put your whole arm into it — the fiberglass and medium EVA will hold you back there.

Verdict: A Racket That Adds to Your Build-Up and Subtracts From Your Finish

The Babolat Revenge Woman 2022 delivers exactly what its spec sheet promises: excellent maneuverability, wonderfully generous ball exit and reasonable stability thanks to the tungsten in the central bar, in exchange for a capped power ceiling.

It's a sensible buy for intermediate players still consolidating their technique. It stops making sense the moment your game demands real ball speed — at that point the soft materials shift from ally to limitation, and it's time to move up to a carbon face with a denser core.

If you value walking off court with a fresh arm and a racket that's never let you down on a scrambled return off the wall, there's a real case for this one. If you value closing out points from the air, look elsewhere in the range.