Vibor-A Black Mamba Verde Junior

Pros

• ✓The round shape keeps the sweet spot close to the centre, so volleys and off-centre groundstrokes still go where they're aimed, which matters when technique is still being built. The low balance moves the weight towards the handle, so the racket reacts quickly at the net: switching from forehand to backhand on a cross-court volley takes very little effort. The fiberglass face with soft EVA core returns the ball easily in defence and off the walls, without the child having to speed up the arm to get it back. The soft feel of the core absorbs impact and makes off-centre hits more comfortable, which helps in long lessons and matches with plenty of rallies.

Cons

• ✗Power is moderate: on smashes and vibora shots the child will have to supply the speed with the arm, so don't expect the racket to finish the point on its own. The smooth surface adds no extra grip on the ball, so spin on sliced bandejas or topspin shots depends entirely on the player's technique. At 330-350 g, the youngest players in the age range may feel the weight in long sessions; the low balance helps, but doesn't remove it.

Vibor-A Black Mamba Verde Junior: fiberglass, soft EVA core and 330-350 g for 7 to 12-year-olds starting out in padel. It's the 2023 version of a padel racket built for learning the game without fighting the equipment.

It's a beginner-level, control-oriented racket with a round shape and low balance. That combination explains almost everything it does on court: it's forgiving, it moves quickly and it doesn't demand polished technique to get the ball away.

Vibor-A Black Mamba Verde Junior Specs

What Age and Level Is the Vibor-A Black Mamba Verde Junior For?

It's designed for players aged 7 to 12 who are just starting padel or have only a few months on court. The round shape, low balance and soft EVA core make it easier to control direction, get the ball out with little effort and keep the arm light through whole lessons and matches.

Fiberglass and Soft EVA: Why the Ball Almost Comes Out by Itself

The fiberglass face is a flexible, forgiving material. It flexes on impact and gives the ball back without needing a hard arm acceleration, which is exactly what a child doesn't yet have.

The soft EVA core reinforces that idea. It's a soft core that absorbs the shot and leaves a comfortable feel, so off-centre hits are punished less. At a stage when centring the ball is often a problem, that tolerance keeps the player in the point instead of handing it away.

The smooth surface adds no special grip on the ball. At this age spin is learned through the stroke, not through the texture of the racket, and this racket doesn't try to make up for it.

Round Shape and Low Balance: A Padel Racket That Moves at a Child's Pace

The round shape places the sweet spot near the centre of the racket face and makes it generous. When the ball arrives late, which is common for someone learning, the response is still useful.

The low balance shifts the mass towards the handle. At the net that means quick volleys, agile reactions when the opposing pair closes the angle and effortless grip changes. Maneuverability is, in fact, the strongest point of this model.

How It Plays: Defence, Wall Exits, Volley and Bandeja

• **Defence and wall exits:** the ball comes off the wall with ease. A child who only just gets there can return it with a short, controlled shot, without needing to follow through with the whole body.
• **Volley:** this is where the low balance shows most. The racket gets there in time and the face doesn't get unsettled in fast exchanges.
• **Bandeja:** the mix of control and easy ball exit makes it simple to place the shot deep without forcing it. Cutting it with spin will take work on the stroke, because the smooth face won't help.
• **Smash and vibora:** power is moderate. A flat smash or a por-3 smash will leave with the force the player puts in, not the force the racket adds.

What Holds the Vibor-A Black Mamba Verde Junior Back?

The first limitation is power. Anyone who already hits with conviction and wants to finish points overhead will notice the racket doesn't return extra energy, which is the natural trade-off of a control-focused design.

The second is weight. The 330-350 g range is manageable thanks to the low balance, but the youngest players in the age range will feel it after long sessions.

The third is that it gets outgrown. Once the player gains strength, improves their technique and starts wanting to take charge of points, that very generous ball exit stops being an advantage and calls for a racket with more bite.

Is the Vibor-A Black Mamba Verde Junior Worth Buying?

Yes, if the goal is for a 7 to 12-year-old to enjoy the game, move around the court with ease and build sound technique without making up for it with strength. It forgives off-centre hits, responds quickly at the net and keeps the arm light.

It's not the pick for anyone after power. If the player already smashes with authority, is strong for their age or competes regularly, look at a model with more response.

As a first padel racket, its strength is clarity: it makes easy what should be easy when you're starting out, and promises nothing more.