Babolat Counter Viper 2026 padel racket

Babolat · 2026

Babolat Counter Viper 2026 review

A round padel racket for control players, with a hard feel and a weight of 355–375 g. Huge sweet spot

RoundHard touch

Catalogue rating8.6/10

Power: 8.1
Control: 10.0
Manoeuvrability: 8.4

Editorial scores out of 10 from the catalogue source.

At a glance

Season: 2026
Shape: Round
Weight: 355 - 375 gr
Touch: Hard
Core: X-EVA
Faces: 3K Carbon
Frame: 100% Carbon

Strengths and tradeoffs

Strengths

Huge sweet spot
Stable defensive blocks
Controlled bandeja and víbora

Tradeoffs

Hard feel demands timing
Less nimble in quick exchanges
Not much free power

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Babolat Counter Viper 2026 padel racket review: firm control, huge sweet spot, and stable defense for advanced counterattacking play.

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