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BabolatBabolat Counter Vertuo 2.5
Reviewed2025teardrop

Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.5

The Counter Vertuo 2.5 is a head-heavy teardrop built around raw power, delivering satisfying pace on smashes and deep drives when you connect cleanly with its relatively unforgiving 18K carbon face.

PRR Score76/100
Best price120
Facecarbon-18k
Balancehead-heavy
Performance

Every metric, scored out of 100.

Power
Good62
Control
Very High81
Maneuverability
High79
Sweet Spot
High78
Comfort
High77
Value
High70
PRR Score
76PRR Score
The verdict

The Counter Vertuo 2.5 is a head-heavy teardrop built around raw power, delivering satisfying pace on smashes and deep drives when you connect cleanly with its relatively unforgiving 18K carbon face. The stiff surface and high balance point punish off-centre hits and generate noticeable vibration over long sessions, making this a racket best suited to physically robust advanced players who prioritise offensive firepower over touch and arm comfort. Players transitioning into power play from a more control-oriented background will find it demanding to tame, but those who commit to its aggressive profile will be rewarded with genuine punch at the net.

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What we loved
Exceptional tolerance (90/100) forgives off-center hits without sacrificing feel
Outstanding maneuverability (82/100) for an advanced racket, enabling quick court adjustments
Balanced control-to-power ratio with sharp directional precision on volleys
Worth knowing
Power rating (62/100) lags behind competitive teardrop options—suits technique-first players only
Head-heavy balance demands good arm strength; lighter players may experience fatigue in extended matches
Inside the frame

What's inside

Face weavecarbon-18k

Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.

Coreeva-foam

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeTeardrop · head-heavy

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

Surfacecarbon-18k

The texture and finish of the outer face.

LevelAdvanced

Target player level for this racket.

Carbon grade
3K
6K
12K
18K
Reviews around the web
PadelReference
72/100
Padeful
81/100
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Price history
Price history
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Current
$120
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Average
$135
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Full specification
ShapeTeardrop
BalanceHead-heavy
Face weaveCarbon-18k
Core materialEva-foam
Surface textureCarbon-18k
Player levelAdvanced
Playing stylePower
Year2025
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