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Babolat Counter Viper 2026 2.6

The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 is built for players who want precision at the net and from the baseline without sacrificing versatility.

PRR Score83/100
Best price244
Facecarbon-fibreglass
Balancemedium
Babolat Counter Viper 2026 2.6 padel racket — round shape
Performance

Every metric, scored out of 100.

Power
High78
Control
Very High88
Maneuverability
Very High84
Sweet Spot
Very High80
Comfort
Good68
Value
Very High81
PRR Score
83PRR Score
The verdict

The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 is built for players who want precision at the net and from the baseline without sacrificing versatility. Control at 88 is its standout weapon, making every placement feel intentional and sharp. Power sits at a solid 78, enough to threaten without relying on pure arm strength. Comfort at 68 is the trade-off — longer sessions may expose arm fatigue for sensitive players.

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What we loved
Exceptional control (88) rewards technical, placement-focused play
Well-rounded versatility suits both defensive and attacking styles
Solid power output without feeling like a pure control board
Good fit for intermediate players ready to refine their game
Worth knowing
Lower comfort score (68) may cause arm strain during long matches
Not the best choice for players needing extra pop on slow courts
Unknown core and surface specs make pre-purchase feel harder to predict
Inside the frame

What's inside

Face weavecarbon-fibreglass

Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.

ShapeRound · medium

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

Surfacecarbon-fibreglass

The texture and finish of the outer face.

Reviews around the web
PadelReference
84/100
Padeful
85/100
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Price history
Price history
249.9current best
€249.9
Current
€243.95
Lowest
€279
Average
€340
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Full specification
ShapeRound
BalanceMedium
Face weaveCarbon-fibreglass
Surface textureCarbon-fibreglass
Player levelIntermediate
Playing styleControl
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