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BabolatBabolat Counter Viper
Year:20252022
Reviewed20252022round

Babolat Counter Viper

The Counter Viper 2025 is defined by its aggressive, head-heavy punch — a round-shaped power weapon that generates surprising depth and pace for a defensive-oriented line, making smashes and drives feel effortless when centered.

Best price£225
Balancehead-heavy
Babolat Counter Viper padel racket — round shape
Performance

Every metric, scored out of 100.

Value
High79
The verdict

The Counter Viper 2025 is defined by its aggressive, head-heavy punch — a round-shaped power weapon that generates surprising depth and pace for a defensive-oriented line, making smashes and drives feel effortless when centered. The EVA core delivers a firm, satisfying pop with decent vibration absorption, though the head-heavy balance slows wrist recovery slightly at the net and will fatigue arm-sensitive players over long sessions. Advanced baseliners who want to counter-attack hard from the back court and can handle a heavier swing weight will find this a compelling option, though the premium price demands some justification against sharper rivals in the same tier.

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What we loved
Outstanding control (100) that allows pinpoint shot placement
Head-heavy balance generates effortless power despite modest 375g weight
Excellent tolerance (90) provides forgiveness on off-center hits without sacrificing feedback
Worth knowing
Advanced skill requirement—this racket rewards technique but punishes poor form
Head-heavy design may feel tiring during extended rallies for players without sufficient upper body strength
Inside the frame

What's inside

Coreeva-foam

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeRound · head-heavy

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

LevelAdvanced

Target player level for this racket.

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£209.95
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£229.95
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Full specification
ShapeRound
BalanceHead-heavy
Core materialEva-foam
Player levelAdvanced
Playing styleVersatile
Year2025
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