Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 padel racket

Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 Racket

• Player Type: Counterattacker
• Recommended Level: Advanced / Competition
• Weight: 370-375 g (+/- 10g)
• Balance: High (Heavy Head)
• Playing Orientation: All-Around
• Shape: Round

The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 is designed for players who score points by outplaying their opponents in stamina, ingenuity, and placement. This racket is made for those who turn defense into control and control into victory. Its construction focuses on precision and stability, allowing players to absorb speed and redirect the ball exactly where they need it. The woven carbon surface provides a clean and sensitive touch, offering precise response on every shot, while maintaining enough explosiveness to punish short shots. Its round shape combined with a high balance is a rare combination that allows it to offer the large sweet spot typical of round rackets along with extra power on overhead shots, characteristic of a higher balance. The X-EVA sandwich core, composed of three layers of EVA, adapts to different playing situations. The firmer outer layers provide controlled power when accelerating with the ball, while the softer inner layer increases comfort and forgiveness during defensive play and extended rallies.

What type of player is this racket for?

The Counter Viper 2.6 is ideal if:

• You play at an advanced or competitive level with a counter-attacking style: you maintain your composure under pressure and disarm your opponent with intelligence and precision.
• You're looking for a versatile racket that doesn't force you to choose between pure control or pure power.
• You value the large sweet spot of the round shape combined with the extra power of a higher balance point.
• Your game is based on converting defense into control and control into victory, not on striking first.

Specifications complete technique

• Player type: Counterattacker
• Head shape: Round
• Surface: 3K Carbon
• Frame: Carbon
• Core: X-EVA
• Weight: 370-375 g +/- 10g
• Thickness: 38 mm
• Balance Type:Heavy Head
• Recommended grip: Syntec Evo
• Cover type: Without cover

With SMAC technology, the elastomers integrated in the The carbon structure and core significantly reduce vibrations, improving comfort and stability during repeated impacts. The optimized hole pattern enhances shot accuracy and power transmission, while the rough, textured surface allows players to apply spin and margin when constructing the point.