8.5€ 184.90
Alternatives to the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6
Rackets that play like the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6
5 rackets with the same round shape, closest in balance, weight and materials, within about 25% of the price.
The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 is a round racket at 365 grams with a head-heavy balance. It has a 3K carbon face and a medium hard X-EVA core. On paper it leans to control 8.5 and sweet spot 7.5 out of 10, so it suits Advanced players who want a forgiving, steady shape.
BabolatCounter Veron 2.6Round · same weight · same balanceHow it differs Less control: 8.0 against 8.5. Harder core: Black EVA, hard. € 45 less today.
OxdogSense Pro ClassicsRound · same weight · same balanceHow it differs Harder to handle: 3.0 against 5.0. Less control: 7.0 against 8.5. Different face: HES Carbon. Not in shops right now.
LOKMaxx Flow Gen 2 Bea CalderaRound · 3 g heavier · same balanceHow it differs Harder to handle: 3.0 against 5.0. Less control: 7.0 against 8.5. Different face: C18 carbon. € 45 less today.
BullpadelIonic Power 26Round · 5 g heavier · same balanceHow it differs Harder to handle: 3.0 against 5.0. Less control: 7.0 against 8.5. Different face: Glaphite. € 35 less today.
JomaValkiria FlexRound · 10 g lighter · same balanceHow it differs Less control: 6.0 against 8.5. More power: 6.5 against 5.0. Harder core: Black EVA, hard. Not in shops right now.
Side by side
| Racket | Weight | Balance | Face | Core | Score | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babolat Counter Viper 2.6Yours · round | 365 g | Head-heavy | 3K carbon, flexible | X-EVA, medium hard | 8.5 | € 184.90 |
| Babolat Counter Veron 2.6Round | 365 g | Head-heavy | Carbon Flex, flexible | Black EVA, hard | 8.2 | € 139.90 |
| Oxdog Sense Pro ClassicsRound | 365 g | Head-heavy | HES Carbon, medium stiff | Medium+, medium hard | 7.3 | Not in shops |
| LOK Maxx Flow Gen 2 Bea CalderaRound | 360 to 375 g | Head-heavy | C18 carbon, medium stiff | Memory EVA rubber, medium hard | 7.3 | € 139.90 |
| Bullpadel Ionic Power 26Round | 365 to 375 g | Head-heavy | Glaphite, medium stiff | MultiEVA, medium hard | 7.3 | € 149.95 |
| Joma Valkiria FlexRound | 350 to 360 g | Head-heavy | Fiberglass and carbon | Black EVA, hard | 7.0 | Not in shops |
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You want to pay lessBabolat Counter Veron 2.6
€ 45 less than yours today. Score 8.2 against 8.5.
€ 139.90 · € 45 cheaperWhat is the closest alternative to the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6?
The Babolat Counter Veron 2.6: round, same weight, same balance. After that the Oxdog Sense Pro Classics and LOK Maxx Flow Gen 2 Bea Caldera.
Rackets are matched on the brand's own specs: shape, balance, weight, face and core. Two rackets with the same specs can still feel a little different, so try one if you can.
Questions
Is there a cheaper racket that plays like the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6?
Yes. The Babolat Counter Veron 2.6 costs € 139.90 today, € 45 less than the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6. The LOK Maxx Flow Gen 2 Bea Caldera costs € 139.90.
Which similar racket is the lightest?
The Joma Valkiria Flex: 350 to 360 g against 365 g, about 10 g lighter on average. No shop sells it right now.
Which alternative has the highest padell.io score?
None of them scores higher than the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 (8.5). The highest here is the Babolat Counter Veron 2.6 with 8.2.
Which alternative has more power?
The Oxdog Sense Pro Classics: power 6.5 against 5.0.