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Babolat Counter Origin vs StarVie Arkos 2026

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The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

Better buy now: the Counter Origin. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 24.04 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Counter Origin to the Arkos 2026 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controla bit less control9.08.5
Powera bit more power2.02.5
Comforta bit less comfort8.07.5
Handlingabout the same7.57.5
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness7.57.0

Counter OriginArkos 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Weight
345 to 365 g
358 g
Face
Fibreglass
Fiberglass
Core
EVA
S-Eva Flex
Surface
Not published
Rough
Frame
Hybrid
T-Carbon
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Head-light according to the brand
Head-light according to the brand
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Counter Origin: 1. Of the Arkos 2026: 0.

Counter Origin: reviews and videos →Arkos 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

HeadOne Ultralight White

Better where both are weak: power 3.5 against 2 and 2.5, and otherwise close to the two.

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