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Babolat Counter Veron 2.6 vs Babolat Counter Viper 2.6

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The verdict

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

Better buy now: the Counter Veron 2.6. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 45.00 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Counter Veron 2.6 to the Counter Viper 2.6 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controla bit more control8.08.5
Powerabout the same5.05.0
Comfortabout the same5.05.0
Handlingabout the same5.05.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness7.07.5

Counter Veron 2.6Counter Viper 2.6Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Face
Carbon Flex
3K carbon
Core
Black EVA
X-EVA
Surface
3D Spin
3D Spin+
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Round
Round
Weight
365 g
365 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates the Counter Viper 2.6 higher: 7.8 against 7.3.

Counter Veron 2.67.3Best for: Intermediate and advanced players preferring defense and controlled counterattackingRead the review
Counter Viper 2.67.8Best for: Advanced counterattackers preferring firm control and defensive precisionRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: large sweet spot, demanding, needs good technique.

Counter Veron 2.64 videos
  • Forgiving 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
Counter Viper 2.611 videos
  • Good control 8×
  • Lots of power 6×
  • Large sweet spot 6×
  • Versatile 4×
  • Easy to handle 2×
  • Good at the net 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 5×
  • Lacks power 4×
  • Vibration, hard on the arm 3×
  • Harder to handle 3×
  • Head-heavy 2×
  • Little feel 2×
  • Expensive 2×
  • Small sweet spot 2×
Counter Veron 2.6: reviews and videos →Counter Viper 2.6: reviews and videos →

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