Babolat Counter Veron 2.6 vs Joma Valkiria Flex

The verdict

Choose the Counter Veron 2.6 if you want more control, comfort and handling, the Valkiria Flex if you want more power.

Counter Veron 2.6Highest score
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  • Control+2.0
  • Comfort+1.5
  • Handling+1.0
Valkiria Flex
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  • Power+1.5

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the Counter Veron 2.6 to the Valkiria Flex: less control, more power, less comfort, less handling.

Controlless control8.06.0
Powermore power5.06.5
Comfortless comfort5.03.5
Handlingless handling5.04.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness7.06.5

Counter Veron 2.6Valkiria FlexLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Weight
365 g
350 to 360 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Carbon Flex
Fiberglass and carbon
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
3D Spin
Not published
Frame
Carbon
100% carbon
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Shape
Round
Round
Core
Black EVA
Black EVA

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Counter Veron 2.6: 1. Of the Valkiria Flex: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Counter Veron 2.64 videos
  • Forgiving 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
Valkiria Flex

No summarised videos yet.

Or a third racket in between

NoxML10 Pro Cup Rough

Sits between the two on paper: more control than the Valkiria Flex.

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