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Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 vs Nox Equation Hard Advanced 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Counter Vertuo 2.6 if you want more handling and comfort, the Equation Hard Advanced 2026 if you want more power.

Counter Vertuo 2.6Highest score
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  • Handling+1.5
  • Comfort+1.0
Equation Hard Advanced 2026
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  • Power+1.5

Better buy now: the Counter Vertuo 2.6. It plays better on paper (8.4 against 7.9) and costs only € 9.95 more in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Counter Vertuo 2.6 to the Equation Hard Advanced 2026: more power, less handling, less comfort.

Controla bit less control7.57.0
Powermore power3.04.5
Comfortless comfort6.05.0
Handlingless handling7.56.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness7.06.5

Counter Vertuo 2.6Equation Hard Advanced 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
340 to 360 g
355 to 365 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
Fiberglass
3K fiberglass
Core
Black EVA
HR3 Hard EVA
Surface
3D Spin
Exclusive Spin
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Round
Round
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Counter Vertuo 2.6: 1. Of the Equation Hard Advanced 2026: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Counter Vertuo 2.61 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

Equation Hard Advanced 2026

No summarised videos yet.

Counter Vertuo 2.6: reviews and videos →Equation Hard Advanced 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

SiuxValkiria Pro 2026

Better where both are weak: power 7 against 3 and 4.5, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 219.95Compare all three →

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