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Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 vs Bullpadel Ionic Power 26

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The verdict

Choose the Counter Viper 2.6 if you want more handling and control, the Ionic Power 26 if you want more power.

Counter Viper 2.6Highest score
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  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.5
Ionic Power 26
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  • Power+1.5

The Counter Viper 2.6 plays better on paper (8.5 against 7.7), the Ionic Power 26 costs € 34.95 less in Netherlands. Pick the Ionic Power 26 if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Counter Viper 2.6 to the Ionic Power 26: less handling, less control, more power.

Controlless control8.57.0
Powermore power5.06.5
Comforta bit less comfort5.04.5
Handlingless handling5.03.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness7.57.0

Counter Viper 2.6Ionic Power 26Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
365 g
365 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
3K carbon
Glaphite
Core
X-EVA
MultiEVA
Surface
3D Spin+
Rough
Frame
Carbon
Glaphite (carbon + fiberglass)
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Round
Round
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Counter Viper 2.6: 1. Of the Ionic Power 26: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

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×
Ionic Power 26

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Counter Viper 2.6: reviews and videos →Ionic Power 26: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

adidasCross IT Ctrl

Sits between the two on paper: more power than the Counter Viper 2.6, more handling than the Ionic Power 26.

€ 171.50Compare all three →

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