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Babolat Stima Vita vs Babolat Counter Origin

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The verdict

Choose the Counter Origin if you want more control. The Stima Vita does nothing clearly better on paper.

Stima Vita
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

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  • Control+2.0

Better buy now: the Counter Origin. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 6.24 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Stima Vita to the Counter Origin: more control.

Controlmore control7.09.0
Powerabout the same2.02.0
Comfortabout the same8.08.0
Handlingabout the same7.57.5
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Stima VitaCounter OriginLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
345 g
345 to 365 g
Balance
Head-light according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-light according to the brand
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Launched
2025
2025
Shape
Round
Round
Face
Fiberglass
Fiberglass
Core
EVA
EVA
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Frame
Hybrid
Hybrid

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates both about the same: 6.8 and 6.7.

Stima Vita6.8Best for: Beginners and recreational players prioritizing defense, sweet spot, and comfortRead the review
Counter Origin6.7Best for: First-time buyers, beginners, and defensive recreational playersRead the review
Stima Vita: reviews and videos →Counter Origin: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

BabolatStima Energy

Better where both are weak: power 3 against 2 and 2, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 149.90Compare all three →

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