# Babolat Counter Veron 2.6 > Round, 365 g, head-heavy balance. Above average for forgiveness, below for power. € 139.90 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 14 Nov 2026. Score 8.2/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-veron-2-6/ - Last updated: 2026-11-10 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Babolat](https://padell.io/brands/babolat/) · [Counter Veron](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-veron/generations/) 2026 - **Shape**: Round - **Weight**: 365 g - **Balance**: Head-heavy - **Core**: Black EVA Lowest price **€ 139.90** at Padel Nuestro · In stock · € 134.95 + € 4.95 shipping · Checked at 02:24 (2026-11-14) · 17% cheaper than usual Lowest in 52 days **€ 126.50** Today **€ 139.90** [Buy at Padel Nuestro](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padelnuestro.com%2Fint%2Fbabolat-counter-veron-2-6) 1. [Padelfreunde · In stock · + € 7.90 shipping · Checked at 03:59 (2026-11-14) **€ 146.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadelfreunde.de%2Fproducts%2Fbabolat-counter-veron-26-padelschlaeger) 2. [PadelShop.com · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 04:13 (2026-11-14) **€ 147.48**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadelshop.com%2Fproducts%2Fbabolat-counter-veron-2-6-2026) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The Babolat Counter Veron 2.6 is a round, head-heavy control racket. It is a real rebuild of the 2025 model: shape, core and surface all changed. It weighs a fixed 365 g. Control and forgiveness are its strengths. Power and quick handling at the net are the catch. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 8 October 2026 Choose it if - you defend from the back and build points with patience - you want a round racket that forgives off-centre hits - you like a firm, direct feel at impact over a soft one Skip it if - you finish points with smashes and need easy power, look at the Drop Shot Blitz Control instead - you want light, fast handling in quick net exchanges, the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 does that better - you want a lighter round racket, the Joma Valkiria Flex runs 350 to 360 g ## How it plays 8.2 **padell.io score 8.2** Play 8.2 (60%) and reviews 8.3 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Power**: 5.0 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 5.0 around average● - **Handling**: 5.0 around average● - **Forgiveness**: 7.0 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below The 2.6 plays as a control racket with a firm touch. - **Control** The round shape and medium balance put placement first, and the one court test confirms control is the strongest suit. - **Power** Power is the weak point, rated negative in the tested review, and the round shape explains why. - **Comfort** The Carbon Flex face softens impact somewhat, but the firm Black EVA core keeps the feel direct. - **Handling** Full weight with mass up top means fast exchanges at the net ask more of your arm. - **Forgiveness** The round head gives a generous sweet spot, and the tested review calls it forgiving. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 The newest version of this racket - **Shape**: Round [Big sweet spot low in the face: control and margin](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 365 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm Head-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move - **Face**: Carbon Flex Soft carbon: more feel and easier ball exit - **Core**: Black EVA Hard: control and power at speed, more vibration - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: 3D Spin Rough: helps with spin - **Frame**: Carbon Not published by the brand: head size, handle Specs from the brand's own site · checked 25 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Babolat%20Counter%20Veron%202.6) ## Video reviews 5 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 4 video reviewers say 3 played it on court, 1 discusses the specs Often mentioned **Plus points** - Forgiving *2 of 4* - Large sweet spot *2 of 4* **Minus points** - Demanding, needs good technique *2 of 4* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers a forgiving and flexible feel due to its carbon and fiberglass construction. It is suitable for intermediate players who want a balanced racket that provides both control and spin. Tested on court This racket is designed for players who want a counter-attacking style but are not yet ready for the demanding nature of a Viper model. It offers good power and a large sweet spot, making it forgiving and easy to handle for intermediate players. Tested on court The reviewer describes this racket as a control oriented model that is easy to play with. It is suitable for players who prefer to build points patiently and want a stable racket that is forgiving on off center hits. Discusses the specs The reviewer presents the Babolat Counter Veron 2.6 as a racket that offers a balance between control and power. It features a round shape and a 3D textured surface to improve ball grip and spin. The racket is aimed at intermediate and advanced players looking for a versatile tool. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-veron/generations/) [2025 · Different specs · Not in shops](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-veron-2025/) 2026 · This racket · € 139.90 The 2.6 is a genuine rebuild of the Counter Veron 2025, not a reprint. Four published specs changed. The shape went from hybrid to round. The core went from X-EVA to Black EVA. The surface went from rough to 3D Spin. And the balance label moved from High to Head Heavy. Weight (365 g), balance point (270 mm), Carbon Flex face, carbon frame and 38 mm thickness stayed identical. The practical read: the 2.6 is the more defensive racket of the two, with a firmer core. The label change is a label change, since the measured balance stayed at 270 mm. If you want the softer, more hybrid feel, the 2025 version is the one to look at. If you want the rounder, more control-led rebuild, take the 2.6. ## Price history Today **€ 134.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 126.50** vs 30-day average **-4%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say One source has tested the Counter Veron 2.6 on court: padel.how, scoring it 73 out of 100. The positives line up with the specs. The round sweet spot is called large and forgiving, and the reviewer found depth and comfort easier to reach than on the Counter Viper. Control and sweet spot rate positive, comfort too. Power rates negative, which matches the [round shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) and the low power reading from the specs. The one flagged downside is agility: the head-heavy platform slows you in fast exchanges. With a single court test there is no second opinion to weigh it against, so treat the picture as consistent but narrow. The specs and the test agree with each other, which is a good sign, but more tests would help. [**padel.how** 7.3 Best for Intermediate and advanced players preferring defense and controlled counterattacking Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/babolat-counter-veron-2-6-review/) Between the [Babolat Counter Veron 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-veron-2025/) and the Counter Veron 2.6, four published specs moved. The biggest one is the shape: the hybrid is gone, replaced by a full round head. That one change says a lot about what this racket wants to do. It defends first, counters second, and asks you to supply the finishing power yourself. One retailer does list the player profile as attacking, which shows how loosely these labels get used. The specs and the court test point the other way: this is a control racket. ## Hybrid out, round in: the rebuild since the Counter Veron 2025 The [Counter Veron 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-veron-2025/) was a hybrid shape. The 2.6 is round. On court that shifts the balance of the racket towards control and away from free power. A round head spreads the hitting zone more evenly and keeps the sweet spot accessible on low, stretched balls. That is exactly where a counter player lives. Weight, face, frame and thickness all stayed the same: 365 g, Carbon Flex face, carbon frame, 38 mm profile. So the character changed, but the platform did not. If you played the 2025 model and want a direct comparison, see [Counter Veron 2.6 versus Counter Veron 2025](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-counter-veron-2-6-vs-babolat-counter-veron-2025/). The Counter family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) **Veron 2.6** [**Viper 2.6**](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-viper-2-6/) [**Vertuo 2.6**](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-vertuo-2-6/) ## Black EVA instead of X-EVA: what the new core does to the feel The 2025 version ran an X-EVA core. The 2.6 switches to Black EVA. The response is firm and direct. You feel where the ball hits. Mishits tell you about it. The trade-off is comfort. A firm core sends more vibration into the arm than a soft one. [Babolat](https://padell.io/brands/babolat/) says its VIBRABSORB SYSTEM² Technology counters that. The Carbon Flex face, a blend of carbon and more flexible fibres, also softens contact compared to a full carbon face. Babolat's own claim is that this mix pairs carbon's precision with easier playability. Treat that as the brand talking, not a measurement. The tested review does call the racket more comfortable than the Counter [Viper](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-viper-2-6/), which supports the direction of the claim. If you have a history of elbow or shoulder trouble, be honest with yourself here. Firm foam at 365 g is a demanding combination over long sessions. ## 365 g fixed, 270 mm, Carbon Flex face: where the control comes from There is no [weight range](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/). The 2.6 comes at 365 g, full stop. That is heavy for a round racket. Heavy is a deliberate choice here. Mass behind the ball gives stability on blocks and lobs, the shots a counter player plays most. The balance label says head-heavy. One retailer lists the balance point at 270 mm, which is medium rather than extreme. Those two statements sit in tension. The safest reading is this: the racket carries its weight towards the head compared to an even-balance frame, but it is not a sledgehammer. Expect a steady swing, not a whippy one. The Carbon Flex face does the rest. Carbon gives the response precision. The flexible fibres keep the ball on the face a fraction longer. On paper that combination favours placement: lobs that land deep, chiquitas that die at the net. ## 73 out of 100 from the one court test: forgiveness praised, agility flagged One source has played this racket on court: padel.how, which rates it 73 out of 100. The praise goes to the large round sweet spot and the forgiveness. The reviewer also found it easier to get depth and comfort out of it than out of the Counter Viper. The criticism targets agility: the head-heavy platform limits you in fast exchanges. That is a coherent picture. The racket rewards a patient game from the back and punishes nothing except late, rushed hands at the net. If your game is built on quick volleys and reflex blocks, this is the friction you will feel. ## Rough out, 3D Spin in: the surface change and what it is worth The 2025 model had a rough surface. The 2.6 gets Babolat's 3D Spin finish, a textured pattern on the face. Textured surfaces aim to grip the ball a little longer on sliced and topspin shots. Keep the expectation modest. Surface texture adds a bit of bite. It does not turn a control racket into a spin machine, and no tested source has measured the difference between the two finishes. Consider it a small bonus on your bandeja and vibora, not a reason to buy. ## Veron, Viper or Vertuo: picking your 2026 Counter Within the 2026 Counter family, the Veron sits in the middle. The [Counter Viper 2.6](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-counter-veron-2-6-vs-babolat-counter-viper-2-6/) shares the weight and the balance. It runs an X-EVA core and a full 3K carbon face, and Babolat aims it at advanced players. It is the stricter racket. The [Counter Vertuo 2.6](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/counter-vertuo-2-6/) goes the other way. It is lighter at 340 to 360 g, with an even balance and a fiberglass face. That makes it the easy-swinging option. So the choice inside the family is simple. Want the firmest, most demanding frame? Viper. Want the lightest and most forgiving? Vertuo. Want carbon feel with some give, at full weight? That is the Veron 2.6. Outside Babolat, the Joma Valkiria Flex and the Drop Shot Blitz Control cover nearby ground if you want more power from a round head. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. [About padell.io →](https://padell.io/about/) ## Similar rackets [Joma Valkiria Flex](https://padell.io/rackets/joma/valkiria-flex/) · 7.0 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-counter-veron-2-6-vs-joma-valkiria-flex/) [Drop Shot Blitz Control](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/blitz-control/) · 7.3 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-counter-veron-2-6-vs-drop-shot-blitz-control/) [Oxdog Sense Pro Classics](https://padell.io/rackets/oxdog/sense-pro-classics/) · 7.3 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-counter-veron-2-6-vs-oxdog-sense-pro-classics/) [LOK Maxx Flow Gen 2 Bea Caldera](https://padell.io/rackets/lok/maxx-flow-gen-2-bea-caldera/) · 7.3 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-counter-veron-2-6-vs-lok-maxx-flow-gen-2-bea-caldera/) [All rackets that play like the Babolat Counter Veron 2.6 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=103) ## Questions before you buy **What changed between the Counter Veron 2025 and the Counter Veron 2.6?** Four specs changed. Shape went from hybrid to round, core from X-EVA to Black EVA, surface from rough to 3D Spin, and the balance label changed. Weight, face, frame, thickness and the 270 mm balance point stayed the same. **Is the Counter Veron 2.6 the same as the Counter Viper 2.6?** No. Both weigh 365 g and share the balance, but the Viper uses an X-EVA core and a full 3K carbon face and is aimed at advanced players. The Veron runs a Black EVA core with a more forgiving Carbon Flex face, and a court test found depth and comfort easier to reach on the Veron. **What level is the Counter Veron 2.6 for?** Babolat has not published a level for this model; the brand describes a counter playing style instead. The one court test points to intermediate and advanced players who prefer defense and controlled counterattacking. **Is the Counter Veron 2.6 comfortable for a sensitive arm?** Caution is fair. The Black EVA core is firm and the racket weighs 365 g, two things that ask a lot of your arm. Babolat says its VIBRABSORB SYSTEM² Technology reduces vibration, and the Carbon Flex face softens impact, but players with elbow trouble should consider the lighter Counter Vertuo 2.6. **Is the Counter Veron 2.6 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The Joma Valkiria Flex plays most alike. Differences: control -2.0, power +1.5. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-counter-veron-2-6-vs-joma-valkiria-flex/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 5.0/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 5.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 365 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)