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Babolat Counter Viper 2.6

Babolat Counter Viper 2.6

The maker's published specifications, each with its source below. Your own trial decides the fit.

Weight355 to 375 g (12.5 to 13.2 oz)
ShapeRound
BalanceHigh, 270 mm (10.6 in)
CoreX-EVA
Face3K Carbon
Thickness38 mm (1.5 in)

€199.99 (VAT basis not stated) at Cisalfa Sport (delivers to Italy), read on 12 November 2026. The shop shows the current price and delivery.

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Price history

Latest price read at Cisalfa Sport

€199.99

Read on 12 November 2026 · 38 days of readings since 3 October 2026

Lowest price we have recorded
€199.99LOW €199.99NOW €199.993 Oct12 Nov
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€156.94 + VAT11 November 2026

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Is Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 a match for your game?

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Weight
355 to 375 g (12.5 to 13.2 oz)
Balance
High

Specifications and sources.

Based on 4 of 5 published model inputs, not a play test.

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How these alternatives are selected

Nearest calculated profiles with at least four published inputs and a documented specification difference. Shop payments and stock do not affect this order. Overlapping weight ranges do not guarantee a lighter individual racket; face materials alone do not establish feel.

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Specifications and sources

Published specifications, not our play-test findings. Each value links to its source.

Reference price published at babolat.com: €320 · 11 November 2026. It is not the price of the shop in the buy button.

SpecPublished valueEvidence
ShapeRoundHead Shape: Round babolat.com
Weight355 to 375 g (12.5 to 13.2 oz)365 g +/- 10g / 12.88 oz babolat.com
BalanceHigh, 270 mm (10.6 in)270 mm | head-heavy balance babolat.com
CoreX-EVACORE: X-EVA babolat.com
Face3K CarbonSURFACE: 3K Carbon babolat.com
FrameCarbonFRAME: Carbon babolat.com
Thickness38 mm (1.5 in)38 mm / 1.5 in babolat.com
Textured faceYesRaised patterns on the racquet surface combined with a rough finish allows you to hit with more spin and increase control. babolat.com
Price€320€ 320,00 babolat.com

Collection note: The product page does not state a model year and no dated collection page was found for the 2.6 range, so year is null. On sale on babolat.com on the check date. Price is the US site price in USD; the page shows a 30% promotion, list price $340.00, current price $238.00. Weight range is computed from the published centre weight and tolerance (365 g +/- 10 g). Page mentions '3D Spin+ to enhance spin' but does not explicitly say the surface is rough, so roughSurface is null.

How our estimates work

These ratings are calculations from published specifications, not measured playing results or our play tests.

Power46
Control58
Handling30
Forgiveness60
Comfort32
Value10

Not published for this racket: firmness. Each missing input counts as the neutral midpoint, so treat these ratings as less certain than for a racket with all five.

  • Power 46 = shape (round) 0/45 + balance (high) 35/35 + weight (365g) 10/20 = 45 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Control 58 = shape (round) 60/60 + balance (high) 0/40 = 60 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Handling 30 = balance (high) 0/50 + weight (365g) 25/50 = 25 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Forgiveness 60 = shape (round) 45/45 + firmness (not published) 17.5/35 + face material (carbon) 0/20 = 62.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Comfort 32 = firmness (not published) 20/40 + face material (carbon) 0/25 + balance (high) 0/20 + weight (365g) 7.5/15 = 27.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Value 10 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100

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Questions about the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6

Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 a power or a control racket?

On its published specification the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 is an all-round racket. It rates 46 for power and 58 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its round shape and high balance.

Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 good for beginners?

It rates 60 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a middle value, workable for an improving player.

Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 arm-friendly?

It rates 32 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is on the demanding side of the index. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.

How much does the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 cost?

€320 on babolat.com when checked on 11 November 2026.

How much does the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 weigh?

The published weight is 355 to 375 g (12.5 to 13.2 oz).

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