Babolat Counter Viper 2.6
A all-round build: round shape, high balance, 3K Carbon face. Its highest rating is forgiveness at 60. Every figure on this page links to where it was published.
PadelTrue · model v1.0 · built 28 September 2026
Where the build leans
No rating reaches 65. This is a middle-of-the-road build.
What it gives up
- Handling 30. Balance (high).
- Comfort 32. Face material (carbon), balance (high).
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.
Every spec, with its source
| Spec | Published value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Head Shape: Roundbabolat.com |
| Weight | 355 to 375 g | 365 g +/- 10g / 12.88 ozbabolat.com |
| Balance | High, 270 mm | 270 mm | head-heavy balancebabolat.com |
| Core | X-EVA | CORE: X-EVAbabolat.com |
| Face | 3K Carbon | SURFACE: 3K Carbonbabolat.com |
| Frame | Carbon | FRAME: Carbonbabolat.com |
| Thickness | 38 mm | 38 mm / 1.5 inbabolat.com |
| Price | €320 | € 320,00babolat.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 each rating was calculated
- 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 14 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100
A rating describes what the build favours. It is not a lab measurement or a play test. Full methodology and evidence.
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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 28 September 2026.
How much does the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 weigh?
The published weight is 355 to 375 g.