--- title: "Babolat Counter Viper 2.6: balanced round racket, specs and price" url: "https://padeltrue.com/rackets/babolat-counter-viper-2-6" description: "Babolat Counter Viper 2.6: balanced round racket by our calculated ratings, 355 to 375 g. €199.99 at Cisalfa Sport on 12 November 2026, with delivery details for your country. Every spec linked to its maker source." language: en date_modified: 2026-11-12 source: "PadelTrue, every specification links to its source on the HTML page" --- # Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 ## Direct answer Babolat Counter Viper 2.6: balanced round racket by our calculated ratings, 355 to 375 g. €199.99 at Cisalfa Sport on 12 November 2026, with delivery details for your country. Every spec linked to its maker source. This page answers: - Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 a power or a control racket? - Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 good for beginners? - Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 arm-friendly? - How much does the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 cost? - How much does the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 weigh? ## 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 **Europe Padel Shop**Lowest price we have recorded €156.94 + VAT 11 November 2026 One line per shop for this exact model, read by us every morning. A price is what the shop showed at that time; check the total at the store. **Before you choose:** Published specifications describe the model. Try the actual racket with your usual grips and fitted weights before choosing. ### 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. | Spec | Published value | Evidence | | --- | --- | --- | | Shape | **Round** | Head Shape: Round [babolat.com](https://www.babolat.com/us/counter-viper-2.6/150177.html) | | Weight | **355 to 375 g (12.5 to 13.2 oz)** | 365 g +/- 10g / 12.88 oz [babolat.com](https://www.babolat.com/us/counter-viper-2.6/150177.html) | | Balance | **High, 270 mm (10.6 in)** | 270 mm \| head-heavy balance [babolat.com](https://www.babolat.com/us/counter-viper-2.6/150177.html) | | Core | **X-EVA** | CORE: X-EVA [babolat.com](https://www.babolat.com/us/counter-viper-2.6/150177.html) | | Face | **3K Carbon** | SURFACE: 3K Carbon [babolat.com](https://www.babolat.com/us/counter-viper-2.6/150177.html) | | Frame | **Carbon** | FRAME: Carbon [babolat.com](https://www.babolat.com/us/counter-viper-2.6/150177.html) | | Thickness | **38 mm (1.5 in)** | 38 mm / 1.5 in [babolat.com](https://www.babolat.com/us/counter-viper-2.6/150177.html) | | Textured face | **Yes** | Raised patterns on the racquet surface combined with a rough finish allows you to hit with more spin and increase control. [babolat.com](https://www.babolat.com/us/counter-viper-2.6/150177.html) | | Price | **€320** | € 320,00 [babolat.com](https://www.babolat.com/es/counter-viper-2.6/150177.html) | 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 - **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 [Full methodology and evidence](https://padeltrue.com/methodology). ## Compare this racket Read the published specifications, prices and buying differences side by side. - [Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Babolat Counter Viper 2.6](https://padeltrue.com/compare/babolat-air-viper-2-6-vs-babolat-counter-viper-2-6) - [Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 vs Babolat Counter Veron 2.6](https://padeltrue.com/compare/babolat-counter-viper-2-6-vs-babolat-counter-veron-2-6) How Babolat compares as a brand: [Babolat vs Head](https://padeltrue.com/compare/brands/babolat-vs-head) · [Babolat vs Bullpadel](https://padeltrue.com/compare/brands/babolat-vs-bullpadel) ### Closest rackets by calculated profile [vs Bullpadel Vertex 05 Hybrid 2027](https://padeltrue.com/compare/#a=babolat-counter-viper-2-6&b=bullpadel-vertex-05-hybrid-2027) · [vs Oxdog Pure Pro+ 2026](https://padeltrue.com/compare/#a=babolat-counter-viper-2-6&b=oxdog-pure-pro-plus-2026) · [vs Siux Electra Stupa Pro ST3](https://padeltrue.com/compare/#a=babolat-counter-viper-2-6&b=siux-electra-stupa-pro-st3) · [vs Vibora Black Mamba Pro 2.0](https://padeltrue.com/compare/#a=babolat-counter-viper-2-6&b=vibora-black-mamba-pro-2-0) ### Similar calculated profile for less money ## 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). [Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 Black Friday: daily prices and shops →](https://padeltrue.com/black-friday/babolat-counter-viper-2-6)