Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 Padel Racket

Description

Designed for players who absorb pressure and strike back with authority, the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 blends a control-oriented round profile with explosive output for decisive counterattacks. Its carbon build and responsive core are tuned to stabilize defense and accelerate hard when it’s time to finish.

On-Court Highlights

• Round shape for control designed to keep placement predictable while defending under pressure.
• 100% carbon construction built for crisp response and stable contact at high swing speed.
• X-EVA core tuned for explosive rebound on full swings while keeping touch manageable.
• HPS Technology optimizes hole pattern for cleaner energy transfer and more precise contact.
• 3D Spin Surface textured finish designed to increase grip for heavier spin and tighter trajectory control.
• VIB Powered by SMAC reduces vibration for a more stable, arm-friendly feel in defense.
• Smart Buttcap removable end cap system for strap changes and personalization.

Performance Snapshot

Power
Power rating: 92 out of 100Control
Control rating: 88 out of 100

Who It Suits

• Advanced counter players who want stable defense and explosive counterattacks.
• Competitors who absorb pace and rely on controlled finishing when the ball sits up.
• Players who use spin and placement to manage trajectory while increasing speed.

Key Specs

LevelAdvancedGame StyleDefensiveShapeRoundBalanceHead HeavyWeight365 gThickness38 mm / 1.5 inConstruction100% CarbonCoreX-EVAGripSyntec EvoTechVIB Powered by SMAC · HPS TechnologySurface3D Spin SurfaceHandleSmart Buttcap

Materials & Tech

100% Carbon

Full carbon construction designed for crisp response and stable output when accelerating at high swing speed.

X-EVA

Multi-density EVA concept tuned to deliver explosive rebound on hard swings while keeping touch manageable.

HPS Technology

Optimized hole pattern designed to improve energy transfer and support cleaner, more precise contact.

3D Spin Surface

Textured surface designed to increase grip on contact for heavier spin and tighter trajectory control.

VIB Powered by SMAC

Vibration filtering technology designed to improve comfort and stability during repeated high-intensity impacts.

Smart Buttcap

Removable end cap system for quick strap swaps, customization, and easier maintenance.