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Lowest price €72.95 (19.10.) · highest price €84.95 (18.09.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Babolat Counter Origin cost €84.95 on 14.07. and is €78.98 today – that's €5.97 less.
With a discount code, the best price was €72.95 (19.10.).
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Our impression
A round beginner racket with a large sweet spot: a hybrid frame of carbon and fibreglass for elasticity and comfort with good durability at the same time. Very good value for money for getting started.
At 355 g, it is lighter than three quarters of all models in our comparison: quick to handle and easy on the arm, but more of the power in attack has to come from your own swing. Head shape Round means: a large, central sweet spot – lots of control and forgiveness, little power of its own; the low balance makes it feel more manoeuvrable than its weight suggests. The soft core takes the sting out of the ball and is the gentler choice for sensitive arms. With power 4 and control 8 out of 10, it is clearly built for precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 9.6 out of 10, it is more forgiving than 78% of the round models in our comparison. 5 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €78.98 to €87.94.
Who is the Babolat Counter Origin for?
Beginners looking for a reliable, comfortable first racket.
Specifications
Shape
Round
Weight
approx. 355 g
Balance
Low (manoeuvrable)
Hardness
Soft
Core
EVA Soft
Frame
Fibreglass
softer, more forgiving feel than carbon
What level of player is the Babolat Counter Origin suited to?
Our classification: Beginner. Its forgiveness is 9.6 out of 10 – very forgiving, large sweet spot.
How heavy is the Babolat Counter Origin and how is it built?
The Babolat Counter Origin weighs 355 g and has a round shape, a low (manoeuvrable) balance and a soft core (EVA Soft). The frame is made of Fiberglas.
Is the Babolat Counter Origin arm-friendly?
Yes. Soft core, low balance and 355 g – easy on elbow and shoulder. That meets our rule for arm-friendly rackets: soft core, no head-heavy balance, round or teardrop shape, 360 g at most.
Where is the Babolat Counter Origin cheapest?
On 14/11/2026, Smashinn was the cheapest of 5 shops in our comparison at €78.98 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
How does the Babolat Counter Origin differ from the Babolat Air Origin?
The Babolat Counter Origin weighs 355 g and has a round shape, a low (manoeuvrable) balance and a soft core; the Babolat Air Origin weighs 350 g and has a teardrop shape, a medium balance and a soft core. On 14/11/2026 the Babolat Counter Origin was available from €78.98 and the Babolat Air Origin from €82.95, both including shipping. All specs side by side and our verdict are in the head-to-head comparison Babolat Air Origin vs. Babolat Counter Origin.
What are the alternatives to the Babolat Counter Origin?
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