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Price history
13.07.14.11.
Lowest price €149 (14.11.) · highest price €232.95 (14.07.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 cost €232.95 on 13.07. and is €149 today – that's €83.95 less.
That is also the lowest level since we started tracking.
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Our impression
A control and defensive racket with a large sweet spot and plenty of comfort: tests describe an elite control racket with surprisingly much 'pop'. It slows the pace, absorbs pressure and then turns the rally around again, without giving up explosive power.
At 365 g, it is mid-range in our comparison – light enough for quick volleys, heavy enough to take hard balls with stability. Head shape Round means: a large, central sweet spot – lots of control and forgiveness, little power of its own; the high balance puts the mass to work on the smash, but puts more strain on the arm. The medium-hard core balances feedback and comfort. With power 5 and control 9 out of 10, it is clearly built for precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 6.6 out of 10, it is easy-going, even though 94% of the round models in our comparison leave even more margin for error. Of the 2 versions of the Babolat Counter Viper in our comparison, this is the cheapest (€149). 11 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €149 to €271.95 – a €123 difference for the same model.
Who is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 for?
Advanced counter-attacking players who prioritise precision and rally control.
Specifications
Shape
Round
Weight
approx. 365 g
Balance
High (head-heavy)
Hardness
Medium
Core
X-EVA-Sandwich
Frame
Carbon 3K
more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass
What level of player is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 suited to?
Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 6.6 out of 10 – forgiving, wide hitting area.
How heavy is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 and how is it built?
The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 weighs 365 g and has a round shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core (X-EVA-Sandwich). The frame is made of Carbon 3K.
Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 arm-friendly?
Not by our rule: the core is medium-hard, the balance is head-heavy, 365 g is above 360 g. We only call rackets arm-friendly if they have a soft core, a balance that isn't head-heavy, a round or teardrop shape and weigh 360 g at most. Suitable models are listed in our guide to padel rackets for tennis elbow.
Where is the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 cheapest?
On 14/11/2026, Racketshop was the cheapest of 11 shops in our comparison at €149 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
How does the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 differ from the Babolat Counter Veron 2026?
The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 weighs 365 g and has a round shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core; the Babolat Counter Veron 2026 weighs 365 g and has a round shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core. On 14/11/2026 the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 was available from €149 and the Babolat Counter Veron 2026 from €118.76, both including shipping. All specs side by side and our verdict are in the head-to-head comparison Babolat Counter Veron 2026 vs. Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026.
How does the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 differ from the Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026?
The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 weighs 365 g and has a round shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core; the Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 weighs 368 g and has a round shape, a medium balance and a medium-hard core. On 14/11/2026 the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 was available from €149 and the Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 from €149.56, both including shipping. All specs side by side and our verdict are in the head-to-head comparison Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 vs. Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026.
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