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from €171.98 incl. shipping at Smashinn · cheapest of 3 shops compared
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Round counter-attacking racket with 3K carbon and head-heavy balance: control from defence, pressure on the counter-attack.
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Lowest price €171.98 (14.11.) · highest price €236.95 (05.11.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Babolat Counter Viper 2.5 2025 cost €203.95 on 05.10. and is €171.98 today – that's €31.97 less. That is also the lowest level since we started tracking. We've been tracking the price since 05.10.: 41 days with price changes.
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The Counter Viper 2.5 is built for players who attack out of defence. The round shape offers a large, central sweet spot, while the head-heavy balance and around 365 grams still give pressure on the counter-attack. The 3K carbon hitting face and the medium-hard core provide a controlled feel, and the rough surface provides spin. The Vibrabsorb system damps vibrations.
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 6 and control 8 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 most expensive (€171.98). 3 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €171.98 to €217.95 – a €46 difference for the same model.
Intermediate players who like long rallies and attack out of defence.
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 365 g |
| Balance | High (head-heavy) |
| Hardness | Medium |
| Frame | Carbon 3K more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass |
| Surface | Rough |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Power | 6/10 |
| Control | 8/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 6.6/10
forgiving, wide hitting area |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 6.6 out of 10 – forgiving, wide hitting area.
The Babolat Counter Viper 2.5 2025 weighs 365 g and has a round shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core. The frame is made of Carbon 3K.
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.
On 14/11/2026, Smashinn was the cheapest of 3 shops in our comparison at €171.98 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 (8.0/10), Babolat Counter Veron 2026 (8.1/10) and Oxdog Sense Pro Classic Series (7.8/10).
A control and defensive racket with a large sweet spot and plenty of comfort.
The control edition of the Veron following the Counter recipe: round shape, Carbon Flex face and a comfortable Black EVA core.
According to the manufacturer, one of the fastest round rackets there is: HES carbon with a sandy surface over a medium-density EVA core, PowerRibs and Vibradamp damping for plenty of pace in a round head shape.
Side by side: vs. Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 · vs. Babolat Counter Veron 2026 · vs. Oxdog Sense Pro Classic Series