PadelAdidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 vs. Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026
Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 or Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026? Here Adidas's round-shaped model goes head to head with Babolat's round variant – with all the technical data and our rating (8.0 vs. 8.0 out of 10).
The Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 scores above all with “Very balanced between control and power”, the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 with “Elite control with a large sweet spot”. Which one suits you better depends on your playing style, level and budget – the table and our verdict below make the choice concrete.
| Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 | Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Adidas | Babolat |
| Rating | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Price | €150.62With our link €149.56 | from €149 |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Weight (lighter = easier to handle, heavier = more stable) | 368 g | 365 g |
| Balance | Medium | High (head-heavy) |
| Hardness | Medium | Medium |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | X-EVA-Sandwich |
| Frame | Carbon 6K | Carbon 3K |
| Surface | – | Rough |
| Handle length | – | Standard |
| Power | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Control | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Arm-friendly | Not really | Not really |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
Prices for Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026
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Padel Nuestro cheapest €169.95 + free shipping 3–5 working days · from Spain with code OURPRIME (−12%) – enter it yourself at checkout€149.56 Go to the shop
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Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€150.62 Go to the shop
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Padel ProShop €179.90 · as of 2026-11-14 5 working days · from Spain with code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout€161.91 Go to the shop
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Padel-Point free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€166.95 Go to the shop
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Tennis-Point free shipping 3–4 working days · from Germany€166.95 Go to the shop
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Smash-Expert €164.94 + €7.49 shipping 3–8 working days · from France€172.43 Go to the shop
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Sport is good €165.13 + €7.49 shipping 4 working days · from France€172.62 Go to the shop
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Padelstore24 free shipping 1–3 working days · from Germany€179.90 Go to the shop
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Racket Room free shipping 1–4 working days · from Italy€179.90 Go to the shop
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Padel Market €194.95 + €4.95 shipping 4–5 working days · from Spain€199.90 Go to the shop
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Smashinn as of 2026-11-09€140.99 Sold out
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Ofertas de Padel as of 2026-11-14€186.81 Sold out
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Racketshop as of 2026-11-14€167.90 Sold out
The figure shown is the total price incl. VAT, shipping and discount code; the shop price without extras is shown below it. The price at the shop may have changed since. Shop links are affiliate links (ads) – this costs you nothing extra. We only compare shops we work with; other shops may be cheaper.
Prices for Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026
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Racketshop cheapest free shipping 2–5 working days€149 Go to the shop
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Padel Nuestro €179.95 + free shipping 3–5 working days · from Spain with code OURPRIME (−12%) – enter it yourself at checkout€158.36 Go to the shop
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Padel ProShop €184.90 · as of 2026-11-14 5 working days · from Spain with code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout€166.41 Go to the shop
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Padel-Point free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€175.95 Go to the shop
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Tennis-Point free shipping 3–4 working days · from Germany€175.95 Go to the shop
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Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€177 Go to the shop
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Smashinn €174.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€180.98 Go to the shop
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Sportlet €174.90 + €9.90 shipping 5–10 working days · from Italy€184.80 Go to the shop
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PadelXpert free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€221.95 Go to the shop
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Smash-Expert free shipping 3–8 working days · from France€232.72 Go to the shop
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Padel Market free shipping 4–5 working days · from Spain€271.95 Go to the shop
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Racket Room as of 2026-11-09€159.90 Sold out
The figure shown is the total price incl. VAT, shipping and discount code; the shop price without extras is shown below it. The price at the shop may have changed since. Shop links are affiliate links (ads) – this costs you nothing extra. We only compare shops we work with; other shops may be cheaper.
Who wins where?
- Power Cross It Carbon Ctrl 20266 Counter Viper 2.6 20265
- Control Cross It Carbon Ctrl 20268 Counter Viper 2.6 20269
- Weight (lighter = more manoeuvrable, heavier = more stable) Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026368 g Counter Viper 2.6 2026365 g
- Price Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026€150.62 Counter Viper 2.6 2026€149
- Rating Cross It Carbon Ctrl 20268.0 Counter Viper 2.6 20268.0
Highlighted = better value · turquoise = tie
Which one suits you?
Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026
Choose the Adidas Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 if …
- ✓ you want more power and pace in attack
- ✓ you want more stability and punch against hard balls
Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026
Choose the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 if …
- ✓ precision and control matter more to you
- ✓ you prefer a lighter, more manoeuvrable racket
- ✓ price matters to you
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Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
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