PadelBabolat Air Origin vs. Babolat Counter Origin
Babolat Air Origin or Babolat Counter Origin? Here Babolat's teardrop-shaped model goes head to head with Babolat's round variant – with all the technical data and our rating (7.4 vs. 7.3 out of 10).
The Babolat Air Origin scores above all with “Very light and easy to swing”, the Babolat Counter Origin with “Large, forgiving 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.
| Babolat Air Origin | Babolat Counter Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat | Babolat |
| Rating | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Price | from €82.95 Amazon, 14.11., 16:17 | from €78.98 |
| Shape | Teardrop | Round |
| Weight (lighter = easier to handle, heavier = more stable) | 350 g | 355 g |
| Balance | Medium | Low (manoeuvrable) |
| Hardness | Soft | Soft |
| Core | EVA Soft | EVA Soft |
| Frame | Fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Surface | – | – |
| Handle length | – | – |
| Power | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Control | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Arm-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Level | Beginner | Beginner |
Prices for Babolat Air Origin
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Amazon cheapest free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€82.95 Go to the shop
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Sport Bittl free shipping 2–4 working days · from Germany€89 Go to the shop
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Smashinn €91.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€97.98 Go to the shop
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PadelXpert as of 2026-09-25€84.95 Sold out
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Smash-Expert as of 2026-10-07€99 Sold out
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Ofertas de Padel as of 2026-10-12€79.95 Sold out
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Padel Nuestro as of 2026-10-12€79.95 Sold out
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Padel ProShop as of 2026-10-18€99 Sold out
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Racket Room as of 2026-11-09€79.90 Sold out
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Padel-Point as of 2026-11-14€87.95 Sold out
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Racketshop as of 2026-11-14€145 Sold out
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Tennis-Point as of 2026-11-14€87.95 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 Origin
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Smashinn cheapest €72.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€78.98 Go to the shop
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AmazonPlease always check the price Go to the shop
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Racket Room free shipping 1–4 working days · from Italy€79.90 Go to the shop
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PadelXpert free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€84.95 Go to the shop
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Padel-Point €81.95 + €5.99 shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€87.94 Go to the shop
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Tennis-Point €81.95 + €5.99 shipping 3–4 working days · from Germany€87.94 Go to the shop
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Smash-Expert as of 2026-10-05€80 Sold out
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Sport Bittl as of 2026-10-18€68 Sold out
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Padel ProShop as of 2026-10-20€84 Sold out
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Otto as of 2026-11-12€89.99 Sold out
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Racketshop as of 2026-11-14€130 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 Air Origin5 Counter Origin4
- Control Air Origin7 Counter Origin8
- Weight (lighter = more manoeuvrable, heavier = more stable) Air Origin350 g Counter Origin355 g
- Price Air Origin€82.95 Counter Origin€72.99
- Rating Air Origin7.4 Counter Origin7.3
Highlighted = better value · turquoise = tie
Which one suits you?
Babolat Air Origin
Choose the Babolat Air Origin if …
- ✓ you want more power and pace in attack
- ✓ you prefer a lighter, more manoeuvrable racket
Babolat Counter Origin
Choose the Babolat Counter Origin if …
- ✓ precision and control matter more to you
- ✓ you want more stability and punch against hard balls
- ✓ price matters to you
- ✓ you're looking for a large, forgiving sweet spot
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Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
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