BABOLAT COUNTER VIPER 2.6

The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 is a control-first padel racket in the Counter series, built for advanced counter-strikers who want precision, consistency and enough firepower to switch to offence when the moment comes. It features a round head shape with 365 g weight, 270 mm balance (slightly head-heavy) and a substantial 3K Carbon face for a durable, high-quality response. Inside, the X-E.V.A. sandwich core layers three EVA foams — a softer inner layer for comfort and tolerance, plus two stiffer outer layers for explosiveness on stronger shots. The 3D Spin+ surface adds textured reliefs to the racket face for improved ball grip and heavier spin, while the Vibrabsorb system uses SMAC elastomer material in the racket heart to absorb vibration and improve comfort on repeated impacts. The Smart Buttcap allows the wrist strap to be customised or fully removed. Round shape and larger sweet spot make it forgiving on off-centre hits despite the tour-level weight, ideal for patient, tactical, defensive players.