Counter Viper
By Padeldex Editorial Team · Published 16 December 2025 · Updated 21 April 2026
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Review Summary
The Babolat Counter Viper (2026) is a round-shaped padel racket with a high balance. Its round profile keeps the balance lower and the sweet spot central, making it one of the more forgiving, control-oriented options for players who prioritise placement.
Across 2 expert reviews, the Counter Viper earns a Padeldex aggregated score of 79/100 — a figure we calculate from independent reviewers rather than any single rating. It performs best on control (80/100) and sweet spot (80/100), which shape its character on court. Its scores stay consistent across the board, with no glaring weakness.
Under the hood it pairs a 3D face, a EVA Sandwich core, 3K Carbon construction. At its listed weight with a high balance, it should feel substantial and stable, rewarding a full, committed swing. That makes it a strong fit for players who value placement, defence and a comfortable feel over outright power.
Strengths
- ✓Precise, predictable control for placement
- ✓Generous, forgiving sweet spot
- ✓Textured surface bites the ball for heavy spin
- ✓Round shape is forgiving and control-friendly
Trade-offs
- ✕A touch demanding to maneuver at speed
- ✕Limited raw power — you supply the pace
- ✕Round shape trades away some top-end power
- ✕Head-heavy balance can feel less nimble at the net
Specifications
- Shape
- round
- Weight
- 365g
- Balance
- high
- Core
- EVA Sandwich
- Face / Surface
- 3D
- Composition / Frame
- 3K Carbon
- Year
- 2026
- RRP
- €320
Expert Breakdown
Based on 2 expert reviews, aggregated by Padeldex. Scores weighted by category importance — Power and Control carry the highest weight.
Pro Reviews
Weighted Score
Based on
2 Reviews
Fabio F.
Expert Reviewer
Emiliano A.
Expert Reviewer
Sources consulted
Scores are a Padeldex aggregated interpretation of independent expert reviews. We link out to the original reviewers below.
- Fabio F.
- Emiliano A.
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