Shape, weight, balance, feel and prices side by side — and which one suits your game.
| Babolat | Babolat | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 6.7 | 5.9 | Babolat Counter Viper 2026 |
| Control | 8.1 | 9.0 | Babolat Counter Viper 2025 |
| Comfort | 4.2 | 4.1 | Tie |
| Ease of use | 5.5 | 6.4 | Babolat Counter Viper 2025 |
| Lowest price | €198 | €207 | Babolat Counter Viper 2026 |
Scores out of 10 from our specification-based indicators.
Both are round rackets, so the differences come from balance, core and faces rather than the outline.
The Babolat Counter Viper 2026 has a medium-high balance against low-medium for the Babolat Counter Viper 2025, which changes how head-heavy it feels on overheads and how quick it is at the net.
Faces: 3K Carbon versus 3K Carbon Fiber.
| Babolat Counter Viper 2026 | Babolat Counter Viper 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat | Babolat |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Weight | 355–375 g | 360–375 g |
| Balance | Medium-High | Low-Medium |
| Feel | Hard | Hard |
| Core | X-EVA | X-EVA |
| Faces | 3K Carbon | 3K Carbon Fiber |
| Frame | 100% Carbon | 100% Carbon |
| Game type | Control | Control |
| Suggested level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
On our indicators the Babolat Counter Viper 2026 has more power (6.7/10).
The Babolat Counter Viper 2025 is easier to play (ease of use 6.4/10).
Right now the Babolat Counter Viper 2026 starts at €198 and the Babolat Counter Viper 2025 at €207 in the shops we compare. Prices change often.
Our Power, Control, Comfort and Ease of use indicators (1–10) are calculated by TiebreakNews from each racket's published specifications — shape, balance, feel (core hardness), face material and weight — using the same rules for every model: diamond shapes and high balance add power, round shapes and low balance add control, soft cores and fibreglass faces add comfort, and lighter, forgiving, round frames are easier for beginners. They are a fair way to compare specs, not a lab test. Specifications come from the Padel Rackets catalogue and manufacturers; always check the retailer's product page before buying.
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Babolat Counter Viper 2026
Babolat Counter Viper 2025