Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 Padel Racquet

The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 Padel Racquet is a tour-level, high-tolerance performance frame engineered for advanced "Counter Attackers." Serving as the top-tier option in Babolat's Counter family, it combines a generous sweet spot and defensive stability with a 3K Carbon Fiber surface and multi-density X-EVA core to deliver maximum explosive power and surgical precision when turning defense into offense.

Performance Profile

1. Explosive Power (3K Carbon Surface): Features a full 3K carbon fiber woven hitting face that provides exceptional frame stiffness and energy transfer on full-velocity swings, allowing aggressive counter-attackers to finish points decisively.
2. X-EVA Core Technology: Built with a sandwich construction featuring three distinct EVA layers—two rigid outer layers for explosive power on fast shots, and a softer inner layer for enhanced forgiveness and comfort on slower touch shots.
3. Maximum Forgiveness & Expanded Sweet Spot: Utilizing a hybrid round-oversized geometry, it offers an expansive hitting zone that absorbs hard opponent drives, stabilizes off-center hits, and facilitates consistent wall resets.
4. 3D Spin+ Surface Finish: Features raised 3D geometric relief patterns combined with a textured surface finish across the face to grip the ball, allowing players to generate heavy spin on chiquitas, slice volleys, and topspin lobs.
5. Vibrasorb System 2 Powered by SMAC: Integrates elastomeric dampening materials inside the carbon throat matrix, effectively filtering out harsh vibrations to safeguard the wrist and elbow during intense rallies.
6. Smart Buttcap System: Allows quick removal, cleaning, or replacement of the wrist strap.

Best Suited For

1. Advanced & Competition Counter-Attackers: Designed for patient, strategic players who control rallies through back-court defense, absorb high-speed drives, and capitalize on opponent errors with explosive counter-punches.
2. Players Seeking Tolerance with Maximum Carbon Stiffness: Ideal for players who want the premium responsiveness and structural power of a full 3K carbon frame without sacrificing a forgiving, oversized sweet spot.
3. Defensive Specialists Transitioning to Offense: Perfect for players who prioritize stability, control, and point construction, but need extra pop to put ball speed behind net volleys and smashes.

Specifications

• Player Level: Advanced / Competition Counter-Attacker.
• Average Weight: 365 g ± 10g (~12.8 oz).
• Head Shape: Hybrid / Round Oversized.
• Beam / Profile Thickness: 38 mm (1.5 in).
• Balance Point: Even Balance (~265 mm).
• Core Composition: X-EVA (Multi-Density Core).
• Frame Construction: 100% Carbon Frame.
• Surface Face: 3K Carbon Fiber.
• Surface Finish: 3D Spin+ (Rough & Textured).
• Key Tech: 3K Carbon, X-EVA, Vibrasorb System 2, Holes Pattern System, Smart Buttcap.