Babolat USA Counter Viper Padel Racquet

The Babolat USA Counter Viper Padel Racquet is a special-edition, tour-level performance racquet built for advanced "Counter Attackers" who prioritize surgical precision, high forgiveness, and explosive counter-striking. Featuring a patriotic red, white, and blue stars-and-stripes design, this limited release shares the high-spec engineering of the main-line Counter Viper—combining a 3K Carbon Fiber hitting surface with a multi-density X-EVA core.

Performance Profile

1. Explosive Power (3K Carbon Face): Woven with high-rigidity 3K carbon fiber across the hitting surface, providing exceptional energy return and crisp acceleration on aggressive counter-punches and put-away volleys.
2. X-EVA Core Technology: Features a 3-layer sandwich foam construction—two dense outer layers for maximum power on hard hits, paired with a flexible inner layer for extra comfort and forgiveness on delicate touch shots.
3. Expansive Sweet Spot & Stability: The hybrid round-oversized head shape delivers high forgiveness, stabilizing off-center contact and making back-court resets and wall defense effortless.
4. 3D Spin+ Surface Finish: Combines 3D geometric relief patterns with a textured surface finish to grab the ball for biting slice volleys, dipping chiquitas, and heavy topspin lobs.
5. Vibrasorb System 2 Powered by SMAC: Integrates elastomeric materials inside the carbon throat matrix, filtering out harsh vibrations to safeguard wrist and elbow joints during heavy rallies.
6. Smart Buttcap: Features a removable and customizable wrist strap system for easy cleaning or strap swaps.

Best Suited For

1. Advanced & Competitive Strategic Players: Ideal for counter-punchers who exhaust opponents through tight defense, absorb high-speed drives, and capitalize on errors with explosive precision.
2. Players Seeking Full-Carbon Stiffness with Forgiveness: Designed for players who want the structural power and crisp feel of 3K carbon without giving up a large, forgiving sweet spot.
3. Collectors & USA Edition Enthusiasts: Perfect for competitive players looking for a distinct limited-edition aesthetic backed by pro-grade Viper technology.

Specifications

• Colorway / Edition: Red / White / Blue (USA Special Edition).
• Player Typology: Counter Striker / Strategic Defender.
• Average Weight: 365 g ± 10g (~12.8 oz).
• Head Shape: Round / Oversized Hybrid.
• Beam / Profile Thickness: 38 mm (1.5 in).
• Balance Point: Even Balance (~270 mm).
• Core Composition: X-EVA (Multi-Density Sandwich Core).
• Frame Construction: 100% Carbon Frame.
• Surface Face: 3K Carbon Fiber.
• Surface Finish: 3D Spin+ (Rough & Textured Relief).
• Key Tech: 3K Carbon, X-EVA, Vibrasorb System 2, Smart Buttcap.