Counter Viper
Counter Viper: round, 365 g ±10, 3K carbon, X-EVA — Babolat’s counter-striker, not a teardrop Technical.
- Round
- Advanced
- Best forAdvanced counter-punchers who want a round Viper
- CategoryPadel Rackets
Overview
Counter Viper: round, 365 g ±10, 3K carbon, X-EVA — Babolat’s counter-striker, not a teardrop Technical.
Buy this if you steal pace from a round Viper. The old hybrid/teardrop catalog row was wrong.
- Official round Counter Viper with 3K and X-EVA
- 365±10 g — a real control Viper, not Technical’s diamond
At a glance
- Shape
- Round
- Minimum weight
- 355 g
- Maximum weight
- 375 g
- Balance
- Medium High
- Core
- Multi Density
- Face
- 3K Carbon
- Thickness
- 38 mm
- Category
- Padel Rackets
- Best for
- Advanced counter-punchers who want a round Viper
How to think about this racket
What it is
Babolat’s racquet index lists Counter Viper as counter striker, round, 3K carbon, carbon frame, X-EVA, 365 g ±10, 38 mm.
Who it's for
Advanced players who redirect and then finish. Technical is the diamond; Air is the teardrop.
How it plays
Official tags include precision and high responsiveness. X-EVA is the sandwich core name.
Power vs control
Control/counter Viper. Not Technical 3.0 Hard EVA.
Handling
365±10 g round. More usable outline than Technical.
Comfort
X-EVA, not Black EVA Veron. Still a Viper carbon.
Sweet spot / forgiveness
Round helps. 3K Viper still asks for a formed swing.
Materials
3K, X-EVA, carbon frame, round, 38 mm, 365±10 g.
Buy if
- You want official Counter Viper: round, 365±10 g, 3K, X-EVA.
- You already play and live on the block and redirect.
Skip if
- You want Technical Viper 3.0.
- You want Air Viper’s 355 g teardrop.
Not ideal for: Beginners — look at Vertuo/Origin if you stay Babolat · Those looking for Pure Technical strikers.
How it decides
- Power7.0
3K X-EVA Viper on a round mould. Less smash than Technical 3.0.
- Control8.6
Official counter-striker / precision / round shape.
- Forgiveness7.0
Round versus Technical diamond. Still 3K Viper.
- Maneuverability7.0
365±10 g. Round outline helps the face come around versus a 370 g diamond.
- Comfort6.8
X-EVA sandwich versus Hard EVA Technical. Not Black EVA Veron-soft.
- Stability8.0
3K carbon Viper frame.
These are explainable buying attributes with source type, not laboratory measurements or a Kitletics overall score.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Official round Counter Viper with 3K and X-EVA
- 365±10 g — a real control Viper, not Technical’s diamond
Cons
- Still a 3K Viper, not Vertuo fiberglass
- X-EVA is firmer than Black EVA Veron
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Padel Defensive Official counter-striker Viper. | 88 |
Padel Control Babolat’s control Viper. | 86 |
Padel Advanced Advanced Counter Viper. | 84 |
Padel Maximum Power Technical Viper 3.0. | 56 |
Padel Beginner Too much Viper for a first racket. | 30 |
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Specifications
- Shape
- Round
- Minimum weight
- 355g
- Maximum weight
- 375g
- Balance
- Medium High
- Core
- Multi Density
- Face
- 3K Carbon
- Thickness
- 38mm
Shape & weight
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Balance | Medium High |
| Minimum weight | 355 g |
| Maximum weight | 375 g |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Sweet Spot | Central Upper |
Construction
| Frame material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Face | 3K Carbon |
| Face material | Carbon |
| Face carbon weave | 3K |
| Core | Multi Density |
| Manufacturer core | X Eva |
| Surface texture | Not Published |
| Feel | Not Published |
| Technologies | Not Published |
Positioning
| Player Level | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Positioning | Counter Striker / Precision |
Other
| Length | Not Published |
|---|---|
| Finish | Not Published |
Viper family
Newer: Technical Viper 3.0 →
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- Verified specification
Babolat (babolat.com) Counter Viper
Manufacturer specifications and positioning for Babolat Counter Viper 2.6. Not a Kitletics lab measurement.
Verified 13 September 2026
- Editorial research
Kitletics padel racket research
Editorial synthesis of manufacturer specs and specialist range notes for Babolat Counter Viper 2.6. Not first-hand testing.
Verified 13 September 2026
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