# Babolat Counter Viper 2025 specs and who it suits

> Babolat Counter Viper 2025: round shape, 360 to 375 g, low to medium balance. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/babolat/counter-viper-2025
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Babolat Counter Viper 2025 is a round padel racket with a hard-feel X-EVA core, weighing 360 to 375 g with low to medium balance. It plays as a control racket. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate right-side players, at 79 out of 98.

By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026.

- Round
- 360 to 375 g
- Low to medium balance
- 2025 season

## Who the Babolat Counter Viper 2025 is right for

Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the [AI racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder). 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.

| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner | **63** | Poor fit | #721 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **77** | Poor fit | #1089 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **73** | Poor fit | #1001 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **79** | Poor fit | #744 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **72** | Poor fit | #875 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | - | Not recommended: hard core | - |

## Babolat Counter Viper 2025 specs

Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.

| Spec | Babolat Counter Viper 2025 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 360 to 375 g |
| Balance | Low to medium |
| Core | X-EVA (hard) |
| Feel | Hard |
| Face | 3K Carbon Fiber |
| Frame | 100% Carbon |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2025 |
| RRP | Not listed |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Babolat Counter Viper 2025 is a niche pick: it is not in the top fifth of rackets for any of our six player types. It is a weaker choice for beginners, intermediate all-rounders, intermediate left-side players, intermediate right-side players, advanced attackers and players with elbow or arm trouble.

A round head keeps the sweet spot big and central. Mishits stay in play, and placement is easy; you supply the power on the smash yourself. The harder core rewards a fast, clean swing with pace and precision, and punishes late contact.

The published specs of the Babolat Counter Viper 2024 are the same as this one. The change is cosmetic, so last season's model at a discount is the value buy.

These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The [free racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder) scores it for your own answers, and the Padel AI app goes further: film one match and it scores your real technique, then re-ranks all 1,418 rackets for the way you actually play. Compare the rest of the range on our [Babolat rackets](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/babolat) page.

## Rackets similar to the Babolat Counter Viper 2025

The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lok Maxx Flow Gen 2 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/lok/maxx-flow-gen-2-2026) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €300 |
| [Siux Trilogy Pro Ash Green 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/trilogy-pro-ash-green-2026) | Round | 355 to 375 g | Medium | €350 |
| [Siux Trilogy Pro Noir Fog 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/trilogy-pro-noir-fog-2026) | Round | 355 to 375 g | Medium | €350 |
| [Oxdog Pure Pro Plus 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/oxdog/pure-pro-plus-2025) | Round | 370 g | Hard | €279 |
| [Enebe Genius Blue 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/enebe/genius-blue-2026) | Round | 355 to 370 g | Medium-Hard | €254 |
| [Wilson Endure Pro V1 2026 Momo Gonzalez](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/wilson/endure-pro-v1-2026-momo-gonzalez) | Round | 365 g | Medium-Hard | €320 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Babolat Counter Viper 2025

### Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2025 good for beginners?

It scores 63 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is poor fit, ranking #721 of 862 eligible rackets. A rounder, softer racket will forgive more while your timing develops.

### Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2025 a power or a control racket?

It plays as a control racket. The round shape and low to medium balance keep the sweet spot low and central, which favours control and forgiveness.

### How heavy is the Babolat Counter Viper 2025?

The manufacturer lists it at 360 to 375 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range.

### Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2025 good for tennis elbow?

We do not recommend it with elbow trouble: the hard core transmits more shock. See our guide to the [best padel rackets for tennis elbow](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/best-padel-racket-for-tennis-elbow), and see a physio if it hurts.