# Babolat Counter Viper 2026 specs and who it suits > Babolat Counter Viper 2026: round shape, 355 to 375 g, medium to high balance, €320 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score. Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/babolat/counter-viper-2026 Last updated: 2026-09-29 The Babolat Counter Viper 2026 is a round padel racket with a hard-feel X-EVA core, weighing 355 to 375 g with medium to high balance. It plays as a control racket and lists at €320 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate right-side players, at 84 out of 98. By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026. - Round - 355 to 375 g - Medium to high balance - €320 RRP - 2026 season ## Who the Babolat Counter Viper 2026 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 | **68** | Poor fit | #502 of 862 | | Intermediate all-rounder | **83** | Poor fit | #741 of 1214 | | Intermediate, left side | **79** | Poor fit | #673 of 1214 | | Intermediate, right side | **84** | Workable | #317 of 1214 | | Advanced attacker | **77** | Poor fit | #611 of 1214 | | Elbow or arm trouble | - | Not recommended: hard core | - | ## Babolat Counter Viper 2026 specs Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower. | Spec | Babolat Counter Viper 2026 | | --- | --- | | Shape | Round | | Weight | 355 to 375 g | | Balance | Medium to high | | Core | X-EVA (hard) | | Feel | Hard | | Face | 3K Carbon | | Frame | 100% Carbon | | Playing style | Control | | Season | 2026 | | RRP | €320 (pro band) | ## What the specs mean on court On the numbers, the Babolat Counter Viper 2026 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, 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. Against the [Babolat Counter Viper 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/babolat/counter-viper-2025), the published specs changed in 2 places: - **Weight:** 360 to 375 g in 2025, 355 to 375 g in 2026. - **Face:** 3K Carbon Fiber in 2025, 3K Carbon in 2026. If the older Babolat Counter Viper 2025 is on sale, it is usually the better value: most season changes are cosmetic or small. 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 2026 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 | | [Star Vie Kenta Pro 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/kenta-pro-2025) | Round | 350 to 385 g | Hard | €299 | | [Siux Trilogy Pro Noir Fog 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/trilogy-pro-noir-fog-2026) | Round | 355 to 375 g | Medium | €350 | | [Alkemia Terra 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/alkemia/terra-2026) | Round | 350 to 370 g | Medium-Hard | €250 | | [Star Vie Metheora Dual 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/metheora-dual-2025) | Round | 350 to 385 g | Medium-Hard | €259 | ## Check it against 1,417 other rackets Seven questions. If this racket fits you, it will show up in your top five. Try the free racket finder: [seven questions, every racket scored](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder). ## Questions about the Babolat Counter Viper 2026 ### Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2026 good for beginners? It scores 68 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is poor fit, ranking #502 of 862 eligible rackets. A rounder, softer racket will forgive more while your timing develops. ### Is the Babolat Counter Viper 2026 a power or a control racket? It plays as a control racket. The round shape and medium to high balance keep the sweet spot low and central, which favours control and forgiveness. ### How heavy is the Babolat Counter Viper 2026? The manufacturer lists it at 355 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 2026 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. ### How much does the Babolat Counter Viper 2026 cost? The recommended retail price is €320. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.