BABOLAT Counter Viper 2026 Padel Racket

The BABOLAT Counter Viper 2026 Padel Racket is engineered for strategic counter-striker players who control the game through precision, stability, and intelligent shot placement. Designed to absorb pressure and turn defense into offense, this racket allows players to dominate rallies with confidence, consistency, and controlled power.

Its round padel racket shape and large sweet spot deliver exceptional forgiveness and accuracy, helping players maintain control during defensive exchanges and construct points with precision. This design provides outstanding stability, enabling consistent shot placement even when returning fast, high-pressure balls.

Built with a 3K Carbon surface, the Counter Viper offers explosive responsiveness while preserving excellent touch and feel. The advanced X-EVA core enhances energy return and shot output, creating a perfect balance between power, control, and comfort. Players can confidently redirect pace and generate effective counter-attacks without sacrificing accuracy.

The Holes Pattern System optimizes hole distribution across the face, ensuring uniform energy transfer and improved shot efficiency. Combined with a head-heavy balance, the racket supports powerful attacking shots when transitioning smoothly from defense to offense, giving counter players a decisive edge.

Comfort is significantly enhanced by the VIBRABSORB SYSTEM? powered by SMAC technology, which reduces vibrations by integrating elastomers into the carbon fibers, core, and handle. This advanced vibration-dampening system improves arm comfort, reduces fatigue, and minimizes the risk of injury during intense and extended play.

For added spin and shot variation, the 3D SPIN+ textured surface increases grip on the ball, allowing players to produce sharper angles, controlled slices, and aggressive topspin. The Smart Buttcap system further enhances customization by allowing the wrist strap to be adjusted or removed, improving comfort, hygiene, and personal preference.

The BABOLAT Counter Viper 2026 Padel Racket is the ideal choice for advanced and competitive players who rely on tactical control, defensive solidity, and explosive counter-attacks to dictate the rhythm of the game and outplay their opponents.

Key Technologies & Features

• 3K Carbon surface for precision, responsiveness, and durability

• Round shape with large sweet spot for maximum control and forgiveness

• X-EVA core for dynamic response and optimized energy return

• Holes Pattern System for improved accuracy and shot efficiency

• VIBRABSORB SYSTEM? for vibration reduction and enhanced comfort

• 3D SPIN+ textured surface for increased spin and shot variation

• Smart Buttcap system for customizable and removable wrist strap

Technical Specifications

• Player Type: Counter striker

• Shape: Round padel racket

• Balance: Head heavy

• Weight: 365 g ? 10 g

• Thickness: 38 mm

• Frame Material: Carbon

• Face Material: 3K Carbon

• Core: X-EVA

• Grip: Syntec Evo