BABOLAT Counter Viper 2026 2.6 Padel Racket
£280.00
The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 (Coki Nieto) is a stable, control-focused racket made for players who like to defend well and counter hard. It has a generous sweet spot and a firm, responsive feel, making it ideal for high-pressure rallies and consistent shot placement.
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The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 by Coki Nieto is designed for players who win points through solid defence, smart positioning, and controlled counter-attacks. It’s the kind of racket that feels dependable when the pace goes up — especially in fast exchanges at the net or when you’re defending heavy overheads.
One of the biggest strengths of the Counter Viper is its stability and forgiveness. The sweet spot is generous, so even when you’re stretched or late on the ball, it still keeps shots controlled and predictable. That makes it a great option for players who like to stay calm in defence, reset points, and wait for the right ball to attack.
The feel is firm and crisp, giving you clear feedback through the strike. It’s not overly soft or trampoline-like, but that’s what helps it stay controlled when you’re blocking, volleying, or placing balls into gaps. When the opportunity comes to step forward, it still has plenty of power available — especially on overheads and finishing shots when you catch the ball clean.
Overall, it’s best suited to intermediate to advanced players who want a racket that supports a patient, consistent style — defend first, then punish.
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| Brand | Babolat |
|---|---|
| Racket Balance | Balanced |
| Racket Firmness | Hard |
| Racket Material | Carbon |
| Racket Shape | Round |
| Racket Style | Balanced, Control |
| Racket Surface | Rough |
| Racket Weight | 360-375 |
| Racket Year | 2026 |
| Top5A | 5 |
We currently offer free delivery from our UK warehouse to the UK & Ireland on all orders over £/€100. We ship using Royal Mail Tracked 24/48, ensuring you get your items quickly and safely.
We aim to get all our orders sent for next day delivery on Royal Mail 24 or 2 days for Royal Mail 48, but allow us a little extra just in case Royal Mail want to be a little slow!
Return & exchange
If you are not satisfied with your purchase you can return it to us within 14 days for an exchange or refund as long as it is still in the same condition as it was delivered.
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The expert's thoughts..
The Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 (Coki Nieto) is for players who like to play padel properly — stay solid, defend well, and punish the right ball. It feels really stable when the pace is high, especially when you’re blocking volleys or defending hard smashes. The sweet spot is generous, so even if you’re stretched or late, the racket still keeps the ball under control.
The touch is on the firmer, more responsive side, so you get a clean feel when you strike the ball well — it doesn’t feel soft or bouncy. From the back of the court it’s great for resetting and lobbing, and when you step in and get a ball you can attack, it has plenty of punch. It suits intermediate players moving up and advanced players best — especially if your game is more about control and countering rather than trying to hit winners every point.
Ratings based on Padelful.com – The leading independent padel racket review site and combined with our own expert opinions.
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Absolutely. We accept returns within 14 days as long as the racket is unused and in perfect, resellable condition—including original packaging. Just get in touch with us to arrange a return or exchange.
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