Babolat COUNTER VERTUO 2.6
Built for defensive and counter-attacking players, the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 2026 offers superior control and comfort. Its round shape and low balance ensure precision, while Soft Fiber faces provide an effortless power boost. Experience enhanced manoeuvrability and faster reactions thanks to its aerodynamic design and lighter weight.
- Weight
- 350g
- Shape
- Round
- Core
- Soft EVA
- Face
- Fiberglass
- Surface
- 3D Textured / Rough
- Holes
- Progressive Diameter
- Balance
- 265mm
- Profile
- 38mm
- Length
- 45.5cm
About this Racket:
Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 2026 Padel Racket - The control racket you need on court with Soft Fiber for an extra boost of power. This Babolat padel racket is the ideal choice for defensive players looking for precision and comfort in defensive play and counterattacking situations.
The Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 racket features a round shape with a low balance that delivers excellent control. On the faces it incorporates Soft Fiber, a material made of soft and flexible fibers that provide effortless power. The aerodynamic design and lower weight than other models in the Counter range (350 gr) offer greater manoeuvrability and faster reactions in quick exchanges.
The combination of these advanced materials together with innovative technologies such as the Vibrabsorb System, Holes Pattern System and 3D Spin makes this Babolat racket perfect for players who want to dominate the defensive game with total confidence and precision, while having the extra power needed in attacking moments.
The Counter Vertuo 2.6 from Babolat is a new racket that incorporates the latest innovations in materials with an exclusive design, offering professional performance for players looking to improve their defensive game.
Technical Features of the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6. The Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 2026 has been designed for players who prioritise defensive and control-oriented play. The racket stands out for its round shape, low balance and a low and wide sweet spot that makes contact with the ball easier and is more forgiving on off-centre hits. Below are its technical specifications.
Brand
Babolat
Model: Counter Vertuo 2.6.
Year
2026
Shape
Round
Balance
Low
Weight
350 gr
Core
Black EVA
Faces
Soft Fiber
Surface
Rough
Level of Play
Advanced
Type of Play
Control/Power
Advanced Technologies and Materials of the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 Racket.
Vibrabsorb System
Advanced Anti-Vibration Technology
The Vibrabsorb System (Powered by Smac) is the technology used in the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 for better vibration absorption, improving precision and playing comfort during impact. Unlike the Vibrabsorb System², it does not use elastomers integrated into the carbon fibres and handle, but instead incorporates elastomer in the graphite of the racket heart, providing more comfort on every shot and reducing the risk of injury.
Reducing vibrations not only improves comfort, but also allows for greater precision in shot placement, which is essential for executing complex tactical strategies, enabling longer playing sessions without excessive fatigue and maintaining optimum performance in every point of the match.
Holes Pattern System
Aerodynamic Optimisation and Expanded Sweet Spot
The Holes Pattern System of the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 consists of optimising the distribution and size of the holes according to the racket shape. This feature is especially valuable as it helps increase power transmission and precision when returning shots.
For moments in the match when it is necessary to generate power efficiently, this technology is essential, allowing powerful shots to be executed without the need to apply excessive force, optimising energy performance during long matches.
3D Spin System: Better grip on the ball to apply spin. In the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 we also find the 3D Spin system, a relief structure on the racket surface designed to increase grip on the ball and maximise spin on every shot more easily, such as slices or topspin shots.
This technology has not only been designed for players who use spin in their game, but also allows for greater control over the ball and a superior tactical advantage over your opponent.
Black EVA and Soft Fiber
Professional Feel and Powerful Ball Output
At the core of the Counter Vertuo 2.6 we find Black EVA rubber. It is a more elastic core that provides power and greater comfort to the player when striking the ball. In addition, this rubber works together with the Vibrabsorb system as it also reduces vibrations on impact thanks to its lower density.
The Soft Fiber surface combines soft and flexible fibres that provide effortless power together with maximum comfort and tolerance, ideal for getting extra power more easily.
The combination of these materials represents the great control that characterises the Counter range from Babolat, allowing the racket to stand out notably and respond excellently in defensive tactics, although it also stands out for the extra boost of power provided by the Black EVA and Soft Fiber for counterattacks at the net.
Round Shape and Low Balance
Optimised Design to offer excellent ball control
The round shape of the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 is an optimised design for control, as it provides a low balance by placing the weight of the racket in the handle, allowing faster and more precise movements. In addition, this creates a wide and centred sweet spot, which forgives more mistakes on off-centre shots, unlike power or all-round rackets.
This combination of round shape and low balance together with its Soft Fiber faces and Black EVA core is perfect for players looking for maximum performance in defensive play, achieving consistent and precise ball output, ideal for building defence with total confidence and control.
Smart Buttcap
An interchangeable strap system
Finally, one of the best systems included in this Babolat racket is the Smart Buttcap. It consists of a system integrated into the racket safety strap that allows the cord to be removed more easily.
This not only offers the advantage that you can customise it to your taste or to match the outfit you wear on court, but it also helps to maintain the hygiene of the cord. Since it can be removed easily, you can take it off to wash it after several matches or intense training sessions or simply replace it with a new one.
Who Is This Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 2026 Padel Racket For?
The Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 2026 racket is the ideal choice for:
- Players of intermediate and advanced level who are looking for a racket that offers great manoeuvrability and control
- Players who have developed solid defensive technique and want to continue improving their skills
- Defensive players looking for a racket that allows them to build points from the back of the court with slower balls
- Players with a defensive style of play who want a control racket but with a good response in power for attacking moments
If you are one of those players who base their strategy on building and winning points with patience, value good manoeuvrability and total control from the back of the court, but also want an extra boost of power in attacking situations, the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 is the ideal tool.
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