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Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 Padel Racket - Yellow (150185)
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Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 Padel Racket - Yellow (150185)
Yellow / One Size
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The Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 (150185) is the most forgiving racket in Babolat's Counter range — a round-headed, fibreglass-faced padel racket built around precision and comfort rather than brute pace. At 350 g with a 265 mm balance it is the lightest and lowest-balanced of the three Counter 2.6 frames, which makes it the easiest to swing and the friendliest on the arm.
Key Features
- Fibreglass face — a softer, flexible surface that cushions contact and delivers easy power without demanding a fast swing.
- Round head shape — a large, centrally placed sweet spot for consistent placement and forgiving off-centre contact.
- Carbon frame — carbon structure around a flexible face for stability and lasting frame integrity.
- Black EVA core — controlled, predictable rebound that keeps the ball on the face long enough to direct it.
- Vibrabsorb System² — integrated elastomers absorb impact vibration for a noticeably softer feel.
- 3D Spin — raised surface texture that grips the ball for added spin on lobs and defensive slices.
- Holes Pattern System — hole distribution tuned to even out impact force across the face.
- Smart Buttcap — customisable wrist-strap system for a secure, comfortable hold.
Performance Overview
The Counter Vertuo 2.6 is built for defensive and counter-attacking padel. The 265 mm balance keeps the head light and quick, so you can get the face to the ball in reflex situations at the net and still recover in time for the next shot. The fibreglass surface flexes on contact, which is what gives the frame its comfort and its accessible power — you do not need to swing hard to get depth.
Babolat position this racket for counter-strikers from beginner through to professional, and that range is genuine: the tolerance and low balance suit a developing player, while the control on offer keeps it credible for an experienced player who prefers to absorb, redirect and pick their moment.
Benefits
- Easy access to depth and power without a big swing.
- Reduced fatigue and impact shock over long matches and back-to-back fixtures.
- Fast handling at the net thanks to the low balance and lighter overall weight.
- A forgiving sweet spot that keeps blocks and defensive lobs in play.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat |
| Model | Counter Vertuo 2.6 |
| Product Code | 150185 |
| Head Shape | Round |
| Weight | 350 g ± 10 g |
| Balance | 265 mm |
| Profile Thickness | 38 mm |
| Face | Fibreglass |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Core | Black EVA |
| Technologies | Vibrabsorb System², 3D Spin, Holes Pattern System, Smart Buttcap |
| Player Profile | Counter striker |
| Recommended Grip | Babolat Syntec Evo |
| Colour | Yellow |
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Final Verdict
The Counter Vertuo 2.6 is the comfort-and-control pick of the Counter family. Lighter, lower-balanced and softer-faced than its Veron and Viper siblings, it rewards clean positioning and steady rally-building without punishing the arm. An excellent choice for defensive players and for anyone stepping up from a first padel racket.