Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 2026 Padel Racket
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The Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 is the 2026 Vertuo-range round racket — the step up from a first frame, for players who have found their feet and want more precision without giving up comfort.It keeps the round head and large sweetspot that make a racket forgiving, but moves to a carbon frame over a fibreglass hitting surface with a Black EVA core. At 350g ±10g with an even 265mm balance it is a little lighter and more neutral than Babolat's beginner frames, which is what makes it quicker at the net.Three Babolat technologies sit in this racket. Vibrabsorb System, powered by SMAC, works an elastomer into the graphite of the core and handle to absorb the shock that would otherwise reach your arm. 3D Spin raises the pattern on the face so you can bite the ball. Smart Buttcap lets you resize the wrist strap or take it off entirely. Babolat's Holes Pattern System arranges the hole layout to spread impact energy more evenly across the face.Babolat classes it as a Counter Striker racket — built for players who control points through consistency and precise counter-attacking rather than raw pace.Specifications: Round head shape | 350g ±10g | 38mm thickness | 265mm balance (even) | Fibreglass surface | Carbon frame | Black EVA core | Recommended grip: Syntec Evo | No cover includedWho is it for? Intermediate players who have outgrown a beginner frame and want precision and arm comfort ahead of power. Free tracked delivery across Ireland on orders over €75, shipped from Waterford in 1–3 working days.
