Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6

The Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 is the round racket in the 2026 Vertuo range: medium balance, 350 g ± 10 g, fibreglass faces and a Black EVA core. Babolat designed it for counter-punchers who build the point from the back of the court and value precision and comfort.

Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 specifications

Who is the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 for?

It is a good choice if you play on the right, defend plenty of balls from the back and prefer placing the ball to smashing it hard. It also suits you if you are moving up from a beginner racket or have a sensitive arm. If you want to finish points at the net with powerful smashes, a head-heavy teardrop or diamond racket gives you more punch.

Strengths and things to consider

Strengths

• Forgiveness: the round shape and large sweet spot make up for off-centre hits when you defend.
• Comfort: fibreglass and the Vibrabsorb System filter vibrations and protect your arm in long matches.
• Manoeuvrability: at 350 g with medium balance, it reacts quickly on volleys and low balls.

Things to consider

• Limited punch: on x3 smashes and víboras it generates less power than a diamond-shaped racket.
• Less direct feel: fibreglass gives easy ball exit, but less feedback than a carbon face.

Counter Vertuo 2.6 compared with Air Vertuo 2.6 and Technical Veron 3.0

The Air Vertuo 2.6 shares the fibreglass faces, Black EVA core, carbon frame and medium balance, but has a teardrop shape and weighs 345 g ± 10 g. Babolat aims it at players who attack at the net. Choose the Air for more attack with the same comfort; the Counter if you defend more from the back.

The Technical Veron 3.0 is a different concept: diamond shape, head-heavy, Carbon Flex faces and 360 g ± 10 g. It hits much harder overhead, but demands more technique and punishes off-centre hits. It is the logical step up once you master the game; the Counter Vertuo remains the control option.

Explore more Babolat control rackets, round rackets or all Babolat rackets in our catalogue.

Questions about the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6

What is the difference between the Counter Vertuo 2.6 and the Air Vertuo 2.6?

They share materials and medium balance, but the Counter is round and weighs 350 g ± 10 g, while the Air is teardrop-shaped and weighs 345 g ± 10 g. The Counter targets control and defence; the Air, more attack at the net.

Is the Counter Vertuo 2.6 suitable for intermediate players?

Yes. Babolat does not state an official level, but the fibreglass faces, round shape and large sweet spot make it easy to play. It suits improving players who want consistency without straining the arm.

You can test it for free at our store in Fórum Alegro Sintra.