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Babolat Air Vertuo 2.6 vs Counter Vertuo 2.6
The main difference: Air Vertuo 2.6 is teardrop, Counter Vertuo 2.6 is round. There is almost nothing between them on price today.
Compared on the brands’ published specs and the prices we record from UK shops. We have not play-tested either racket. Prices checked 5 October 2026. We may earn a commission if you buy through a shop link; it does not change the price.
Babolat · Teardrop · Intermediate
Air Vertuo 2.6
£94.99delivered
Cheapest at Express Padel, 2 shops compared
See all 2 prices →Babolat · Round · Intermediate
Counter Vertuo 2.6
£95.99delivered
Cheapest at PDHSports, 3 shops compared
See all 3 prices →Which one suits you
Pick the Air Vertuo 2.6 if
- You want more power: a teardrop head puts the sweet spot higher, which helps smashes and volleys.
Pick the Counter Vertuo 2.6 if
- You want more control and a bigger sweet spot: a round head is more forgiving on off-centre hits.
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: price (within a few pounds today), balance (both medium), feel (both soft), weight, level (both intermediate).
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Air Vertuo 2.6 | Counter Vertuo 2.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop | Round |
| Weight | 335 to 355 g | 340 to 360 g |
| Balance | Medium | Medium |
| Feel | Soft | Soft |
| Core | Black EVA | Black EVA |
| Face | Fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Surface | Rough | Rough |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon |
| Spin | High | High |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Style | Versatile | Control |
| Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| RRP | £160 | £160 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
Air Vertuo 2.6
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £121.
Price history and alerts →Counter Vertuo 2.6
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £114.
Price history and alerts →