Babolat Air Viper 2.6 vs Counter Viper 2.6

The main difference: Air Viper 2.6 is teardrop, Counter Viper 2.6 is round. There are other differences too, set out below. Air Viper 2.6 is £32 cheaper 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 · Advanced

Air Viper 2.6

£167.99delivered

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Babolat · Round · Advanced

Counter Viper 2.6

£199.99delivered

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Which one suits you

Pick the Air Viper 2.6 if

You want to spend less: it is £32 cheaper delivered today (£167.99 against £199.99).
You want more power: a teardrop head puts the sweet spot higher, which helps smashes and volleys.
You want a lighter racket: about 10 g less.

Pick the Counter Viper 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: balance (both medium), feel (both medium), level (both advanced).

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Air Viper 2.6	Counter Viper 2.6
Shape	Teardrop	Round
Weight	345 to 365 g	355 to 375 g
Balance	Medium	Medium
Feel	Medium	Medium
Core	X-EVA	X-EVA (triple density)
Face	Carbon 16K	Carbon 3K
Surface	3D	3D
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Spin	High	High
Level	Advanced	Advanced
Style	Power	Control
Season	2026	2026
RRP	£280	£280