Babolat Counter Origin vs Counter Vertuo 2.6

The main difference: Counter Origin has a low balance, Counter Vertuo 2.6 a medium one. There are other differences too, set out below. Counter Origin is £29 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 · Round · Beginner

Counter Origin

£67delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 2 shops compared

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Babolat · Round · Intermediate

Counter Vertuo 2.6

£95.99delivered

Cheapest at PDHSports, 3 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the Counter Origin if

You want to spend less: it is £29 cheaper delivered today (£67 against £95.99).
You want it quicker in the hand and easier on the arm: the weight sits lower.
You want the more forgiving of the two: the brand pitches it at newer players, so it asks less of your technique.

Pick the Counter Vertuo 2.6 if

You want more weight behind the ball: the balance is higher, towards the head.
You already hit the ball cleanly: the brand pitches it at improving players.
You hit with a lot of spin: the face is textured to grip the ball.

Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both round), feel (both soft), weight.

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Counter Origin	Counter Vertuo 2.6
Shape	Round	Round
Weight	345 to 365 g	340 to 360 g
Balance	Low	Medium
Feel	Soft	Soft
Core	EVA	Black EVA
Face	Fibreglass	Fibreglass
Surface	Flat	Rough
Frame	Hybrid carbon and fibreglass	Carbon
Spin	Low	High
Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Style	Control	Control
Season	2026	2026
RRP	£90	£160