Babolat Counter Origin vs Technical Origin +

The main difference: Counter Origin is round, Technical Origin + is diamond. There are other differences too, set out below. Counter Origin is £28 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 · Diamond · Beginner

Technical Origin +

£94.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 2 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the Counter Origin if

You want to spend less: it is £28 cheaper delivered today (£67 against £94.99).
You want more control and a bigger sweet spot: a round head is more forgiving on off-centre hits.
You want it quicker in the hand and easier on the arm: the weight sits lower.

Pick the Technical Origin + if

You want more power: a diamond head puts the sweet spot higher, which helps smashes and volleys.
You want more weight behind the ball: the balance is higher, towards the head.

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

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Counter Origin	Technical Origin +
Shape	Round	Diamond
Weight	345 to 365 g	345 to 365 g
Balance	Low	Medium
Feel	Soft	Soft
Core	EVA	EVA
Face	Fibreglass	Fibreglass
Surface	Flat	Flat
Frame	Hybrid carbon and fibreglass	Hybrid carbon and fibreglass
Spin	Low	Low
Level	Beginner	Beginner
Style	Control	Power
Season	2026	2026
RRP	£90	£130