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Babolat Counter Origin 2026 vs Nox X-Hero 2026
The main difference: Babolat Counter Origin has a low balance, Nox X-Hero a medium one. There are other differences too, set out below. Nox X-Hero is £16 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
Babolat Counter Origin
£67delivered
Cheapest at Express Padel, 2 shops compared
See all 2 prices →Nox · Round · Beginner
Nox X-Hero
£50.99delivered
Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared
See all 4 prices →Which one suits you
Pick the Babolat Counter Origin if
- You want it quicker in the hand and easier on the arm: the weight sits lower.
Pick the Nox X-Hero if
- You want to spend less: it is £16 cheaper delivered today (£50.99 against £67).
- You want more weight behind the ball: the balance is higher, towards the head.
- You want choice of where to buy: 4 UK shops stock it, against 2.
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both round), feel (both soft), weight, level (both beginner).
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Babolat Counter Origin | Nox X-Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Weight | 345 to 365 g | 350 to 360 g |
| Balance | Low | Medium |
| Feel | Soft | Soft |
| Core | EVA | HR3 White EVA |
| Face | Fibreglass | Fibreglass 3K |
| Surface | Flat | Flat |
| Frame | Hybrid carbon and fibreglass | Carbon |
| Spin | Low | Low |
| Level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Style | Control | Control |
| Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| RRP | £90 | £60 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
Babolat Counter Origin
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £69.
Price history and alerts →Nox X-Hero
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £52.
Price history and alerts →