Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 2026 vs Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026

The main difference: Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 has a medium balance, Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K a low one. There are other differences too, set out below. Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K is £31 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 · Advanced

Babolat Counter Viper 2.6

£199.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared

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Nox · Round · Advanced

Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K

£168.99delivered

Cheapest at Padel Market, 2 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 if

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.

Pick the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K if

You want to spend less: it is £31 cheaper delivered today (£168.99 against £199.99).
You want it quicker in the hand and easier on the arm: the weight sits lower.

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

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Babolat Counter Viper 2.6	Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K
Shape	Round	Round
Weight	355 to 375 g	360 to 375 g
Balance	Medium	Low
Feel	Medium	Medium
Core	X-EVA (triple density)	HR3 Colour EVA
Face	Carbon 3K	Carbon 3K
Surface	3D	3D
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Spin	High	High
Level	Advanced	Advanced
Style	Control	Control
Season	2026	2026
Player	Not published	Miguel Lamperti
RRP	£280	£300