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Buy the RX Series Light if you're under 3.5; otherwise the Counter Viper for attacking 3.5+ players who strike cleanly.
A £75 gap and the rackets aren't really competing. The Adidas RX Series Light at £95 is a beginner-friendly frame: round shape, low balance, fibreglass face, light overall weight in the 360g region. It's forgiving, easy on the wrist, and a sensible first racket for someone in their early months of padel.
The Babolat Counter Viper at £170 is from a much higher tier. Teardrop-leaning shape, high balance point, full carbon face, and a stiffer feel built for players who already strike cleanly. It rewards proper technique and punishes framers - the opposite of what a beginner needs.
If you're a beginner or improver, buy the RX Series Light. The Counter Viper would slow your progress regardless of how good it looks on the shelf. If you're a 3.5+ club player who finishes points at the net and wants a proper attacking racket, the Counter Viper at £170 earns the extra £75. The decision here is genuinely about your level, not the price tag.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Beginner | Advanced |
| Weight | 350-365g | 365-380g |
| Shape | Round | Diamond |
| Balance | Low | High |
| Core | Soft EVA | Hard EVA |
| Surface | Fibreglass | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas RX has 350-365g vs 365-380g. Shape: Adidas RX has Round vs Diamond. Balance: Adidas RX has Low vs High. Overall, the Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket is best for beginners while the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket suits advanced players.
The Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket is the better choice for beginners thanks to its forgiving design and accessible price point. The Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket is aimed at advanced players and may be more demanding to use effectively.
The Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket (£170) costs more than the Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket (£95). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket can pay off.