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Buy the Babolat Counter Viper if you're already an attacking finisher; otherwise the Adidas RX Series is more versatile and saves you real money.
A mid-price scrap where shape and intent matter more than the badge.
The Adidas RX Series at £100-110 is a 360-375g teardrop with a medium balance, EVA Soft Performance core and carbon fibre face — a genuine power-control hybrid built for intermediate players.
The Babolat Counter Viper at £170 is the more aggressive sibling of Babolat's Viper line. No detailed specs published, but "Counter" branding usually means a counter-attacking diamond/teardrop hybrid with a stiffer feel and a higher price tag.
The RX Series wins on value for most UK players. Soft EVA forgives off-centre hits, the teardrop balances power and sweetspot, and you're saving £60-70. The Counter Viper makes sense if you're already an aggressive baseliner who finishes points with smashes — that bias rewards the upgrade.
If you don't know what your style is yet, buy the Adidas. You'll get more matches out of it before you outgrow it, and your elbow will thank you.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Weight | 360-375g | 365-380g |
| Shape | Teardrop | Diamond |
| Balance | Medium | High |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | Hard EVA |
| Surface | Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas RX has 360-375g vs 365-380g. Shape: Adidas RX has Teardrop vs Diamond. Balance: Adidas RX has Medium vs High. Overall, the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket is best for intermediate players while the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket suits intermediate players and the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket (£170) costs more than the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket (£100-110). 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.