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Buy the Indiga CTR while you're learning; the Counter Viper is the right call once you can swing through the ball.
Two rackets a million miles apart in intent. The Bullpadel Indiga CTR at £60-80 is a 360-375g round, low-balance, soft-EVA fibreglass beginner frame designed to keep the ball in play. The Babolat Counter Viper at £170 is an all-skill performance frame from Babolat's attacking Viper family - power-led, responsive, with the brand's tennis-derived stiffness profile.
Quick straight-talk:
Brand-wise, Babolat carry their tennis engineering language across to padel and it shows in firmer feel and more dynamic response. Bullpadel's Indiga line goes the other way - softer, more padding, more apologies for poor contact.
If you're three months into the sport, the Indiga is the smart buy at a third of the price. If you've been playing eighteen months and want a proper power upgrade, the Counter Viper makes sense.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Beginner |
| Weight | 365-380g | 360-375g |
| Shape | Diamond | Round |
| Balance | High | Low |
| Core | Hard EVA | Soft EVA |
| Surface | Carbon fibre | Fibreglass |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Babolat Counter has 365-380g vs 360-375g. Shape: Babolat Counter has Diamond vs Round. Balance: Babolat Counter has High vs Low. Overall, the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Bullpadel Indiga CTR Padel Racket suits beginners.
The Bullpadel Indiga CTR 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 Bullpadel Indiga CTR Padel Racket (£60-80). 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.