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Counter Viper for aspiring Viper buyers, Extreme EVO Woman for anyone who values their forearm and £105.
Honest comparison: £170 against £65, and they're built for different humans on completely different parts of their padel journey. The Babolat Counter Viper sits in the Viper family but with a teardrop tilt and slightly softer feel than the standard Viper, balance still leaning to the head, hard EVA core, rough textured surface that grips the ball on slice. The Head Extreme EVO Woman at £65 is a developmental round-head with soft EVA and a wider sweet spot designed to forgive mistimed hits. £105 is real money in British padel, and unless you're already playing leagues at your local LTA Padel hub, the Counter Viper's stiffness will outpace your rally tolerance within a fortnight. Buy the Babolat Counter Viper if you're an aggressive intermediate looking to step up to a Viper-family frame without committing to the full Lebron model; otherwise go for the Head Extreme EVO Woman, particularly if you're still building consistency and don't want £170 worth of bruised forearm.
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 | 350-365g |
| 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 350-365g. 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 Head Extreme EVO Woman Padel Racket suits beginners.
The Head Extreme EVO Woman 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 Head Extreme EVO Woman Padel Racket (£65). 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.