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Buy the Head Extreme Pro if you're already aggressive and technically sound, otherwise the Babolat Counter Viper is the wiser intermediate purchase.
The Counter Viper is the more measured of Babolat's Viper line, leaning towards control without losing the family aggression. The Extreme Pro is the full pro-spec experience, £180-235 for a 360-375g diamond with hard EVA core and 3K carbon face, used on actual tour. Different tools.
What to think about:
A strong intermediate looking to add more bite without committing fully to a head-heavy diamond should look at the Counter Viper. If you're already a confident smasher who wins points at the net and never wants the racket to be the limiting factor, the Extreme Pro is the spec you're after. Don't buy the Head if you're still working on your overhead.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Advanced |
| Weight | 365-380g | 360-375g |
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Balance | High | High |
| Core | Hard EVA | Hard EVA |
| Surface | Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre 3K |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Babolat Counter has 365-380g vs 360-375g. Surface: Babolat Counter has Carbon fibre vs Carbon fibre 3K. Overall, the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket suits advanced players and the Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket (£180-235) costs more than the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket (£170). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket can pay off.