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Compared from 67 real player reviews

Babolat Counter Viper 2026 vs Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025

Side by side from 67 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each racket’s page.

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A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

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73 signal

26 reviews

75 signal

41 reviews

In short

A light, dry control racket that players like for its precision and quickness.

Most players like its control and forgiving sweet spot, and it is easy on the arm.

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Specs

Weight
355–375 g
Balance
High
Core
X-EVA (multi-density)
Surface
3K carbon
Weight
360–375 g
Balance
Medium
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Surface
6K carbon

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