Babolat Counter Vertuo 2026 Reviews

Off-center volleys still come off the face cleanly because the round head and central sweet spot are so generous. As the softest fiberglass model in the Counter lineup, it's gentle on the arm and gives improving players plenty of help from the back court. There's still enough weight in the head to put away overheads when you get an easy ball at the net. Because the soft face absorbs the ball on impact, you'll occasionally lose a bit of pinpoint control when trying to place faster shots. Moving up to the Veron makes sense if you want a crisper response.

Tested in a shop program, they liked its light, precise and forgiving feel best, but three ordered units arrived about 20g over the stated weight, leaving them disappointed with Babolat.

Bought it because it was recommended for beginners, but after a few months the weight makes it hard to keep a loose hand and move the racket around, so they want something lighter.

Low balance and wide sweet spot make blocking heavy shots and defending from the corners feel calm and steady. It absorbs pace nicely in long rallies, though it isn't as quick at the net as the lighter Air Vertuo.

Visible stress lines appeared on one side of the racket and keep increasing after daily play of about two hours, leaving them unsure whether it is finished.