2025
Babolat
Counter Vertuo 2025
Hybrid350gMedium BalanceBalancedIntermediate
£105 RRP £157
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ShapeHybrid
Weight350g
BalanceMedium
LevelIntermediate
StyleBalanced
CoreEVA
FaceFiberglass
FrameCarbon
Our Verdict
The Counter Vertuo 2025 is a well-conceived tool for the intermediate player who has built a game around patience, positioning, and controlled aggression. The fiberglass Soft Fiber surface delivers genuine comfort and tolerance, and the X-EVA core keeps the feel consistent whether you are absorbing a hard drive or redirecting a short ball. Uniform balance means the racket sits neutrally in the hand, rewarding timing over brute force and suiting players who construct points deliberately. The Vibrabsorb System adds meaningful arm protection for those who play regularly, and the 3D Spin reliefs give enough ball effect to keep opponents guessing. If your game is built on endurance and counter-attacking precision rather than net dominance, the Counter Vertuo 2025 is a confident, honest choice at this level.
Pros
- Players who spend long periods defending from the back court will find this racket genuinely comfortable to swing repeatedly, largely because the uniform balance distributes mass evenly and reduces cumulative strain through a session.
- Ball placement feels unusually consistent across the face thanks to the enlarged sweet spot and Soft Fiber surface, meaning off-centre contacts in scrambling situations still produce usable, directed shots rather than costly errors.
- When the opportunity to attack does arrive, the 3D Spin surface reliefs allow players to generate meaningful effect on the ball with moderate swing, making counter-attacks more deceptive than raw pace alone would produce.
Cons
- Aggressive net players who rely on flat, explosive smashes will quickly find the medium balance, fiberglass surface, and EVA core combination lacks the energy return and swing-weight leverage needed to punish high balls decisively.
In Depth
The Face
Fiberglass
Fibreglass face — the most flexible surface material in padel. Absorbs pace on contact and returns it with a natural flex effect, particularly effective on softer touch shots.
The Core
EVA
EVA core — a medium-density rubber that balances feel with energy return. Firmer than EVA Soft, giving a more direct response on hard contact and better power transfer.
Shape & Balance
Hybrid · Medium Balance
Enough forgiveness for defensive exchanges, enough head mass to generate pace when pushing forward. Medium balance keeps it manageable in both directions.
Who Buys This
Intermediate · Balanced players
Club players who move between defensive and attacking play during a match. Versatile enough to perform in both situations without committing to a pure control or pure power racket.
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