2026 Babolat Counter Veron 2.6

The Counter Veron is built for the player who wins by not missing. It is unusually tolerant, so balls taken late, off the wall, or away from the middle still come back with depth and shape, which is exactly what you need when the plan is to outlast the pair opposite.

When the moment to attack does arrive, it does not hold you back, and there is enough snap to turn a long defensive rally into a finish. Spin is easy to find as well, so lobs and slices drop instead of floating.

Long matches are where it justifies itself, with harsh vibration damped before it reaches your arm and a wrist strap you can remove or wash rather than put up with. A sound choice if you defend first and strike second.

Level

Advanced/Pro

Type of game

All-round

Shape

Teardrop / Hybrid

Balance

Medium (Even)

Weight

365g (±10g)

Face

Carbon Flex (carbon & fibreglass)

Core

Black EVA

Surface

3D Rough

Year

2026

• Carbon Flex — Woven carbon and fibreglass face giving carbon's power with fibreglass's forgiving feel
• Expanded sweet spot — Hybrid shape built for forgiveness on off-centre hits
• Black EVA core — Elastic foam core for power, comfort and energy return on every shot
• 3D Spin — Raised patterns and textured finish for heavy, cutting spin
• Vibrabsorb System² by SMAC — Absorbs harsh vibrations to protect the arm
• Smart Buttcap — Lets you customise, wash or remove the wrist strap

Free tracked delivery on orders over R1,000. Central areas receive orders in 1–3 working days; outlying areas can take a few days longer via regional couriers.