Babolat
Veron Counter
A round racket with head-heavy balance and a soft core, intended to provide stability and control. The carbon and fiberglass combination in the face is intended to deliver an accessible playing feel.
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Forgiving • Forgiving • Comfortable
The Babolat Veron Counter 2023 is a round racket with head-heavy balance and a soft Black EVA core, positioned in the mid-range segment at €220. Based on its specifications, it appears to prioritise stability and control, with a relatively heavy weight of 365 grams and a 38 mm profile. First impressions from different playing experiences suggest a forgiving racket with a large sweetspot, although opinions on power and ease of play seem to differ.
The Veron Counter 2023 has a classic round shape with head-heavy balance, a combination generally promising stability and a generous sweetspot. At 365 grams, it is on the heavier side, potentially offering stability but also requiring more strength in quick exchanges. Its 38 mm profile is relatively thick, consistent with its focus on comfort and accessibility.
The face combines carbon fiber with fiberglass, intended to add flexibility to otherwise stiffer carbon. The soft Black EVA core reinforces that soft character. The frame is fully carbon, intended to ensure structural strength. Its €220 recommended retail price places it in the mid-range segment.
What you will notice as a player
The sweet spot offers forgiveness: slightly imperfect contact loses little accuracy.
Comfortable in long matches: the racket cushions contact well, with little feedback in your arm.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Reasonable: a calm swing returns most balls off the glass. |
| Volley | Comfortable and stable; aiming is easy and you keep the ball low. |
| Bandeja | Very easy to control: the ball stays low and predictable, ideal for controlling the court. |
| Vibora | It works, but speed and bite must mostly come from your own technique. |
| Smash | Enough power, but you still need to put considerable effort into the swing. |
| Block | Stable: the racket is ready in time and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Forgiving: just outside the sweet spot you lose little and the ball stays on course. |
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
have a sensitive arm and need cushioning
want more comfort and cushioning
want plenty of help from your racket
regularly mishit the ball
This racket may disappoint if you…
want a very direct, crisp feel
want a light and agile racket
want to react quickly to hard-hit balls
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •value control and placement more than maximum power;
- •want a forgiving racket with a generous sweet spot;
- •want a balanced racket that handles every shot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€220 ·