Babolat Veron Padel Rackets
Quick Answer
Babolat Veron padel rackets are Babolat's all-round, amateur-friendly frames, with carbon and fiberglass faces and soft or medium EVA cores. This collection covers the Air, Counter and Technical Veron from 2023 to 2026, plus the Technical Veron Lebron, priced from $159 to $279. Pick by style first, then by year.
- Best for: Amateur club players, improvers and anyone who wants a comfortable, forgiving Babolat.
- Weight / Balance / Shape: 345 to 365 g (Air) or 355 to 375 g (Counter, Technical); round, hybrid, teardrop or diamond depending on version.
- Price at Padelnox: $159 (Technical Veron 2023) up to $279 (the 2.6 2026 frames).
Key Takeaways
- Three personalities, four model years: Air for lightness, Counter for control, Technical for attack, from 2023 to 2026.
- The price ladder is generous: older years start at $159, and they play close enough to the new ones for most amateurs.
- Soft faces throughout: every Veron uses a carbon and fiberglass face, which is the reason it forgives and protects the arm.
- Balance tracks the version: Air frames are listed with a medium balance, Counter and Technical with a high balance.
- A Lebrón option exists: the Technical Veron Lebron puts Juan Lebrón's name on an amateur-level diamond.
Quick Links
- Babolat Veron padel rackets by year
- What I see in my students' bags
- How to choose your Veron
- Babolat Veron padel rackets compared
- Where to Buy
- Frequently Asked Questions
Babolat Veron Padel Rackets by Year
I am Tomás Reyes, a padel coach. The grid above can look crowded, so here is how I read it: as a price ladder where each step buys you a newer version, not a different racket family. For my session-by-session test of the frames, read my Babolat Veron review. This page is the buying map.
2023: the entry step
The Technical Veron 2023 at $159 is the most affordable frame in the collection. It is listed as a diamond at 365 g with a high balance, a carbon and fiberglass face and a medium Black EVA core, for amateur level. It is a real Babolat attacking frame at a value price.
My advice on the 2023 is simple. If you are a weekend player who wants a Babolat diamond without a stiff feel, this is the one to beat on value. The medium core is a little firmer than the 2025 soft cores, which some players actually prefer on the smash.
2024: the middle step
The 2024 year gives you three choices. The Technical Veron 2024 ($179) moves to a Carbon Flex face. The Air Veron 2024 ($199) is a hybrid at 345 to 365 g with a medium balance. The Technical Veron Lebron 2024 ($179) is the signature diamond with a medium EVA core.
2025: the soft-core year
In 2025 several frames moved to a soft EVA core. The Air Veron 2025 is listed as a teardrop, the Counter Veron 2025 as round, and the Technical Veron 2.5 as a diamond, all with soft cores. The Counter Veron 2025 ($249) is the gentlest racket in the entire Babolat range I have tested.
2026: the latest step
The 2.6 2026 frames sit at $279. The Air Veron 2.6 2026 ($279) is a hybrid with a soft core. The Counter Veron 2.6 2026 ($279) is round with a medium Black EVA core and is listed for beginner to improver level, the most accessible listing in the family.
What I See in My Students' Bags
Walk around any US club where I coach and count the Babolat frames. Most of the ones owned by amateurs are Verons, and there is a good reason. Here is what I have noticed over two seasons of watching students play these Babolat Veron padel rackets week after week.
The returning tennis player
Former tennis players usually arrive with a big swing and poor timing on the walls. The Air Veron is my standard recommendation for them. The medium balance lets them adjust their swing without the head dragging, and the soft face forgives late contact off the back glass. Within a month most stop overhitting.
The steady defender
Players who love long rallies end up on the Counter Veron. One of my 3.0 women players switched from a hard teardrop to the Counter Veron 2.6 and her unforced errors dropped visibly in league play. She told me the racket "keeps the ball on the strings," which is not accurate for a padel racket, but I knew what she meant.
The weekend attacker
Players who love the net but play two or three times a week often come to me with a sore elbow from a stiff diamond. The Technical Veron is my fix. It keeps the diamond shape and high balance they enjoy but softens the feedback. Two of my students made that switch last season and neither has worn a brace since.
The one who should not have bought one
A strong 5.0 tournament player tried a Technical Veron and found it too soft; his smashes lost pace. He was right. For that level the Viper is the better family, and my Babolat Viper vs Veron comparison explains where the line sits.
How to Choose Your Veron
- Pick the version by how you play. Air if you are unsure or want the lightest frame. Counter if you defend. Technical if you attack.
- Pick the year by budget. Every step up the ladder buys refinement, not a new racket. For an amateur, a 2023 or 2024 frame is a smart buy.
- Check your weight range. Air frames are listed from 345 g, Counter and Technical from 355 g. Lighter players and anyone with shoulder trouble should start with Air.
- Size the grip. Build it up with overgrips rather than buying a thicker racket. My padel overgrip guide covers how many to use and how often to change them.
- Fit a protector. Soft faces pair with frames that deserve protection from the first scrape on the glass.
- Compare with the Vertuo. If you want a soft attacking Babolat, the Technical Vertuo competes directly with the Technical Veron. My Babolat Vertuo review compares them.
Babolat Veron Padel Rackets Compared
All values come from the manufacturer spec sheets on each product page. Prices are as listed at Padelnox.
| Model | Shape | Weight | Balance | Core | Face | Player level | Price at Padelnox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Veron 2024 | Diamond | 355 - 375 g | High | Black EVA, medium | Carbon Flex | Amateur | $179 |
| Technical Veron Lebron 2024 | Diamond | 355 - 375 g | High | EVA, medium | Carbon fiber + fiberglass | Amateur | $179 |
| Air Veron 2024 | Hybrid | 345 - 365 g | Medium | Black EVA, medium | Carbon fiber + fiberglass | Amateur | $199 |
| Counter Veron 2025 | Round | 355 - 375 g | High | EVA, soft | Carbon Flex | Amateur | $249 |
| Air Veron 2.6 2026 | Hybrid | 345 - 365 g | Medium | EVA, soft | Carbon Flex (carbon fiber and fiberglass) | Amateur | $279 |
| Counter Veron 2.6 2026 | Round | 355 - 375 g | High | Black EVA, medium | Carbon Flex (carbon fiber and fiberglass) | Beginner to improver | $279 |
A comparison I get asked about often is the Air Veron vs the NOX AT10. The AT10 is a stiffer competition teardrop and suits stronger hitters; the Air Veron is lighter and kinder. My NOX AT10 review covers the NOX side. For beginners weighing Babolat Veron padel rackets against cheaper frames, my best padel rackets for beginners guide sets them side by side.
Where to Buy Babolat Veron Padel Rackets
Every frame in the grid is genuine Babolat stock, never a replica. Padelnox carries 221 frames and bags in stock, inspects every order before dispatch and ships every order tracked. Orders over $99 travel free with tracking; below that, shipping is a $9.95 flat rate. Orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days.
Every Babolat Veron we list is over $150, so each one ships with the free Court-Ready Kit, an overgrip 3-pack and a frame protector. Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days, and the full terms are on the shipping and returns page. Offers apply automatically, without a code; the Padelnox discount code page lists them.
To see the rest of the brand, browse Babolat padel or the firmer Babolat Viper collection. The signature frames are gathered in the Babolat Lebron collection, and lighter frames from every brand are in padel rackets for women. Extra grips, balls and protectors are in padel accessories, where three or more items save 15%. Questions go to helppadelnox@outlook.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Babolat Veron is best for beginners?
The Counter Veron 2.6 2026. It is round, which gives the biggest sweet spot, it uses a carbon and fiberglass face with a medium Black EVA core, and it is listed for beginner to improver level. If you prefer a lighter racket, the Air Veron is listed at 345 to 365 g with a medium balance and is also a comfortable first Babolat for a new player.
How much does the Babolat Air Veron weigh?
Every Air Veron in this collection, the 2024, the 2025 and the 2.6 2026, is listed at 345 to 365 g with a medium balance. That makes the Air the lightest version of the Veron family; the Counter and Technical Veron are listed at 355 to 375 g, apart from the Technical Veron 2023 at 365 g. Overgrips and a protector add a few grams on top.
Is an older Babolat Veron still worth buying?
Yes. Babolat refines the Veron from year to year rather than rebuilding it, so a new-condition 2023 or 2024 frame plays much like the current one for an amateur player. The main changes are core softness and face finish. If budget matters, the Technical Veron 2023 at $159 or the Technical Veron 2024 at $179 are strong value, and both include the free Court-Ready Kit.