7.9€ 125.95
Alternatives to the StarVie Shade
Rackets that play like the StarVie Shade
5 rackets with the same round shape, closest in balance, weight and materials, within about 25% of the price.
The StarVie Shade is a round racket of 350 to 370 grams with head-light balance, a fiberglass face and a medium hard core. On paper it favors control at 8.5 and gives little power at 2.5, out of 10. It is made for beginners, and players who want more punch might look for something similar.
SiuxGeaRound · 3 g heavier · same balanceHow it differs Same ratings for control, power and comfort as yours. Not in shops right now.
KuikmaPR Comfort SoftRound · 9 g lighter · same balanceHow it differs Easier to handle: 9.0 against 7.5. Less power: 2.0 against 2.5. Not in shops right now.
HeadGravity Team 2024Round · same weight · same balanceHow it differs More comfort: 9.0 against 7.5. Harder to handle: 6.0 against 7.5. Softer core: Foam, soft. € 21 less today.
StarVieKyraRound · 10 g lighter · same balanceHow it differs Easier to handle: 9.0 against 7.5. Less power: 2.0 against 2.5. Same S-EVA Flex core as yours. € 18 less today.
DunlopGalactica OSRound · same weight · same balanceHow it differs More control: 9.0 against 8.5. More power: 3.0 against 2.5. Different face: 3K carbon. € 9 less today.
Side by side
| Racket | Weight | Balance | Face | Core | Score | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarVie ShadeYours · round | 350 to 370 g | Head-light | Aluminized X-Glass | S-EVA Flex, medium hard | 7.9 | € 125.95 |
| Siux GeaRound | 355 to 370 g | Head-light | Flax | EVA, medium hard | 7.9 | Not in shops |
| Kuikma PR Comfort SoftRound | 341 to 360 g | Head-light | Fiberglass | EVA, medium hard | 8.0 | Not in shops |
| Head Gravity Team 2024Round | 360 g | Head-light | Fiberglass | Foam, soft | 8.5 | € 104.95 |
| StarVie KyraRound | 340 to 360 g | Head-light | X-Glass Tech | S-EVA Flex, medium hard | 8.0 | € 108.14 |
| Dunlop Galactica OSRound | 360 g | Head-light | 3K carbon, flexible | EVA Pro, medium hard | 8.0 | € 116.95 |
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Pick this one if
You want to pay lessHead Gravity Team 2024
€ 21 less than yours today. Score 8.5 against 7.9, the highest in this list.
€ 104.95 · € 21 cheaperYou want the same numbers on paperSiux Gea
Control 8.5, power 2.5, comfort 7.5: the same as yours.
Not in shops right nowYou want a quicker racketStarVie Kyra
About 10 g lighter. Handling 9.0 against 7.5.
€ 108.14 · € 18 cheaperWhat is the closest alternative to the StarVie Shade?
The Siux Gea: round, 3 g heavier, same balance. After that the Kuikma PR Comfort Soft and Head Gravity Team 2024.
Rackets are matched on the brand's own specs: shape, balance, weight, face and core. Two rackets with the same specs can still feel a little different, so try one if you can.
Questions
Is there a cheaper racket that plays like the StarVie Shade?
Yes. The Head Gravity Team 2024 costs € 104.95 today, € 21 less than the StarVie Shade. The StarVie Kyra costs € 108.14.
Which similar racket is the lightest?
The StarVie Kyra: 340 to 360 g against 350 to 370 g, about 10 g lighter on average. Handling 9.0 against 7.5.
Which alternative is softer?
The Head Gravity Team 2024. Its Foam core is soft, where yours is medium hard. Comfort 9.0 against 7.5.
Which alternative has the highest padell.io score?
The Head Gravity Team 2024: 8.5 against 7.9 for the StarVie Shade.