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Babolat Air Origin vs StarVie Polaris 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Air Origin if you want more handling, the Polaris 2026 if you want more power.

Air OriginHighest score
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  • Handling+1.5
Polaris 2026
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  • Power+1.5

Better buy now: the Air Origin. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 5.95 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Air Origin to the Polaris 2026: more power, less handling.

Controlabout the same6.06.0
Powermore power4.05.5
Comfortabout the same8.08.0
Handlingless handling7.05.5
Forgivenessabout the same6.06.0

Air OriginPolaris 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
Not published
2026
Weight
335 to 355 g
Not published
Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Core
EVA
S-EVA Flex
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
Not published
Rough
Frame
Hybrid
Carbon
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Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Face
Fiberglass
Fiberglass

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates the Polaris 2026 higher: 7.3 against 6.6.

Air Origin6.6Best for: Beginners and lower intermediates seeking easy depth and quick handlingRead the review
Polaris 20267.3Best for: Beginners and early improvers seeking soft teardrop racket for defense.Read the review
Air Origin: reviews and videos →Polaris 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

WilsonOptix V2 Power Blue

Sits between the two on paper: more power than the Air Origin, more control than the Polaris 2026.

€ 79.90Compare all three →

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