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Babolat Stima Energy vs StarVie Kenta + 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Stima Energy if you want more comfort and handling, the Kenta + 2026 if you want more power.

Stima EnergyHighest score
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  • Comfort+2.0
  • Handling+1.5
Kenta + 2026
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  • Power+2.5

Better buy now: the Stima Energy. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 5.34 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Stima Energy to the Kenta + 2026: more power, less comfort, less handling.

Controlabout the same8.58.5
Powermore power2.04.5
Comfortless comfort7.55.5
Handlingless handling7.56.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness7.57.0

Stima EnergyKenta + 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2023
2026
Weight
335 g
Not published
Face
Carbon Flex
Carbon 12k
Core
EVA
Super Flex
Thickness
36 mm
Not published
Surface
3D SPIN
Rough
Handle
Not published
Longer Handgrip
Frame
Carbon
Not published
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Stima Energy: 2. Of the Kenta + 2026: 0.

Stima Energy: reviews and videos →Kenta + 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

HeadRadical Pro 2026

Better where both are weak: power 6.5 against 2 and 4.5, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 149.91Compare all three →