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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
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+2.0
  • Handling+1.5
Kenta + 2026
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.0

Better buy now: the Kenta + 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 17.95 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

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

Controla bit more control8.59.0
Powermore power3.04.0
Comfortless comfort8.06.0
Handlingless handling7.56.0
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Stima EnergyKenta + 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2023
2026
Weight
335 g
Not published
Face
Carbon Flex
12K carbon
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

padel.how

Rates both about the same: 7.3 and 7.4.

Stima Energy7.3Best for: Intermediate players who prioritize placement, right-side players, and ultra-light racket seekersRead the review
Kenta + 20267.4Best for: Intermediate players prioritizing control and defense over powerRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Stima Energy1 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

Kenta + 20261 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

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

Or a third racket in between

adidasCross IT Light 2026

Sits between the two on paper: more power than the Stima Energy, more comfort than the Kenta + 2026.

€ 176.98Compare all three →

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