Babolat Stima Spirit vs Kuikma Rental

The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

Still in doubt? The racket finder checks both against your level, side and arm. Open the racket finder →

How they play

From the Stima Spirit to the Rental you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same7.57.5
Powerabout the same3.03.0
Comfortabout the same7.57.5
Handlingabout the same7.57.5
Forgivenessabout the same7.07.0

Stima SpiritRentalLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Weight
335 g
350 g
Thickness
36 mm
Not published
Head size
Not published
450 cm²
Surface
3D Spin
Not published
Frame
Carbon
Fiberglass
Show all specs (4 the same)
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Face
Fiberglass
Fiberglass
Core
EVA
EVA

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Stima Spirit: 0. Of the Rental: 0.

Or a third racket in between

SiuxValkiria Pro 2026

Better where both are weak: power 7 against 3 and 3, and otherwise close to the two.

Was this page useful?