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Babolat Stima Vita vs Head Xenon 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Stima Vita if you want more comfort, the Xenon 2026 if you want more control and power.

Stima VitaHighest score
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  • Comfort+2.5
Xenon 2026
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  • Control+1.5
  • Power+1.0

Better buy now: the Xenon 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 12.05 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Stima Vita to the Xenon 2026: less comfort, more control, more power.

Controlmore control7.08.5
Powermore power2.03.0
Comfortless comfort8.05.5
Handlingabout the same7.57.5
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness7.57.0

Stima VitaXenon 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Weight
345 g
350 g
Balance
Head-light according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-light according to the brand
Face
Fiberglass
Fibres de verre
Core
EVA
Souple
Surface
Not published
Lisse
Frame
Hybrid
Power Frame
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Shape
Round
Round
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Stima Vita: 1. Of the Xenon 2026: 0.

Stima Vita: reviews and videos →Xenon 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

SiuxValkiria Pro 2026

Better where both are weak: power 7 against 2 and 3, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 219.95Compare all three →

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