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Babolat Stima Vita vs StarVie Arkos 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Arkos 2026 if you want more control. The Stima Vita does nothing clearly better on paper.

Stima VitaHighest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Arkos 2026
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  • Control+1.5

Better buy now: the Stima Vita. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 14.99 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Stima Vita to the Arkos 2026: more control.

Controlmore control7.08.5
Powera bit more power2.02.5
Comforta bit less comfort8.07.5
Handlingabout the same7.57.5
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness7.57.0

Stima VitaArkos 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Weight
345 g
358 g
Balance
Head-light according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-light according to the brand
Face
Fibreglass
Fiberglass
Core
EVA
S-Eva Flex
Surface
Fibreglass
Rough
Frame
Hybrid
T-Carbon
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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 Arkos 2026: 0.

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

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