Babolat Stima Vita vs StarVie Kyra

The verdict

Choose the Kyra if you want more control and handling. 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.

Kyra
Pick this one for
  • Control+1.5
  • Handling+1.5

The Kyra plays better on paper (9.0 against 8.5), the Stima Vita costs € 28.19 less in Netherlands. Pick the Stima Vita if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Stima Vita to the Kyra: more control, more handling.

Controlmore control7.08.5
Powerabout the same2.02.0
Comfortabout the same8.08.0
Handlingmore handling7.59.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness7.57.0

Stima VitaKyraLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2027
Weight
345 g
340 to 360 g
Balance
Head-light according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-light according to the brand
Face
Fiberglass
X-Glass Tech
Core
EVA
S-EVA Flex
Surface
Not published
SpinBoost (rough texture)
Frame
Hybrid
Not published
Show all specs (2 the same)
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 Kyra: 0.

Or a third racket in between

BabolatStima Energy

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

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