Babolat Stima Vita vs StarVie Nyra

The verdict

Choose the Nyra 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.

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

The Nyra plays better on paper (9.4 against 8.9), the Stima Vita costs € 14.99 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 Nyra: 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 VitaNyraLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Weight
345 g
340 to 355 g
Balance
Head-light according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-light according to the brand
Face
Fibreglass
Fiberglass
Core
EVA
Super Flex
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
Fibreglass
Rough
Frame
Hybrid
T-Carbon
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Shape
Round
Round

Reviews and videos

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

Or a third racket in between

HeadOne Ultralight White

Better where both are weak: power 3.5 against 2 and 2, and otherwise close to the two.