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Head Speed PRO X 2023 vs StarVie Astrum + 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Speed PRO X 2023 if you want more comfort and forgiveness. The Astrum + 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Speed PRO X 2023Highest score
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  • Comfort+1.0
  • Forgiveness+1.0
Astrum + 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Speed PRO X 2023. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 34.55 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Speed PRO X 2023 to the Astrum + 2026: less comfort, less forgiveness.

Controla bit less control6.56.0
Powerabout the same8.08.0
Comfortless comfort6.05.0
Handlingabout the same3.53.5
Forgivenessless forgiveness6.55.5

Speed PRO X 2023Astrum + 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2023
2026
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Core
Power Foam
Medium Eva
Thickness
Not published
38 mm
Surface
Flat
Rough
Handle
Not published
Z-Shock
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Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Face
Carbon 12k
Carbon 12k

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Speed PRO X 2023: 1. Of the Astrum + 2026: 0.

Speed PRO X 2023: reviews and videos →Astrum + 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Viper 2.6

Better where both are weak: handling 5.5 against 3.5 and 3.5, and otherwise close to the two.

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