StarVie Raptor+ vs StarVie Drax +

The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

Better buy now: the Drax +. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 8.05 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Raptor+ to the Drax + you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same7.57.5
Powerabout the same6.56.5
Comfortabout the same5.55.5
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessabout the same5.55.5

Raptor+Drax +Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Face
3D Carbon
12K Carbon Hyper
Handle
Not published
Longer Handgrip
Show all specs (7 the same)
Launched
2027
2027
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Weight
350 to 370 g
350 to 370 g
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Core
M-EVA Balance
M-EVA Balance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Surface
Rough
Rough

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Raptor+: 0. Of the Drax +: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Raptor+4 videos
  • Good feel 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
  • Good at the net 2×
  • Less control 2×
Drax +1 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

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