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StarVie Shade vs StarVie Kyra

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The verdict

Choose the Kyra if you want more handling. The Shade does nothing clearly better on paper.

Shade
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

KyraHighest score
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  • Handling+1.5

Better buy now: the Kyra. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 17.81 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Shade to the Kyra: more handling.

Controlabout the same8.58.5
Powera bit less power2.52.0
Comforta bit more comfort7.58.0
Handlingmore handling7.59.0
Forgivenessabout the same7.07.0

ShadeKyraLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
350 to 370 g
340 to 360 g
Face
Aluminized X-Glass
X-Glass Tech
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Launched
2027
2027
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Head-light according to the brand
Head-light according to the brand
Core
S-EVA Flex
S-EVA Flex
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Surface
SpinBoost (rough texture)
SpinBoost (rough texture)

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Shade: 0. Of the Kyra: 0.

Shade: reviews and videos →Kyra: reviews and videos →

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