Babolat's own product page puts the Stima Energy in the lightest series of rackets the brand has made. The sheet backs that up: 335 g, fixed, in a round head with a 36 mm profile.
335 g, fixed: what the lightest Stima asks of your arm and your timing
Babolat lists one weight, 335 g, with no range. That is light for an adult racket. You notice it in the first minutes: the racket moves fast and tires your arm less over a long session.
The flip side is mass. A light racket has less weight to push the ball back with. Your swing has to supply the pace, so timing matters more than muscle. A video review from Padel Specialist says the racket is meant for players who need a lighter frame. Think of an injury or limited strength. That fits the numbers.
Big power claims on the page: the meters and the tester read Low
The product page claims a large tolerance and strong power. Treat that as marketing. The power meter reads Low, driven by the round shape and the light weight. The tester at padel.how, which played it, also named limited power output as the main drawback.
The video review says high quality materials give good power, but that reviewer did not test on court. So sources disagree. If you hit flat and hard, expect to work for pace. If you play slice, lobs and placement, you may not miss it.
Carbon Flex over EVA: why comfort and control both read High
The face is Carbon Flex, the frame is carbon and the core is EVA. Babolat sells Carbon Flex as carbon without the harsh feel. A retailer describes the core as soft ("Weich"). Together with the low weight, that explains the High comfort meter.
Control reads High too. A round shape and an even balance keep the head predictable. Not a racket that does the work for you, but one that does little to fight you. The surface is 3D Spin, which the product page says gives more spin through raised patterns. That is a claim, not a measurement.
Quick preparation, weak against heavy balls: what padel.how found
The tester rated it 73 out of 100. The praise was for quick preparation and a large sweet spot with good stability off-centre. The weak point was limited power and stability against heavy balls. The review names intermediate players who prioritise placement, right-side players and people who want an ultra-light racket.
That last point is a pattern. A light racket gets pushed around by fast, heavy shots. You can reduce the problem by taking the ball early and blocking rather than swinging big. If your opponents hit hard all night, a heavier frame will cope better.
Stima Energy next to the fiberglass Stima Spirit: one meter apart
The Babolat Stima Spirit has the same 335 g, the same round shape, even balance, EVA core and 36 mm thickness. The face is fiberglass instead of Carbon Flex. On the meters only one thing differs: the sweet spot reads Medium for the Spirit and High for the Energy. You can see the full comparison on this page.
If you want something similar from another brand, the StarVie Kenta + 2026 is also round with High control and Low power. It reads Medium for comfort and maneuverability, where the Energy reads High.
Balance in mm, head size, handle: what the sheet does not publish
Babolat labels the balance as even but gives no figure in mm. Head size, handle and weight system are not published either. So you cannot judge the exact swing weight or grip dimensions from the sheet. If grip size matters to you, check it in a shop before you commit.
