# StarVie Raptor + 2026 > Teardrop, 360 to 376 g, even balance. Above average for control, below for comfort. € 159.95 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 14 Nov 2026. Score 8.2/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/starvie/raptor-2026/ - Last updated: 2026-11-14 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [StarVie](https://padell.io/brands/starvie/) · [Raptor](https://padell.io/rackets/starvie/raptor/generations/) 2026 - **Shape**: Teardrop - **Weight**: 360 to 376 g - **Balance**: Even - **Core**: M-EVA Balance Price **€ 159.95** at Pádel Ibérico · Stock unknown · Free shipping · Checked at 05:26 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 52 days **€ 157.31** Today **€ 159.95** [Buy at Pádel Ibérico](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padeliberico.es%2Fen%2Fstarvie-raptor-2026.html) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The StarVie Raptor + 2026 is a Professional-labelled teardrop with a medium balance and a published weight range of 360 to 376 g. On paper it leans towards control. Video reviewers agree on control and handling but split on power. The catch: a heavy racket that padel.how says demands early preparation and complete strokes. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 6 November 2026 Choose it if - you want a teardrop with a medium balance that favours control and spin over raw power - you like to tune a racket and want a weight system you can adjust yourself - you hit full, early strokes, which is what padel.how says this racket demands Skip it if - you have a sensitive elbow or shoulder, because the weight class is heavy and comfort rates low on paper - you want a lighter racket from the same family, in which case the 2027 StarVie Raptor+ lists 350 to 370 g - you want a clear step up in power, because the Siux Electra Pro 2026 has the same medium power rating and the Dunlop Infinity Pro G1 HL Black does too ## How it plays 8.2 **padell.io score 8.2** Play 8.2 (60%) and reviews 8.3 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Power**: 7.0 around average● - **Comfort**: 4.5 below average▼ - **Handling**: 4.5 around average● - **Forgiveness**: 6.0 around average● - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a control racket with a heavy build, and the reviewers broadly agree on control. - **Control** High, helped by the teardrop shape, the medium balance and the medium-hard M-EVA Balance core. - **Power** Medium, because the weight helps but several video reviewers found smashes lacked punch. - **Comfort** Low, since a heavy racket is harder on the arm and one video reviewer disliked the handle. - **Handling** Low on paper, although some video reviewers called it easy to move. - **Forgiveness** Medium, with padel.how and one video reviewer describing it as generous. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 Newer version from 2027 - **Shape**: Teardrop [Between control and power](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 360 to 376 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Even according to the brand Even: quick at the net, enough in the smash - **Face**: 3D Carbon Medium stiff: a mix of feel and precision - **Core**: M-EVA Balance Medium hard: the middle ground - **Surface**: Rough Rough: helps with spin Not published by the brand: thickness, head size, handle, frame Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 30 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=StarVie%20Raptor%20%2B%202026) ## Video reviews 4 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 4 video reviewers say 3 played it on court, 1 discusses the specs Often mentioned **Plus points** - Adjustable weight system *3 of 4* - Easy to handle *3 of 4* **Minus points** - Lacks power *3 of 4* - Expensive *2 of 4* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Discusses the specs The StarVie Raptor + 2026 features a 3D carbon hybrid surface and a new medium density rubber. It offers a balanced feel and improved handling compared to previous versions, making it a suitable option for players seeking a control oriented racket with offensive capabilities. Tested on court The StarVie Raptor + 2026 is a versatile racket with a medium hard touch and a round shape. It offers good control and is particularly effective for players who move their hands quickly during play. Tested on court The StarVie Raptor + 2026 is a versatile and manageable racket that performs well from the back of the court. It offers good spin and a generous sweet spot, making it a reliable choice for players seeking a balanced and comfortable experience. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be a solid and stable option that performs well across all phases of play. It is particularly well suited for intermediate to advanced players who want a balanced racket with good power and control. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/starvie/raptor/generations/) 2026 · This racket · € 159.95 [2027 · Different specs · € 209.95](https://padell.io/rackets/starvie/raptor-2027/) The 2026 racket and the 2027 Raptor+ share the same balance label, core, face, shape and level. Two things changed. The weight range went from 360 to 376 g down to 350 to 370 g. The weight system changed from Dynamic Star to Power Balance. The 2027 sheet lists 38 mm thickness, but the 2026 thickness is not published, so no change can be claimed there. No source explains what Power Balance does. If you want less weight, look at the [2027 Raptor+](https://padell.io/rackets/starvie/raptor-2027/). If you want the adjustable star described on the product page, this 2026 version is the one that lists it. ## Price history Today **€ 159.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 154.95** vs 30-day average **+1%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say There is one tested written review and four video reviews. padel.how rates the racket 75 out of 100. It likes the stable off-centre hits and the broad sweet spot, and it warns that you must prepare early and finish your strokes. Its comfort and power are neutral. The video reviewers mostly praise control and handling. Roberto Cardi praises volleys, and Probando Palas praises defensive control. They split on power. Cardi liked it on smashes, while Fabio Ferro and Probando Palas found it lacking. Fabio Ferro also noted that the finish picks up dirt and the handle felt slightly uncomfortable. Dani 13 did not play it on court and compared it with the Adidas Metalbone Hard, finding it less bouncy. [**padel.how** 7.5 “It is a complete pro-level racket, not an easy amateur all-rounder.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/starvie-raptor-plus-2026-review/) The StarVie Raptor + 2026 has a successor, the 2027 Raptor+. Its [weight range](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/) is lower and its weight system has a new name. Nothing else known has changed, though the 2026 thickness is not published, so that one cannot be checked. This page is mostly about what those changes mean and what the 2026 racket is like. The Raptor family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) **+** ## Dynamic Star or Power Balance: what the weight system swap does and does not prove The 2026 racket lists Dynamic Star. The product page describes it as an interchangeable star that lets you adjust the balance. The 2027 version lists Power Balance instead. What does that prove? Only that the label changed. Nothing in the sources says how Power Balance works or whether it plays differently. Core, face, shape and balance label are the same on both rackets: M-EVA Balance, 3D Carbon, teardrop, medium. Read the swap as a different name until a reviewer tells you otherwise. The [2027 Raptor+](https://padell.io/rackets/starvie/raptor-2027/) is the successor if you want to look at the newer one. ## 360 to 376 g against 350 to 370 g: what the lighter 2027 range means for your arm The 2026 racket is published at 360 to 376 g. The 2027 version is listed at 350 to 370 g. Both ends of the range sit lower on the newer racket. That may sound small. The profile rates the 2026 racket in the heavy weight class, and that is why it rates comfort low and maneuverability low. Weight can add stability on a block volley. On paper it costs you comfort and quick handling. Some video reviewers disagree on handling and found it easy to move. That is worth remembering, because the profile is built from specs and reviews, not from your hands. The 2027 comfort is not rated in the sources, so a lower weight range is a hint, not a promise. Hold both if you can. ## Professional on the sheet, easy to move in the videos: why reviewers read the level differently A retailer lists this racket as Professional. padel.how, which played it, agrees. It calls it a complete pro-level racket and says it demands early preparation and complete strokes. The videos paint a softer picture on handling. Fabio Ferro calls it very manageable and easy to move. Probando Palas calls it very easy to handle. Dani 13, who did not play it on court, says it is more manoeuvrable than earlier versions. Roberto Cardi, separately, sees it as a fit for intermediate to advanced players who want a balanced racket. These views can all be true. Easy to handle describes how it moves in your hand. Professional describes what it asks from your technique. Treat the level label as a warning about technique, not about weight. ## Control high, power medium: why smashes need your own swing The control rating is high. The [teardrop shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/), the medium balance, the carbon face and the medium-hard core all point that way. On spin, the product page says the rough surface is there to make spin easier, and Fabio Ferro also praises the spin it produces. Power is where opinions split. Roberto Cardi found good power and control on smashes. Fabio Ferro said it lacks the power for aggressive smashes. Probando Palas said the power output is not very high and that some shots need a longer swing. Dani 13 found it less bouncy than the Adidas Metalbone Hard. The practical read: if you hit through the ball with a full swing, the racket may suit you. If you rely on a short, snappy motion, you may find it short of power. The product page calls the racket a balance of power and control, but that is the brand's wording. ## Raptor 2026 or Siux Electra Pro 2026: two Professional teardrops The [Siux Electra Pro 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/electra-pro-2026/) is a close named rival in the sources. It is also a Professional teardrop with a medium balance. It lists a 12K carbon face, an EVA core, 38 mm thickness and 355 to 375 g. The profile meters come out identical: high control, medium power and sweet spot, low comfort and maneuverability. So the spec sheet will not decide this one. The Raptor has the adjustable weight system and a medium-hard M-EVA Balance core. Thickness for the Raptor 2026 is not published, so you cannot compare that figure directly. Try both if you can. ## What the 2026 sheet leaves blank Several numbers that matter are missing for the 2026 racket. Balance in mm, head size, frame, thickness and handle are all not published. The balance is only labelled medium. One video reviewer says the handle is shorter than standard, and another says its shape felt slightly uncomfortable for some players. Those are single opinions, not measurements. If grip comfort matters to you, hold one before buying. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. [About padell.io →](https://padell.io/about/) ## Similar rackets [Dunlop Infinity Pro G1 HL Black](https://padell.io/rackets/dunlop/infinity-pro-g1-hl-black/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/dunlop-infinity-pro-g1-hl-black-vs-starvie-raptor-2026/) [Dunlop Infinity Pro G1 HL Metal](https://padell.io/rackets/dunlop/infinity-pro-g1-hl-metal/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/dunlop-infinity-pro-g1-hl-metal-vs-starvie-raptor-2026/) [Oxdog Hyper Tour X 2.0](https://padell.io/rackets/oxdog/hyper-tour-x-2-0/) · 8.3 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/oxdog-hyper-tour-x-2-0-vs-starvie-raptor-2026/) [Siux Electra Pro 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/electra-pro-2026/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/starvie-raptor-2026-vs-siux-electra-pro-2026/) [All rackets that play like the StarVie Raptor + 2026 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=513) ## Questions before you buy **Is the StarVie Raptor + 2026 the same as the Raptor+ from 2027?** Nearly. Core, face, shape, balance label and level match. The 2027 version lists a lighter range of 350 to 370 g and the Power Balance system instead of Dynamic Star. **Is it a racket for beginners?** Not on paper. It is listed as Professional, it is heavy, and padel.how says it demands early preparation and complete strokes. Some video reviewers call it easy to handle, but that does not make it forgiving. **Is it comfortable for the arm?** Comfort rates low on paper because of the weight. padel.how rates comfort neutral, and the product page claims Anti-Vibe dampening, which is the brand's wording. The 2027 is lighter, but its comfort is not rated in the sources. **How does it compare with the Siux Electra Pro 2026?** Both are Professional teardrops with a medium balance and the same profile meters. The Siux lists 355 to 375 g and a 12K carbon face. The Raptor lists 360 to 376 g and an adjustable weight system, so handle both before you choose. **Is the Raptor + 2026 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. **What is the closest alternative?** The Dunlop Infinity Pro G1 HL Black plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point. Today: € 79.90. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/dunlop-infinity-pro-g1-hl-black-vs-starvie-raptor-2026/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 4.5/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 360 to 376 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)