Among the padel rackets in our shop, StarVie sorts its 2027 collection into four levels: beginner (Shade, Kyra), intermediate (Astrum+, Metheora+, Phantom, Drax+), advanced (Triton Power+, Triton Balance+) and professional and semi-pro (Raptor+, Tritón T-One, Black Titan). StarVie's official collection has 12 models: here are the 11 we sell in our shop; the Eternal, Sanyo Gutiérrez's racket, is not available with us right now.
Every technical detail in this article —shape, weight, balance, core and face— comes from the official spec sheet of each model on starvie.com, also cross-checked with the product page already published in our own shop.
Which StarVie 2027 rackets exist and for whom?
- 11 models, from the beginner rackets (Kyra, Shade) to the professional ones (Tritón T-One, Raptor+, Black Titan).
- The 2027 signature racket: Tritón T-One by Tamara Icardo (diamond, medium balance, 347-366 g).
- For control: Kyra, Shade and Phantom, all three round, low balance and soft S-EVA Flex core.
- For attacking: Black Titan (24K Carbon Master, firm H-EVA Power core) and Triton Power+ (high balance).
- The all-rounder for intermediate players: Metheora+, Drax+ or Astrum+, medium balance and M-EVA Balance core.
- All 11 rackets in our shop, each with its product page and live availability.
Which StarVie 2027 padel racket for your level? ↑ index
If you are starting out, Kyra or Shade. If you have been playing for a while and want control, Phantom. If you want a racket that does a bit of everything without punishing your arm, Metheora+, Drax+ or Astrum+. If your game is about hitting hard, Black Titan or Triton Power+. And if you play at a good level and want a pro’s racket, Raptor+ or Tritón T-One. At Tienda Padelpoint we have all eleven.
What StarVie 2027 brings ↑ index
At its launch on 7 September 2026, StarVie described the 2027 collection as the one that consolidates the work of STARVIE Labs, its innovation centre in Spain. In the brand’s own words:
Tamara Icardo’s signature racket returns: the Tritón T-One, a diamond with a medium balance.
Technologies from STARVIE Labs: Power Balance (cores of different weights in the heart to adjust the balance), Hexa Cell (hexagonal frame reinforcement), CoreAxis (a central channel that adds stability) and distinct carbon faces for each range.
Redesigned moulds in the Super Pro range (Eternal, Tritón T-One and Raptor+) and in the intermediate Premium range (Metheora+ and Phantom).
In StarVie’s official video (1:22, in Spanish), the STARVIE Labs team presents the 2027 collection.
Source: StarVie · official presentation of the 2027 collection (in Spanish).
The 11 StarVie 2027 padel rackets by level and style ↑ index
StarVie groups its 2027 range into four levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced and professional/semi-pro. All 11 rackets in this article are sold in our shop. If you are starting out, look first at Kyra and Shade; if you already play with carbon, the intermediate ones; and if you compete, the three professional rackets. Each card shows the official shape, balance, weight, core and face.
StarVie Shade
REF PSTS41000 · EAN 8436612942094- Shape: Round
- Balance: Low
- Weight: 350-370 g
- Core: S-EVA Flex
- Face: Aluminized X-Glass
- Thickness: 38 mm
The Kyra’s sister, with an aluminised fibreglass face. StarVie places it for players who are starting out and want a control game without leaving fibreglass behind. Technology: Geo Bridge, Reactive Holes, Longer Handgrip.
StarVie Kyra
REF PSTDKY41000 · EAN 8436612942100- Shape: Round
- Balance: Low
- Weight: 340-360 g
- Core: S-EVA Flex
- Face: X-Glass Tech
- Thickness: 38 mm
The lightest of the eleven. Round, low balance and a soft core: the profile StarVie recommends for players who are starting to play. Technology: Geo Bridge, Reactive Holes, Longer Handgrip.
StarVie Phantom
REF PSTP41000 · EAN 8436612942070- Shape: Round
- Balance: Low
- Weight: 347-365 g
- Core: S-EVA Flex
- Face: 12K Carbon Hyper
- Thickness: 38 mm
A round mould but with 12K carbon on the face: the natural next step when fibreglass falls short and you want to keep playing a control game. Technology: Precision Bridge, CoreAxis, Spin Boost Tech, Reactive Holes, Z-Shock, Longer Handgrip.
StarVie Metheora+
REF PSTMP41000 · EAN 8436612942063- Shape: Hybrid
- Balance: Medium
- Weight: 350-370 g
- Core: M-EVA Balance
- Face: 12K Carbon Hyper
- Thickness: 38 mm
A hybrid mould included in this collection. StarVie designs it for intermediate, versatile players: a bit of everything, with no extreme balance. Technology: Precision Bridge, CoreAxis, Spin Boost Tech, Reactive Holes, Z-Shock, Longer Handgrip.
StarVie Drax+
REF PSTD41000 · EAN 8436612942087- Shape: Teardrop
- Balance: Medium
- Weight: 350-370 g
- Core: M-EVA Balance
- Face: 12K Carbon Hyper
- Thickness: 38 mm
A versatile teardrop with the seven-sided Hepta Bridge. Same carbon family as the Metheora+, with a shape more geared towards hitting. Technology: Hepta Bridge, Spin Boost Tech, Shock Shield, Reactive Holes, Z-Shock.
StarVie Astrum+
REF PSTAMP41000 · EAN 8436612942032- Shape: Teardrop
- Balance: Medium
- Weight: 350-370 g
- Core: M-EVA Balance
- Face: 12K Carbon Hyper
- Thickness: 38 mm
The spec sheet designs it for intermediate players who want to step up a level: a teardrop with a large sweet spot and double vibration damping. Technology: Air Booster, Shock Shield, Z-Shock, Spin Boost Tech, Five Sides Tech.
StarVie Triton Power+
REF PSTTP41000 · EAN 8436612942056- Shape: Diamond
- Balance: High
- Weight: 358 g (±8)
- Core: H-EVA Power
- Face: 18K Carbon Hybrid
- Thickness: 38 mm
A pure attacking diamond: firm H-EVA Power core and high balance. That is exactly the difference with the Balance+: the core. Technology: TriTech Core, Anatomic Bridge Design, Spin Boost Tech, Z-Shock, Longer Handgrip, Five Sides Tech.
StarVie Triton Balance+
REF PSTTB41000 · EAN 8436612942049- Shape: Diamond
- Balance: Medium
- Weight: 358 g (±8)
- Core: M-EVA Balance
- Face: 18K Carbon Hybrid
- Thickness: 38 mm
Same mould as the Power+, with an M-EVA Balance core: some of the diamond’s power without fully giving up control. Medium balance. Technology: TriTech Core, Anatomic Bridge Design, Spin Boost Tech, Z-Shock, Longer Handgrip, Five Sides Tech.
StarVie Black Titan
REF PSTBT41000 · EAN 8436612942018- Shape: Hybrid
- Balance: High
- Weight: 350-370 g
- Core: H-EVA Power
- Face: 24K Carbon Master
- Thickness: 38 mm
The stiffest carbon in the collection, 24K Carbon Master, with the Dynamic Star to shift the balance. With the Triton Power+, one of the two hardest hitters of the eleven. Technology: Dynamic Star (adjustable balance), Anti-Vibe, Five Sides Tech, Reactive Holes, Spin Boost Tech, Z-Shock.
StarVie Raptor+
REF PSTRP41000 · EAN 8436612942025- Shape: Teardrop
- Balance: Medium
- Weight: 350-370 g
- Core: M-EVA Balance
- Face: 3D Carbon
- Thickness: 38 mm
The only racket in the range with a 3D Carbon face. A top-range teardrop with Power Balance: you adjust the balance by swapping the cores in the heart. Technology: Power Balance (interchangeable cores), Air Booster, Tri-Force Core, Hexa Cell, A-Shock.
StarVie Tritón T-One by Tamara Icardo
REF PSTTON41000 · EAN 8436612942001- Shape: Diamond
- Balance: Medium
- Weight: 347-366 g
- Core: M-EVA Balance
- Face: 18K Carbon Hybrid
- Thickness: 38 mm
Tamara Icardo’s signature racket. A diamond, but with a light weight range and medium balance: easier to handle than its shape suggests. If it sells out, the closest alternative is the Triton Balance+: same diamond shape and same M-EVA Balance core. Technology: Power Balance, Air Booster, Tri-Force Core, Hexa Cell, A-Shock.
Who are StarVie 2027 padel rackets for and not for? ↑ index
They are for you if you are changing racket within your current level or if you are just starting: StarVie has a clear option at every step. They are not for you if you are looking for the cheapest racket in the shop’s general catalogue: this is the current season’s range, not the lowest-priced beginner range.
Yes, if you already play with a StarVie from an earlier collection and want to step up to carbon (for example, to the Phantom or the Metheora+ if you come from a fibreglass racket).
Yes, if you want a tour player’s racket: Raptor+ or Tritón T-One, Tamara Icardo’s signature racket.
No, if you just want to try padel a couple of times before deciding whether you are hooked: for that we have more affordable beginner rackets in the general category.
Comparison of the 11 StarVie 2027 padel rackets ↑ index
| Racket | Shape and balance | Weight | Core and face | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shade | Round · low balance | 350-370 g | S-EVA Flex · Aluminized X-Glass | Beginner · control |
 Kyra | Round · low balance | 340-360 g | S-EVA Flex · X-Glass Tech | Beginner · control |
 Phantom | Round · low balance | 347-365 g | S-EVA Flex · 12K Carbon Hyper | Intermediate · control |
 Metheora+ | Hybrid · medium balance | 350-370 g | M-EVA Balance · 12K Carbon Hyper | Intermediate · all-round |
 Drax+ | Teardrop · medium balance | 350-370 g | M-EVA Balance · 12K Carbon Hyper | Intermediate · all-round |
 Astrum+ | Teardrop · medium balance | 350-370 g | M-EVA Balance · 12K Carbon Hyper | Intermediate · all-round |
 Triton Power+ | Diamond · high balance | 358 g (±8) | H-EVA Power · 18K Carbon Hybrid | Advanced · attack |
 Triton Balance+ | Diamond · medium balance | 358 g (±8) | M-EVA Balance · 18K Carbon Hybrid | Advanced · all-round |
 Black Titan | Hybrid · high balance | 350-370 g | H-EVA Power · 24K Carbon Master | Professional and semi-pro |
 Raptor+ | Teardrop · medium balance | 350-370 g | M-EVA Balance · 3D Carbon | Professional and semi-pro |
 Tritón T-One | Diamond · medium balance | 347-366 g | M-EVA Balance · 18K Carbon Hybrid | Professional and semi-pro |
Which StarVie 2027 padel racket suits my game? ↑ index
Starting out or playing for fun once a week? Kyra (the lightest) or Shade.
Do you like defending and placing the ball? Phantom: the round carbon racket.
Do you do a bit of everything and play two or three times a week? Metheora+ if you want the hybrid mould; Drax+ or Astrum+ if you prefer a teardrop.
Smashes and net play? Triton Power+ or, if you already play at an advanced level, Black Titan.
Advanced level and want a pro’s racket? Raptor+ (teardrop, 3D Carbon) or Tritón T-One (manageable diamond, Tamara Icardo’s signature racket).
TEST: which StarVie 2027 racket is yours? ↑ index
Answer these 3 quick questions about what you want, your level and the feel you prefer, and we’ll tell you which StarVie 2027 fits your game: Shade for control, Triton Power+ for attack or Astrum+ if you want an all-round racket to move up a level.
The StarVie 2027 technologies, explained ↑ index
Three cores, a handful of carbons and two adjustable balance systems: with that you understand almost the whole range. The cores set the feel, the face sets the stiffness and power, and Power Balance (Raptor+ and Tritón T-One) or Dynamic Star (Black Titan) let you move the weight towards the head or the handle.
Cores: S-EVA Flex (soft: more ball output and comfort), M-EVA Balance (medium: balance), H-EVA Power (firm: maximum power and precision).
Faces: X-Glass Tech and Aluminized X-Glass (fibreglass: ball output and comfort, on Kyra and Shade), 12K Carbon Hyper (large sweet spot and soft feel), 18K Carbon Hybrid (power-comfort balance), 24K Carbon Master (very direct response, on Black Titan), 3D Carbon (3D weave, only on Raptor+).
Power Balance and Dynamic Star: weights in the heart or in the frame’s star to adjust the racket’s balance.
Spin Boost Tech: a rough texture on the face to put more spin on the ball.
Hexa Cell, CoreAxis, Tri-Force Core, TriTech Core: frame and heart reinforcements for stability.
A-Shock, Anti-Vibe, Z-Shock, Shock Shield: systems to reduce the vibration that reaches your arm.
Definitions based on StarVie’s official spec sheets and STARVIE Labs.
Meet StarVie, the brand behind the rackets ↑ index
StarVie is a Spanish padel brand founded in 2002 (About us, in Spanish). Its development centre, STARVIE Labs, is its innovation hub in Spain for product development, data analysis and player performance.
Frequently asked questions: StarVie 2027 padel rackets ↑ index
How many StarVie 2027 padel rackets does Tienda Padelpoint sell?
Eleven: Kyra, Shade, Phantom, Metheora+, Drax+, Astrum+, Triton Power+, Triton Balance+, Black Titan, Raptor+ and Tritón T-One by Tamara Icardo.
Which is Tamara Icardo’s racket in 2027?
The StarVie Tritón T-One: diamond, 347-366 g, medium balance, 18K Carbon Hybrid face and M-EVA Balance core, with Power Balance to adjust the balance.
Which StarVie 2027 padel racket is best for beginners?
Kyra or Shade: round, low balance and soft S-EVA Flex core, designed by the brand for players who are starting out. At Tienda Padelpoint we usually recommend the Kyra to players in their first season, because it is the lightest of the eleven.
Which StarVie 2027 padel racket has the most power?
Black Titan (24K Carbon Master and H-EVA Power) and Triton Power+ (diamond, high balance, H-EVA Power) are the two hardest hitters in the range.
Which StarVie 2027 padel racket should you choose if you play at an advanced level?
Triton Power+ if your game is about attacking (diamond, high balance and firm H-EVA Power core) and Triton Balance+ if you want a little more control (the same mould with an M-EVA Balance core and medium balance). Both have an 18K Carbon Hybrid face.
What is the difference between StarVie’s S-EVA, M-EVA and H-EVA cores?
Soft, medium and firm: from more comfort and ball output to more power and precision, in that order. S-EVA Flex is used in the Kyra, Shade and Phantom; M-EVA Balance in almost all the range; and H-EVA Power only in the Triton Power+ and Black Titan.
What is StarVie’s Power Balance?
A system of cores of different weights in the heart of the racket that lets you adjust the balance. In the 2027 collection it is found on the Tritón T-One and the Raptor+.
Which StarVie 2027 padel racket offers control and carbon at the same time?
The Phantom: round, low balance and 12K Carbon Hyper face, the natural next step when fibreglass falls short.
FAQs about StarVie, the brand ↑ index
Where is StarVie from and since when has it made rackets?
StarVie is a Spanish padel brand that started in 2002, according to its own website. It designs and tests its rackets at STARVIE Labs, its innovation centre in Spain.
What is STARVIE Labs?
It is StarVie’s R&D centre in Spain, where every material and mould is tested before the final prototype. Technologies in the 2027 collection such as Power Balance, HexaCell and CoreAxis come from there.
Our customers ask about StarVie 2027 ↑ index
At Tienda Padelpoint, the two questions we hear most about the StarVie 2027 collection are whether it is worth moving from a fibreglass racket to a carbon one and what the real difference is between the two Tritons. These are the answers we give at the counter.
“I play with a Kyra. Should I move to a carbon racket now?” If you play twice a week or more, your technique is already consistent and you feel the ball comes off short, yes: the Phantom keeps the round shape and low balance, but with a 12K Carbon Hyper face. If you play now and then, fibreglass gives you more ball output and comfort.
“Triton Power+ or Triton Balance+?” They share mould, face and weight; the core is what changes. The Power+ has the hard H-EVA Power core to hit harder; the Balance+, the M-EVA Balance, more comfortable and easier to handle. If you do not smash much or want more comfort, go for the Balance+.
Glossary of StarVie 2027 padel rackets ↑ index
Tienda Padelpoint’s verdict on StarVie 2027 ↑ index
StarVie has organised its 2027 collection well: it is easy to find the racket by level, and that already says something about the brand.
The most interesting part for us are the moulds in the intermediate range, Phantom and Metheora+, which bring carbon to players coming from fibreglass without an abrupt change in feel. And Tamara Icardo’s signature racket, the Tritón T-One, arrives with a medium balance: more playable than a pro racket usually is.
With StarVie, the usual advice holds true: look first at your level and your way of playing, and save the pro’s signature for when the rest of the spec sheet —balance, core, face— suits you too.
We ship to the United Kingdom from our shop in Spain; as the UK is outside the EU, the order may carry import duties. Costs and delivery times are on our shipping page.
Guides to choose your padel racket ↑ index
To choose with more judgement without stopping at StarVie, Tienda Padelpoint has two guides: how to choose a padel racket by your level, its shape and your playing style, and how StarVie compares with the other big padel racket brands. You will find them just below.
How to choose a padel racket — Level, shape and playing style, explained step by step.
Best padel racket brands — How StarVie compares with the rest of the market.
