Starvie
StarVie is a Spanish padel brand founded in 2006. The company designs its own carbon fibre layups and compounds its own EVA foam densities, which lets it publish specific weave grades and foam hardnesses on its spec sheets. Few competitors do the same.
The 2026 lineup runs from the Kenta +, a soft-core round built for defensive consistency, through to the Black Titan and Triton Power +, hard carbon frames aimed at advanced attackers finishing points from the net. Every racket in the premium tier carries a named face weave (12K, 18K, or 24K carbon), a named core (S-EVA Flex, M-EVA Balance, or H-EVA Power), and a 3D surface treatment. The designations are consistent: the spec sheet reflects what you feel on court.
The Triton line has been a reference point in the all-court attack category for several years. The 2026 edition splits into two frames sharing the same 18K diamond mold: the Triton Power + with a hard core for maximum overhead output, and the Triton Balance + with a medium-hard core for a broader sweet spot and a better defensive response.
The StarVie Padel Racket Lineup, Decoded
StarVie ships seven rackets in their 2026 top-tier range and puts no family labels on the packaging. Kenta, Astrum, Raptor, Drax, Triton Balance, Triton Power, Black Titan — seven names, one wall. The system is not complicated once you see it: shape is your first question and hardness within that shape is your second. Pick both and the right racket names itself.
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Carbon Face
24K Carbon Master
StarVie's premium carbon weave. 24K filament count means tighter, stiffer fibres — translates to a harder, more direct feel with maximum energy return on centred contact.
18K Carbon Hybrid
High-performance carbon weave used across the Triton line. Stiffer than 12K, slightly more forgiving than 24K — delivers power with a touch more dwell time on the face.
12K Carbon Hyper
Entry-level carbon weave in the 2026 lineup. Lower filament density gives a slightly larger sweet spot and a softer, more forgiving feel compared to the higher-K faces.
Core Foam
H-EVA Power
High-density EVA foam. Firm feel, low deformation under impact — maximises energy return and overhead power, at the cost of comfort on off-centre hits and defensive shots.
M-EVA Balance
Medium-high density EVA foam. Sits between hard and soft — firms up under acceleration for attack shots while remaining more forgiving than H-EVA on defense and off-centre contact.
S-EVA Flex
Soft-density EVA foam. Maximises sweet spot size and comfort, absorbs vibration well, and releases the ball with a lively exit even at low swing speeds. Lower power ceiling than H- or M-EVA.
TriTech
Tri-density EVA sandwich used in the Triton Power core alongside H-EVA Power. Three layers of different foam densities tune stiffness by zone — firmer at the edges, slightly more forgiving through the centre.
Surface
Spin Boost Tech
3D dot or wavy relief texture pressed into the face surface. Increases friction on contact to add spin on víboras, bandejas and smashes por tres. Most pronounced on the Triton Balance and Kenta lines.
Full Plane Effect
Flat aerodynamic surface treatment on the Triton Power face. Reduces air drag through the swing for slightly faster racket-head speed on overhead finishes.
Frame
Dynamic Star
Removable 12 g bridge insert on the Raptor. Fitting it raises swing weight and stability; removing it lightens the frame and shifts balance toward the grip for faster net play.
Geo Bridge
Geometric throat bridge design used on the Kenta. Increases torsional rigidity at the junction between the throat and the head without adding significant weight.
Handle
Z-Shock
Vibration-dampening handle system on the Kenta. Reduces transmission of impact shock into the wrist and elbow — aimed at comfort-first and arm-sensitive players.
Anti-Vibe
Throat insert that dampens frame vibration at the point of impact. Used on the Black Titan and Raptor to reduce the harsh feedback that comes with stiff carbon frames.