StarVie Kyra 2027

The StarVie Kyra 2027 is a round entry-level racket with a low balance and light weight (340-360 grams). Developed for players just starting with padel who value comfort and maneuverability. The combination of an X-Glass Tech face and a soft S-EVA Flex core makes the racket accessible from the first ball. Our measurement The key characteristics at a glance Measured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro.

Objective measurements, no marketing claims. HARDNESS 60 / 75 50 extremely soft 62 soft 75 extremely hard Very soft (60 on our scale). The ball sinks deeper into the face and bounces back softer. More forgiveness on shots you do not hit exactly in the middle, and fewer vibrations to your arm. Our hardness scale 50 - 54 extremely soft 55 - 60 very soft 61 - 63 soft 64 - 66 hard 67 - 70 very hard 70 + extremely hard SWINGWEIGHT 151 / 185 140 weight near hand 162 neutral 185 weight in head Maneuverable (151 on our scale).

For reference: rackets built purely around power often sit at 165 or higher, while control rackets sit around 150. This racket is maneuverable at the net. Our swingweight scale below 160 maneuverable 161 - 170 neutral 171 and higher stiff WEIGHT 340 to 360 grams (our measurement: 348 g) BALANCE low In practice: a round racket with a low balance.

The sweetspot sits centrally on the face and is large. Forgiving on shots that do not land exactly in the middle. Choose this racket when you usually hit the ball in the middle of the face. Who suits this racket Well suited to: beginner : players just starting with padel who want to learn with a racket that forgives. The round shape and large sweetspot give you margin on impact points, which helps build your technique without every less clean shot being punished.

Less suited to: players who have been playing longer and want more feedback or power from their racket. In that case have a look at our selection of rackets for padel elbow . How does this racket play? The sweetspot of a round racket sits centrally on the fac