StarVie
Editorial assessment · 2027 model
The StarVie Drax+ 2027 is a teardrop racket with medium balance, 12K Carbon Hyper and medium-firm M-EVA Balance. We recommend it to improving players who want a versatile carbon racket and a clearer response than a soft entry model.
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We would shortlist Drax+ when your game mixes defence, patient volleys and occasional acceleration. Its material names overlap with Astrum+, so the decision should come from actual feel, weight and price rather than assuming a higher range position is automatically better.
At 350–370 g, ask for the weight of the available racket. A light Drax+ and a heavy one may make a more noticeable difference to your preparation than the specification labels suggest.
Choose the softer, round Phantom for a more control-led starting point. We would favour Drax+ when you specifically want the teardrop form and firmer response. Keep any comfort judgement personal; damping features do not guarantee how a racket will feel to your arm.
Consider an alternative if: You want a round, soft-feel racket or a specialist high-balance attacker.
StarVie
The StarVie Astrum+ 2027 is a teardrop racket with medium balance, 12K Carbon Hyper and M-EVA Balance. We recommend it to improving players who want a medium-firm all-court option. The current black edition belongs in a direct comparison with Drax+ and Metheora+.
StarVie
The StarVie Metheora+ 2027 is a hybrid racket with medium balance, 12K Carbon Hyper and M-EVA Balance. We favour it for improving players who want firmer feedback without choosing a specialist high-balance attack racket. This generation's hybrid shape deserves attention if you know older Metheora models.
StarVie
The StarVie Phantom 2027 pairs a round head and low balance with 12K Carbon Hyper and soft S-EVA Flex. We favour it for intermediate players who want a control-led carbon racket with easier rebound than the M-EVA models. Its specified weight is 347–365 g.
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Open the racket chooserResearched 2026-10-08 · Last updated 2026-10-08 · How we assess gear
