StarVie
Editorial assessment · 2027 model
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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We would shortlist Phantom when you want a carbon face but still prefer a softer core. The round form and low balance make its brief distinct from the hybrid Metheora+ and teardrop Drax+.
Try it with the pace you normally face. Easy rebound can help a short swing, but a fast incoming ball still needs a stable face and good judgement of depth.
The 347–365 g range can accommodate different weight preferences, so ask which unit is available. We would compare Phantom with Kyra or Shade if budget is central, and with Metheora+ if you want firmer feedback. The most expensive option is not necessarily the one that makes your normal strokes easiest to repeat.
Consider an alternative if: You want a firm, dry response or a high-balance power racket.
Nox
The NOX Equation Soft Advanced 2027 is a round racket with HR3 Soft EVA, a carbon frame and 3K fibreglass faces. We favour it for improving players who want the more yielding response of the two Equation versions. NOX classifies its overall feel as medium.
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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 Shade 2027 is a round beginner racket with low balance, Aluminized X-Glass and soft S-EVA Flex. We recommend it to players who want an accessible response for learning placement and depth. Its 350–370 g range deserves a real weight check before purchase.
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Open the racket chooserResearched 2026-10-08 · Last updated 2026-10-08 · How we assess gear
