StarVie
Editorial assessment · 2027 model
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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We would put Shade on a shortlist when controlled lobs and stable blocks are the priority. The round head and low balance fit that purpose, while the fibreglass face and soft core keep the construction accessible.
The published weight range still reaches 370 g. Ask for the actual unit weight, especially if you already find your current racket tiring.
Shade uses aluminised fibreglass and starts at a higher stated weight than Kyra. Kyra's 340–360 g range may be the more useful starting point if low mass matters most. We would compare the actual rackets and price before treating the face upgrade as an automatic reason to spend more.
Consider an alternative if: You want very firm feedback or the lowest possible racket weight.
Nox
The NOX X-Hero Blue 2026 is the blue colour option of this round beginner racket. It uses the same 350–360 g specification, 3K fibreglass faces and HR3 White EVA as the Red version. We favour it for players building consistent blocks, lobs and volleys.
StarVie
The StarVie Kyra 2027 is a round, low-balance racket with X-Glass Tech fibreglass and soft S-EVA Flex. We recommend it to beginners who want a manageable first racket. Its 340–360 g range makes the actual unit weight an especially useful buying detail.
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
