StarVie Kyra
A control-leaning build: round shape, low balance, soft core, fibreglass (X-Glass Tech) face. Its highest rating is control at 90. Every figure on this page links to where it was published.
PadelTrue · model v1.0 · built 28 September 2026
Where the build leans
- Control 90. Shape (round), balance (low).
- Handling 82. Balance (low), weight (350g).
- Forgiveness 90. Shape (round), firmness (soft), face material (fibreglass).
- Comfort 88. Firmness (soft), face material (fibreglass), balance (low), weight (350g).
What it gives up
- Power 13. Shape (round), balance (low), weight (350g).
Every spec, with its source
| Spec | Published value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Shape Roundstarvie.com |
| Weight | 340 to 360 g | Weight 340-360 gstarvie.com |
| Balance | Low | Balance Lowstarvie.com |
| Core | Soft, EVA (S-Eva Flex) | Core S-EVA FLEX. Soft rubber that boosts ball output and enables easy play. / S-Eva Flex rubber, soft densitystarvie.com |
| Face | fibreglass (X-Glass Tech) | Surface X-GLASS TECH. Elastic fiberglass for greater ball output and comfort.starvie.com |
| Thickness | 38 mm | Thickness 38mmstarvie.com |
| Price | €110 | €110,00starvie.com |
Collection note: The product page does not print a model year. It is listed in the current racket collection on starvie.com, whose collection text describes the current material range. Year left null rather than inferred. No textured or rough surface technology is listed on the page, so roughSurface is null rather than false.
How each rating was calculated
- Power 13 = shape (round) 0/45 + balance (low) 0/35 + weight (350g) 4/20 = 4 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Control 90 = shape (round) 60/60 + balance (low) 40/40 = 100 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Handling 82 = balance (low) 50/50 + weight (350g) 40/50 = 90 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Forgiveness 90 = shape (round) 45/45 + firmness (soft) 35/35 + face material (fibreglass) 20/20 = 100 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Comfort 88 = firmness (soft) 40/40 + face material (fibreglass) 25/25 + balance (low) 20/20 + weight (350g) 12/15 = 97 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Value 63 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100
A rating describes what the build favours. It is not a lab measurement or a play test. Full methodology and evidence.
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Questions about the StarVie Kyra
Is the StarVie Kyra a power or a control racket?
On its published specification the StarVie Kyra is a control-oriented racket. It rates 13 for power and 90 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its round shape and low balance.
Is the StarVie Kyra good for beginners?
It rates 90 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a forgiving build, the kind usually recommended to newer players. The manufacturer lists its level as "Beginner".
Is the StarVie Kyra arm-friendly?
It rates 88 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is on the gentle side of the index. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.
How much does the StarVie Kyra cost?
€110 on starvie.com when checked on 28 September 2026.
How much does the StarVie Kyra weigh?
The published weight is 340 to 360 g.