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StarVie Raptor+ Red

StarVie Raptor+ Red

The maker's published specifications, each with its source below. Your own trial decides the fit.

Weight350 to 370 g (12.3 to 13.1 oz)
ShapeTeardrop
BalanceMedium
CoreMedium, EVA (M-Eva Balance)
Face3D Carbon
Thickness38 mm (1.5 in)

€287.95 including VAT at Padel-Point DE (delivers to Austria, Germany), read on 11 November 2026. The shop shows the current price and delivery.

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Price history

Latest price read at Europe Padel Shop

€264.42+ VAT

Read on 11 November 2026 · 29 days of readings since 14 October 2026

Lowest price we have recorded
€264.42LOW €264.42NOW €264.4214 Oct11 Nov
Padel-Point DELowest price we have recorded

€287.95 incl. VAT11 November 2026

Padel MarketLowest price we have recorded

€288 incl. VAT11 November 2026

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Is StarVie Raptor+ Red a match for your game?

Compare this published build and the alternatives below with the parts of your current racket you want to keep.

Weight
350 to 370 g (12.3 to 13.1 oz)
Balance
Medium

Specifications and sources.

Based on 5 of 5 published model inputs, not a play test.

Two nearby profiles, with a difference worth checking

How these alternatives are selected

Nearest calculated profiles with at least four published inputs and a documented specification difference. Shop payments and stock do not affect this order. Overlapping weight ranges do not guarantee a lighter individual racket; face materials alone do not establish feel.

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Specifications and sources

Published specifications, not our play-test findings. Each value links to its source.

Reference price published at starvie.com: €288 · 28 October 2026. It is not the price of the shop in the buy button.

SpecPublished valueEvidence
ShapeTeardropShape Teardrop starvie.com
Weight350 to 370 g (12.3 to 13.1 oz)Weight 350-370 gr starvie.com
BalanceMediumBalance Medium starvie.com
CoreMedium, EVA (M-Eva Balance)Core M-EVA BALANCE. Medium-hard rubber that balances control and power. / Its M-Eva Balance rubber provides a medium touch starvie.com
Face3D CarbonSurface 3D CARBON. 3D lattice that improves stability and response with every hit. starvie.com
Thickness38 mm (1.5 in)Thickness 38mm starvie.com
Textured faceYesSPIN BOOST TECH Textured surface that increases spin and improves control. starvie.com
Price€288288 EUR (schema.org offer) starvie.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. Core hardness: the page says both "medium touch" and "Medium-hard rubber"; recorded as medium. Balance is adjustable through the Power Balance weight system. Stock note on page: only 1 item left.

How our estimates work

These ratings are calculations from published specifications, not measured playing results or our play tests.

Power48
Control50
Handling54
Forgiveness42
Comfort41
Value10
  • Power 48 = shape (teardrop) 22.5/45 + balance (medium) 17.5/35 + weight (360g) 8/20 = 48 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Control 50 = shape (teardrop) 30/60 + balance (medium) 20/40 = 50 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Handling 54 = balance (medium) 25/50 + weight (360g) 30/50 = 55 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Forgiveness 42 = shape (teardrop) 22.5/45 + firmness (medium) 17.5/35 + face material (carbon) 0/20 = 40 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Comfort 41 = firmness (medium) 20/40 + face material (carbon) 0/25 + balance (medium) 10/20 + weight (360g) 9/15 = 39 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Value 10 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100

Full methodology and evidence.

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Questions about the StarVie Raptor+ Red

Is the StarVie Raptor+ Red a power or a control racket?

On its published specification the StarVie Raptor+ Red is an all-round racket. It rates 48 for power and 50 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its teardrop shape and medium balance.

Is the StarVie Raptor+ Red good for beginners?

It rates 42 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a middle value, workable for an improving player. The manufacturer lists its level as "Professional and Semi Pro".

Is the StarVie Raptor+ Red arm-friendly?

It rates 41 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is mid-range. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.

How much does the StarVie Raptor+ Red cost?

€288 on starvie.com when checked on 28 October 2026.

How much does the StarVie Raptor+ Red weigh?

The published weight is 350 to 370 g (12.3 to 13.1 oz).

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