--- title: "StarVie Raptor+ Red: balanced teardrop racket, specs and price" url: "https://padeltrue.com/rackets/starvie-raptor-plus-red" description: "StarVie Raptor+ Red: balanced teardrop racket by our calculated ratings, 350 to 370 g. €287.95 at Padel-Point DE on 11 November 2026, with delivery details for your country. Every spec linked to its maker source." language: en date_modified: 2026-11-12 source: "PadelTrue, every specification links to its source on the HTML page" --- # StarVie Raptor+ Red ## Direct answer StarVie Raptor+ Red: balanced teardrop racket by our calculated ratings, 350 to 370 g. €287.95 at Padel-Point DE on 11 November 2026, with delivery details for your country. Every spec linked to its maker source. This page answers: - Is the StarVie Raptor+ Red a power or a control racket? - Is the StarVie Raptor+ Red good for beginners? - Is the StarVie Raptor+ Red arm-friendly? - How much does the StarVie Raptor+ Red cost? - How much does the StarVie Raptor+ Red weigh? ## 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 **Padel-Point DE**Lowest price we have recorded €287.95 incl. VAT 11 November 2026 **Padel Market**Lowest price we have recorded €288 incl. VAT 11 November 2026 One line per shop for this exact model, read by us every morning. A price is what the shop showed at that time; check the total at the store. **Before you choose:** Our record has no measured balance point for this model. Ask to try the racket with your usual grips and fitted weights. ### 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. | Spec | Published value | Evidence | | --- | --- | --- | | Shape | **Teardrop** | Shape Teardrop [starvie.com](https://starvie.com/en/products/padel-racket-raptor-plus-red) | | Weight | **350 to 370 g (12.3 to 13.1 oz)** | Weight 350-370 gr [starvie.com](https://starvie.com/en/products/padel-racket-raptor-plus-red) | | Balance | **Medium** | Balance Medium [starvie.com](https://starvie.com/en/products/padel-racket-raptor-plus-red) | | Core | **Medium, 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](https://starvie.com/en/products/padel-racket-raptor-plus-red) | | Face | **3D Carbon** | Surface 3D CARBON. 3D lattice that improves stability and response with every hit. [starvie.com](https://starvie.com/en/products/padel-racket-raptor-plus-red) | | Thickness | **38 mm (1.5 in)** | Thickness 38mm [starvie.com](https://starvie.com/en/products/padel-racket-raptor-plus-red) | | Textured face | **Yes** | SPIN BOOST TECH Textured surface that increases spin and improves control. [starvie.com](https://starvie.com/en/products/padel-racket-raptor-plus-red) | | Price | **€288** | 288 EUR (schema.org offer) [starvie.com](https://starvie.com/en/products/padel-racket-raptor-plus-red) | 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](https://padeltrue.com/methodology). 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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).