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StarVie Shade 2027
Start with the published weight and shape. Your own trial decides the fit.
€140Recorded price · 30 September 2026
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Specifications and sources
Published specifications, not our play-test findings. Each value links to its source.
| Spec | Published value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | forma redondastarvie.com |
| Weight | 350 to 370 g | 350-370 grstarvie.com |
| Balance | Low | balance bajostarvie.com |
| Core | Soft, S-EVA FLEX | goma S-Eva Flex, de densidad blandastarvie.com |
| Face | Aluminized X-Glass | superficie en Aluminized X-Glassstarvie.com |
| Thickness | 38 mm | 38mmstarvie.com |
| Price | €140 | 140 EUR (schema.org offer)starvie.com |
Collection note: The year comes only from the tag 'coleccion:2027'. The page footer shows copyright 2026. The page has no overall TACTO, touch or hardness line. The core firmness is taken from the explicit description of the rubber as 'de densidad blanda' and 'Goma blanda', not from the foam name. The navigation menu says 'Gama Advance' while the product tags say 'Gama Advanced'. The page shows both 'solo quedan 2 artículos en stock' and 'Agotado'. The Need help section contains unfilled template placeholder text.
How our estimates work
These ratings are calculations from published specifications, not measured playing results or our play tests.
- Power 16 = shape (round) 0/45 + balance (low) 0/35 + weight (360g) 8/20 = 8 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 74 = balance (low) 50/50 + weight (360g) 30/50 = 80 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 85 = firmness (soft) 40/40 + face material (fibreglass) 25/25 + balance (low) 20/20 + weight (360g) 9/15 = 94 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Value 49 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100
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Questions about the StarVie Shade 2027
Is the StarVie Shade 2027 a power or a control racket?
On its published specification the StarVie Shade 2027 is a control-oriented racket. It rates 16 for power and 90 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its round shape and low balance.
Is the StarVie Shade 2027 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 "Principiante".
Is the StarVie Shade 2027 arm-friendly?
It rates 85 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 Shade 2027 cost?
€140 on starvie.com when checked on 30 September 2026.
How much does the StarVie Shade 2027 weigh?
The published weight is 350 to 370 g.