StarVie Drax+ 2026 Padel Racket

The StarVie Drax+ 2026 is a teardrop padel racket for intermediate players with a versatile game, the kind who split their time between defending from the back and finishing at the net. StarVie rates it Intermediate with a Versatile playstyle, and the medium balance keeps it from leaning hard toward either power or control.

• Shape: Teardrop
• Weight: 360 g (+/- 8 g)
• Balance: Medium
• Thickness: 38 mm
• Face: 12K Carbon Hyper
• Core: M-EVA Balance, medium-high density
• Level: Intermediate
• Playstyle: Versatile

The face is 12K Carbon Hyper, which StarVie describes as a carbon with a wide sweet spot and a soft feel. In practice that means contact away from the centre of the face is more forgiving than on a stiffer, more demanding racket. Behind it, the M-EVA Balance core is a medium-high density rubber that StarVie pitches as the midpoint between control and power.

The frame carries most of the technology. Shock Shield is a rubber built into the frame that absorbs vibration and helps balance the racket. The Hepta Bridge is a seven-sided bridge at the throat, designed for precision and lower weight, and Airflow Design shapes the frame to cut weight and add swing speed. The curved Reactive Holes pattern is there for stability and ball output.

On the hitting surface, Spin Boost Tech adds texture to help you put more spin on the ball. The grip is longer than standard for a firmer hold and extra reach on overheads, and Z-Shock in the handle absorbs vibration on impact, which makes a difference over a long session.

If you want more weight in the head as your game develops, the Triton+ Balance uses the same M-EVA Balance core but moves to a diamond shape, an 18K carbon face and a high balance point, and StarVie rates it for a higher level of play.