STARVIE ASTRUM+ 2027

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The 12K Carbon Hyper face over the M-Eva Balance core gives you a repeatable response on bandejas and blocked volleys: the ball lands where you aim it even with a short backswing. Spin Boost Tech and the sandy texture grip the ball on víboras and cut bandejas, generating enough spin to keep it low after the side wall. The teardrop shape with medium balance and 352-368g moves fast at net: it gets there in time during quick volley exchanges and blocks with real stability. Shock Shield and Z-Shock damp vibration on off-centre hits, which you'll appreciate in long sessions full of blocking volleys and scrambled defensive shots.

Cons

• ✗Ball exit is moderate: on deep lobs from the back and dead-ball wall exits you need to add your own arm and body into the shot. The smash for 3 demands a really clean hit; with a somewhat contained sweet spot, shots near the frame lose depth and won't finish the point. Its firm, precise response calls for solid technique already in place — anyone who hasn't grooved their bandeja yet won't get the most out of this racket.

StarVie Astrum+ 2027: a medium-balance teardrop racket with a 12K carbon face (12K Carbon Hyper), M-Eva Balance core, 38mm frame and a weight range of 352-368g. The Spin Boost Tech surface rounds off a clear brief: repeatable precision for higher-level players.

Where does the StarVie Astrum+ 2027 sit in the Premium range?

StarVie slots the Astrum+ into its 2027 Premium line, rated for advanced-level play. This isn't a racket built to muscle through points: its character is all-round, with control and maneuverability as its calling cards and power that's there but leans on technique rather than the material doing the work.

The idea running through the whole design is a controlled, repeatable shot. If today's bandeja comes out the same as yesterday's, the racket is doing its job.

StarVie Astrum+ 2027 specs

12K Carbon Hyper and M-Eva Balance: a firm face, a cushioned core

The 12K carbon face brings stiffness and a direct response. The ball doesn't sink into the surface, and you can read the direction of the shot clearly through your hand — that's where the Astrum+'s precision on volleys and bandejas comes from.

Underneath sits M-Eva Balance, the foam StarVie is introducing for 2027. It's a medium-density EVA aimed at a softer, more precise touch without taking away any of the control the carbon face provides.

The upshot is a racket with an overall firm response, but with less of a harsh impact than you'd expect from this type of carbon. The feel in hand is controlled ball, not free rebound.

The 38mm frame and Five Sides Tech round out the structure. Shock Shield and Z-Shock take care of damping vibration on shots that miss the centre, and Air Booster completes the model's tech package.

Spin Boost Tech: the sandy finish that works the spin

Spin Boost Tech isn't a geometric relief pattern — it's a textured, sandy finish. Its job is to grip the ball for that extra instant on shots hit with spin.

It shows up most on the cut bandeja and the víbora: the ball comes off with enough rotation to check up after the bounce and stay low once it clears the side wall. It helps on the kick serve too, though that shot leans much more on wrist action than on the face's finish.

Bandeja, víbora and volley: where the Astrum+ feels at home

• **Bandeja:** the standout shot. A firm face, medium balance and the textured surface let you go deep or cut it short without changing your setup.
• **Víbora:** spin bites easily, and the face's precision lets you go hunting for the corner with margin to spare.
• **Volley:** maneuverability is this racket's strongest suit. In fast net exchanges it gets there in time and blocks with stability.
• **Chiquita and drop shots:** the medium-density foam lets you feel the ball, which helps you dose the pace.

Smash, wall exit and defence: what to know before you buy

The power is there, but it doesn't come free. The flat smash carries good speed when the contact is clean; the smash for 3 is on the table too, but it demands hitting dead centre with a good arm.

The sweet spot is on the smaller side. Shots near the frame lose depth, which shows up most on low defensive balls and awkward returns off the back wall.

Ball exit isn't its strong suit either. On deep lobs and dead-ball wall exits you need to put your body into it. In exchange, the ball won't run long on you when you're scrambling to defend.

What level is the StarVie Astrum+ 2027 built for?

The StarVie Astrum+ 2027 is built for advanced players with solid technique who put precision ahead of firepower. Its controlled response also makes it workable for a strong intermediate on the way up, as long as they've already got the bandeja and volley down and don't need the racket to manufacture depth for them.

The player profile that gets the most out of it:

1. Players on either side who build the point from the net.
2. Anyone who rarely smashes for 3 and prefers to close out with a bandeja or víbora.
3. Pairs where the partner brings the power and the finishing smashes.

Verdict: an all-round teardrop that rewards touch over arm strength

The Astrum+ 2027 wins you over with its control, its maneuverability and the spin that Spin Boost Tech pulls out of every shot. It's a padel racket built to nail the mid-point shots, which is where a good chunk of advanced-level matches actually get decided.

Its limits are just as clear: a smaller sweet spot, moderate ball exit and a smash for 3 that demands precise execution.

If you're after finishing points from the back with raw power, this StarVie isn't built for you. If you want a racket that gives you the same response shot after shot, it fits like a glove.