STARVIE TRITON T-ONE 2027

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The Power Balance system lets you shift weight inside the frame: load up the head for smash-heavy matches, or keep it more neutral when you need to hold your own in defence from the back of the court. The rough 18K Carbon Hybrid carbon face grips the ball on viboras and cut bandejas, generating sidespin that makes life hard for opponents on the wall exit. A diamond with a mid balance: the flat smash comes out with real weight, but fast volleys don't punish the wrist the way a classic head-heavy diamond would. The firm feel of the M-Eva Balance core, with A-Shock filtering out vibration, delivers precise blocking volleys and keeps control intact when the pace picks up at the net.

Cons

• ✗Ball exit is moderate: on low defensive shots and lobs from the back, you need to fully commit to the stroke, because this racket won't add depth for you. The sweet spot sits high and is smaller, as with any diamond shape; on wall exits, an off-centre hit costs you both power and direction. At 347-366g with a firm, unforgiving response, an intermediate player without solid technique will struggle to get the best out of it on touch shots and defensive play.

Tamara Icardo now has her own racket: the StarVie Triton T-One 2027, a 347-366g diamond with an 18K Carbon Hybrid carbon face, a 38mm frame and a Power Balance system for fine-tuning weight distribution. The name is a nod to "Tamara One" — a padel racket built around her exact game.

The thinking behind it breaks from the usual playbook for this category. It's a diamond shape, but deliberately given a moderate mid balance. StarVie hasn't chased the most explosive racket possible — instead, they've built one that closes out points at the net without turning every defensive rally into a struggle.

What does Power Balance bring to the StarVie Triton T-One 2027?

What sets this model apart are the swappable weights built into the frame. With Power Balance, every player decides where the centre of mass sits: higher up if matches are won at the net, more neutral if you spend most points defending.

> In short: Power Balance lets you personalise the T-One's balance by shifting weight inside the frame. That means the same diamond shape can play like an attacking racket with a loaded head, or like a more neutral all-rounder, depending on your style, your partner and the type of court you're playing on.

That makes the Triton T-One more than just a signature model — it's a racket every player can configure to their own game. It's worth testing a few different setups over several sessions before settling on one. The weight changes are small, but you'll feel them in the bandeja and in how quickly you react at the net.

18K Carbon Hybrid and M-Eva Balance: a firm racket that still absorbs vibration

The face is 18K carbon in Carbon Hybrid format. The result is a firm, fast-responding feel that returns the ball with precision when the stroke is well executed. This isn't a soft racket that does the work for you.

Beneath it sits an M-Eva Balance core, a medium-density EVA that aims for the middle ground between the crisp punch of attacking shots and some margin for error on blocks. A-Shock technology is designed to filter out vibration, which is welcome over long sessions with such a rigid racket.

Tri-Force Core, Hexa Cell and Air Booster round out the construction, built into the structure and the profile of the 38mm frame. Together, the three aim to keep the racket stable on hard impacts while preserving manoeuvrability despite the diamond shape.

The rough surface is among the most aggressive you'll find on an all-round racket: it grips the ball and makes cut shots easier without needing to exaggerate the stroke.

Smash, vibora and defence: how Tamara Icardo's diamond racket performs

Smash. This is where it shines. The flat smash comes out with real weight, and the racket holds up well on impacts in the upper part of the swing. On the smash by 3, there's power to spare when the ball sits in that zone.

Bandeja and vibora. This is where the rough texture really makes a difference. The vibora comes off cut and drops low after the bounce, and the bandeja can be placed with precision without fear of it running long. This is the shot where power and control coexist best on this racket.

Volleys. At the net, you feel the mid balance. The racket moves more freely than a classic diamond, giving you room to react in fast exchanges. The blocking volley comes out clean thanks to the firm feel.

Defence and wall exit. This is where it's least comfortable. Ball exit is moderate: the racket won't add extra metres for you, and deep lobs demand the full stroke. On wall exits, an off-centre hit costs you, since the sweet spot sits high and is smaller than on a round-shaped racket.

Chiquita and cut shots. The rough face helps generate spin, but the firm feel means you need to dose your power carefully: without solid technique, touch shots leave little margin.

Who is the StarVie Triton T-One 2027 built for?

Advanced level, no question. This is a padel racket for players who close out points but still need control across the rest of their game: backhand or forehand players with solid technique who want a diamond shape without the demands of a head-heavy one.

It's a particularly good fit for:

• Advanced players who smash often and want extra bite on the bandeja.
• Anyone who wants to adjust balance depending on their partner, the court or the point in the season.
• Players chasing the same approach as Tamara Icardo: aggression at the net, control through the transitions.

We wouldn't recommend it to intermediate players who still rely on the racket to generate depth from the back of the court. The firm feel, moderate ball exit and small sweet spot will work against them.

As a doubles pairing, it works well alongside a steady, defensive partner who builds the point and feeds high balls for the smash.

Verdict: a diamond shape that's been tamed

The StarVie Triton T-One 2027 delivers on its concept. It has the power of an attacking diamond, surprising control for its shape, and a Power Balance system that adapts it to different playing styles.

In return, it demands technique: it offers little help in defence, forces you to find the sweet spot, and its firm feel shows no mercy for off-centre hits. If you play at an advanced level and your matches are decided at the net, this StarVie racket deserves a serious trial across a few different weight setups.