Star Vie Raptor +

The Raptor+ 2026 Star Vie is a balanced, powerful, and precise racket, created for players looking for all-round performance in all phases of the game. Its teardrop format offers an excellent middle ground between power and control, while the new 3D Carbon plane reinforces the structure, increasing stability and reducing deformation on impact. In addition, its M-Eva Balance core provides a medium touch that combines a great ball output with comfort and control. A round-shaped racket with a control balance, advanced level, normal weight range of 360-370 g, a 12K carbon face, and an average-density core, made in Asia. Round heads place the sweet spot lower and closer to the handle than a diamond or teardrop shape, which is what produces a control balance: shots are easier to place accurately and mishits are more forgiving, at some cost to raw pace compared with a head-heavy racket. The textured face adds spin bite. This combination suits an advanced player who wants placement and touch over power, typically at the net or building points from the back; a player chasing maximum pace off the frame should look toward a diamond, power-balance racket instead.