If you’ve watched Premier Padel highlights and spotted a racket with “StarVie” printed across the throat, you’ve seen a brand many UK players couldn’t place if you asked them. This guide covers who StarVie are, what they make, and whether the range is worth considering alongside the Spanish specialist names you already know.

Who is StarVie

StarVie is a padel specialist: it sells rackets, bags and clothing for padel, and says it has been making padel rackets for over 20 years. Since 2013, it has built its rackets in its own factory in Azuqueca de Henares, Guadalajara, a detail StarVie leans on in its marketing. The company describes the process as artisanal, with a racket taking 10 to 12 days to make depending on the model. Those are StarVie’s own claims.

On the pro side, StarVie announced two signings in January 2026: Sanyo Gutiérrez (its first) and Tamara Icardo. Both have signature rackets in the 2027 collection, the Eternal and the Tritón T-One. StarVie doesn’t carry the tour-wide visibility of Bullpadel, so if you’ve seen the name on court, it’s more likely to have been via one of those players than through blanket tour coverage.

StarVie’s padel racket range explained

The 2026 range covers every shape, and the naming takes a bit of getting used to if you’re coming from a brand with a simpler line-up. Shapes and levels below are from Padel Market’s and WX Padel’s listings.

Black Titan 2026 sits at the top as one of StarVie’s power rackets: a hybrid shape with high balance and a hard-density rubber, aimed at professional players. It’s a racket for players who already generate their own pace and want the frame to add to it.

Raptor+ 2026 uses a teardrop shape and mid balance for an all-round game. If you only try one StarVie racket and you’re past the beginner stage, this is a sensible starting point, since it doesn’t ask you to commit to one style of game.

Triton+ comes in Power (diamond, high balance, for advanced players) and Balance variants, and Astrum+ is aimed at advanced and professional players. Kenta+ and Drax+ sit a little lower in price.

At the accessible end, the Nyra 2026 is a round, low-balance racket weighing 340–355 g, listed by WX Padel for beginners and players who want a softer, more manageable feel. The Arkos 2026 (round, low balance, for beginners) and the Australis are cheaper still.

UK pricing and where to buy

StarVie’s UK presence runs through a handful of specialist retailers, so expect to buy online. Prices below were checked on 18 October 2026, when most 2026 models were on heavy discount:

  • Padel Market had the broadest current stock: Black Titan 2026 £136.99 (list £273.99), Raptor+ 2026, Astrum+ 2026 and Triton+ Power and Balance 2026 at £132.99 (list £253.99–£269.99), Drax+ £115.99, Kenta+ £114.99, Arkos 2026 £64.99, and the 2027 Triton+ Power and Eternal at £227.99–£254.99.
  • Tennis-Point listed the Black Titan at £166.90, Raptor+ £163.90, Astrum+ £162.90, Polaris £106.90 and Australis Pro and Light at £59.90.
  • WX Padel had the Nyra 2026 at £119.99.
  • Padel Nuestro’s UK site listed 35 StarVie rackets, including 2027 models at £166.45–£243.35.

PDH Sports, Everything Padel, Express Padel, All Things Padel and PadelHQ listed no StarVie rackets that day, and Padel Shack had StarVie clothing and a junior racket. The exact models in stock vary, so check before you order a specific racket.

At full list price, StarVie’s 2026 top models sit at about £250–£280, the same bracket as upper-range Nox and Siux rackets. With the discounts above, last season’s models cost far less.

How StarVie compares to Siux and Royal Padel

StarVie, Siux, and Royal Padel occupy a similar category: Spanish specialist brands with a smaller UK stockist list than Bullpadel, Nox, or Head. Siux has the widest UK spread of the three, stocked by several of the big UK padel shops. Royal Padel says it has made rackets since 1991, but we found no verifiable current pro-tour presence. StarVie sits between them, with two signed tour players announced in 2026 and its own Spanish factory.

If pro-tour association matters to your decision, StarVie gives you a clear answer in Gutiérrez and Icardo, while Royal Padel’s pitch rests on heritage.

Who should buy a StarVie padel racket

StarVie suits a player who’s outgrown a starter racket, wants a specialist brand, and doesn’t mind ordering online. The Raptor+ is a sensible first purchase if you’re not yet sure which shape and balance suit your game. The Nyra is worth a look if you want a lighter, more manageable round racket.

What you won’t easily get is a chance to try before you buy, or the instant recognition of a Bullpadel or Head logo from your playing partners. What you do get, if you’re shopping in the mid-to-upper price bracket, is a racket from a company that has made padel rackets for over two decades, often at a large discount once a new collection lands.