The Spanish brand Starvie is doing strong this year with a big batch of new palas on the market. Entering each year a little more on the French market, we find the rackets in the hands of players like Jessica Ginier, Maxime Moreau or Jeremy Ritz. This is what Starvie offers us for 2019.

All in all, no less than 6 rackets created or improved for 2019:

  • Raptor Pro

The racket of Franco Stupaczuk. A brand new racquet developed this year for the Argentine player. Round in shape, its weight is brought back to the center for a perfect balance between power and control. Made of carbon in large part and using high-tech fiberglass, it is very resistant. The new mold used allows it to strengthen at the bridge between the handle and the sieve. Finally, its foam is medium density to play all types of shots, and its rough surface will print a little more effect to the ball.

  • Metheora Warrior

The pala of Mati Diaz, the partner of Stupa. Used by this player for years she undergoes changes in 2019. Round shape, it offers similar characteristics to the Raptor, except that instead of using fiberglass, it incorporates a new fiber on its sieve, the Filava, which allows it to be more elastic, resist shocks and the passage of time.

  • Aquila Pro

This pala shaped water drop is oriented to a good control of the ball. In order not to hurt the aggressive players, its foam is of high density, and the "punto dulce" that is to say the place of perfect impact was brought closer to the top of the racket to realize final blows. The Aquila Pro uses Filava fiber on its sieve for better rigidity and longevity. Finally the heart of the pala receives technology Aquila Core, a piece that reduces vibration and protect the elbow of the player.

  • Aluminium

This round-shaped pala is the perfect balance between control and power. Its frame is made of a mixture between carbon and aluminum. Its soft foam will help put speed to the ball. Sieve side, a rough surface to increase the effects and incorporation of S2 (high strength fiberglass) technology, makes it strong and efficient.

  • Brava

In the form of a drop of water to have a little more control, this pala was created for players who love big strikes. Carbon frame, low density foam, "punto dulce" near the top, S2 technology for its sieve and a rough surface are the characteristics of this Brava. Powerful, but armed for all fights.

  • Titania Pro

Certainly the most complete pala and the most suitable for any type of player, level initiation to confirmed. Round in shape, its weight is brought back to the center for a good balance. Its Titania Core technology makes it more maneuverable and helps to spread the weight during the strikes. Its structure is carbon, its foam is of medium density, its sieve welcomes Filava fiber and its rough surface will provide more effect.

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.