Astrum+
Current Astrum+: teardrop, 360±8 g, medium balance, 12K Carbon Hyper and M-EVA Balance — StarVie’s 2026 versatile Pro.
- Teardrop
- Professional
- Best forAdvanced players who want current Astrum+
- CategoryPadel Rackets
Overview
Current Astrum+: teardrop, 360±8 g, medium balance, 12K Carbon Hyper and M-EVA Balance — StarVie’s 2026 versatile Pro.
Buy this if you want current StarVie all-court. Titania Kepler and Basalto Osiris in this catalog are older identities.
- Official 2026 Astrum+ table: teardrop, 360±8 g, medium, 12K Hyper, M-EVA Balance
- Named aero and vibration systems
At a glance
- Shape
- Teardrop
- Minimum weight
- 352 g
- Maximum weight
- 368 g
- Balance
- Medium
- Core
- Medium Eva
- Face
- 12K Carbon Hyper
- Thickness
- 38 mm
- Category
- Padel Rackets
- Best for
- Advanced players who want current Astrum+
How to think about this racket
What it is
StarVie Astrum+: versatile teardrop, 12K Carbon Hyper, M-EVA Balance (medium-high density), 38 mm, 360±8 g, medium balance. Air Booster, Shock Shield and Z-Shock are named.
Who it's for
Advanced all-court players who want current StarVie. Kepler/Osiris are the older catalog rows.
How it plays
StarVie says a softer, more precise 12K Hyper feel and a well-rounded M-EVA response. Manufacturer copy.
Power vs control
Versatile teardrop, not a dedicated diamond smash model.
Handling
360±8 g, medium balance, Air Booster aero claim.
Comfort
Shock Shield and Z-Shock are the vibration claims. Core is medium-high density, not SoftEva.
Sweet spot / forgiveness
12K Hyper is said to expand the sweet spot. Still Pro Line.
Materials
12K Carbon Hyper, M-EVA Balance, 38 mm, Spin Boost, Air Booster, Shock Shield, Five Sides, Z-Shock.
Buy if
- You want official Astrum+: teardrop, 360±8 g, medium balance, 12K Hyper, M-EVA Balance.
- You already play at a high level and want current StarVie.
Skip if
- You want to stay on Titania Kepler or Basalto Osiris you already own.
- You need a beginner racket.
Not ideal for: Those looking for Players who only want a previous Titania/Basalto they already know. · Those looking for Pro versatile. · People who need smash-only diamond.
How it decides
- Power7.6
12K Hyper teardrop with medium-high density M-EVA. Versatile, not a diamond peak.
- Control8.2
Official versatile / precise 12K Hyper copy.
- Forgiveness6.8
12K Hyper is specified to expand the sweet spot. Still Pro.
- Maneuverability7.8
Air Booster plus 360±8 g medium balance.
- Comfort7.4
Shock Shield and Z-Shock are named. Core is medium-high density.
- Stability8.0
Five Sides Tech and Shock Shield are specified to stabilize the frame.
These are explainable buying attributes with source type, not laboratory measurements or a Kitletics overall score.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Official 2026 Astrum+ table: teardrop, 360±8 g, medium, 12K Hyper, M-EVA Balance
- Named aero and vibration systems
Cons
- Pro versatile — not Titania-easy
- Not a smash-only diamond
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Padel Balanced Official 2026 versatile Astrum+. | 90 |
Padel Advanced Pro Line Astrum+. | 88 |
Padel Competitive Current StarVie hybrid flagship. | 86 |
Padel Maximum Power A diamond StarVie if smash is the only job. | 62 |
Padel Beginner Wrong StarVie. | 26 |
Specifications
- Shape
- Teardrop
- Minimum weight
- 352g
- Maximum weight
- 368g
- Balance
- Medium
- Core
- Medium Eva
- Face
- 12K Carbon Hyper
- Thickness
- 38mm
Shape & weight
| Shape | Teardrop |
|---|---|
| Balance | Medium |
| Minimum weight | 352 g |
| Maximum weight | 368 g |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Sweet Spot | Not Published |
Construction
| Frame material | Not Published |
|---|---|
| Face | 12K Carbon Hyper |
| Face material | Carbon |
| Face carbon weave | 12K |
| Core | Medium Eva |
| Manufacturer core | M Eva Balance |
| Surface texture | Rough |
| Feel | Not Published |
| Technologies | 12k Carbon Hyper, M Eva Balance, Spin Boost Tech, Air Booster, Shock Shield, Five Sides Tech, Z Shock |
Positioning
| Player Level | Professional |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Positioning | Versatile Teardrop / Pro Line |
Other
| Length | Not Published |
|---|---|
| Finish | Not Published |
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- Verified specification
Manufacturer specifications and positioning for StarVie Astrum+ 2026. Not a Kitletics lab measurement.
Verified 13 September 2026
- Editorial research
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Verified 13 September 2026
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