# Star Vie Arkos 2026 specs and who it suits

> Star Vie Arkos 2026: round shape, 350 to 365 g, low balance, €150 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/arkos-2026
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Star Vie Arkos 2026 is a round padel racket with a soft-feel S-EVA Flex core, weighing 350 to 365 g with low balance. It plays as a control racket and lists at €150 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for players with elbow or arm trouble, at 86 out of 98.

By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026.

- Round
- 350 to 365 g
- Low balance
- €150 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Star Vie Arkos 2026 is right for

Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the [AI racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder). 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.

| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner | **72** | Workable | #308 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **87** | Workable | #279 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **73** | Poor fit | #1001 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **79** | Poor fit | #744 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **67** | Poor fit | #1058 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **86** | Good fit | #64 of 1165 |

## Star Vie Arkos 2026 specs

Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.

| Spec | Star Vie Arkos 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 350 to 365 g |
| Balance | Low |
| Core | S-EVA Flex (soft) |
| Feel | Soft |
| Face | X Glass Tech |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €150 (mid band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Star Vie Arkos 2026 makes most sense for players with elbow or arm trouble. It is a weaker choice for intermediate left-side players, intermediate right-side players and advanced attackers.

A round head keeps the sweet spot big and central. Mishits stay in play, and placement is easy; you supply the power on the smash yourself. The softer core holds the ball longer and gives easy depth at slow swing speeds, at the cost of some precision on hard hits.

These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The [free racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder) scores it for your own answers, and the Padel AI app goes further: film one match and it scores your real technique, then re-ranks all 1,418 rackets for the way you actually play. Compare the rest of the range on our [Star Vie rackets](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie) page.

## Rackets similar to the Star Vie Arkos 2026

The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Head Extreme EVO 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head/extreme-evo-2026) | Round | 360 g | Medium | €90 |
| [Nox X-Zero Blue 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/x-zero-blue-2026) | Round | 350 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €65 |
| [Nox X-Hero White 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/x-hero-white-2026) | Round | 350 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €65 |
| [Nox X-Zero Red 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/x-zero-red-2026) | Round | 350 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €65 |
| [Siux Beat Control 3 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/beat-control-3-2026) | Round | 355 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €149 |
| [Star Vie Nyra 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/nyra-2026) | Round | 340 to 355 g | Soft | €150 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Star Vie Arkos 2026

### Is the Star Vie Arkos 2026 good for beginners?

It scores 72 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is workable, ranking #308 of 862 eligible rackets. A rounder, softer racket will forgive more while your timing develops.

### Is the Star Vie Arkos 2026 a power or a control racket?

It plays as a control racket. The round shape and low balance keep the sweet spot low and central, which favours control and forgiveness.

### How heavy is the Star Vie Arkos 2026?

The manufacturer lists it at 350 to 365 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range.

### Is the Star Vie Arkos 2026 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 86 out of 98, good fit. The softer core absorbs more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

### How much does the Star Vie Arkos 2026 cost?

The recommended retail price is €150. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.