# Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus specs and who it suits

> Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus: teardrop shape, 350 to 365 g, medium balance, €299 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

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

The Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus is a teardrop padel racket with a medium-feel M-EVA Balance core, weighing 350 to 365 g with medium balance. It plays as an all-round racket and lists at €299 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate left-side players, at 89 out of 98.

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

- Teardrop
- 350 to 365 g
- Medium balance
- €299 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus 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 | **80** | Excellent fit | #40 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **89** | Good fit | #111 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **89** | Excellent fit | #53 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **85** | Good fit | #226 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **85** | Good fit | #184 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **77** | Workable | #408 of 1165 |

## Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus specs

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

| Spec | Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Weight | 350 to 365 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Core | M-EVA Balance (medium) |
| Feel | Medium |
| Face | 12K carbon |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | All-round |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €299 (premium band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus makes most sense for intermediate left-side players, beginners, intermediate all-rounders, advanced attackers and intermediate right-side players.

A teardrop head is the middle ground: a little more reach and power than a round frame, a bigger sweet spot than a diamond. The medium core is a compromise between comfort and a crisp response.

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 Astrum 2026 Plus

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

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Vibora Yarara Elite 24K 2.0 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/vibora/yarara-elite-24k-2-0-2025) | Teardrop | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €285 |
| [Star Vie Basalto Soft 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/basalto-soft-2025) | Teardrop | 350 to 385 g | Medium | €249 |
| [Star Vie Drax Pro Touch 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/drax-pro-touch-2025) | Teardrop | 350 to 385 g | Medium | €309 |
| [Vibora Black Mamba Radical 12K 2.0 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/vibora/black-mamba-radical-12k-2-0-2025) | Teardrop | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €350 |
| [Star Vie Aquila Soft 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/aquila-soft-2025) | Teardrop | 350 to 385 g | Medium | €214 |
| [Black Crown Special Elite 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/black-crown/special-elite-2026) | Teardrop | 355 to 370 g | Medium | €280 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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Try the free racket finder: [seven questions, every racket scored](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder).

## Questions about the Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus

### Is the Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus good for beginners?

It scores 80 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is excellent fit, ranking #40 of 862 eligible rackets. It is a sensible first racket.

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

It plays as an all-round racket. The teardrop shape and medium balance sit between round and diamond, trading a little forgiveness for some extra power.

### How heavy is the Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus?

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 Astrum 2026 Plus good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 77 out of 98, workable. A softer core would absorb more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

### How much does the Star Vie Astrum 2026 Plus cost?

The recommended retail price is €299. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.