STAR VIE · 2025
Star Vie Brava Soft 2025
specs and who it suits
The Star Vie Brava Soft 2025 is a teardrop padel racket with a medium-soft-feel EVA Soft 30 core, weighing 350 to 385 g with medium to high balance. It plays as an all-round racket and lists at €269 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate left-side players, at 88 out of 98.
- Teardrop
- 350 to 385 g
- Medium to high balance
- €269 RRP
- 2025 season
WHO IT SUITS
Who the Star Vie Brava Soft 2025
is right for
Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the AI racket finder. 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.
| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 74 | Workable | #207 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | 88 | Good fit | #183 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | 88 | Good fit | #86 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | 84 | Workable | #317 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | 85 | Good fit | #184 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | 84 | Good fit | #123 of 1165 |
SPECIFICATIONS
Star Vie Brava Soft 2025
specs
Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.
| Spec | Star Vie Brava Soft 2025 |
|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Weight | 350 to 385 g |
| Balance | Medium to high |
| Core | EVA Soft 30 |
| Feel | Medium-Soft |
| Face | 15K Carbon |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | All-round |
| Season | 2025 |
| RRP | €269 (premium band) |
OUR READING
What the specs
mean on court
On the numbers, the Star Vie Brava Soft 2025 makes most sense for intermediate left-side players, players with elbow or arm trouble, intermediate all-rounders and advanced attackers.
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 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 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 page.
ALTERNATIVES
Rackets similar
to the Star Vie Brava Soft 2025
The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.
| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullpadel Elite Woman 2026 Gemma Triay | Teardrop | 350 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €270 |
| Star Vie Drax Soft 2025 | Teardrop | 350 to 385 g | Medium-Soft | €309 |
| Bullpadel Elite Woman 2025 Gemma Triay | Teardrop | 350 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €272 |
| Siux Diablo Elite 6 2026 | Teardrop | 355 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €269 |
| Alkemia Vento 2026 | Teardrop | 350 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €250 |
| Black Crown Special Elite 2026 | Teardrop | 355 to 370 g | Medium | €280 |
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FAQ
Questions about the
Star Vie Brava Soft 2025
Is the Star Vie Brava Soft 2025 good for beginners?
It scores 74 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is workable, ranking #207 of 862 eligible rackets. A rounder, softer racket will forgive more while your timing develops.
Is the Star Vie Brava Soft 2025 a power or a control racket?
It plays as an all-round racket. The teardrop shape and medium to high balance sit between round and diamond, trading a little forgiveness for some extra power.
How heavy is the Star Vie Brava Soft 2025?
The manufacturer lists it at 350 to 385 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range.
Is the Star Vie Brava Soft 2025 good for tennis elbow?
For a player with arm trouble it scores 84 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 Brava Soft 2025 cost?
The recommended retail price is €269. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.
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