# Star Vie Drax 2026 Plus specs and who it suits

> Star Vie Drax 2026 Plus: round shape, 350 to 365 g, medium balance, €270 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

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

The Star Vie Drax 2026 Plus is a round 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 €270 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate left-side players, at 90 out of 98.

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

- Round
- 350 to 365 g
- Medium balance
- €270 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Star Vie Drax 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 | **76** | Good fit | #131 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **88** | Good fit | #183 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **90** | Excellent fit | #28 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **85** | Good fit | #226 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **86** | Good fit | #140 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **77** | Workable | #408 of 1165 |

## Star Vie Drax 2026 Plus specs

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

| Spec | Star Vie Drax 2026 Plus |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Round |
| 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 | €270 (premium band) |

## What the specs mean on court

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

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 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 Drax 2026 Plus

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

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Star Vie Raptor Pro Touch 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/raptor-pro-touch-2025) | Round | 350 to 385 g | Medium | €264 |
| [Drop Shot Axion Comfort 1.0 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/drop-shot/axion-comfort-1-0-2026) | Round | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €240 |
| [Drop Shot Furia Attack 2.0 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/drop-shot/furia-attack-2-0-2026) | Round | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €280 |
| [Star Vie Raptor 2026 Plus](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/raptor-2026-plus) | Round | 350 to 365 g | Medium | €315 |
| [Black Crown Hurricane Pro 3.0 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/black-crown/hurricane-pro-3-0-2025) | Round | 355 to 370 g | Medium | €260 |
| [Black Crown Piton 14 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/black-crown/piton-14-2026) | Round | 355 to 370 g | Medium | €230 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Star Vie Drax 2026 Plus

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

It scores 76 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is good fit, ranking #131 of 862 eligible rackets. It is a sensible first racket.

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

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

### How heavy is the Star Vie Drax 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 Drax 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 Drax 2026 Plus cost?

The recommended retail price is €270. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.