# Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus specs and who it suits

> Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus: round shape, 350 to 365 g, medium balance, €265 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

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

The Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus is a round padel racket with a medium-soft-feel S-EVA Flex core, weighing 350 to 365 g with medium balance. It plays as a control racket and lists at €265 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for players with elbow or arm trouble, 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
- €265 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Star Vie Kenta 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 | **84** | Excellent fit | #6 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **92** | Excellent fit | #4 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **80** | Poor fit | #608 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **86** | Good fit | #143 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **74** | Poor fit | #774 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **90** | Excellent fit | #3 of 1165 |

## Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus specs

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

| Spec | Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 350 to 365 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Core | S-EVA Flex (medium-soft) |
| Feel | Medium-Soft |
| Face | 12K carbon |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €265 (premium band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus makes most sense for players with elbow or arm trouble, intermediate all-rounders, beginners and intermediate right-side players. It is a weaker choice for intermediate left-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 Kenta 2026 Plus

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

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Siux Valkiria Elite 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/valkiria-elite-2025) | Round | 350 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €229 |
| [Vibora Black Mamba EVO Pro Black 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/vibora/black-mamba-evo-pro-black-2026) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €264 |
| [Babolat Counter Vertuo 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/babolat/counter-vertuo-2026) | Round | 340 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €180 |
| [Vibora Black Mamba EVO Pro White 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/vibora/black-mamba-evo-pro-white-2026) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €264 |
| [Lok Easy Flow 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/lok/easy-flow-2025) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €180 |
| [Lok Easy Flow Gen 2 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/lok/easy-flow-gen-2-2026) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €180 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus

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

It scores 84 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is excellent fit, ranking #6 of 862 eligible rackets. It is a sensible first racket.

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

It plays as a control 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 Kenta 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 Kenta 2026 Plus good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 90 out of 98, excellent fit. The softer core absorbs more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

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

The recommended retail price is €265. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.