# Star Vie Polaris 2026 specs and who it suits

> Star Vie Polaris 2026: teardrop shape, 350 to 365 g, low to medium balance, €175 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

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

The Star Vie Polaris 2026 is a teardrop padel racket with a soft-feel S-EVA Flex core, weighing 350 to 365 g with low to medium balance. It plays as an all-round racket and lists at €175 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for players with elbow or arm trouble, at 83 out of 98.

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

- Teardrop
- 350 to 365 g
- Low to medium balance
- €175 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Star Vie Polaris 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 | **67** | Poor fit | #559 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **83** | Poor fit | #741 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **75** | Poor fit | #919 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **74** | Poor fit | #994 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **70** | Poor fit | #959 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **83** | Good fit | #168 of 1165 |

## Star Vie Polaris 2026 specs

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

| Spec | Star Vie Polaris 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Weight | 350 to 365 g |
| Balance | Low to medium |
| Core | S-EVA Flex (soft) |
| Feel | Soft |
| Face | X Glass Tech |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | All-round |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €175 (mid band) |

## What the specs mean on court

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

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

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Siux Beat Hybrid 3 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/beat-hybrid-3-2026) | Teardrop | 355 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €99 |
| [Head Speed EVO 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head/speed-evo-2025) | Teardrop | 350 g | Medium-Soft | - |
| [Siux Astra Hybrid Air 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/astra-hybrid-air-2026) | Teardrop | 340 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €149 |
| [Drop Shot Renegade Lite Control 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/drop-shot/renegade-lite-control-2025) | Round | 360 to 370 g | Medium-Soft | €120 |
| [Nox X-One Silhouette 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/x-one-silhouette-2025) | Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €80 |
| [Adidas RX Red 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/rx-red-2025) | Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | - |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Star Vie Polaris 2026

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

It scores 67 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is poor fit, ranking #559 of 862 eligible rackets. A rounder, softer racket will forgive more while your timing develops.

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

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

### How heavy is the Star Vie Polaris 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 Polaris 2026 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 83 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 Polaris 2026 cost?

The recommended retail price is €175. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.