starvie
Basalto Pro
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$230
Best for: Good support when looking for precision and placement. This Made in Spain racket has the nice handmade finishes that Starvie prides itself on.
Contributing Scores
Power
Control
Sweet Spot
Maneuverability
Additional Metrics
Comfort
Spin
Starvie’s teardrop shaped Aquila Space Pro has hard EVA foam, which makes the sweet spot smaller, but provides players with precision on the court.
Note: Pro models for Starvie (and other companies) generally refers to harder versions of the racket - versions with higher density foam.
It is strong in the aerial game, but it’s high balance maybe make it hard for some players to maneuver.
Reviewers found its dry touch provided a linear power increase.
This racket suits intermediate and advanced players.
Average score: 8.2 • Based on 3 expert reviews • Last updated: May 2022
Jan 1, 2021
"Solid carbon construction for a slightly high balance shovel that favors the attack."
Power
9.0
Control
9.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
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