Padel racket comparison

Star Vie Kyra 2027 vs Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026

Shape, weight, balance, feel and prices side by side — and which one suits your game.

Quick verdict

Star VieAdidasEdge
Power3.54.2Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026
Control8.98.6Tie
Comfort9.28.3Star Vie Kyra 2027
Ease of use9.78.7Star Vie Kyra 2027
Lowest price€99€120Star Vie Kyra 2027

Scores out of 10 from our specification-based indicators.

Key differences

Both are round rackets, so the differences come from balance, core and faces rather than the outline.

The Star Vie Kyra 2027 has a low balance against low-medium for the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026, which changes how head-heavy it feels on overheads and how quick it is at the net.

Feel: soft for the Star Vie Kyra 2027, medium-soft for the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026. Softer cores give easier depth at low speed and more comfort; harder cores reward fast swings with precision.

Faces: X-Glass Tech versus Fiberglass.

Choose the Star Vie Kyra 2027 if you want

  • more comfort for your arm
  • an easier, more forgiving racket
  • to spend less (from €99)

From €99 at Padel Pro Shop

Choose the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026 if you want

  • more power on smashes and volleys

From €120 at Padel Pro Shop

Specifications side by side

Star Vie Kyra 2027Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026
BrandStar VieAdidas
Year20272026
ShapeRoundRound
Weight340–360 g345–360 g
BalanceLowLow-Medium
FeelSoftMedium-Soft
CoreS-Eva FlexEVA Soft Performance
FacesX-Glass TechFiberglass
FrameCarbonCarbon fiber
Game typeControlControl
Suggested levelBeginnerBeginner

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Star Vie Kyra 2027 or the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026?

On our indicators the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026 has more power (4.2/10).

Which is better for beginners?

The Star Vie Kyra 2027 is easier to play (ease of use 9.7/10).

Which one is cheaper?

Right now the Star Vie Kyra 2027 starts at €99 and the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026 at €120 in the shops we compare. Prices change often.

How we score rackets

Our Power, Control, Comfort and Ease of use indicators (1–10) are calculated by TiebreakNews from each racket's published specifications — shape, balance, feel (core hardness), face material and weight — using the same rules for every model: diamond shapes and high balance add power, round shapes and low balance add control, soft cores and fibreglass faces add comfort, and lighter, forgiving, round frames are easier for beginners. They are a fair way to compare specs, not a lab test. Specifications come from the Padel Rackets catalogue and manufacturers; always check the retailer's product page before buying.

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