Padel racket comparison

Star Vie Kyra 2027 vs Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026

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

In short: the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026 hits harder (7.1 vs 6.5 for power); the Star Vie Kyra 2027 is the more controlled racket (9.0 vs 8.5); the Star Vie Kyra 2027 is more forgiving thanks to a bigger sweet spot; the Star Vie Kyra 2027 is cheaper today (from €99).

Ratings compared

Star Vie Kyra 2027Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026
PowerControlReboundManoeuvrabilitySweet spot
6.5Power7.1
9.0Control8.5
9.5Rebound8.5
9.5Manoeuvrability8.6
9.5Sweet spot8.4

Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.

Choose the Star Vie Kyra 2027 if you want

  • more control and precision
  • a bigger sweet spot
  • a quicker, more manoeuvrable racket
  • to spend less (from €99)

From €99 at Padel Nuestro

Choose the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026 if you want

  • more power on smashes and volleys

From €110 at Padel Pro Shop

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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.

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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?

According to Padelful's ratings the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026 has more power (7.1/10).

Which is better for beginners?

The Star Vie Kyra 2027 has the bigger sweet spot (9.5/10 on Padelful), which makes it more forgiving.

Which one is cheaper?

Right now the Star Vie Kyra 2027 starts at €99 and the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026 at €110 in the shops we compare. Prices change often.

Where the ratings come from

The Power, Control, Rebound, Manoeuvrability and Sweet spot ratings (out of 10) are by Padelful, shown with their permission. Our lists and “who is it for” notes are based on each racket's published specifications — shape, balance, core hardness, face material and weight. Specifications come from the Padel Rackets catalogue and manufacturers; always check the retailer's product page before buying.

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