Shape, weight, balance, feel and prices side by side — and which one suits your game.
| Star Vie | Drop Shot | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 5.6 | 5.6 | Tie |
| Control | 8.1 | 8.2 | Tie |
| Comfort | 6.1 | 6.0 | Tie |
| Ease of use | 7.0 | 7.0 | Tie |
| Lowest price | €131 | €109 | Drop Shot Explorer Pro Comfort 2.0 2026 Lucas Campagnolo |
Scores out of 10 from our specification-based indicators.
Both are round rackets, so the differences come from balance, core and faces rather than the outline.
Feel: medium-soft for the Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus, medium for the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Comfort 2.0 2026 Lucas Campagnolo. Softer cores give easier depth at low speed and more comfort; harder cores reward fast swings with precision.
Faces: 12K carbon versus 3K carbon fiber.
| Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus | Drop Shot Explorer Pro Comfort 2.0 2026 Lucas Campagnolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Star Vie | Drop Shot |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Weight | 350–365 g | 350–370 g |
| Balance | Medium | Medium |
| Feel | Medium-Soft | Medium |
| Core | S-EVA Flex | EVA Pro High Density |
| Faces | 12K carbon | 3K carbon fiber |
| Frame | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber |
| Game type | Control | Control |
| Suggested level | Beginner | Beginner |
They are very close in power (5.6 vs 5.6 out of 10).
Both are similarly forgiving; choose the one whose shape and weight suit you.
Right now the Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus starts at €131 and the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Comfort 2.0 2026 Lucas Campagnolo at €109 in the shops we compare. Prices change often.
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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Star Vie Kenta 2026 Plus
Drop Shot Explorer Pro Comfort 2.0 2026 Lucas Campagnolo