Padel racket comparison

Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus vs Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027

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

Star Vie Metheora 2027 PlusVS

Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027

Quick verdict

	Star Vie	Nox	Edge
Power	9.0	7.9	Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus
Control	9.5	8.7	Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus
Rebound	8.0	8.0	Tie
Manoeuvrability	8.0	9.7	Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027
Sweet spot	8.0	8.4	Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027
Lowest price	€232	€286	Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus

Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.

Key differences

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

Faces: 12K Carbon Hyper versus 12K Carbon Fiber.

The Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus is heavier (350–370 g vs 350–360 g), adding stability and power at the cost of manoeuvrability.

Choose the Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus if you want

more power on smashes and volleys
more control and precision
to spend less (from €232)

From €232 at Padel Market

Choose the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027 if you want

a bigger sweet spot
a quicker, more manoeuvrable racket

From €286 at Padel Market

Specifications side by side

	Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus	Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027
Brand	Star Vie	Nox
Year	2027	2027
Shape	Teardrop	Teardrop
Weight	350–370 g	350–360 g
Balance	Medium	Medium
Feel	Medium-Hard	Medium-Hard
Core	M-Eva Balance	MLD Black EVA
Faces	12K Carbon Hyper	12K Carbon Fiber
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Game type	Versatile	Versatile
Suggested level	Intermediate	Intermediate

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus or the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027?

According to Padelful's ratings the Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus has more power (9.0/10).

Which is better for beginners?

The Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027 has the bigger sweet spot (8.4/10 on Padelful), which makes it more forgiving.

Which one is cheaper?

Right now the Star Vie Metheora 2027 Plus starts at €232 and the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027 at €286 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.