[caption id="attachment_11675" align="aligncenter" width="597"] New Star Vie Raptor 2021, Franco Stupaczuk's weapon[/caption] The Star Vie Raptor Pro 2021 was one of the most anticipated rackets, and now, it can be in the hands of all players. There is no doubt that this is one of the most famous rackets in the entire collection, and that is why we will analyze it completely. Get ready to know all the details and performance of one of the best Star Vie padel rackets in history.

The new Star Vie Raptor 2021 in depth

A professional racket for control

Stupa's new racket is a weapon that focuses on control play. Its objective is to provide the player with the necessary tools so that they can have total control over the ball and the match. Its characteristics allow the racket to feel very manageable, like a glove in the hand. However, this racket can also surprise with good power when hitting the ball hard. In fact, if you usually watch the Argentine's matches, you have surely noticed that it seems that he has a power racket in his hands. Regarding the level of play, the Star Vie Raptor 2021 was created for experienced players, from an advanced level upwards. [caption id="attachment_11674" align="aligncenter" width="488"] Star Vie Raptor 2021 racket[/caption]

Solid and durable construction

Going straight into the technical characteristics of the racket, it is important to first say that the durability and wear resistance of the racket are assured. The Raptor 2021 has a 100% carbon construction, with a tubular for the frame and a fiber for the faces. In addition to the aforementioned resistance, these materials also influence the behavior of the racket and the hitting sensations. Carbon makes the racket a little more hard and heavy, which translates into more power when hitting the ball. The Star Vie Raptor 2021 comes with a round mold, the same as the previous version. This characteristic is one of the most essential for control and one of the reasons why it feels very manageable. Due to this round shape, the sweet spot is located in the center of the faces, which facilitates hitting without loss of control. [caption id="attachment_11676" align="aligncenter" width="488"] Core and frame of the Raptor 2021[/caption]

A powerful racket with a comfortable feel

We already saw that the racket boasts a lot of solidity thanks to its carbon construction. However, it needs a material that balances that hardness and allows for maneuverability and control. That's why it has an Eva Soft core. This is a rubber that is recognized for its great softness, in fact, it is one of the most elastic on the market. These characteristics make hitting much more comfortable, with fewer vibrations and with a ball exit with more speed.

Additional technologies of the Star Vie Raptor 2021

By themselves, all the elements mentioned above make this racket of excellent quality. However, Star Vie is not a brand that settles, and even less so at a professional level. That is why it has incorporated some of its most famous technologies. One of them is Full Plane Effect, a textured surface for the faces, with 2 mm high stars, to improve the effects on cut shots. Another technology in this racket is Core Raptor. This is a piece located in the heart of the racket. This piece adds more rigidity to the area and improves stability, balance and vibration control.