Welcome to the review of the new Star Vie Raptor 2022. One of the most striking Star Vie rackets this season, for experienced players looking for a weapon that has it all. This new creation from the star brand aims to become one of the best-sellers this year, are you going to miss out? Learn all its details with the complete analysis from the Street Padel blog.

Complete analysis of the Star Vie Raptor 2022

A versatile padel weapon, with control and power

Before analyzing the technical characteristics of the racket, we will delve into the recommended player profile. The Star Vie Raptor 2022 is a versatile racket. This means it can offer a balance between control and power. In this way, players have the ability to attack with great force, but also to defend with great intelligence and control. In terms of playing level, the racket has been designed for advanced and professional players. The Raptor Evolution is part of Star Vie's Premium 2022 range, the brand's most advanced.

New Star Vie carbon construction

The big novelty of the racket is the implementation of Colours Carbon 3K. A new fiber developed by Star Vie, which not only performs better, but also looks better. It has a very striking red finish, which gives a special touch to the faces of the racket. But, of course, the most important thing is the feel. This fiber is very resistant to wear, and also has the necessary solidity so that the player can hit with good power. The best thing about this novelty is that the new layer of Colours Carbon 3K is accompanied by another additional 3K carbon layer, to take performance and durability to the maximum level. In addition, it is important to note that this 3K carbon has also been chosen for the composition of the tubular frame. In this way, the racket becomes even stronger, more solid and stable.

A racket that does not lose its soft touch

But, as we have mentioned, not everything in this racket is about solidity and power. As we mentioned, the Star Vie Raptor 2022 is versatile. That is, it also needs a good level of control to be classified as such. That is why the brand has incorporated an Eva Soft V30 rubber inside. It is a low-density rubber, meaning it has a soft feel, to offer control, comfort when hitting, good ball output and better vibration absorption. This component perfectly balances the hardness of the exterior carbon.

Other technologies of the Star Vie Raptor 2022

All the features we have mentioned make the new Raptor Evolution 2022 one of the best rackets of the year. But, if you thought that was all, you are wrong. The racket has additional technologies that make it even better, technologies that are already known to fans of the brand, but which are chosen again for this version. One of the most popular is Full Plane Effect. We are talking about the rough texture of the faces, which have a 2-millimeter high relief in the shape of a star, to improve control and especially the spin when making cut and topspin shots. The other technology, which is also an old acquaintance, is Star Balance. It is a piece that is incorporated into the heart of the racket, that is, in the bridge. Its objective is to strengthen the structure, optimize the balance so that the racket is more manageable and also absorb vibrations.